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Chakradhar Deka

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Chakradhar Deka
Deka with director Taufik Rahman on the set of Bandhan (2001)
Born(1963-09-03)3 September 1963
Died30 December 2007(2007-12-30) (aged 44)
NationalityIndian
OccupationFilmmaker
RelativesNarayan 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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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List of awards won by Chakradhar Deka
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

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Chakradhar Deka Memorial Football Championship

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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

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A local cricket tournament is organized every year in Mukalmua in the memory of Late Chakradhar Deka.[12][13]

References

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  1. ^ Meghranjani (13 July 2018). "Ahankar | Assamese Film | Jatin Bora | Watch Now". Magical Assam. Retrieved 6 May 2020.
  2. ^ "Xoru Bowari | Full Assamese Film". Magical Assam. 8 July 2018. Retrieved 6 May 2020.
  3. ^ 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.
  4. ^ "An ordinary play with extraordinary players". www.telegraphindia.com. Retrieved 10 May 2020.
  5. ^ "The good, bad and the ugly". www.telegraphindia.com. Retrieved 10 May 2020.
  6. ^ "Gabbar learns Assamese for stage - Coming this August to a venue near you: Champak Sarmar Sholay". www.telegraphindia.com. Retrieved 6 May 2020.
  7. ^ "Not Bollywood, but this remake is a hit". Hindustan Times. 6 September 2007. Retrieved 6 May 2020.
  8. ^ "Mukalmua football from Sept 16". The Assam Tribune Online. Retrieved 6 May 2020.
  9. ^ "Siliguri FC to play Green Valley in final". The Assam Tribune Online. Retrieved 6 May 2020.
  10. ^ "Chakradhar Deka Memorial Prize-money Football Championship | YoGems". Retrieved 6 May 2020.
  11. ^ "ASEB lift Chakradhar Deka Trophy". The Assam Tribune Online. Retrieved 6 May 2020.
  12. ^ "AG Assam champs". The Assam Tribune Online. Retrieved 6 May 2020.
  13. ^ "AG Assam Sports Club lifts Chakradhar Memorial T-20 Cricket Tournament title- Sentinelassam". www.sentinelassam.com. 8 May 2019. Retrieved 6 May 2020.