Here are 2 famous actors from India died in 1951:
Pramathesh Barua (October 24, 1903 Gauripur, India-November 29, 1951 Kolkata) a.k.a. P.C. Barua, Pramatesh Chandra Barua, Pramathesh Chandra (P.C.) Barua, Prathmesh Barua or P.C.Barua was an Indian film director, actor, screenwriter and cinematographer. He had three children, Deb Kumar Barua, Rajat Barua and Prasun Barua.
Barua was one of the pioneers of Indian cinema and is best known for his role in 'Devdas', a film adaptation of the book by Sarat Chandra Chattopadhyay. He also acted in a number of other films, including 'Mukti', 'Adhikar' and 'Manzil'. In addition to acting and directing, Barua also co-founded the Indian People's Theatre Association (IPTA), an organization dedicated to promoting socially relevant drama. Despite his contributions to Indian cinema, Barua died at the young age of 48 due to a heart attack. Nonetheless, his legacy lives on and he is remembered as one of the most influential figures in the early years of Indian cinema.
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P. U. Chinnappa (May 5, 1916 Pudukkottai state-September 23, 1951 Chennai) also known as Pudukkottai Ulaganathan Pillai Chinnappa, Pudukottai Ulaganathan Chinnaswamy Pillai, Pudukottai Ulaganathan Chinnappa or Nadigar Mannar was an Indian actor and singer. He had one child, P. U. C. Raja Bahadur.
P. U. Chinnappa was a prominent actor in the Tamil film industry, and is best known for his roles in films like "Malaikkallan", "Veera Kesari", and "Manthiri Kumari". He was also a talented singer, and lent his voice to several songs in his films. Chinnappa was known for his dynamic performances and his ability to bring depth and realism to his characters. He had a strong stage presence and was equally adept at playing both villainous and heroic roles. Sadly, his career was cut short when he died at the young age of 35 due to a heart attack. Despite his premature death, he remains a beloved figure in Tamil cinema, and is remembered for his contributions to the industry.
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