Dhiraj Bhattacharya

Dhiraj Bhattcharya
Dhiraj Bhattcharya
ধীরাজ ভট্টাচার্য
Born	5 November 1905; Pajia, Keshabpur, Jessore District, Bengal Presidency, British India (now Pajia, Keshabpur, Jashore, Bangladesh)
Died	1959 (aged 53–54) (aged 53/54); Calcutta, West Bengal, India,(Now Kolkata, West Bengal, India)
Alma mater	Mitra Institution, Ashutosh College
Occupation	Film actor

Dhiraj Bhattacharya (5 November 1905 - 1959) was an actor of Bengali and Hindi cinema who began in silent films.^[1] 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) as Manindra
Mrinalini (1930)
Annapurna (1932)
Nauka Dubi (1932)
Radha Krishna (1933 film)
Krishnakanter Will (1932)
Jamuna Puliney (1933) as lord Krishna
Chand Saudagar (1934) as Lakhindar
Daksha Yagna (1934) as Mahadev
Chandragupta (1934)
Satya Pathe (1935)
Basabdatta (1935) as Upagupta
Kanthahaar (1935) Gaourikanta
Krishna Sudama (1936)
Sonar Sansar (1936) as Raghu
Bangalee (1936) as Nishith
Khooni Kaun (1936)
Balaa Ki Raat a.k.a. One Fatal Night (1936)
Rajgee (1937) as Dwijesh
Chinnahar (1937) as Loknath
Abhinay (1938) as Hirak
Sarbbajanin Bibahatsab (1938) as Mathur
Parasmani (1939) as Bhabatosh
Pathik (1939)
Nara Narayan (1939)
Kumkum (1940) as Chandan
Kumkum The Dancer (1940)
Byabadhan (1940) as Arun
Rajkumarer Nirbasan (1940) as Kumar Prakash chandra/Naren
Ahuti (1941)
Epar Opar (1941) as Prabir
Shakuntala (1941) as King Dushyant
Banglar Meye (1941)
Nandini (1941)
Pashaan Debata (1942)
Abhayer Biye (1942)
Milan (1942)
Dabi (1943)
Dwanda (1943)
Nilanguriya (1943)
Samadhan (1943) as Lokesh
Swamir Ghar (1943)
Sahdhharmini (1943)
Sahar Theke Dure (1943) as Doctor
Wapas (1943) as Rajan
Irada(1944)
Bideshini (1944)
Kato Dur (1945)
Mane Na Mana (1945)
Sri Durga (1945)
Mandir (1946)
Natun Khabor (1947)
Taruner Swapna (1948)
Saankha Sindur (1948)
Pratibad (1948)
Banchita (1948)
Joyjatra (1948)
Kalo Chhaya (1948) as Dinanath/Rajiblochan
Kuasha (1949)
Bandhur Path (1949)
Ekeyi Gramer Chhele (1950)
Kankal (1950) as Abhay
Kankantala light Railway (1950)
Pathaharar Kahini (1950)
Rakter Tan (1950)
Kalsaap (1951)
Chiner Putul (1951)
Setu (1951)
Niyoti (1951)
Swapna o' samadhi (1952)
Hanabari (1952)
Dui Beyayi (1953)
Ora Thake Odhare (1954) as Shibnath Babu
Maraner Pare (1954)
Moyla Kagaj (1954)
Maa o' Chhele (1954)
Sanjher Pradip (1955) as Tridip
Dakinir Char (1955)
Mahanisha (1956) as Aparna's Grandfather
Amar Bou (1956)
Shadhak ramprasad (1956)
Adarsha Hindu Hotel (1957) as Hajari Thakur
Neela Chole Mahaprabhu (1957)
Bardidi(1957) as Mathur Babu
Raat ekta (1957)
Bagha Jatin (1958)
Manmoyee Girls School (1958)
Dhumketu (1958)
lilakanka (1958)
Aparadh (1960)
Gariber Meye (1960)

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

^ "Dhiraj Bhattacharya". Archived from the original on 22 March 2018. Retrieved 22 March 2018.
^ ^a ^b ^c Ashish Rajadhyaksha, Paul Willemen (10 July 2014). Encyclopedia of Indian Cinema. Routledge. ISBN 9781135943189. Archived from the original on 22 March 2018. Retrieved 22 March 2018.
^ NFDC. INDIAN CINEMA A VISUAL VOYAGE. Publications Division Ministry of Information & Broadcasting. ISBN 9788123021928. Archived from the original on 22 March 2018. Retrieved 22 March 2018.

External links

Dhiraj Bhattacharya at IMDb

[1] "Dhiraj Bhattacharya". Archived from the original on 22 March 2018. Retrieved 22 March 2018.

[:0-2] Ashish Rajadhyaksha, Paul Willemen (10 July 2014). Encyclopedia of Indian Cinema. Routledge. ISBN 9781135943189. Archived from the original on 22 March 2018. Retrieved 22 March 2018.

[3] NFDC. INDIAN CINEMA A VISUAL VOYAGE. Publications Division Ministry of Information & Broadcasting. ISBN 9788123021928. Archived from the original on 22 March 2018. Retrieved 22 March 2018.

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