Acting
Dhiraj Bhattacharya
Acting
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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FilmManmoyee Girls' School
1958
Nilachaley Mahaprabhu
FilmNilachaley Mahaprabhu
1957
FilmAdarsha Hindu Hotel
1957 · Hajari Thakur
FilmBaradidi
1957
FilmMaraner Pare
1954 · Ahindra alias Rai Bahadur Bhujanga Choudhury
FilmOra Thakey Odharey
1954
FilmHanabari
1952
FilmNiyoti
1951
FilmKankal
1950 · Abhay
FilmKalo Chhaya
1948 · Dinannath Chowdhury/Rajib lochan Chowdhury
FilmNatun Khabar
1947
FilmSamadhan
1943
FilmWapas
1943 · Rajendra
FilmKumkum the Dancer
1940 · Chandan
FilmParashmoni
1939 · Bhabatosh
FilmNara Narayana
1939 · Shree Krishna
FilmBangali
1936
FilmKanthahar
1935 · Gaurikant
FilmSeeta
1934
FilmDakshayagna
1934 · Mahadev
FilmRajnati Basantasena
1934 · Debaditya
FilmKrishnakanter Will
1932
FilmGiribala
1930