Anil Chatterjee

Anil Chatterjee (Chattopadhyay)[1] Bengali: অনিল চ্যাটার্জী (চট্টোপাধ্যায়) (25 October 1929 – 17 March 1996) was an Indian actor[2] in the Bengali cinema during the early fifties through the mid-nineties and is mostly remembered as a character actor. He acted or performed in about 150 movies, including a few in Hindi. He played different shades, though mostly as a character actor, as well as in leading roles and at times as an antagonist, despite the limited opportunities he received. Irrespective of the roles, he left an indelible impression on the viewers and the critics. He also acted in the leading role in a tele-serial named Naqab in the national network of Doordarshan. He is one of the very few selected actors who worked with Satyajit Ray, Ritwik Ghatak, Tapan Sinha and Mrinal Sen; with the first three directors, he performed with on more than a number of occasions. His performance in the title role of the film Deshbandhu Chittaranjan [a biopic on the noted and revered freedom-fighter and barrister Chittaranjan Das (1870–1925), who was conferred the title of "Deshbandhu (Friend of the Country)"] won the appreciation of Basanti Devi, the wife of the "Deshbandhu" (she is said to have personally blessed the actor).

Anil Chatterjee
Born(1929-10-25)25 October 1929
Died17 March 1996(1996-03-17) (aged 66)
NationalityIndian
Other namesAnil Chattopadhyay
OccupationActor

Born in Jirat, Hooghly, India, hailed from Calcutta, West Bengal, India, was graduated from St. Xavier's College, Kolkata - the institution to which he remained attached all through as an office-bearer and member of The Alumnoram Soceitas (Alumni Society) of the College. Prior to that, he completed his schooling from Delhi, having stood first in entire North India in the Senior Cambridge Examinations. In his college days, he became associated with Utpal Dutt and acted in a number of plays. He was also a Member of the West Bengal Legislative Assembly [MLA], having won the by-election from the erstwhile Chowringhee Assembly Constituency as a Left Front supported Independent candidate.

Limited Filmography

YearFilmDirector
1952NagarikRitwik Ghatak
1953Jog Biyog
1954Grihaprabesh
1955Sajghar
1956Asabarna
1957Garer Math
1957Punar Milan
1957Ulka
1958AjantrikRitwik Ghatak
1958Daktar Babu
1958Kalamati
1958Priya
1958Rajlakshmi O Srikanta
1958Louha KapatTapan Sinha
1959Chaowa PawaYatrik
1959Deep Jweley JaiAsit Sen
1959Marutirtha HinglajBikash Roy
1960DeviSatyajit Ray
1960Dui Bechara
1960Meghe Dhaka TaraRitwik Ghatak
1960Smriti Tuku Thak
1961Agni Sanskar
1961Ahwan
1961Kanchanmulya
1961Komal GandharRitwik Ghatak
1961Megh
1961Mr. & Mrs. Choudhury
1961Teen Kanya - PostmasterSatyajit Ray
1962Bandhan
1961KanchenjunghaSatyajit Ray
1962Kancher Swarga
1962Rakta Palash
1962Shesh Chinha
1963Barnachora
1963Dui Bari
1963High Heel
1963MahanagarSatyajit Ray
1963Nirjan SaikateTapan Sinha
1964Ashanata Ghoorni
1964JatugrihaTapan Sinha
1964Sandhya Deeper Sikha
1965Faraar
1965Ghoom Bhangar Gaan
1965Jaya
1966Nutan Jiban
1966Sannata
1966Mahashweta
1968Baluchari
1968Boudi
1968Jiban Sangeet
1968Panchashar
1969Protidan
1970Muktisnan
1970Deshbandhu Chittaranjan
1970Sagina MahatoTapan Sinha
1970Samantaral
1971Khunjey Berai
1971Pratham Basanta
1973Bon Palashir Padabali
1973Duranta Joy
1974Aalor Thikana
1974Chhanda Patan
1974Phulu Thakurma
1974SaginaTapan Sinha
1975Amanush
1975Chameli MemsaabAbdul Majid
1975Phool Sajya
1976Ajasra Dhanyabad
1976HarmoniumTapan Sinha
1977Ek Je Chhilo DeshTapan Sinha
1977Kabita
1977Pratima
1978Dhanraj Tamang
1978Man Abhiman
1978Striker
1978Tusi
1979Dooratwa
1979Heerey Manik
1979Lattu
1979Neem Annapurna
1981Upalabdhi
1982Troyee
1982ChokhUtpalendu Chakrabarty
1982Jay Parajay
1982Sagar Balaka
1983AgradaniPalash Banerjee
1984DidiTapan Sinha
1984Mohanar Dike
1984ParomaAparna Sen
1984Surya Trishna
1985Aloy Phera
1985Amar Prithibi
1985AnkaheeAmol Palekar
1985Putulghar
1985Sonar Sansar
1986Ashirwad
1986Muktapran
1987Mahamilan
1988Aaj Ka Robin HoodTapan Sinha
1988Agun
1988Boba Sanai
1988Etwa
1988Paar
1988Tumi Koto Sundar
1989Aakhri Badla
1989Aamar Shapath
1989Aghatan Ajo Ghate
1989Ek Din AchanakMrinal Sen
1989Jaa Devi Sarva Bhuteshu
1990Agni Beena
1991Bourani
1991Ek Doctor Ki MautTapan Sinha
1991Kagojer Nouka
1992Indrajit
1992Rupaban Kanya
1995Mejo Bou
1996Himghar

Award

  • BFJA Awards-Best Actor In Supporting Role for ""Agni Sanskar"" in 1962.
  • BFJA Awards-Best Actor In Supporting Role for ""Sandhya Deeper Sikha"" in 1965.
  • BFJA Awards-Best Actor In Supporting Role for ""Sagina Mahato"" in 1971.
  • BFJA Awards-Best Actor In Supporting Role for ""Raja"" in 1976.

References

  1. "Anil Chatterjee (I)". IMDB. Retrieved 7 December 2013.
  2. "Anil Chatterjee". Gomolo. Archived from the original on 24 June 2012. Retrieved 4 July 2012.


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