Nabadwip Haldar
Nabadwip Haldar | |
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Born | 1911 |
Died | Calcutta |
Nationality | Indian |
Occupation | Actor, Comedian |
Known for | Work in Bengali cinema |
Nabadwip Haldar was a Bengali Indian actor, comedian and theater personality. He is known for his work in Bengali cinema.
Early life[]
Halder was born in 1911 in Sonpalashi village, Burdwan district in British India.[1] After completion of his primary education he could not study further and started working at Calcutta Electric Supply Corporation. Haldar also took part-time jobs in different companies in Kolkata.[2]
Career[]
Haldar's debut film was Panchashar made by Debaki Kumar Bose in 1931. He became popular for his character named Madan in the film Sharey Chuattor. Haldar performed in a comedy duo with actor Shyam Laha in various films as the Bengali version of Laurel and Hardy. He was well known for his unique voice and comic roles.[3] He also acted in a number of radio comic series.[4]
Partial filmography[]
- Panchashar (1931)
- Graher Fer (1937)
- Sonar Sansar (1936)
- Sarbajanin Bibahotsab (1938)
- Shahar Thekey Durey (1943)
- Dukkhe Jader Jibon Gora (1946)
- Kalo Chhaya (1948)
- Sadharan Meye (1948)
- Kuasha (1949)
- Sandhabelar Roopkatha (1950)
- Kankantala Light Railway (1950)
- Baikunther Will (1950)
- Maryada (1950)
- Hanabari (1952)
- Manikjor (1952)
- Sharey Chuattor (1953)
- Lakh Taka (1953)
- Moyla Kagaj (1954)
- Chheley Kaar (1954)
- Nishiddho Phal (1955)
- Saheb Bibi Golam (film) (1956)
- Dui Bechara (1960)
- Kathin Maya (1961)
- Marutrisha (1964)
References[]
- ^ "গ্রামের স্মৃতিতে অমলিন নবদ্বীপ হালদার". anandabazar.com. 10 February 2012. Archived from the original on 19 March 2018. Retrieved 19 March 2018.
- ^ "Kalo Chhaya". Retrieved 19 March 2018.
- ^ "The laughter vanishes". The Times of India. 20 December 2010. Archived from the original on 19 March 2018. Retrieved 25 February 2019.
- ^ "Koutuk noksha.. Nabadwip Haldar". Archived from the original on 19 March 2018. Retrieved 19 March 2018.
External links[]
- 1911 births
- Male actors in Bengali cinema
- Indian stand-up comedians
- Indian male radio actors
- People from West Bengal
- Male actors from Kolkata
- 20th-century Indian male actors