(29 March 1929 – 19 August 1993) was an Indian actor, director, and writer-playwright. He was primarily an actor in Bengali theatre, where he became a pioneering figure in Modern Indian theatre, when he founded the "Little Theatre Group" in 1949. This group enacted many English, Shakespearean and Brecht plays, in a period now known as the "Epic theatre" period, before it immersed itself completely in highly political and radical theatre. His plays became an apt vehicle for the expression of his Marxist ideologies, visible in socio-political plays such as Kallol (1965), Manusher Adhikar, Louha Manob (1964), Tiner Toloar and Maha-Bidroha. He also acted in over 100 Bengali and Hindi films in a career spanning 40 years, and remains most known for his roles in films such as Mrinal Sen’s Bhuvan Shome (1969), Satyajit Ray’s Agantuk (1991), Gautam Ghose’s Padma Nadir Majhi (1992) and Hrishikesh Mukherjee's breezy Hindi comedies such as Gol Maal (1979) and Rang Birangi (1983).[1][2][3][4] He also did the role of a sculptor, Sir Digindra Narayan, in the episode Seemant Heera of Byomkesh Bakshi (TV series) on Doordarshan in 1993, shortly before his death.
(29 March 1929 – 19 August 1993) was an Indian actor, director, and writer-playwright. He was primarily an actor in Bengali theatre, where he became a pioneering figure in Modern Indian theatre, when he founded the "Little Theatre Group" in 1949. This group enacted many English, Shakespearean and Brecht plays, in a period now known as the "Epic theatre" period, before it immersed itself completely in highly political and radical theatre. His plays became an apt vehicle for the expression of his Marxist ideologies, visible in socio-political plays such as Kallol (1965), Manusher Adhikar, Louha Manob (1964), Tiner Toloar and Maha-Bidroha. He also acted in over 100 Bengali and Hindi films in a career spanning 40 years, and remains most known for his roles in films such as Mrinal Sen’s Bhuvan Shome (1969), Satyajit Ray’s Agantuk (1991), Gautam Ghose’s Padma Nadir Majhi (1992) and Hrishikesh Mukherjee's breezy Hindi comedies such as Gol Maal (1979) and Rang Birangi (1983).[1][2][3][4] He also did the role of a sculptor, Sir Digindra Narayan, in the episode Seemant Heera of Byomkesh Bakshi (TV series) on Doordarshan in 1993, shortly before his death.
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Filmography (Movies)
A Tribute To Ismail Merchant
Character:Self (archive footage)
Release Date:30/10/2005
Antar Bahir
Character:
Release Date:18/10/1995
Kencho Khunrte Keute
Character:
Release Date:06/07/1995
The Padma Boatman
Character:Hossain Miah
Release Date:12/06/1993
Mayabini
Character:
Release Date:25/12/1992
Pennam Kolkata
Character:
Release Date:03/01/1992
Mani Kanchan
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Release Date:03/01/1992
Sajani Go Sajani
Character:
Release Date:11/10/1991
The Stranger
Character:Manomohan Mitra
Release Date:07/05/1991
Ahankar
Character:
Release Date:11/01/1991
Path O Prasad
Character:
Release Date:04/01/1991
Nawab
Character:
Release Date:03/01/1991
Jawani Zindabad
Character:MLA Goverdhan Verma
Release Date:17/07/1990
Triyatri
Character:Grandfather
Release Date:05/01/1990
Bahurani
Character:Sadanand Chaudhary
Release Date:18/12/1989
Jar Je Priya
Character:
Release Date:06/07/1989
Gili Gili Ge
Character:
Release Date:24/03/1989
The Bengali Night
Character:The Priest / Postman / Beggar
Release Date:26/10/1988
Mahaveera
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Release Date:15/07/1988
Antaranga
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Release Date:03/06/1988
Today's Robin Hood
Character:
Release Date:19/02/1988
Sagar Sangam
Character:Bhujang Chaudhary
Release Date:02/02/1988
Libaas
Character:Jamaal Saab
Release Date:01/01/1988
Aagaman
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Release Date:01/01/1988
Samrat O Sundari
Character:
Release Date:31/10/1987
Sukumar Ray
Character:Village Teacher
Release Date:19/06/1987
Main Balwaan
Character:Police Commissioner Ajay Basu
Release Date:28/11/1986
Kirayadar
Character:
Release Date:19/05/1986
Sadaa Suhagan
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Release Date:15/03/1986
Pathbhola
Character:Tejen Banerjee
Release Date:31/01/1986
Baat Ban Jaye
Character:Mr. Singh
Release Date:01/01/1986
Aap Ke Saath
Character:K. K. Sahib
Release Date:01/01/1986
Aar Paar
Character:Mahesh Babu
Release Date:31/12/1985
Tagari
Character:
Release Date:03/05/1985
Mera Damad
Character:Sitanath Ardhnarayan Choudhry
Release Date:08/03/1985
Saaheb
Character:Badri Prasad Sharma
Release Date:31/01/1985
Bhalobasha Bhalobasha
Character:Keya's Father
Release Date:23/01/1985
Rashifal
Character:
Release Date:30/11/1984
The Crossing
Character:Bhola Singh
Release Date:14/09/1984
Lakhon Ki Baat
Character:Maganbhai
Release Date:06/07/1984
Maa
Character:
Release Date:11/05/1984
Yeh Desh
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Release Date:24/02/1984
Inquilab Ke Baad
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Release Date:01/01/1984
The Wandering Company
Character:Self
Release Date:01/01/1984
Bandh Honth
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Release Date:01/01/1984
Agamikal
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Release Date:31/12/1983
Kissi Se Na Kehna
Character:Kailashpati Trivedi
Release Date:30/12/1983
Rang Birangi
Character:Police Inspector Durendra Bhatavdekar
Release Date:23/04/1983
Madhuban
Character:
Release Date:08/01/1983
Indira
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Release Date:01/01/1983
Pasand Apni Apni
Character:Sriram Seth
Release Date:01/01/1983
Shubh Kaamna
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Release Date:01/01/1983
Raaste Pyar Ke
Character:Udit Narayan Gupta
Release Date:19/12/1982
Matir Swarga
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Release Date:22/10/1982
Rajbadhu
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Release Date:19/10/1982
Spandan
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Release Date:21/07/1982
Shaukeen
Character:Jagdishbhai
Release Date:16/04/1982
Angoor
Character:Raj Tilak
Release Date:05/03/1982
Hamari Bahu Alka
Character:Badriprasad
Release Date:12/01/1982
Kalankini
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Release Date:02/10/1981
Saheb
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Release Date:02/10/1981
Baisakhi Megh
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Release Date:17/08/1981
Albert Pinto Ko Gussa Kyoon Aata Hai
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Release Date:13/05/1981
Naram Garam
Character:Bhavani Shankar Bajpai
Release Date:28/02/1981
Barsaat Ki Ek Raat
Character:Sahuji
Release Date:20/02/1981
Kaleidoscope
Character:Newspaper Editor
Release Date:07/01/1981
The Kingdom of Diamonds
Character:Hirak Raja
Release Date:18/12/1980
Apne Paraye
Character:Advocate
Release Date:08/08/1980
Paka Dekha
Character:Aparna's Father
Release Date:01/08/1980
Gharer Baire Ghar
Character:
Release Date:18/04/1980
Ram Balram
Character:Prof. Saran
Release Date:12/04/1980
Pankhiraj
Character:
Release Date:01/02/1980
Khwab
Character:Public Prosecutor Dalaal
Release Date:01/01/1980
Shipwreck
Character:
Release Date:28/12/1979
Prem Vivah
Character:Dr. Bhaskar
Release Date:30/08/1979
Kartavya
Character:Diwan Dhanpat Rai
Release Date:11/05/1979
Gol Maal
Character:Bhavani Shankar
Release Date:19/04/1979
The Great Gambler
Character:Saxena
Release Date:06/04/1979
The Elephant God
Character:Maganlal Meghraj
Release Date:04/01/1979
Atithee
Character:Avinash Gupta
Release Date:22/07/1978
Moyna
Character:
Release Date:06/07/1978
Bandie
Character:Vikram Singh
Release Date:10/03/1978
Laal Kuthi
Character:Mr. Sen
Release Date:03/03/1978
Kissaa Kursee Kaa
Character:Magician
Release Date:16/02/1978
Toote Khilone
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Release Date:01/01/1978
Priyatama
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Release Date:01/01/1978
Anand Ashram
Character:Rasiklal
Release Date:14/10/1977
Mantramugdha
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Release Date:13/10/1977
Yehi Hai Zindagi
Character:Nekiram
Release Date:03/10/1977
Farishta Ya Qatil
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Release Date:03/09/1977
Ek Hi Raasta
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Release Date:08/06/1977
Babu Moshai
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Release Date:11/03/1977
Asadharan
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Release Date:18/02/1977
The White Elephant
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Release Date:14/01/1977
Immaan Dharam
Character:Balbir Singh
Release Date:07/01/1977
Swami
Character:Mini's Uncle
Release Date:06/01/1977
Shaque
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Release Date:01/12/1976
Do Anjaane
Character:Mr. Sanyal
Release Date:26/11/1976
Nidhiram Sardar
Character:Sitesh Pyne
Release Date:24/09/1976
Sei Chokh
Character:Prankrishna/Nabakrishna's uncle
Release Date:30/07/1976
Anandamela
Character:
Release Date:23/04/1976
The Middleman
Character:Bishwanath 'Bishu' Bose
Release Date:20/02/1976
Datta
Character:Rashbihari
Release Date:01/01/1976
Nishimrigaya
Character:
Release Date:12/12/1975
Swayamsiddha
Character:
Release Date:05/12/1975
Palanka
Character:Rajmohan / White Boss
Release Date:07/11/1975
Chhutir Phande
Character:
Release Date:09/05/1975
Amanush
Character:Maheem Ghosal
Release Date:21/03/1975
Julie
Character:Mr. Bhattacharya (Usha's father)
Release Date:18/03/1975
Anari
Character:
Release Date:04/02/1975
Bisarjan
Character:
Release Date:20/12/1974
The Lady Thug
Character:
Release Date:13/12/1974
Bikele Bhorer Phool
Character:
Release Date:06/09/1974
Fuleswari
Character:
Release Date:03/05/1974
Rodon Bhara Basanta
Character:Satya
Release Date:05/04/1974
Alor Thikana
Character:Mr. Bhan
Release Date:15/02/1974
Chorus
Character:Manager
Release Date:04/01/1974
Reason, Debate and a Story
Character:Shatrujit
Release Date:01/01/1974
Charitraheen
Character:Mr. Ghosh
Release Date:01/01/1974
Asati
Character:
Release Date:01/01/1974
Mr. Romeo
Character:Saxena
Release Date:10/12/1973
Agnibhramar
Character:
Release Date:02/11/1973
Sriman Prithviraj
Character:Pannalal Roy Chowdhury
Release Date:28/09/1973
Marjina Abdulla
Character:Chieftain
Release Date:02/03/1973
Sabse Bada Sukh
Character:Vedji
Release Date:08/12/1972
Calcutta 71
Character:
Release Date:12/10/1972
Mere Jeevan Saathi
Character:Captain Vinod's Father
Release Date:22/09/1972
Sesh Parba
Character:
Release Date:30/06/1972
Fariyad
Character:
Release Date:05/11/1971
Guddi
Character:Prof. Gupta
Release Date:24/09/1971
Khunje Berai
Character:Bhupati
Release Date:24/09/1971
Kuheli
Character:Lawyer
Release Date:13/08/1971
An Unfinished Story
Character:
Release Date:01/01/1971
Bombay Talkie
Character:Bose
Release Date:18/11/1970
Kalankita Nayak
Character:Advocate
Release Date:15/05/1970
Bibaha Bibhrat
Character:
Release Date:20/12/1969
Aparichito
Character:Priyanath Das
Release Date:19/12/1969
Saat Hindustani
Character:Joginder Nath
Release Date:07/11/1969
Bhuvan Shome
Character:Bhuvan Shome
Release Date:12/05/1969
The Guru
Character:Ustal Zafar Khan
Release Date:10/02/1969
Chowringhee
Character:Marco Polo
Release Date:01/01/1968
Mahashweta
Character:Dhanajay Sarkar (Rati's lawyer)
Release Date:24/11/1967
Shakespeare-Wallah
Character:Maharaja
Release Date:01/12/1965
Wax Light
Character:Dr. Shome
Release Date:02/10/1964
Surya Sikha
Character:Dr. Sen
Release Date:03/10/1963
The Last Act
Character:Barrister Mitter
Release Date:01/02/1963
And at Last
Character:
Release Date:11/01/1963
Kancher Swarga
Character:Public Prosecutor
Release Date:09/02/1962
Megh
Character:
Release Date:16/06/1961
Uttar Megh
Character:
Release Date:12/02/1960
Harano Sur
Character:Dr. Majumdar
Release Date:06/09/1957
Rani Rashmoni
Character:
Release Date:11/11/1955
Michael Madhusudhan
Character:Michael Madhusudhan Dutta
Release Date:31/12/1950
Vidyasagar
Character:
Release Date:29/09/1950
Jan Pahchan
Character:
Release Date:22/06/1950
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