Dhiraj Bhattacharya

Born: None

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.


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Natun Khabar

as uncredited
Released: 1947-11-21

A 1947 Bengali Film directed by Premendra Mitra.

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Manmoyee Girls' School

as uncredited
Released: 1958-03-14

Deciding to start a school for girls named after his wife, a zamindar looks for a married couple...

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Adarsha Hindu Hotel

as Hajari Thakur
Released: 1957-05-03

Hajari Thakur, a middle-aged Bengali Brahmin cook, faces humiliation and exploitation at his job...

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Kankal

as Abhay
Released: 1950-04-14

Kankal is a social horror drama which shows how a spirit can fulfil its desire with its intense...

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Hanabari

as uncredited
Released: 1952-07-18

A person vows to eradicate the rumors of a haunted house.

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Kanthahar

as Gaurikant
Released: 1935-12-21

A 1935 Bengali Film directed by Jyotish Bandyopadhyay.

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Wapas

as Rajendra
Released: 1943-01-20

Two young friends bond when they visit the village fair. They fall in love. What seems like a...

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Bagha Jatin

as Jatin
Released: 1958-04-10

The 1958 film is based on the biographical journey of Bagha Jatin, an Indian Bengali...

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Baradidi

as uncredited
Released: 1957-01-23

Suren, the son of a zamindar of Bangladesh, lives his life in his own way. He takes up the...

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Kalo Chhaya

as Dinannath Chowdhury/Rajib lochan Chowdhury
Released: 1948-12-17

A lady visited Mr. Surajit Roy, a detective, with a proposal to steal a will from a landlord's...

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Seeta

as uncredited
Released: 1934-12-30

Seeta was a 1933 Indian talkie Bengali film, directed by Debaki Bose and produced by the East...

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Parashmoni

as Bhabatosh
Released: 1939-08-05

A 1939 Bengali Drama Film directed by Prafulla Ray.

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Beyond Death

as Ahindra alias Rai Bahadur Bhujanga Choudhury
Released: 1954-06-25

Rai Bahadur Bhujanga Choudhury married Smritikana many years after the death of her first wife....

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Dakshayagna

as Mahadev
Released: 1934-12-28

Dakshayagna is a pivotal tale in Hindu mythology. It recounts the grand sacrifice ritual...

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Samadhan

as uncredited
Released: 1943-06-05

A working-class leader confronts a villainous factory owner, falls in love with the boss's...

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Sanjher Pradip

as uncredited
Released: 1955-01-28

A 1955 Bengali Drama Film directed by Sudhangshu Mukhopadhyay & written by Prabhabati Devi...

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Rajnati Basantasena

as Debaditya
Released: 1934-12-22

Vasantasena is a fictional character and the protagonist of the iconic Sanskrit play...

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Giribala

as uncredited
Released: 1930-02-15

Giribala explores the life of a neglected wife who finds liberation and success through the...

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Niyoti

as uncredited
Released: 1951-04-13

A 1951 Bengali Thriller Film directed by Naresh Mitra.

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Nara Narayana

as Shree Krishna
Released: 1939-06-30

Lord Krishna visits Suryapith with his friend Akrur, where they meet Satyabhama, the daughter of...

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Ora Thakey Odharey

as uncredited
Released: 1954-02-05

In post-partition Bengal, a clash of cultures between neighbors ignites a turbulent yet tender...

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Bangali

as uncredited
Released: 1936-08-15

The story shows the rivalry with the family of Sukhadas, first over who Dinadas' only daughter...

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Krishnakanter Will

as uncredited
Released: 1932-09-27

Haralal arranges a fake will and makes Rohini, an orphaned widow, agree to change the original...

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