Dwijen Banerjee
Died: 2017-09-27
Known For: Acting
Biography
A veteran actor and theatre personality, Dwijen Banerjee was known for his work in the Bengali film industry. Best remembered for his performance in the ETV Bangla's comedy serial Chuni Panna, Dwijen has a number of television shows and plays to his credit. While he was actively associated with television shows, he was part of certain theatre groups in West Bengal and has plays like Amritakkhar, Ghora, Samabartan, Balidan, Abhimukh, Dashchakra, Mallabhumi, and Mushtijog to his credit. In 1992, the actor had also formed his own theatre group, calling it Sanstab. Making his debut in the film industry, Dwijen was seen in the 2004 romance Sudhu Tumi, following which he was associated with movies such as Autograph, Ashchorjyo Prodeep, Phoring, Shajarur Kanta, Jaatishwar, Badshahi Angti, and Benche Thakar Gaan. On 27 September 2017, the veteran actor died of a cardiac arrest at the age of 68. His final film Bhalobashar Bari was released posthumously in 2018.
Filmography
2020
- Neem Phul as Promoter
2017
2016
2015
- Shajarur Kanta as Bijoy Madhab Mukherjee
2014
- Byomkesh
- Jaatishwar as Village Priest
- Pendulum
- Once Upon a Time in Kolkata
2013
- Kangal Malsat
- Ashchorjyo Prodeep as Sanyal Da
- Hawa Bodol
- Phoring
- Bicycle Kick
2012
2011
- Nobel Chor
- Gosain Baganer Bhoot as Panchkori
- Raja Gaja No Problem
2010
- Autograph as Parthapratim Nag
- Prem by Chance
2007
2006
- Footsteps as Office clerk
2004
2000
1998
- Jahangirer Swarnamudra as Dr. Sarkar