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ANITA GUHA ,INDIAN -BENGALI ,HINDI ACTRESS BORN 1932 JANUARY 17 - JUNE 20,2007

 

ANITA GUHA ,INDIAN -BENGALI ,HINDI ACTRESS 

BORN 1932 JANUARY 17 - JUNE 20,2007



Anita Guha was an Indian Bengali actress who usually played mythological characters in films. She became known for playing the title role in Jai Santoshi Maa (1975). Previously, she had played Sita in other mythological films; Sampoorna Ramayana (1961), Shree Ram Bharat Milap (1965) and Tulsi Vivah (1971). Besides this, she also played notable roles in films such as Goonj Uthi Shehnai (1959), Purnima (1965), Pyar Ki Rahen (1959), Gateway of India (1957), Dekh Kabira Roya (1957) and Sanjog (1961).





Career[edit]

She came to Mumbai in the 1950s as a beauty pageant contestant when she was 15 years old.[1] She became an actress there and made her film debut in Tonga-wali (1955). She moved on to hit films such as Dekh Kabira Roya (1957), Sharada (1957),[2] and Goonj Uthi Shehnai, for which she earned nomination in Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actress category, the only nomination of her career.[3] In 1961, she appeared as Sita, in Babubhai Mistry's Sampoorna Ramayana, which made her a household name.[4]

But it was her title role in Jai Santoshi Maa (1975) that brought her the most fame.[5] She had never even heard of goddess Santoshi until she was offered the role, as this was a little-known goddess. It was only a guest appearance, and her scenes were shot in 10–12 days. She fasted during the shooting.[6] The low-budget pic was a surprise hit, and broke box office records while becoming a cultural phenomenon. The goddess Santoshi now became a famous goddess, and women all over India worshipped her. People treated the movie theatres showing Jai Santoshi Maa as a temple, bringing offerings of food, leaving slippers at the door. Guha claimed that people came to her asking her to bless them, as they perceived her to be a real goddess. However, she never became a devotee of the goddess herself, claiming that she was a devotee of the goddess Kali.[7]

Other mythological films she acted in include Kavi Kalidas (1959), Jai Dwarkadesh (1977) and Krishna Krishna (1986). She wasn't happy that she became typecast as a mythological actress, because acting offers eventually stopped coming her way. Her earlier credits include period films such as Sangeet Samrat Tansen (1962), Kan Kan Mein Bhagwan (1963) and Veer Bhimsen (1964). She played Rajesh Khanna's adoptive mother in the huge hit Aradhana (1969).




Personal life[edit]

She was married to actor Manik Dutt; they had no biological children. They adopted a girl child later . After her husband's death, she lived alone in Mumbai where she died of cardiac failure on 20 June 2007. Anita Guha is the maternal aunt of actor Prema Narayan. Prema is the daughter of her sister Anuradha Guha


DEATH ANNIVERSARY
ANITA GUHA (17th January,1939 - 20th June, 2007)
Anita Guha was an Indian actress known for portraying mythological roles on silver screen. Perhaps her most popular role is for the movie, Jai Santoshi Maa, regarded as one among the popular all-time blockbusters in the history of Hindi cinema. Her most noted films are all time classic movies of Hindi cinema, particularly — Aradhana (1969), Goonj Uthi Shehnai (1959), Purnima (1965), Pyar Ki Rahen (1959), Gateway of India (1957), Dekh Kabira Roya (1957) and Sanjog (1961). Her portrayal of Sita in Hindu mythological movies like Sampoorna Ramayana (1961), Shree Ram Bharat Milap (1965) and, Tulsi Vivah (1971) has made her an iconic figure onscreen.
She came to Mumbai during early 1950's to participate in a beauty pageant. She was only 15 year old then. Later she stayed in Bollywood to do many iconic roles for movies. She debut big screen with Tangewali in 1955. Later she appeared in movies like "Dekh Kabira Roya" (1957) and Sharada (1957). In 1961, she was casted in the role of Sita in Sampoorna Ramayan, which made her household name. Though she gained popularity through this role, she got telecasted to similar mythological and Bhakti roles. In 1969 she played Rajesh Khanna's adoptive mother in the blockbuster hit Aradhana. But it was Jai Santoshi Maa which brought her real credit. The movie not only collected huge amount at box office, but also gave tough
competition to the historical film of Bollywood, Sholay released in the same year.
The low budget Santhosh Maa was a roaring hit at box office and declared as All-time blockbuster. She had never even heard of goddess Santoshi until she was offered the role and she played the guest appearance of Goddess Santhoshi. The shooting was completed in just 10-12 days. After the release of the movie, Goddess Santoshi became popular and people worshipped theaters as temples and left sandals outside doors before stepping in. But later she received similar kind of roles only, for which she really felt uncomfortable.
Her other noted roles include - "Kavi Kalidas (1959), "Jai Dwarkadheesh" (1977) and 'Krishna Krishna" (1986), "Sangeet Samrat Tansen" (1962), "Kan Kan Mein Bhagwan" (1963), "Veer Bhimsen" (1964). The popular track of Sanjog — Woh bhooli dastan was pictured on Anita. She was married to actor Manik Dutt; they had no children.
Other mythological movies she acted in include "Dekh Kabira roya" (1957), "Kavi Kalidas (1959) "Jai Dwarkadheesh" (1977) and "Krishna Krishna" (1986). She wasn't happy that she got typecast as a mythological actress, because acting offers finally terminated coming her way. Her earlier credits include period movies such as "Sangeet samrat Tansen" (1962), "Kan kan mein bhagwan" (1963), "Veer Bhimsen" (1964). She played Rajesh Khanna's adoptive mother in the immense hit "Aradhana" (1969).
She was married to actor Manik Dutt ; they had no children. After her husband's decease, she lived alone in Mumbai where she died of cardiac failure on June 20, 2007. The actress, who was in her 70s and was ailing for some time, died at a private hospital in Mumbai. Guha counted yesteryear's actresses Mala Sinha and Helen among her friends. Enquiries at Mala Sinha's home revealed that she attended Guha's last rites.

Even though films are not made on mythological concepts in Bollywood now, but this trend has always been very strong. And a special actress of such films has been Anita Guha. Today's audience will not recognize this actress of the bygone era but will not be able to forget the actress who played Santoshi Maa in the 1975 film Jai Santoshi Maa. Of course, this character has been immortalized by Anita Guha.

Career started like this

Anita Guha made her Bollywood debut in 1950 with Tangawali. In 1959, she was nominated for Best Supporting Actress at the Filmfare Awards for Goonj Uthi Shehnai. After this he acted in films based on many mythological stories.

Sita 3 times in 10 years

After the poet Kalidas in 1959, Anita Guha played the role of Sita in the entire Ramayana in 1961. The film was a big hit. After this, she again played the role of Sita in Shri Ram Bharat Milap in 1965 and Tulsi Vivah in 1971. However, as soon as she gained popularity, she became typecast in such films.

The character of Maharani Padmini

In 1964, Anita Guha played the lead role in the film Maharani Padmini. This is the same story on which Sanjay Leela Bhansali made Padmavat with Deepika Padukone. The surprising thing is that there was no ruckus about this story then.

Mother could not be herself

Although Anita Guha had a good married life with Manik Dutta, but this actress, who plays Sita Maiya and Jai Santoshi Maa, was deprived of becoming a mother in real life. This thing bothered him a lot.

Victim of leucoderma

During the downfall of her career, Anita Guha had white patches on her face. To hide them, she often used to wear heavy makeup. However, Anita Guha, who was once a makeup addict, came on this stage and started hating cosmetic looks. He died of a heart attack on 20 June 2007 at the age of 68.

Filmography[edit]

YearTitleRoleNotes
1953Bansher Kella
1955Tonga-waliDebut
Duniya Gol HaiDevi Diya Kumari
1956Yahudi Ki Beti
Ankh Ka NashaAsha Devi
Chirakumar Sabha
Chhoo MantarRatnavali
1957Harjit
UstadMrs Rosy
SharadaPadma
Pawan Putra Hanuman
Gateway of IndiaKishore's Girlfriend
Ek Jhalak
Dekh Kabira RoyaRekha
1958Kal Kya Hoga
Lukochuri
Stand
MayabazarSurekha
FarishtaBagga's Daughter
Bhala Aadmi
1959Tipu Sultan
Samrat Prithviraj ChauhanKarnatakiRaj Nartaki
Maharani Padmini
Pyar Ki Rahen
Kavi KalidasPushpavali
Goonj Uthi ShehnaiRamkaliNominated for Filmfare Award for Best Supporting
Chacha ZindabadRenu
1960Rikshawala
Mud Mud Ke Na DekhAnita Singh
AngulimaalGuru Mata
1961SanjogLaali
Sampoorna RamayanaSeeta
1962Sangeet Samrat TansenHansaLove interest of Tansen
1963Naag Jyoti
Kan Kan Men BhagwanRoopa
Dev Kanya
1964Veer Bhimsen
Roop Sundari
Mahasati Anusuya
1965Shahi Raqasa
Sant Tukaram
Shree Ram Bharat MilanSita
Shankar Sita AnsuyaSita
Sati NariRajkumari Malavati
PurnimaVandana Mehra
Maharaja Vikram
Jahan Sati Wahan BhagwanMandakini / Gandharv Kanya
1966Lab Kush
1969Hanuman Chalisa
AradhanaFoster mother of SurajCredited as Anita Dutt
Sati SulochanaNaagkumari Sulochana
1971Tulsi VivahGoddess Lakshmi
1972AnuraagRajesh's mother
1973Jhoom Utha Akash
Gharibi Hatao
1974Jab Andhera Hota HaiMrs. Manorama Bhardwaj
1975Mahapavan Teerth Yatra
Jai Santoshi MaaGoddess SantoshiPopular & Memorable role
Biwi Kiraya Ki
Badnaam
1976Ladki Bholi BhaliRaju's Mother
NaginSunita's Sister
Jai Mahalaxmi Maa
Do KhiladiMamta Singh
1977Anand AshramChandramukhi
Solah ShukrawarKaushalya
Jai DwarkadheeshRevati
Jai Ambe Maa
1978Tumhare LiyeSheela devi
1979Guru Ho Jaa ShuruSheela's mom
1981Sampoorna Santoshi Maa Ki Mahima
Fiffty FifftyRanimaa
1983Navaratri
Sati Naag KanyaSati Anasuya
1984Prarthana
1986Krishna-KrishnaRevati
1989Socha Na Tha
1991LakhpatiRambha(final film role)

Awards and nominations[edit]

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