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Sandhya Roy
Indian actress and politician From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Sandhya Roy is an Indian actress and politician.[1][2] One of the most successful actresses of Bengali cinema, she reigned as a leading actress for approximately 30 years. She has received numerous awards including four BFJA Awards[3] and a Filmfare Award for Best Actress for Ganadevata.
Roy made her silver screen debut with Mamlar Phol (1956).[4] She was catapulted to stardom after she starred in Nagini Kanyar Kahini (1958). She is celebrated for her roles in films such as Nimantran, Phuleswari (1972), Ami Sirajer Begam (1973), Ashani Sanket (1974).
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Political career
In 2014, she contested a seat in the Lok Sabha elections for the Trinamool Congress. She won the 2014 Lok Sabha elections from the Medinipur constituency and became a Member of the Parliament of India.[5]
Filmography
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Awards
- "Banga Bibhushan" – the highest civilian award in West Bengal for her contribution to Indian Cinema in 2013.
- BFJA Award – Best Supporting Actress Award for Tin Adhay in 1969.
- BFJA Award – Best Actress Award for Nimantran in 1972.
- BFJA Award – Best Actress Award for Sansar Simante in 1976.
- BFJA Award – Best Actress Award for Ganadevata in 1979.
- Filmfare Awards East – Best Actress Award for Ganadevata in 1979.
- National Film Award For Best Popular Film Providing Wholesome Entertainment – Ganadevata in 1979.
- Bharatnirman Award in 1997.
- Kalakar Awards – Lifetime Achievement Award in 2005.
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