Dhiraj Bhattacharya

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Dhiraj Bhattacharya (5 November 1905 - 1959) was an actor of Bengali and Hindi[1] cinema who began in silent films. He was also a theater personality and writer.[2]

Early life[]

Bhattacharya was born in a zamindar family of Panjia village, near Jessore, in British India. His father name was Lalit Mohan Bhattacharya. He entered Mitra Institution, Kolkata and passed matriculation in 1923. He studied in Ashutosh College to study literature but could not finish his studies. Bhattacharya joined the police service before becoming an actor.[2]

Career[]

Bhattacharya started his acting career after joining Madan Theatre. His first film Sati Lakhsmi was released in 1925 but he first gained recognition from Charu Roy's movie Bengalee. He worked with Madhu Basu in Giribala, and acted in several detective and thriller films of Premendra Mitra.[3] Bhattacharya was popular for his romantic performances as well as his innovative skills in portraying villainous characters. After becoming established as a film actor he turned to the theatre.[2]

Filmography[]

  • Sati Lakshmi (1925)
  • Giribala (1929)
  • Kal Parinaya (1930)
  • Mrinalini (1930)
  • Annapurna (1932)
  • Nauka Dubi
  • Radha Krishna (1933 film)
  • Dakinir Char (1955)
  • Neela Chole Mahaprabhu (1957)
  • Aparadh (1960)
  • Setu (1951)
  • Krishnakanter Will (1932)
  • Pathik (1939)
  • Chand Saudagar (1934)
  • Manmoyee Girls School (1958)
  • Sanjher Pradip (1955)
  • Taruner Swapna (1948)
  • Kankantala light Railway (1950)
  • Bandhur Path (1949)
  • Dabi (1943)
  • Joyjatra (1948)
  • Khooni Kaun (1936)
  • Swapna o' samadhi (1952)
  • Amar Bou (1956)
  • Maraner Pare (1954)
  • Sarbbajanin Bibahatsab (1938)
  • Niyoti (1951)
  • Maa o' Chhele (1954)
  • Saankha Sindur (1948)
  • Epar Opar (1941)
  • Natun Khabor (1947)
  • Abhayer Biye (1942)
  • Bideshini (1944)
  • Sri Durga (1945)
  • Mandir (1946)
  • Kuasha (1949)
  • Dwanda (1943)
  • Chandragupta (1934)
  • Samadhan (1943)
  • Rajkumarer Nirbasan (1940)
  • Chiner Putul (1951)
  • Banglar Meye (1941)
  • Daksha Yagna (1934)
  • Milan (1942)
  • Kanthahaar (1935)
  • Ahuti (1941)
  • Nilanguriya (1943)
  • Sonar Sansar (1936)
  • Dhumketu (1958)
  • Raat ekta (1957)
  • Swamir Ghar (1943)
  • Sahdhharmini (1943)
  • Gariber Meye (1960)
  • Satya Pathe (1935)
  • Moyla Kagaj (1954)
  • Mahanisha (1956)
  • Byabadhan (1940)
  • Pathaharar Kahini (1950)
  • Kalsaap (1951)
  • Basabdatta (1935)
  • Rajgee (1937)
  • Sahar Theke Dure (1943)
  • Chinnahar (1937)
  • Shakuntala (1941)
  • Adarsha Hindu Hotel (1957)
  • Kankal (1950)
  • Ora Thake Odhare (1954)
  • Parasmani (1939)
  • Kumkum (1940)
  • Pashaan Debata (1942)
  • Bangalee (1936)
  • Abhinay (1938)
  • Hanabari (1952)
  • Kalo Chhaya (1948)
  • Bardidi(1957)
  • Wapas (1943)
  • Irada(1944)
  • Kumkum The Dancer (1940)

Bibliography[]

Bhattacharya published his autobiographical story in two parts, He also wrote a few story books:[citation needed]

  • Jakhan Police Chilam
  • Jakhan Nayak Chilam
  • Mahua Milan
  • Sajano Bagan
  • Mon Nie Khela

References[]

  1. ^ "Dhiraj Bhattacharya". Archived from the original on 22 March 2018. Retrieved 22 March 2018.
  2. ^ Jump up to: a b c Ashish Rajadhyaksha, Paul Willemen (10 July 2014). Encyclopedia of Indian Cinema. ISBN 9781135943189. Archived from the original on 22 March 2018. Retrieved 22 March 2018.
  3. ^ NFDC. INDIAN CINEMA A VISUAL VOYAGE. ISBN 9788123021928. Archived from the original on 22 March 2018. Retrieved 22 March 2018.

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