Dhiraj Bhattacharya
Dhiraj Bhattacharya (5 November 1905 - 1959) was an actor of Bengali and Hindi[1] cinema who began in silent films. 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 joined the Ashutosh College to study literature but could not finish his studies. He 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 hisvromantic 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
- Giribala
- Kal Parinaya
- Mrinalini
- Nauka Dubi
- Radha Krishna (1933 film)
- Dakinir Char
- Neela Chole Mahaprabhu
- Krishnakanter Will
- Chand Saudagar
- Mandir
- Chandragupta
- Chand Sadagar
- Daksha Yagna
- Satya Pathe
- Moyla Kagaj
- Basabdatta
- Adarsha Hindu Hotel
- Kankal
- Ora Thake Odhare
- Bangalee
- Hanabari
- Kalo Chhaya
- Bardidi
- Wapas
- Irada
- Kumkum The Dancer
Bibliography
Bhattacharya published his autobiographical story in two parts, He also wrote a few story books:
- 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.
- Ashish Rajadhyaksha, Paul Willemen. "Encyclopedia of Indian Cinema". Archived from the original on 22 March 2018. Retrieved 22 March 2018.
- NFDC. "INDIAN CINEMA A VISUAL VOYAGE". Archived from the original on 22 March 2018. Retrieved 22 March 2018.