Rara Patma Dewi Tjitrohadiseikusumo, best known under her stage name Chitra Dewi, was an Indonesian actress and director.
12 Facts About Chitra Dewi
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Chitra Dewi was noted for her roles in Usmar Ismail's films of the 1950s, appearing in films such as Tamu Agung, Tiga Dara, and Pedjuang, although she remained active in cinema until 1993 and won a Citra Award for Best Supporting Actress at the 1979 Indonesian Film Festival for Gara-gara Isteri Muda.
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Chitra Dewi was born Rara Patma Dewi Tjitrohadikusumo in Cirebon, West Java, on 26 January 1930.
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Chitra Dewi made her feature film debut in 1955 with Tamu Agung, a satirical political comedy directed by Usmar Ismail for Perfini.
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Chitra Dewi remained with Perfini into the 1960s, appearing in such films as Djendral Kantjil and Pedjuang ; the latter film was screened in competition at the 2nd Moscow International Film Festival in 1961.
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Chitra Dewi appeared on stage in productions by the National Theater Academy in Jakarta.
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Chitra Dewi established her own film production company, Chitra Dewi Film Production, and in 1967 produced her first film: 2 X 24 Djam.
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Chitra Dewi performed in a further twenty films in the 1980s and 1990s, ending her feature film career with Pedang Ulung in 1993, a year after receiving a lifetime achievement award from the National Film Council.
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Chitra Dewi received another lifetime achievement award at the 2007 Bandung Film Festival.
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Chitra Dewi saw a downturn in her health in 2006, following the death of Bambang Samsudi, her eldest son.
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Chitra Dewi was buried at Jabang Bayi Cemetery in Cirebon near her parents and son.
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Chitra Dewi was active in television, including in such series as Dr Sartika, Jendela Hati, Kedasih, and Dua Pilar.