Dhiraj Bhattacharya
Known For: 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.
Filmography
1958
- Manmoyee Girls' School
- Bagha Jatin as Jatin
1957
- Adarsha Hindu Hotel as Hajari Thakur
- Baradidi
1955
1954
- Ora Thakey Odharey
- Beyond Death as Ahindra alias Rai Bahadur Bhujanga Choudhury
1952
1951
1950
- Kankal as Abhay
1948
- Kalo Chhaya as Dinannath Chowdhury/Rajib lochan Chowdhury
1947
1940
- Kumkum the Dancer as Chandan
1939
- Nara Narayana as Shree Krishna
- Parashmoni as Bhabatosh
1936
1935
- Kanthahar as Gaurikant
1934
- Seeta
- Dakshayagna as Mahadev
- Rajnati Basantasena as Debaditya