Amalendu Biswas

Amalendu Biswas (1925–1987) was a Bangladeshi stage actor. Calling Jatra Samrat, he specialized in jatra pala genre. He won Sequence of Merit Award by Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy in 1980. He was awarded Ekushey Padak by the Government of Bangladesh posthumously in 1989.

Career
Biswas started his career at the British Royal Air force. He left the service during World War II and formed a jatra troupe Charanika Jatra Shamaj. He performed with the troupe Natta Company while he was in Kolkata.

Personal life
Biswas was married to Jyotsna Biswas. They had a daughter Aruna Biswas.

Legacy
In 2003, annual Amalendu Biswas Memorial Award was launched by Bangladesh Jatra Shilpa Unnayan Parishad (BJSUP) to award notable theater actors.

Works

 * Hitler
 * Janoar
 * Sirajuddaulah
 * Ekti Paisa
 * Michel Modhushudan