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
Kankal
Abhay
Nilachaley Mahaprabhu
Parashmoni
Bhabatosh
Samadhan
Niyoti
Manmoyee Girls' School
Hanabari
Kalo Chhaya
Dinannath Chowdhury/Rajib lochan Chowdhury
Kumkum the Dancer
Chandan
Adarsha Hindu Hotel
Hajari Thakur
Bangali
Nara Narayana
Shree Krishna
Dakshayagna
Mahadev
Kanthahar
Gaurikant
Wapas
Rajendra
Baradidi
Giribala
Ora Thakey Odharey
Light of the Dusk
Maraner Pare
Ahindra alias Rai Bahadur Bhujanga Choudhury
Seeta
Krishnakanter Will
Bagha Jatin
Jatin
Rajnati Basantasena
Debaditya
