Kanan devi biography of mahatma
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Kanan Devi
Indian singer and actress
Kanan Devi (22 April 1916 – 17 July 1992) was an Indian actress and singer.[1] She was among the early singing stars of Indian cinema, and is credited popularly as the first star of Bengali cinema.
Her singing style, usually in rapid tempo, was used instrumentally in some of the biggest hits of New Theatres, Kolkata.[1]
Biography
Kanan Bala was born on 22 April 1916 in Howrah, West Bengal in a Mahishya family to Ratan Chandra Das and Rajobala Devi.[2] Although, her father was financially affluent, having not only a well paid job but also a jewellery shop, but lost all his earnings in vices such as gambling and drinking.[2] After the death of her father, Ratan Chandra Das, young Kanan and Rajobala were simply left to fend for themselves.
Kanan devi biography of mahatma
Her life story is a true tale of rags to riches. Some say she did her schooling (not completed) from Howrah's St. Agnes' Convent School.
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