Chhabi Biswas
Born July 12, 1900 (Age: 125)
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Kolkata, West Bengal, India
Biography
Chhabi Biswas (Bengali: ছবি বিশ্বাস Chabi Biśbās) (12 July 1900 – 11 June 1962) was an Indian actor, primarily known for his performances in Tapan Sinha's Kabuliwala and Satyajit Ray's films Jalshaghar (The Music Room, 1958), Devi, (The Goddess, 1960) and Kanchenjungha (1962). He is best remembered for his numerous roles as the quintessential aristocratic patriarch, and was himself the scion of a rich and cultured North Kolkata family. He was born on 12 July 1900. His father, Bhupatinath Biswas, was well known for his charitable works. His first name was Sachindranath, but his mother nicknamed her handsome son Chhabi (a beautiful picture!) and the name stuck throughout his life and career. His portrayal of the formidable father figure, though often typecast, yet was powerful and convincing enough to earn both popular and critical accolades. That portrayal was culturally significant, too as in the British Raj, enlightened Bengali used to combined both the hoary tradition and the Anglicised urbanity.
Chhabi Biswas (Bengali: ছবি বিশ্বাস Chabi Biśbās) (12 July 1900 – 11 June 1962) was an Indian actor, primarily known for his performances in Tapan Sinha's Kabuliwala and Satyajit Ray's films Jalshaghar (The Music Room, 1958), Devi, (The Goddess, 1960) and Kanchenjungha (1962).
He is best remembered for his numerous roles as the quintessential aristocratic patriarch, and was himself the scion of a rich and cultured North Kolkata family. He was born on 12 July 1900. His father, Bhupatinath Biswas, was well known for his charitable works. His first name was Sachindranath, but his mother nicknamed her handsome son Chhabi (a beautiful picture!) and the name stuck throughout his life and career. His portrayal of the formidable father figure, though often typecast, yet was powerful and convincing enough to earn both popular and critical accolades. That portrayal was culturally significant, too as in the British Raj, enlightened Bengali used to combined both the hoary tradition and the Anglicised urbanity.
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Filmography
Surya Sikha
1963
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as Shibdas Dhar
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Age: 63
Bipasha
1962
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as Saradindu
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Age: 61
The Flame
1962
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Age: 61
Atal Jaler Ahwan
1962
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as Mr. Choudhury
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Age: 61
Kancher Swarga
1962
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as Judge
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Age: 61
Saptapadi
1961
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Age: 61
Dainee
1961
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as Bhairav Tantrik
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Age: 61
Necklace
1961
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Age: 60
Agni Sanskar
1961
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Age: 60
Manik
1961
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as Shree Lakshmikanta Chowdhury
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Age: 60
Shesh Paryanta
1960
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Age: 60
Hospital
1960
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Age: 60
Suno Baranari
1960
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Age: 60
Chupi Chupi Aashey
1960
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as Beni Babu
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Age: 60
Haath Badhalei Bandhu
1960
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Age: 59
Nader Nimai
1960
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Age: 59
Raja-Saja
1960
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Age: 59
Sonar Harin
1959
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as Ranjit Mitra (Chief Intelligence Officer)
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Age: 59
Headmaster
1959
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as Krishna Prasanna
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Age: 59
Khelaghar
1959
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Age: 59
Mriter Marte Agaman
1959
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Age: 59
Gali Theke Rajpath
1959
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as Mr. Kar
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Age: 59
Sashibabur Sansar
1959
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Age: 58
Khaniker Atithi
1959
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Age: 58
Bicharak
1959
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as Lawyer
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Age: 58
Chaowa Pawa
1959
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as Manju's father K. Chowdhury
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Age: 58
Chhabi
1959
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as Bakko
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Age: 58
Surya Toran
1958
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Age: 58
Indrani
1958
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as Mastermoshai
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Age: 58
Jamalaye Jibanta Manush
1958
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as Hari Narayan
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Age: 57
Putrabadhu
1956
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Age: 56
Shankar Narayan Bank
1956
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Age: 55
Saheb Bibi Golam
1956
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as Mejo Babu
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Age: 55
Upahar
1955
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Age: 55
Sabar Uparey
1955
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as Prashanta Chatterjee (Shankar's father)
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Age: 55
Rani Rashmoni
1955
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Age: 55
The Dawn
1955
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Age: 55
Hrad
1955
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Age: 55
Sanjher Pradip
1955
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Age: 54
Bidhilipi
1955
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Age: 54
Prashna
1955
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Age: 54
Bratacharini
1954
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Age: 54
Kalyani
1954
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Age: 53
Garmil
1942
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as Mukherjee
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Age: 41
Saugandh
1942
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as Mr. Paritosh
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Age: 41
Mahakabi Kalidas
1942
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Age: 41