Kanan Devi
Kanan Devi (22 April 1916 – 17 July 1992) was an Indian actress and singer. 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.
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Kanan Devi in the 1930s | |
Born | Howrah, Bengal Presidency, British India | 22 April 1916
Died | 17 July 1992 76) | (aged
Nationality | Indian |
Occupation | Actress |
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