Ganguly studied in the Visva Bharati University in Shantiniketan. He became a headmaster of State Art School in Hyderabad. He released a book of photographs of his make-up techniques called Bhavki Abhibyakti in 1915. He also taught this art to C.I.D. officers in both British India and independent India. His family hailed from Barisal. [1]
Career
Indo British Film Company
Ganguly's photography book brought him in contact of J. F. Madan, who agreed to invest in his films.[1] Ganguly and Madan Theatres' manager Nitish Lahiri formed the Indo British Film Co, the first film production company owned by Bengalis, in 1918.[2]Bilat Ferat (1921) (The England Returned), a silent comedy film directed by Nitish Lahiri, was the first production from this company.[1] They released another two movies in 1922: Yashoda Nandan and Sadhu Aur Shaitan.[2]
Lotus Film Company
Ganguly founded Lotus Film Company in Hyderabad and also established a film studio and two cinema houses with the help of Nizam. In 1924, he was a distributor of Razia Begum, a film made in Bombay. This film portrayed a Muslim princess who fell in love of a Hindu. This enraged Nizam and he ordered Ganguly to leave Hyderabad.[1]
British Dominion Films
Ganguly returned to Calcuta and eventually formed another film production company British Dominion Films. Actor Pramathesh Barua invested in this venture and also acted in a film produced by this company. However, with the arrival talkies and new sound technologies, this film company failed.[1]
Talkies era
Ganguly joined Barua Pictures company of Pramathesh Barua. But, soon both of them joined B. N. Sircar's New Theatres.
Bilet Pherat (1921) (English title: The England Returned)
Writer
Shesh Nibedan (1948) (screenplay)
Bilet Pherat (1921) (English title: The England Returned) (writer)
Producer
Flames of Flesh (1930) (Bengali title: Kamonar Agun)
Bilet Pherat (1921) (English title: The England Returned)
References
^ abcdepp 950-951, Google books preview from 'Arts of Transitional India Twentieth Century', by Vinayak Purohit, ISBN 0-86132-138-3
^ abHistory of Bengali Cinema from BFJA Awards website
^"Padma Awards" (PDF). Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India. 2015. Archived from the original (PDF) on 15 November 2014. Retrieved 21 July 2015.
dhirendra, nath, ganguly, march, 1893, november, 1978, better, known, dhiren, ganguly, dadasaheb, phalke, award, winning, padma, bhushan, recipient, film, entrepreneur, actor, director, bengali, cinema, number, film, production, companies, indo, british, film,. Dhirendra Nath Ganguly 26 March 1893 18 November 1978 better known as Dhiren Ganguly or D G was a Dadasaheb Phalke Award winning and Padma Bhushan recipient film entrepreneur actor director of Bengali Cinema He had set up a number of film production companies Indo British Film company British Dominion Films Lotus Film Company Later he directed films for New Theatres He produced many movies in the comedy genre He was born in Calcutta and died in the same city Dhirendra Nath GangulyDhirendra Nath Ganguly in the movie Bilat Ferat 1921 Born 1893 03 26 26 March 1893Kolkata IndiaDied18 November 1978 1978 11 18 aged 85 Kolkata IndiaOther namesDhiren Ganguly or D GOccupation s Actor Producer DirectorYears active1919 1978SpousesPremika Devi Uma Devi Contents 1 Early life 2 Career 2 1 Indo British Film Company 2 2 Lotus Film Company 2 3 British Dominion Films 2 4 Talkies era 3 Recognition 4 Filmography 4 1 Director 4 2 Actor 4 3 Writer 4 4 Producer 5 References 6 External linksEarly life EditGanguly studied in the Visva Bharati University in Shantiniketan He became a headmaster of State Art School in Hyderabad He released a book of photographs of his make up techniques called Bhavki Abhibyakti in 1915 He also taught this art to C I D officers in both British India and independent India His family hailed from Barisal 1 Career EditIndo British Film Company Edit Ganguly s photography book brought him in contact of J F Madan who agreed to invest in his films 1 Ganguly and Madan Theatres manager Nitish Lahiri formed the Indo British Film Co the first film production company owned by Bengalis in 1918 2 Bilat Ferat 1921 The England Returned a silent comedy film directed by Nitish Lahiri was the first production from this company 1 They released another two movies in 1922 Yashoda Nandan and Sadhu Aur Shaitan 2 Lotus Film Company Edit Ganguly founded Lotus Film Company in Hyderabad and also established a film studio and two cinema houses with the help of Nizam In 1924 he was a distributor of Razia Begum a film made in Bombay This film portrayed a Muslim princess who fell in love of a Hindu This enraged Nizam and he ordered Ganguly to leave Hyderabad 1 British Dominion Films Edit Ganguly returned to Calcuta and eventually formed another film production company British Dominion Films Actor Pramathesh Barua invested in this venture and also acted in a film produced by this company However with the arrival talkies and new sound technologies this film company failed 1 Talkies era Edit Ganguly joined Barua Pictures company of Pramathesh Barua But soon both of them joined B N Sircar s New Theatres Recognition EditD G received Padma Bhushan in 1974 3 He received the Dadasaheb Phalke Award in 1975 Filmography EditDirector Edit Cartoon 1949 Shesh Nibedan 1948 Srinkhal 1947 Daabi 1943 Ahuti 1941 Karmakhali 1940 Path Bhule 1940 Abhisarika 1938 Achin Priya 1938 Hal Bangla 1938 Country Girl 1936 Hindi Dehati Ladki Dwipantar 1936 Bidrohi 1935 Excuse Me Sir 1934 Halkatha 1934 Mastuto Bhai 1934 Night Bird 1934 Charitraheen 1931 Takay Ki Na Hay 1931 English title Money Makes What Not Alik Babu 1930 English title Master Liar Flames of Flesh 1930 Bengali title Kamonar Agun Bimata 1923 Hindi title Bijoy Basant English title Stepmother Chintamani 1923 The Marriage Tonic 1923 Sati Simantini 1923 Vijay and Basanta 1923 Yayati 1923 Yashoda Nandan 1922 Hindi title Shri Radha Krishna Hara Gouri 1922 Indrajeet 1922 Lady Teacher 1922 Actor Edit Shesh Nibedan 1948 Bondita 1945 Hal Bangla 1938 Excuse Me Sir 1934 Mastuto Bhai 1934 Maraner Pare 1931 English title After the Death Takay Ki Na Hay 1931 English title Money Makes What Not Panchasar 1930 English title Blind God Five Arrows Alik Babu 1930 English title Master Liar Shankaracharya 1927 English title Renaissance of Hinduism Yashoda Nandan 1922 Hindi title Shri Radha Krishna Lady Teacher 1922 Sadhu Aur Shaitan 1922 Bilet Pherat 1921 English title The England Returned Writer Edit Shesh Nibedan 1948 screenplay Bilet Pherat 1921 English title The England Returned writer Producer Edit Flames of Flesh 1930 Bengali title Kamonar Agun Bilet Pherat 1921 English title The England Returned References Edit a b c d e pp 950 951 Google books preview from Arts of Transitional India Twentieth Century by Vinayak Purohit ISBN 0 86132 138 3 a b History of Bengali Cinema from BFJA Awards website Padma Awards PDF Ministry of Home Affairs Government of India 2015 Archived from the original PDF on 15 November 2014 Retrieved 21 July 2015 External links EditDhirendranath Ganguly at IMDb Bangla Films Online Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Dhirendra Nath Ganguly amp oldid 1147832618, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
