Dhiraj Bhattacharya
Acting
Biography
Dhiraj Bhattacharya (5 November 1905 - 1959) was an actor of Bengali and Hindi cinema who began in silent films. He was also a theater personality and writer.
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. Bhattacharya was popular for his romantic performances as well as his innovative skills in portraying villainous characters. In 1958 he starred in Hiranmoy Sen's biographical film Bagha Jatin. After becoming established as a film actor he turned to the theatre.
Known For
Seeta
1934
Samadhan
1943
Hanabari
1952
Bagha Jatin
1958
Baradidi
1957
Sanjher Pradip
1955
Parashmoni
1939
Kalo Chhaya
1948
Niyoti
1951
Wapas
1943
Filmography
- 1958MovieBagha Jatinas Jatin
- 1958MovieManmoyee Girls' School
- 1957MovieAdarsha Hindu Hotelas Hajari Thakur
- 1957MovieBaradidi
- 1955MovieSanjher Pradip
- 1954MovieBeyond Deathas Ahindra alias Rai Bahadur Bhujanga Choudhury
- 1954MovieOra Thakey Odharey
- 1952MovieHanabari
- 1951MovieNiyoti
- 1950MovieKankalas Abhay
- 1948MovieKalo Chhayaas Dinannath Chowdhury/Rajib lochan Chowdhury
- 1947MovieNatun Khabar
- 1943MovieSamadhan
- 1943MovieWapasas Rajendra
- 1940MovieKumkum the Danceras Chandan
- 1939MovieParashmonias Bhabatosh
- 1939MovieNara Narayanaas Shree Krishna
- 1936MovieBangali
- 1935MovieKanthaharas Gaurikant
- 1934MovieSeeta
- 1934MovieDakshayagnaas Mahadev
- 1934MovieRajnati Basantasenaas Debaditya
- 1932MovieKrishnakanter Will
- 1930MovieGiribala