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