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