Manoj Mitra

Born: 1938-12-22

Manoj Mitra (22 December 1938—12 November 2024) was an Indian theatre, film and television actor, director and playwright. It was at Scottish Church College, Kolkata that he got initiated to theatre. There were regular shows at the college where the likes of Badal Sarkar, Rudraprasad Sengupta and others were students. He did his M.A. in philosophy from the University of Calcutta and began research for a doctorate. But by then he and friends like theatre and film director Partha Pratim Chowdhury had begun the group Sundaram. He began by teaching philosophy in the Suri Vidyasagar College (only one day) and later joined the drama department at the Rabindra Bharati University, where he became the head of department and retired as Sisirkumar Bhaduri professor of the University. But by then he was a leading playwright of West Bengal. He was writing, directing and acting in plays. His first play Bogol Dhiman won him first prize at the statewide competition. He has written over a hundred plays like Sajano Bagaan, Chokhe Angul Dada, Kaalbihongo, Parabas, Alokanandar Putra Kanya, Narak Guljar, Aswathama, Chakbhanga Madhu, Mesh O Rakhash, Noisho Bhoj, Chhayar Prashad, Galpo Hekim Saheb, Rajdarshan, Debi Swarpamasta, Munni O Saat Chowkidar, Ranger haat, Ja Nei Bharatey. While most of these plays were produced by Sundaram, Bohurupee etc. He also played a soulful role in the movie "Hothat Bristy" (Sudden Rain) in 1998 produced by both Bangladesh & India. His works have been translated into many languages. Mitra has written several books on film and theatre. He was the President of the Paschim Banga Natya Akademi from which he resigned citing health issues in August 2019.


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The Home and the World

as Headmaster
Released: 1985-01-04

When the movie opens, a woman is recalling the events that molded her perspective on the world....

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An Enemy of the People

as uncredited
Released: 1990-01-19

Ashoke Gupta is an idealistic doctor working in a town near Calcutta. He discovers that the...

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Alinagarer Golokdhadha

as uncredited
Released: 2018-04-20

Alinagarer Golokdhadha is an adventure mystery film, released on 20 April 2018, directed by...

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Damu

as Daroga
Released: 1996-01-02

A gullible man faces strange situations on his quest fo find an elephant in order to keep a...

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Shelter of the Wings

as uncredited
Released: 1994-04-01

In this Indian drama a young man must cope with a job he is not really suited for. Lakhinder...

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Dui Prithibi

as uncredited
Released: 2010-10-14

A rich man falls in love with an idealistic medical student. However, when circumstances force...

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Lathi

as uncredited
Released: 1996-10-26

Atindranath Bannerjee, a retired teacher, faces harassment from his family members and decides...

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Kulangar

as uncredited
Released: 2000-01-06

2000 film directed by Sujit Guha.

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Lakshyaved

as uncredited
Released: 2009-01-23

Rupak marries Mukul but when they return to home, the bad guys deny to accept her as Rupak’s...

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Wheel Chair

as uncredited
Released: 1994-07-14

Sushmita is paralysed below her neck while escaping a rape attempt. She is admitted to a private...

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Kombol Niruddesh

as uncredited
Released: 2018-07-27

Tenida's adventure.

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Nobel Chor

as uncredited
Released: 2011-07-28

The Nobel Medal of great Indian Poet Rabindra Nath Tagore was stolen in 2004 and it was never...

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Terror

as uncredited
Released: 1986-10-03

A teacher witnesses a murder committed by his ex-student, who restricts him from giving his...

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Teen Murti

as uncredited
Released: 2009-12-10

Nawren, Nawgen and Nobin, three friends enjoying their retirement, decide to end the monotony in...

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Tritiyo Purush

as uncredited
Released: 2022-06-09

Soumitra Chatterjee plays a widower who has dementia.

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Crossroads

as uncredited
Released: 1982-04-01

A gritty political thriller set at the backdrop of the violent Naxalite movement in 70’s Calcutta.

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Ajker Santan

as uncredited
Released: 1997-05-15

Ajker Santan is a 1997 Indian Bengali family movie.

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8:08 Er Bongaon Local

as Ananta's Father
Released: 2012-03-16

Ananta Das is a normal middle class man like any other common man. Everyday he avails the 8:08...

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Atithi

as uncredited
Released: 2019-05-17

Two youngsters suffering from memory loss following an accident are admitted to a renowned...

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Strange Tale of a Strange Village

as uncredited
Released: 1998-08-27

Set in the imaginary village of Ajab Gaon (Strange Village) , the story revolves around several...

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Shatru

as Nishikanta Saha
Released: 1986-12-07

Inspector Ashok Sharma is assigned to take over as Inspector In-Charge of a remote police...

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Dash Mash Dash Diner Galpo

as uncredited
Released: 2019-07-26

The Last Refuge For Elderly Parents Abandoned By Their Children, Apanjan Is An Old Age Home. The...

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Rakhi Purnima

as Father-in-Law
Released: 2001-07-19

Sisters Rakhi and Purnima share a strong bond and always have each other's backs. When one lands...

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Bhalobasar Anek Naam

as uncredited
Released: 2006-07-21

Bimal comes to Bilaspur as a school lecturer, where he meets different types of people.

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Kalankini Badhu

as uncredited
Released: 2000-06-08

Soumik (Prosenjit) leaves his family when his brothers are contemptuous about his inability to...

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The Law and a Lady

as uncredited
Released: 1982-07-15

A young woman's struggle for justice after she is raped by rich boys.

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The Garden of Bancharam

as Bancharam
Released: 1980-01-29

The story of an old peasant,Bancharam (Mitra),who defeats the tyrannical landlord Chhakari...

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The Goal

as uncredited
Released: 1999-12-30

To win a youth soccer championship, coach Anupam wants to add talented Manu to his team. But the...

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Bangal Ghoti Phataphati

as uncredited
Released: 2015-05-23

Jisshu Sengupta and Koel Mallick are eternally at loggerheads in the film

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Disappearance

as uncredited
Released: 1991-02-07

A professor's daughter goes missing, which starts a desperate search for her by his family and...

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Pati Param Guru

as uncredited
Released: 1991-10-10

Suren, a young lad, visits his uncle in the city. As he tries to solve the problems of those...

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Baidurya Rahasya

as Madan Bose
Released: 1985-06-14

An invaluable emerald was stolen from Lord Krishna's temple on an island. A detective agency...

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Golokdham Rahasya

as Sidhu Jyetha
Released: 1992-08-07

"Golokdham Rahasya" is a mystery drama film about a Bengali biochemist named Nihar Ranjan Dutta...

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