About this stamp
(Birendranath Sircar)
1901 – 28 November 1980
Birthplace: Bhagalpur, Bihar, India
Life and Contribution
B.N. Sircar was an eminent Indian Bengali film producer and one of the pioneering figures of Indian cinema. In 1931, he founded the legendary New Theatres, Calcutta, which went on to become one of the most influential film studios in India.
Under his leadership, New Theatres produced several landmark films and nurtured some of the greatest talents in Indian film history—directors, actors, technicians, and music composers who shaped the golden era of Bengali and Hindi cinema.
Awards and Honours
- Dada Saheb Phalke Award – 1970
- Padma Bhushan – 1972
These honours acknowledge his extensive contribution to the development and growth of Indian cinema.
Commemorative Postage Stamp
A commemorative postage stamp was issued on Birendranath Sircar, celebrating him as the visionary founder of New Theatres, Calcutta and a pioneering producer of Indian cinema.
This stamp forms part of the series ‘100 Years of Indian Cinema’, honouring iconic personalities who shaped the nation’s cinematic legacy.
