In an era when acting was unthinkable for women from aristocratic families, Chandrabati Devi defied societal norms, pursuing a career in Hindi and Bengali cinema.

[4][5][6] Born on 19 October 1909, in Muzaffarpur, she moved to Kolkata, where she graduated in Bengali literature and trained in music under the guidance of Dinendranath Tagore.

Despite challenges, she earned acclaim for roles like Meera in Debaki Bose's cult classic "Meerabai" (1933), as Chandramukhi in the 1935 cult classic "Devdas", and "Dakshayagna", with her portrayal of Saratchandra Chattopadhyay's heroines leaving a lasting impact.

As her career progressed, she transitioned to character roles, with memorable performances in "Agni Pariksha" and "Ami Sirajer Begum".

A talented writer and editor, Chandrabati remained committed to the purity of art throughout her life.