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Statewise GK · Q766

West Bengal GK

Competitive Exams · Statewise GK · question 766

Q766

Name the highest paid actress of Bengali theatre in the 1960s who is a male actor.

A.
Ashim Chakraborty
B.
Bhaskar Dutt
C.
Chapal Bhaduri
Answer
D.
Chapal Chowdhury

Answer: Option C

Solution

Answer: Option C
Solution:
Chapal Bhaduri is the last living imitator in Bengali theatre. He did female impersonation in Jatra. In 1955, he performed in Bengali theatre named Ali Baba where he played the female character Marjina. In the 1960s, he was the highest paid actor of Bengali theatre. he played the role of Goddess Maa Shitala.