Chakradhar Deka
Chakradhar Deka | |
|---|---|
 Deka with director Taufik Rahman on the set of Bandhan (2001) | |
| Born | 3 September 1963 Nalbari, Assam, India |
| Died | 30 December 2007 (aged 44) |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Occupation | Filmmaker |
| Relatives | Narayan Deka (brother) |
Chakradhar Deka (3 September 1963 – 30 December 2007) was an Indian film director, producer, screenwriter, author, entrepreneur and a social activist from Assam. He was the founder of Rajkumar Film Production and Rajashree Theatre.
He was the elder brother of politician Narayan Deka.
Early life
[edit]Chakradhar Deka was born on 3 September 1963 in Mukalmua (Nalbari, Assam). He was a part of the Assam Movement and had served as an advisor in the Barkhetri Anchalik Students Organization.
Deka was also a registered Class 1(A) contractor under Public Works Department of Assam.
Filmography
[edit]Deka entered the film industry in the early 2000s. He worked with popular artists like Jatin Bora, Ravi Sarma, Angoorlata Deka, Aimee Baruah, Zubeen Garg and Shaan.[1][2][3]
| Year | Film | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | Ahankaar | Producer |
| 2001 | Prem Bhora Shokulu | Executive Producer |
| 2001 | Aei Morom Tumar Babey | Producer |
| 2003 | Bandhan | Producer |
| 2003 | Soru Bowari | Producer, director, writer |
Theatre
[edit]In 2004, Chakradhar Deka founded Rajashree Theatre, a mobile theatre company in Assam. The theatre has staged 48 plays till date and performed over 10,000 shows in several regions of the state.[4][5]
In 2005, the theatre adapted the Hollywood classic The Godfather into a play. The adaptation was scripted by Pabitra Kumar Deka.[citation needed]
In 2007, producer Deka collaborated with writer-actor Champak Sharma to recreate the iconic Bollywood film Sholay on stage.[6][7]
Literature
[edit]In 2001, Chakradhar Deka wrote a book titled Dhanxor Gorahot Axom (Assam on its way of destruction): An Analytical book on Assam's economy. Moromor Bowari (2004), Nuphula Phulor Samadhi (2005), Maa Aru Maammi (2006) and Sendur (2007) are the plays written by Deka for his theatre.
Awards
[edit]| Year | Category | For | Award | Result | Ref(s). |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | Best Film | Soru Bowari | Royal Challenge 8th Moonlight Media Awards | Won | [citation needed] |
| 2004 | Best Theatre Group | Rajashree Theatre | 9th Moonlight Media Awards | Won | |
| 2006 | Outstanding Contribution | Assamese Cultural Industry | 11th Moonlight Media Awards | Won | |
| 2006 | Outstanding Contribution | Assamese Cultural Industry | Rodali Mobile Theatre Awards | Won | |
| 2006 | Best Director | Nuphula Phulor Samadhi | Y's Men International | Nominated | |
| 2006 | Best Theatre Group | Rajashree Theatre | Y's Men International | Won | |
| 2007 | Best Theatre Group | Rajashree Theatre | Shree Shree Hari Mandir Raas Committee | Won |
Chakradhar Deka Memorial
[edit]Chakradhar Deka Memorial Football Championship
[edit]Deka was a footballer in early stages of his life. He also served as a referee in various local tournaments. A football tournament is organised in his memory and clubs from all over the country are being invited every year.[8][9][10][11]
Chakradhar Deka T20 Cricket Tournament
[edit]A local cricket tournament is organized every year in Mukalmua in the memory of Late Chakradhar Deka.[12][13]
References
[edit]- ^ Meghranjani (13 July 2018). "Ahankar | Assamese Film | Jatin Bora | Watch Now". Magical Assam. Retrieved 6 May 2020.
- ^ "Xoru Bowari | Full Assamese Film". Magical Assam. 8 July 2018. Retrieved 6 May 2020.
- ^ Chodhury, Shankhadeep (3 November 2001). "Terrorism takes its toll on life in N-E | India News - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 10 May 2020.
- ^ "An ordinary play with extraordinary players". www.telegraphindia.com. Retrieved 10 May 2020.
- ^ "The good, bad and the ugly". www.telegraphindia.com. Retrieved 10 May 2020.
- ^ "Gabbar learns Assamese for stage - Coming this August to a venue near you: Champak Sarmar Sholay". www.telegraphindia.com. Retrieved 6 May 2020.
- ^ "Not Bollywood, but this remake is a hit". Hindustan Times. 6 September 2007. Retrieved 6 May 2020.
- ^ "Mukalmua football from Sept 16". The Assam Tribune Online. Retrieved 6 May 2020.
- ^ "Siliguri FC to play Green Valley in final". The Assam Tribune Online. Retrieved 6 May 2020.
- ^ "Chakradhar Deka Memorial Prize-money Football Championship | YoGems". Retrieved 6 May 2020.
- ^ "ASEB lift Chakradhar Deka Trophy". The Assam Tribune Online. Retrieved 6 May 2020.
- ^ "AG Assam champs". The Assam Tribune Online. Retrieved 6 May 2020.
- ^ "AG Assam Sports Club lifts Chakradhar Memorial T-20 Cricket Tournament title- Sentinelassam". www.sentinelassam.com. 8 May 2019. Retrieved 6 May 2020.