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Chhaya Devi (Bengali: ছায়া দেবী; 3 June 1914 – 25 April 2001) was an Indian actress known for her work in Bengali and Hindi cinema. [3] She appeared in hundreds of films for over five decades. [2] Her first lead role was in Debaki Bose 's Bengali film Sonar Sansar (1936).
Chhaya or Chaya (Sanskrit: छाया, romanized: Chhāyā, lit. 'shadow' or 'shade'), also known as Savarna, is the Hindu personification and goddess of shadow, and a consort of Surya, the Hindu sun god. [1] . She is the shadow-image or reflection of Saranyu (Sanjna), the first wife of Surya.
Oct 29, 2012 · Goddess Chhaya, as her name implies is the Goddess of Shadow. She is the consort of Lord Surya and the shadow-image of Surya’s first wife Saranyu also known as Sanjana. Sanjana abandoned Surya and replaced herself as Chhaya.
Apr 27, 2001 · Date of death: 27-04-2001. Lived For : 86 Years. Gender : Female. Skills. » Actress. Written By - Team Nettv4u. Having acted in over 150 films in 4 or 5 languages, Chhaya Devi rightly occupies a prominent place amongst the more accomplished actresses of Indian cinema.
Jan 10, 2019 · Chaya Devi impressed the entire nation thoroughly with her mesmerizing role as Rani Laksmi. Her remuneration increased rapidly. But her happiness was short lived. In her own words: “People said they are unable to control me. Some say I was crazy, because I stayed alone, brought tanpura to the sets, avoided evening parties.
Chhaya Devi has acted in around 150 films. Her family was always associated with the performing arts. In Kolkata she was introduced to Debaki Bose. In Sonar Sansar (1936), directed by Debaki Bose, Chhaya Devi appeared in a lead role for the first time in her career.
Sun Temple dedicated to Surya Bhagavan is located at Nirath, around 48 kms from Narkanda on National Highway 22, in Himachal Pradesh. The murti of Surya Bhagavan in the shrine is one of its kind. There is a also a Chhaya Devi temple here, dedicated to wife of Surya.
An acclaimed character artiste, who enjoyed a nearly six decade long career in Bengali cinema, Chhaya Devi was one of the most respected names in the industry. Born in Bhagalpur on 3 June, 1914, she studied at Mokhshada Girls School.
Apr 25, 2001 · Chhaya Devi was an Indian actress known for her work in Bengali and Hindi cinema. She appeared in hundreds of films for over five decades.
Chhaya Devi was one of the finest actresses that Indian cinema has seen. She has acted in over 150 films not just in Bengali, but also in Hindi, Tamil and Assamese and was known for her powerhouse performances. Chhaya Devi was born in Bhagalpur in 1914.