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 Shibdas Dhar
- 1962 · Bipasha as Saradindu
- 1962 · Badhu as Bhuban Mohan Choudhury
- 1962 · The Flame as
- 1962 · Atal Jaler Ahwan as Mr. Choudhury
- 1962 · Kanchenjungha as Indranath Chaudhuri
- 1962 · Kancher Swarga as Judge
- 1961 · Dainee as Bhairav Tantrik
- 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
- 1960 · Raja-Saja as
- 1959 · Sonar Harin as Ranjit Mitra (Chief Intelligence Officer)
- 1959 · Headmaster as Krishna Prasanna
- 1959 · Mriter Marte Agaman as
- 1959 · Khaniker Atithi 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 · Iron Door as
- 1958 · Bandhu as
- 1958 · The Philosopher's Stone as Guest at Cocktail Party
- 1957 · The Delayed Journey as Sripati Banerjee
- 1957 · Nilachaley Mahaprabhu as
- 1957 · Prithibi Amare Chay as Leela's Father
- 1957 · Adarsha Hindu Hotel as
- 1957 · Kabuliwala as Rahmat
- 1957 · Antariksha as
- 1957 · Abhoyer Biye as
- 1955 · The Final Truth as Prashanta Chatterjee (Shankar's father)
- 1955 · Rani Rashmoni as
- 1954 · Bhangagara as Jogen Choudhury
- 1954 · Chheley Kaar as
- 1954 · The Occupants as Sadananda Chakraborty
- 1954 · They Live on the Other Side as Chanchal's Father
- 1953 · Jog Biyog as
- 1950 · Vidyasagar as
- 1945 · Two Generations as Nutubihari
- 1943 · Samadhan as
- 1942 · Saugandh as Mr. Paritosh
- Future · Smriti Tuku Thak as
- 1982 · Nirdharita Shilpir Anupasthitite as
- 1962 · Dada Thakur as Dada Thakur
- 1961 · Saptapadi as
- 1961 · Necklace as
- 1961 · Agni Sanskar as
- 1961 · Manik as Shree Lakshmikanta Chowdhury
- 1960 · Suno Baranari as
- 1960 · Sakher Chor as Mundilal (Uday's Brother-in-Law)
- 1960 · Nader Nimai as
- 1960 · A Friend in Need as
- 1959 · Khelaghar as
- 1959 · Gali Theke Rajpath as Mr. Kar
- 1959 · Sashibabur Sansar as
- 1959 · The Judge as Lawyer
- 1959 · Shubha Bibaha as Bar-da (Gayatri's Father)
- 1958 · Jamalaye Jibanta Manush as Hari Narayan
- 1957 · Surer Parashe as
- 1957 · Baksiddha as
- 1957 · Baradidi as
- 1956 · Putrabadhu as
- 1956 · Trijama as Kushal's Father
- 1956 · Shankar Narayan Bank as
- 1956 · Saheb Bibi Golam as Mejo Babu
- 1955 · Upahar as
- 1955 · The Dawn as
- 1955 · Hrad as
- 1955 · Light of the Dusk as
- 1955 · The Mark of Fortune as
- 1955 · Prashna as
- 1954 · A Virtuous Woman as
- 1954 · Jadubhatta as
- 1954 · Kalyani as
- 1954 · Naa as
- 1953 · Chasing a Bounty as
- 1952 · The Sinner as Dr. Bose
- 1952 · Ratrir Tapasya as
- 1949 · Jar Jetha Ghar as
- 1948 · Sadharan Meye as
- 1948 · The Gift of Sight as
- 1944 · Pratikar as
- 1943 · Dikshul as
- 1942 · Garmil as Mukherjee
- 1942 · Mahakabi Kalidas as
- 1938 · Chokher Bali as Bihari