Actor
Ruma Guha Thakurta
Born November 2, 1934 in Calcutta, Bengal Presidency, British India [now India]Died June 2, 201945 films
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.
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First watchThe Namesake20076.8as Ashoke's MotherA supporting role in one of the best-rated films of their career.The American-born son of Indian immigrants strives to fit in among his fellow New Yorkers despite his family's unwillingness to let go of their traditional ways.View filmFilmography
45 films as actor- 2007The NamesakeAshoke's Mother
- 2001Cancer
- 1998Chowdhury Paribar
- 1996Himghar
- 1996East Bengaler Chhele
- 1994Wheel Chair
- 1993Srodhanjali
- 1992Indrajit
- 1991Path O Prasad
- 1991BidhilipiMinu's Mother
- 1990Abishkar
- 1990An Enemy of the PeopleMaya Gupta
- 1988Tumi Kato Sundar
- 1987Amar Sangi
- 1987Ekanta Apan
- 1984The Crossing
- 1984Didi
- 1982Quest for the Pitcher of Nectar
- 1982TroyeeAvik's Mother
- 198136 Chowringhee LaneNandita's Mother
- 1980Dadar KirtiMother of Saraswati & Beena
- 1979DourNeera's Mother
- 1976BairaagPushpa
- 1974Jadi Jantem
- 1973Nishi Kanya
- 1968Garh Nasimpur
- 1968Baghini
- 1968Stree
- 1968Hangshamithun
- 1967Arogya NiketanPradyot's mother
- 1967Ashite AshionaWife
- 1967Balika Badhu
- 1967Antony FiringeeJogweswari
- 1966Joradighir Chowdhury Paribar
- 1964Subho O Debotar Gras
- 1964Kinu Gowalar Gali
- 1963PalatakMoyna
- 1963The Desolate BeachChhoto Boudi
- 1962The ExpeditionNeeli
- 1962Banarasi
- 1961Necklace
- 1960GangaHimi
- 1959Personal AssistantRumali Sen (as Ruma Devi)
- 1959Khaniker Atithi
- 1944Jwar Bhata