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