Manoj Mitra (22 December 1938—12 November 2024) was an Indian theatre, film and television actor, director and playwright.
Manoj Mitra (22 December 1938—12 November 2024) was an Indian theatre, film and television actor, director and playwright.
It was at Scottish Church College, Kolkata that he got initiated to theatre. There were regular shows at the college where the likes of Badal Sarkar, Rudraprasad Sengupta and others were students. He did his M.A. in philosophy from the University of Calcutta and began research for a doctorate. But by then he and friends like theatre and film director Partha Pratim Chowdhury had begun the group Sundaram. He began by teaching philosophy in the Suri Vidyasagar College (only one day) and later joined the drama department at the Rabindra Bharati University, where he became the head of department and retired as Sisirkumar Bhaduri professor of the University. But by then he was a leading playwright of West Bengal. He was writing, directing and acting in plays. His first play Bogol Dhiman won him first prize at the statewide competition. He has written over a hundred plays like Sajano Bagaan, Chokhe Angul Dada, Kaalbihongo, Parabas, Alokanandar Putra Kanya, Narak Guljar, Aswathama, Chakbhanga Madhu, Mesh O Rakhash, Noisho Bhoj, Chhayar Prashad, Galpo Hekim Saheb, Rajdarshan, Debi Swarpamasta, Munni O Saat Chowkidar, Ranger haat, Ja Nei Bharatey. While most of these plays were produced by Sundaram, Bohurupee etc. He also played a soulful role in the movie "Hothat Bristy" (Sudden Rain) in 1998 produced by both Bangladesh & India. His works have been translated into many languages. Mitra has written several books on film and theatre.
He was the President of the Paschim Banga Natya Akademi from which he resigned citing health issues in August 2019.
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Filmography (Movies)
Tritiyo Purush
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Release Date:09/06/2022
Dash Mash Dash Diner Galpo
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Release Date:26/07/2019
Atithi
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Release Date:17/05/2019
Kombol Niruddesh
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Release Date:27/07/2018
Uma
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Release Date:08/06/2018
Alinagarer Golokdhadha
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Release Date:20/04/2018
Bangal Ghoti Phataphati
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Release Date:23/05/2015
8:08 Er Bongaon Local
Character:Ananta's Father
Release Date:16/03/2012
Nobel Chor
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Release Date:28/07/2011
Dui Prithibi
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Release Date:14/10/2010
Teen Murti
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Release Date:10/12/2009
The Window
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Release Date:04/09/2009
Lakshyaved
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Release Date:23/01/2009
Sedin Dujone
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Release Date:29/05/2008
Bhalobasar Anek Naam
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Release Date:21/07/2006
Mahasangram
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Release Date:20/01/2006
Gandharbi
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Release Date:01/01/2002
Rakhi Purnima
Character:Father-in-Law
Release Date:19/07/2001
Bidhatar Khela
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Release Date:01/01/2001
RinMukti
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Release Date:21/07/2000
Kalankini Badhu
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Release Date:08/06/2000
Kulangar
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Release Date:06/01/2000
The Goal
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Release Date:30/12/1999
Madhu Malati
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Release Date:05/11/1999
Strange Tale of a Strange Village
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Release Date:27/08/1998
Ajker Santan
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Release Date:15/05/1997
Lathi
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Release Date:26/10/1996
Damu
Character:Daroga
Release Date:02/01/1996
Wheel Chair
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Release Date:14/07/1994
Charachar
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Release Date:01/04/1994
Golokdham Rahasya
Character:Sidhu Jyetha
Release Date:07/08/1992
Pati Param Guru
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Release Date:10/10/1991
Disappearance
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Release Date:07/02/1991
An Enemy of the People
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Release Date:19/01/1990
Shatru
Character:Nishikanta Saha
Release Date:07/12/1986
Terror
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Release Date:03/10/1986
Baidurya Rahasya
Character:Madan Bose
Release Date:14/06/1985
The Home and the World
Character:Headmaster
Release Date:04/01/1985
Mohonar Dike
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Release Date:06/01/1984
The Law and a Lady
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Release Date:15/07/1982
Crossroads
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Release Date:01/04/1982
The Garden of Bancharam
Character:Bancharam
Release Date:29/01/1980
Postmortem
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Release Date:01/01/1980
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