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P.C. Barua

P.C. Barua was an Indian film director and actor, known for his work in Hindi and Bengali cinema during the 1930s. He gained fame for his performance in the film Devdas (1935), which he also directed. Barua was a pioneering figure in Indian cinema and is considered one of the greatest filmmakers of the era.

Titles credited to P.C. Barua

The Liberation of the Soul

Mukti

Film Age rating: n/a Year: 1937 IMDB Rating: 7.8

This classic adultery story tells of an artist, Prasanta (Barua) presented in the stereotypically romantic image: dedicated to his vocation, paying no heed to his scandalous reputation (he paints nude...

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Devdas

দেবদাস

Film Age rating: n/a Year: 1935 IMDB Rating: 6.9

Devdas, the son of a zamindar, and Parvati, his neighbour's daughter, are childhood sweethearts. However, class and caste differences prevent their marriage. Devdas is sent off to Calcutta, while Paro...

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Rajat Jayanti

Rajat Jayanti

Film Age rating: n/a Year: 1939 IMDB Rating: 5.7

The simple-minded Rajat (Barua) loves neighbour Jayanti (Menaka Devi). He is advised on how to court her by his streetsmart cousin Bishwanath (Sanyal) and Bishwanath's friend Samir (Bannerjee). Bishwa...

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