Chitra Dewi

Roro Patma Dewi Tjitrohadikusumo 26 January 1934 28 October 2008 known as Chitra Dewi was an Indonesian actress producer writer and director Her name began to be known to the public when she starred in the film Tiga Dara with Mieke Wijaya and Indriati Iskak Chitra Dewi is a part of a rare small group of actresses turned directors in the world of Indonesian films Others are Ratna Asmara Tuberose Night 1950 and Sofia WD South Storm 1960 Her first role was in Tamu Agung 1955 though her breakout role was Tiga Dara 1956 alongside her younger siblings Mieke Wijaya and Indriati Iskak Through her production company Chitra Dewi Film Productions she directed Horsemen of Tjimande DaraDara and Bercinta Dalam Gelap all of which were produced in 1971 In addition she was one of the producers of 2 x 24 Djam 1969 and Samiun Dasima 1970 After starring in Tiga Dara she was cast in prominent roles in films like Pedjuang 1960 Samiun and Dasima 1970 Bulan Above the Grave 1973 Kemelut Hidup 1977 and Gara Gara Isteri Muda 1978 For the 1978 film she won the Citra Award for Best Supporting Actress at FFI 1979 Due to her dedication to the world of film she was awarded the Professional Loyalty Award in 1992 from the National Film Council Dewan Film Nasional