Rani Bala -Supporting Actress ● Actress ● Playback Singer (Hindi, Bengali)

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Rani Bala -Supporting Actress ● Actress ● Playback Singer

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Inhtroduction:

"Rani Bala Singer" refers to Rani Bala (also spelled Ranibala), an Indian actress and singer who was a major figure in Bengali cinema and theater in the mid-20th century, known for her sweet voice and work in films and on stage, with her career extending into the late 1950s. Alternatively, there is also a contemporary singer with the same name, also listed on platforms like Gaana and JioSaavn, associated with Hindi folk and popular music, often collaborating with artists like Rampat Harami. 

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Key Details:

Actress and Singer (Ranibala)

Era: Prominent in the 1930s to 1950s. 

Background: Came from the red-light areas of Calcutta and entered the film industry in 1933. 

Work: Appeared in films like Bilwamangal (1933), Gora (1938), and Aparajito (1957) by Satyajit Ray, and also sang for herself in films and on stage. 

Died: 1956 at the age of 42. 

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Biography:

A major stage and film actress of Bengal, Ranibala's origin, like that of most of her contemporaries was in the red light areas of Calcutta. She entered films with Bilwamangal in 1933 and played heroine (Chintamani) in her very first appearance. Her sweet voice made her an automatic choice for singing roles in films as well as the stage. Her films included Bekar Nashan, Gora (1938), Sarbajanin Bibahotsab (1938), Haranidhi, Taruni (1934), Prafulla, Talkie of Talkies (1937) to name a few. Towards the end of her career, Satyajit Ray took her services for _Aparajito (1957)_ and The Philosopher's Stone (1958), the latter being her last major work where she also sang for herself. Ranibala has a good number of gramophone records to her credit. She died young in 1956 when she was only 42. Apart from being a remarkable actress and singer, she is remembered for her warm and friendly nature.

- IMDb mini biography by: Dr. Jyoti Prakash Guha<jyotiprakasguha@rediffmail.com>

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Died: February 1956, Kolkata

Filmography;

Bengali ● 1955

Supporting Actress

Nishiddha Phal

Bengali ● 1955

Supporting Actress

Kashti

Hindi ● 1954

Supporting Actress

Mantra Shakti

Bengali ● 1954

Supporting Actress

Shubhajatra

Bengali ● 1954

Supporting Actress

Meghmukti

Bengali ● 1952

Supporting Actress

Nildarpan

Bengali ● 1952

Supporting Actress

Bhairab Mantra

Bengali ● 1951

Actress

Dasiputra

Bengali ● 1949

Supporting Actress

Arakshaniya

Bengali ● 1948

Supporting Actress

Nandaranir Sansar

Bengali ● 1948

Supporting Actress

Shake Hands

Hindi ● 1947

Supporting Actress

Toote Dil

Hindi ● 1947

Actress

Hasrat

Hindi ● 1946

Actress

Natun Bou

Bengali ● 1946

Supporting Actress

Rasili

Hindi ● 1946

Supporting Actress

Nandita

Bengali ● 1945

Actress

Raja

Hindi ● 1943

Supporting Actress

Talash

Hindi ● 1943

Supporting Actress

Parasmani

Bengali ● 1939

Supporting Actress

Gora

Bengali ● 1938

Supporting Actress

Bhool Ka Bhog

Hindi ● 1935

Supporting Actress

Bidyasundar

Bengali ● 1935

Supporting Actress

Prem Sanyas

Silent ● 1935

Supporting Actress

Sachidulal

Bengali ● 1934

Supporting Actress

Taruni

Bengali ● 1934

Supporting Actress

Bilwamangal

Bengali ● 1933

Supporting Actress

Music:

Bekar Nashan

Bengali ● 1938

Playback Singer

Gora

Bengali ● 1938

Playback Singer

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