Chhabi Biswas
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.
Known For
Credits
- 1963 · Surya Sikha as
- 1962 · Atal Jaler Ahwan as Mr. Choudhury
- 1962 · Kanchenjungha as Indranath Chaudhuri
- 1962 · Kancher Swarga as Judge
- 1961 · Seven Steps as
- 1961 · Agni Sanskar as
- 1961 · Manik as Shree Lakshmikanta Chowdhury
- 1960 · Shesh Paryanta as
- 1960 · Chupi Chupi Aashey as Beni Babu
- 1960 · Devi as Kalikinkar Roy
- 1960 · Raja-Saja as
- 1959 · Khelaghar as
- 1959 · Gali Theke Rajpath as Mr. Kar
- 1959 · Khaniker Atithi as
- 1959 · Bicharak as Lawyer
- 1958 · The Music Room as Biswambhar Roy
- 1958 · Indrani as Mastermoshai
- 1958 · The Philosopher's Stone as Guest at Cocktail Party
- 1957 · Surer Parashe as
- 1957 · Adarsha Hindu Hotel as
- 1957 · Prithibi Amare Chay as
- 1957 · Kabuliwala as Rahmat
- 1957 · Baradidi as
- 1956 · Putrabadhu as
- 1956 · Saheb Bibi Golam as Mejo Babu
- 1955 · Sabar Uparey as Prashanta Chatterjee (Shankar's father)
- 1955 · Bratacharini as
- 1955 · Raat Bhor as
- 1955 · Hrad as
- 1955 · Sanjher Pradip as
- 1955 · Bidhilipi as
- 1954 · Kalyani as
- 1954 · Ora Thakey Odharey as Chanchal's Father
- 1954 · Naa as
- 1953 · Jog Biyog as
- 1953 · Lakh Taka as
- 1952 · Ratrir Tapasya as
- 1950 · Vidyasagar as
- 1948 · Sadharan Meye as
- 1945 · Two Generations as Nutubihari
- 1942 · Garmil as Mukherjee
- 1942 · Saugandh as Mr. Paritosh
- 1942 · Mahakabi Kalidas as
- Future · Shubha Bibaha as Bar-da (Gayatri's Father)
- 1982 · Nirdharita Shilpir Anupasthitite as
- 1962 · Bipasha as Saradindu
- 1962 · Dada Thakur as Dada Thakur
- 1961 · Necklace as
- 1960 · Hospital as
- 1960 · Suno Baranari as
- 1960 · The Hungry Stones as
- 1960 · Sakher Chor as Mundilal (Uday's Brother-in-Law)
- 1960 · Haath Badhalei Bandhu as
- 1960 · Maya Mriga as
- 1959 · Sonar Harin as
- 1959 · Headmaster as Krishna Prasanna
- 1959 · Mriter Marte Agaman as
- 1959 · Sashibabur Sansar as
- 1959 · Chaowa Pawa as Manju's father K. Chowdhury
- 1959 · Chhabi as Bakko
- 1958 · Surya Toran as
- 1958 · Iron Door as
- 1958 · Bandhu as
- 1958 · Jamalaye Jibanta Manush as
- 1957 · Abhoyer Biye as
- Future · Kanchenjunga as Indranath Chowdhury
- 1957 · Baksiddha as
- 1957 · Antariksha as
- 1956 · Shankar Narayan Bank as
- 1955 · Upahar as
- 1955 · Rani Rashmoni as
- 1955 · Prashna as
- 1954 · Bhangagara as Jogen Choudhury
- 1954 · Chheley Kaar as
- 1954 · Jadubhatta as
- 1954 · Sadanander Mela as
- 1952 · Kar Pape as Dr. Bose
- 1949 · Jar Jetha Ghar as
- 1948 · Drishtidan as
- 1944 · Pratikar as
- 1943 · Dikshul as
- 1943 · Samadhan as
- 1938 · Chokher Bali as Bihari