Rinki Bhattacharya

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Rinki Bhattacharya (born 1942) is a an Indian writer, columnist and documentary filmmaker. She is the Vice Chairperson of 'Children's Film Society of India' (CFSI) and the founder Chairperson of 'Bimal Roy Memorial & Film Society' [ [http://www.lakshmislounge.com/RinkiBhattacharya.html Rinki Bhattacharya] ] [ [http://in.reuters.com/article/bollywoodNews/idINIndia-31859620080210 Daughter to keep Bimal Roy's legacy alive] Reuters, February 10, 2008.]

Biography

A Kolkata native, Rinki was born in 1942. She was the eldest daughter of the renowned Indian filmmaker, Bimal Roy. Her childhood was spent around prominent writers, poets and artists, who frequented their household, which was also noted for its gourmet Bengali cuisine.

She began her career as a freelance journalist in 1966 and had articles published in the "Economic Times", "Indian Express" and many other periodicals. She made her debut into making documentary films with "Char Divari", a documentary which deals with wife-beating [ [http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/articleshow/566401.cms Independent women too are victims of domestic violence] The Times Of India, 25 November, 2006.] , which was followed soon after by a sequel on related issues involving violence against women in India.

She became deeply involved in the Women's Movement in India and has written several books on the subject, including "Behind Closed Doors: Domestic Violence In India", "Bimal Roy - A Man of Silence", "Indelible Imprints", an essay in "Uncertain Liaisons" as well as several cookbooks [ [http://www.tribuneindia.com/2001/20010826/spectrum/tv.htm Father’s pictures] The Tribune, August 26, 2001.] .

Personal life

The name Rinki means "noble soul". Rinki was married to the film director, Basu Bhattacharya (1934- 1997), though after suffering domestic abuse, she walked out of her home in 1982, publicly, she came out in 1984, through an interview with journalist Madhu Kishwar in "Manushi", the couple formally divorced in 1990 [ [http://www.telegraphindia.com/1040530/asp/look/story_3298955.asp Can you beat that?] Telegraph, May 30, 2004.] .

Bibliography

* "Cuisine Creations from Bengal", 1993, India Book House Pvt. Ltd., ISBN 8185028761.
* "Bimal Roy: A Man of Silence", 1994, South Asia Books, ISBN 8172231547.
* "Behind Closed Doors: Domestic Violence in India". 2004, Sage Publications Pvt. Ltd. ISBN 0761932380.
* "Bengal Spices", 2004, Rupa & Co., ISBN 8129104733.
* "Janani - Mothers, Daughters, Motherhood", 2006, Sage Publications Pvt. Ltd , ISBN 076193510X.

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* [http://www.hindu.com/thehindu/mp/2004/09/02/stories/2004090201160300.htm Article at "The Hindu"]