Dikshul is a 1943 Indian Bengali film directed by Premankur Atorthy.[1] The film was produced by New Theatres Ltd, Calcutta.[2] Its music direction was by Pankaj Mullick and the cinematographer was Rabi Dhar. The lyricist for the film was Kazi Nazrul Islam who was famous as the "Bidrohi Kavi" ("Rebel Poet").[3] The film marked the entry of actress and singer Binota Roy as a playback singer.[4] The cast included Mihir Bhattacharya, Chhabi Biswas, Tulsi Chakraborty, Ashu Bose, Sailen Chowdhury, Harimohan Bose, and Radharani.[5]

Dikshul
Directed byPremankur Atorthy
Produced byNew Theatres
StarringTulsi Chakraborty
Mihir Bhattacharya
Chhabi Biswas
Sailen Chowdhary
Radharani
CinematographyRabi Dhar
Music byPankaj Mullick
Production
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New Theatres, Ltd.
Release date
  • 12 June 1943 (1943-06-12)
CountryIndia
LanguageBengali

Cast

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  • Chhabi Biswas
  • Anjali Ray
  • Sailen Chowdhury
  • Renuka Ray
  • Radharani
  • Tulsi Chakraborty
  • Mihir Bhattacharya
  • Ashu Bose
  • Harimohan Bose
  • Naresh Bose
  • Manorama
  • Ushabati

References

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  1. ^ Ashish Rajadhyaksha; Paul Willemen (10 July 2014). Encyclopedia of Indian Cinema. Taylor & Francis. pp. 1785–. ISBN 978-1-135-94325-7. Retrieved 9 February 2015.
  2. ^ "Dikshul (1943)". Gomolo. Archived from the original on 9 February 2015. Retrieved 9 February 2015.
  3. ^ "Kazi Nazrul Islam". wiki.indiancine.ma. Indiancine.ma. Retrieved 9 February 2015.
  4. ^ "Artist-Binota Roy". Fanmango.com. Retrieved 8 February 2015.
  5. ^ "Dikshul (1943)". Alan Goble. Retrieved 9 February 2015.
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