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Indian movie stars died in 1978

Here are 6 famous actors from India died in 1978:

Bijon Bhattacharya

Bijon Bhattacharya (July 17, 1917 Faridpur-January 19, 1978) also known as Bijan Bhattacharya, বিজন ভট্টাচার্য or Shri Bijon Bhattacharya was an Indian actor, playwright and screenwriter. His child is called Nabarun Bhattacharya.

Bijon Bhattacharya was considered as one of the pioneers of Indian theatre. He was involved in leftist politics and his work often reflected socio-political issues. He co-founded the Indian People's Theatre Association (IPTA) and was instrumental in promoting Hindi and Bengali theatre. Some of his most renowned plays include "Nabanna", "Tantra", and "Sojan Badiyar Ghaat". In addition to his contributions to Indian theatre, Bhattacharya also acted in several Bollywood films including "Ankur" and "Amar Akbar Anthony". He was awarded the Padma Shri in 1972 for his contributions to the field of arts and culture.

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T. R. Mahalingam

T. R. Mahalingam (November 27, 2014-November 27, 1978) also known as Thenkarai Ramakrishna Mahalingam was an Indian actor, singer, composer and film director.

He was born in the village of Thenkarai in Tamil Nadu, India. Mahalingam began his career in music as a mridangam player before transitioning into singing and acting. He was known for his powerful voice and unique style of singing that combined classical raga-based music with folk traditions.

Mahalingam acted in a number of Tamil films, including "Marmayogi," "Thiruvilayadal," and "Bhakta Kumbara." He also directed a few films, such as "Pavalakkodi" and "Thirumal Perumai." In addition to his work in film, Mahalingam was a prolific composer and has composed music for several Tamil films.

Mahalingam was highly respected in the industry and was considered a legend in the field of Tamil music and cinema. His contribution to the development of Tamil cinema and music continues to be celebrated and remembered by fans and critics alike.

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Dhirendra Nath Ganguly

Dhirendra Nath Ganguly (March 26, 1893 Kolkata-November 18, 1978 Kolkata) also known as Dhiren Ganguly, D.G or Dhirendranath Ganguly was an Indian film director and actor.

He is considered one of the pioneers of Indian cinema and is best known for his film, "Santi" (1934), which was the first ever Indian film to have a completely original screenplay. Ganguly started his career as a stage actor before making his first film, "The Rajah's Dream" (1924). He went on to direct and act in several other films throughout the 1920s and 1930s, including the musical comedy, "President" (1937) and the film noir, "Inspector" (1956). In addition to his work in films, Ganguly was also a prominent theater personality and founded the landmark theater group, The Indian People's Theatre Association (IPTA) in 1943. Ganguly was also a renowned film critic and contributed significantly to the development of film criticism in India. He received several awards and accolades during his career, including the Padma Bhushan in 1968, one of India's highest civilian awards.

Pankaj Mullick

Pankaj Mullick (May 10, 1905 Kolkata-February 19, 1978 Kolkata) a.k.a. Pankaj Kumar Mullick or Shri Pankaj Kumar Mullick was an Indian singer, actor and film score composer.

He is considered one of the pioneers of Indian film music and is credited with introducing the use of classical music in the Hindi film industry. Starting his career in the 1930s, Mullick went on to compose music for over 100 films in several languages including Bengali, Hindi, and Tamil.

Apart from his work in film music, Mullick was also a renowned singer and was trained in classical music under stalwarts like Ustad Faiyaz Khan and Ustad Abdul Karim Khan. He had a distinctive voice and style of singing that endeared him to audiences across the country.

In addition to his work in music, Mullick was also a respected actor, having appeared in several Bengali films. He was also involved in the Indian independence movement and composed patriotic songs that became anthems during the struggle for freedom.

Today, Pankaj Mullick is remembered as one of the most important figures in the history of Indian film music, and his contributions to the field have been recognized with several awards and honors.

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Michael Bates

Michael Bates (December 4, 1920 Jhansi-January 11, 1978 Cambridge) was an Indian actor and soldier. He had one child, Rupert Bates.

Michael Bates' most notable role was as Chief Petty Officer "Perce" Pertwee in the popular British sitcom "The Navy Lark". Before becoming an actor, Bates served in the British Army during World War II and was taken as a prisoner of war by the Japanese in Singapore. He later wrote about his experiences in his autobiography "A Miracle Missed". Bates also appeared in several films including "A Clockwork Orange" and "The Spy Who Loved Me". He died at the age of 57 from cancer.

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Sandow M.M.A. Chinnappa Devar

Sandow M.M.A. Chinnappa Devar (June 28, 1915 Ramanathapuram-September 8, 1978) also known as Chinnapa Dewar, Sandow M.M.A Chinnapa Devar, M.M.A. Chinnapa Devar, Chinnappa Devar, Sandow M.M. A.Chinnapa Devar, Sandow M. M. A. Chinnappa Thevar, Sando Chinnappa Thevar, M. M. A. Chinnapa Thevar, Marudur Marudachalamurthy Ayyavoo Chinnappa Devar, "Sandow" M.M.A.Chinnappa Devar or M. M. A. Chinnapa Devar was an Indian film producer, film director, actor and screenwriter.

He was a leading figure in Tamil cinema, having produced and directed over 100 films in his career. Chinnapa Devar started his career as an actor in the 1930s, but soon moved on to producing films. He founded his own production company, Devar Films, in the 1950s, which went on to become one of the most successful studios in Tamil cinema. Some of his most notable films as a producer include Parasakthi (1952), which marked the debut of Sivaji Ganesan, and Veerapandiya Kattabomman (1959), which starred Ganesan as the titular character. As a director, he is best known for his films Ratha Kanneer (1954) and Madurai Veeran (1956). He was also a prolific screenwriter, having written or co-written the scripts for many of his productions. Chinnapa Devar was the first Indian film producer to use DTS technology, for his film Apoorva Sagodharargal (1949). He was posthumously awarded the Raja Sandow Award for his contribution to Tamil cinema.