Dhiraj Bhattacharya

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

Acting

1954

Beyond Death

as

Ahindra alias Rai Bahadur Bhujanga Choudhury

1934

Rajnati Basantasena

as

Debaditya

1930

Giribala

as

1935

Kanthahar

as

Gaurikant

1934

Dakshayagna

as

Mahadev

1951

Niyoti

as

1952

Hanabari

as

1950

Kankal

as

Abhay

1948

Kalo Chhaya

as

Dinannath Chowdhury/Rajib lochan Chowdhury

1958

Manmoyee Girls' School

as

1958

Bagha Jatin

as

Jatin

1947

Natun Khabar

as

1934

Seeta

as

1954

Ora Thakey Odharey

as

1955

Sanjher Pradip

as

1957

Baradidi

as

1943

Wapas

as

Rajendra

1957

Adarsha Hindu Hotel

as

Hajari Thakur

1936

Bangali

as

1943

Samadhan

as

1932

Krishnakanter Will

as

1939

Parashmoni

as

Bhabatosh

1939

Nara Narayana

as

Shree Krishna

Production

Crew

Directing