13 Facts About Madhabi Mukherjee

Madhabi Mukherjee won the National Film Award for Best Actress for her performance in the Bengali film Dibratrir Kabya.

Madhabi Mukherjee has acted in some of the most critically acclaimed films in Bengali cinema and is considered one of the greatest actresses of Bengali cinema.

Madhabi Mukherjee made her on-screen debut in Premendra Mitra's Kankantola Light Railway.

Madhabi Mukherjee's first leading role came with Tapan Sinha's Tonsil.

Madhabi Mukherjee's name was later changed into "Madhabi" by Mrinal Sen in his Baishe Sraban.

Madhabi Mukherjee's mother raised her daughters Madhabi and Manjari in Kolkata, in what was then Bengal, India.

Madhabi Mukherjee worked on stage with doyens such as Sisir Bhaduri, Ahindra Choudhury, Nirmalendu Lahiri and Chhabi Biswas.

Madhabi Mukherjee made her film debut as a child artist in Premendra Mitra's Dui beaee.

Madhabi Mukherjee plays a 16-year-old girl who marries a middle-aged man.

In Mahanagar, Madhabi Mukherjee plays Arati, who takes a job as a saleswoman due to financial constraints in the family.

Madhabi Mukherjee is a beautiful deep, wonderful actress who simply surpasses all ordinary standards of judgment.

Madhabi Mukherjee's stunning portrayal of Charulata, a bored and neglected housewife of Calcutta in the 19th century, is a towering performance in the history of Indian cinema.

Madhabi Mukherjee reached the peak of her career with this film.