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