Ruma Guha Thakurta

Biography

Ruma Guha Thakurta was born on 3 November 1934 to Satyen Ghosh (Monty Ghosh) and singer Sati Devi who was a trained vocalist and Bijoya Ray's, wife of Satyajit Ray, elder sister's daughter. Ruma Guha Thakurta began as a dancer, actress and singer primarily associated with Bengali language films. She founded Calcutta Youth Choir in 1958 after her divorce. She got married to eminent singer, Kishore Kumar, in 1951.

Movies & TV Shows

1. The Namesake (2006) — Ashoke's Mother
2. An Enemy of the People (1990) — Maya Gupta
3. The Expedition (1962) — Neeli
4. 36 Chowringhee Lane (1981) — Nandita's Mother
5. Paar (1984)
6. Ganga (1960) — Himi
7. Wheel Chair (1994)
8. Dadar Kirti (1980) — Mother of Saraswati & Beena
9. The Desolate Beach (1963) — Chhoto Boudi
10. Palatak (1963) — Moyna
11. Bairaag (1976) — Pushpa
12. Bidhilipi (1991) — Minu's Mother
13. Antony Firingee (1967) — Jogweswari
14. Personal Assistant (1959) — Rumali Sen (as Ruma Devi)
15. Balika Badhu (1967)
16. Abishkar (1990)
17. Amar Sangi (1987)
18. Jadi Jantem (1974)
19. Path O Prasad (1991)
20. Didi (1984)
21. Baghini (1968)
22. Jwar Bhata (1944)
23. Arogya Niketan (1967) — Pradyot's mother
24. Hangshamithun (1968)
25. Joradighir Chowdhury Paribar (1966)
26. Tumi Kato Sundar (1988)
27. Chowdhury Paribar (1998)
28. East Bengaler Chhele (1996)
29. Dour (1979) — Neera's Mother
30. Cancer (2001)
31. Ekanta Apan (1987)
32. Himghar (1996)
33. Srodhanjali (1993)
34. Stree (1968)
35. Necklace (1961)
36. Subho O Debotar Gras (1964)
37. Garh Nasimpur (1968)
38. Ashite Ashiona (1967) — Wife
39. Troyee (1982) — Avik's Mother
40. Indrajit (1992)