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