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Nripen Ganguly
Nripen Ganguly
Born in Maichpara village of Bangladesh, Nripen got admitted to Asutosh College in 1943. But he couldn't continue with his education. After the riots, many Muslim technicians left for Dhaka from Kolkata. New recruits were taken in the vacant slots. An electrician at Bharat Lakshmi studio mentioned that there was a vacancy at the laboratory. Nripen took up the offer. "Though I got no pay, I earned in terms of experiences. I watched GK Mehta at work as a cameraperson. Ramananda Sengupta was his camera assistant. It was for Purbarag that Ramananda Sengupta first worked as a cinematographer. I watched its shooting. Then, I ...
Filmography
- Shakhorota Abhijaan
- Calcutta Calcutta
- Darjeeling: A Himalayan Fantasy
- Destination Calcutta
- Buy Swadeshi
- Youth Hostel
- Ananya Anil
- Daak O Khanar Bachan
- Kazi Nazrul Islam
- Folk Songs of Bengal
- Muslim Marriage Songs
- Bhishon Juddher Por
- West Indies Vs India test
- Mrinal Sen: Self and Cinema
Awards
- Darjeeling: A Himalayan Fantasy won the Best Tourist Film at the Tokyo International Tourist Festival.
Did You Know?
For Doordarshan, Nripen directed five telefilms titled Nayan Chhati, Jhanu Chor Chanu, Char Khana Chhobi, Antarjali, Mejdidi, Chatujjye Barujjye and Bindur Chhele. He also directed a 13-episode serial based on songs from movies titled Mone Rekho Mor Gaan as well as commercials for Fertilizer Corporation and Rangajaba Aalta.