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Soumitra Chatterjee
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Soumitra Chatterjee or Soumitra Chattopadhyay (Shoumitro Chôttopaddhae; born 19 January 1935) was an Indian Bengali film and stage actor and poet. He was best known for his collaborations with Oscar-winning film director Satyajit Ray, with whom he worked in fourteen films, and his constant comparison with the Bengali cinema screen idol Uttam Kumar, his contemporary leading man of the 1960s and 1970s. Soumitra Chatterjee is also the first Indian film personality to be conferred with the Commandeur de l’ Ordre des Arts et des Lettres, France's highest award for artists. He is also the winner of the Dadasaheb Phalke Award which is India's highest award for cinema. Not only that, in 2017 exactly thirty years after auteur Satyajit Ray was honoured with France's highest civilian award, the coveted Legion of Honor, thespian Soumitra Chatterjee, arguably, the most prominent face of Ray's films, is set to receive the prestigious award. Starting with his debut film, Apur Sansar (The World of Apu, 1959), the third part of Apu Trilogy, he went on to work in several notable films with Ray, including Abhijan (The Expedition, 1962), Charulata (The Lonely Wife, 1964), Aranyer Din Ratri (Days and Nights in the Forest, 1969); Ashani Sanket (Distant Thunder, 1973); Sonar Kella (The Fortress, 1974) as Feluda and Joi Baba Felunath (The Elephant God, 1978) as Feluda, Ghare Baire (The Home and The World, 1984) and Ganashatru (Enemy of the People, 1989). Meanwhile, he also worked with other noted directors of Bengali cinema, with Mrinal Sen in Akash Kusum (Up in the Clouds, 1965), Tapan Sinha in Kshudhita Pashan (Hungry Stones, 1960), Jhinder Bandi (1961), Asit Sen in Swaralipi (1961), Ajoy Kar in Saat Pake Bandha (1963), Parineeta (1969), and Tarun Mazumdar in Sansar Simante (1975) and Ganadevata (1978). He acted more than 210 films in his career till 2016. He was awarded the Padma Bhushan by the Government of India in 2004. In 2012, he received the Dadasaheb Phalke Award, India's highest award in cinema given by the government of India for lifetime achievement. He has won two National Film Awards as an actor, and as an actor in Bengali theatre, he received the Sangeet Natak Akademi Award in 1998, given by the Sangeet Natak Akademi, India's National Academy of Music, Dance and Drama. In 2013, IBN LIVE named him as one of "The men who changed the face of the Indian Cinema". In 2014, he received the introductory Filmfare Awards East for Best Male Actor (Critics) for his role in Rupkatha Noy. Description above from the Wikipedia article Soumitra Chatterjee, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Known For
Credits
- 2023 · Dui as
- 2020 · Borunbabur Bondhu as Borun Chakraborty
- 2020 · Neem Phul as Benimadhab Roy Choudhury
- 2020 · Sraboner Dhara as Amitava Sarkar
- 2019 · Bohomaan as
- 2019 · Kolkatay Kohinoor as
- 2018 · Manojder Adbhut Bari as Gobinda Narayan
- 2018 · Bird of Dusk as Himself
- 2018 · Antorshotta as
- 2017 · Samantaral as Akhilesh Chatterjee
- 2015 · Peace Haven as Sukumar
- 2015 · Ahalya as Goutam Sadhu
- 2014 · Apur Panchali as (Archive Footage)
- 2013 · Not a Fairy Tale as Sisir Roy
- 2013 · Alik Sukh as
- 2011 · Chupi Chupi as
- 2011 · Aparajita Tumi as
- 2010 · Banshiwala as
- 2010 · Ami Aadu as
- 2007 · Chander Bari as
- 2007 · Krishnakanter Will as Krishna Kanta (Uncle Of Govindlal)
- 2006 · Footsteps as Shashanka Palit
- 2005 · Mantra as Gurudev
- 2003 · Patalghar as Aghor Sen
- 2003 · Subho Mahurat as Self
- 2003 · In the Forest... Again as
- 2002 · Saanjhbatir Roopkathara as
- 2000 · Aamader Janani as
- 1996 · Mahaan as
- 1994 · The Broken Journey as
- 1991 · Path O Prasad as
- 1990 · The Branches of the Tree as Prashanto Majumdar
- 1990 · An Enemy of the People as Dr. Ashok Gupta
- 1988 · The Bengali Night as Narendra Sen
- 1986 · Vasundhara as
- 1985 · The Home and the World as Sandip Mukherjee
- 1983 · Chena Achena as
- 1982 · Preyashi as
- 1980 · The Kingdom of Diamonds as Udayan Pandit
- 1979 · The Elephant God as Prodosh Mitra (Feluda)
- 1976 · Datta as Naren
- 1975 · Chhutir Phande as
- 1975 · Sangsar Simantey as
- 1974 · The Golden Fortress as Prodosh Mitra (Feluda)
- 1973 · Distant Thunder as Gangacharan Chakravarti
- 1973 · Basanta Bilap as Shyam
- 1971 · The Wedding Garland as
- 1970 · Padmagolap as
- 1970 · Days and Nights in the Forest as Asim
- 1969 · Aparichita as
- 1967 · Mahashweta as Satinath
- 1965 · The Coward as Amitabha Roy
- 1964 · Charulata as Amal
- 1963 · Barnali as Dr. Ashesh
- 1962 · The Expedition as Narsingh
- 1962 · Agun as
- 1961 · Teen Kanya as Amulya (segment "The Conclusion")
- 1960 · Hungry Stones as
- 1960 · Devi as Umaprasad
- 1959 · Apur Sansar as Apurba "Apu" Kumar Ray
- Future · Aalor Disha as
- 2023 · Ami Soumitra as Himself
- 2022 · Reality Show as
- 2022 · A Holy Conspiracy as
- 2022 · Koli O Arjun as
- 2022 · Tritiyo Purush as
- 2022 · Belashuru as Biswanath Sarkar
- 2022 · Her Story as Father of Rohini
- 2022 · Grohon - The Eclipse as
- 2021 · Shlilatahanir Pore as
- 2021 · 72 HOURS as Stranger
- 2021 · Hobu Chandra Raja Gobu Chandra Mantri as Narrator
- 2021 · Deep6 as
- 2021 · Abalamban as
- 2021 · Abhijaan as Self
- 2021 · Swapner thikana as
- 2021 · Somoy as
- 2021 · Titli as
- 2020 · Samapti as Om's Grand Father
- 2020 · Tokhon Kuasa Chilo as
- 2020 · Tumi O Tumi as Actor
- 2019 · Sanjhbati as Chhana
- 2019 · Kaka Bhaipo as
- 2019 · Adda as Dhritimaan Panja
- 2019 · Andarkahini: Self-exile as School Teacher
- 2019 · Dash Mash Dash Diner Galpo as
- 2019 · Sheser Golpo as Amit Ray
- 2019 · Feluda: 50 Years of Ray's Detective as Self
- 2019 · Basu Paribaar as
- 2019 · Dwikhondito as
- 2019 · Kusumitar Gappo as
- 2018 · Astitwa as
- 2018 · Flat No 609 as
- 2018 · Bhagshesh: The Remainder as
- 2018 · Shonar Pahar as Rajat Subhra Majumdar
- 2018 · Michael as
- 2018 · Boxer as Church Father
- 2017 · Mayurakshi as Sushovan
- 2017 · Chol Kuntal as
- 2017 · Sunyo Theke Suru as
- 2017 · Life of Satyajit Ray Through His Films as Himself
- 2017 · Posto as Dinen Lahiri
- 2017 · 61 No Gorpar Lane as
- 2016 · Parobas as
- 2016 · Praktan as Train passenger
- 2015 · The Last Poem as Voice narrator
- 2015 · Selfie as Soumitra Chatterjee
- 2015 · Room No. 103 as
- 2015 · In the Autumn of My Life as Biswanath Majumdar
- 2015 · Kanchenjungha Express as
- 2014 · Jijibisha as
- 2014 · Punascha as
- 2014 · Shesh Boley Kichu Nei as
- 2014 · Chaya Manush as
- 2014 · Durbin as Byomkesh Bakshi
- 2013 · Shunyo Awnko as Kabir Choudhury
- 2013 · Adbhoot as
- 2013 · Kagojer Nouka as
- 2013 · Rupey Tomay Bholabo Na as
- 2013 · Bicycle Kick as
- 2012 · Interrogation of a Husband as
- 2012 · Tiktiki as
- 2012 · Paanch Adhyay as
- 2012 · Astra as
- 2012 · Ebong Bisarjan as
- 2012 · Hemlock Society as Col Samaresh Bagchi
- 2012 · Shirshendur Diary as Zahir Ahamed
- 2011 · Sugar Baby as
- 2011 · Nobel Chor as Mastermoshai
- 2010 · Aarohan as Suryashekhar
- 2010 · Ek Jhank Ichhe Dana as
- 2009 · Saptasur as
- 2009 · Angshumaner Chhobi as
- 2009 · The Understudy as
- 2009 · Pakhi as
- 2009 · Kaalbela as
- 2008 · Aainaate as
- 2008 · Tomar Jonyo as
- 2008 · Rangamati as
- 2007 · Ballygunge Court as
- 2007 · Minister Fatakesto as Chief Minister
- 2007 · Jara Bristite Bhijechhilo as
- 2006 · The Bong Connection as
- 2006 · Faltu as
- 2006 · Bhalobasar Anek Naam as
- 2006 · M.L.A. Fatakesto as Chief Minister
- 2006 · 15 Park Avenue as
- 2005 · Shadows of Time as Ravi (Old)
- 2005 · IDOL MAKERS OF KOLKATA as narrator
- 2005 · Nishijapon as
- 2005 · Critical Encounter as
- 2004 · Devipaksha as Anandamohan Bhattacharya
- 2003 · Bhalo Theko as
- 2003 · Juwa as
- 2002 · Daitya as
- 2002 · Gandharbi as
- 2001 · Guru Sishya as
- 2001 · Cancer as
- 2001 · Churiwala as
- 2001 · Dekha as
- 2001 · Hemanter Pakhi as
- 2001 · Sud Asal as
- 2001 · Etai Swarga as
- 2000 · Apan Holo Par as
- 2000 · Bastir Meye Radha as
- 2000 · Kalankini Badhu as
- 2000 · Paromitar Ek Din as Moni Biswas
- 2000 · Kulangar as
- 1999 · Ambar Sen Antordhan Rahasyo as
- 1999 · Asukh as Sudhamoy Choudhury (Rohini's father)
- 1999 · Satru Mitra as
- 1999 · Tomai Pabo Bole as
- 1998 · Baba Keno Chakar as
- 1998 · Ajab Gayer Ajab Katha as
- 1998 · Atmiyo Swajan as
- 1998 · Chowdhury Paribar as Police officer
- 1998 · The Tree as Self
- 1998 · Gharer Laxmi as
- 1997 · Bhagya Debata as
- 1997 · Chandragrahan as
- 1997 · Saptami as
- 1996 · Lathi as
- 1996 · Sanghat as
- 1995 · Kakababu Here Gelen? as Asit Dhar
- 1995 · Vrindavan Film Studios as Vishnu
- 1995 · Mejo Bou as
- 1994 · Wheel Chair as
- 1993 · Ghar Sansar as
- 1993 · Prajapati as
- 1992 · Rakte Lekha as
- 1992 · Mani Kanchan as
- 1991 · Mahaprithibi as
- 1991 · Disappearance as
- 1991 · Sindoor as
- 1991 · Abhagini as
- 1990 · Haraner Naat Jamai as
- 1990 · Jwar Bhata as Bijoy's father
- 1990 · Apon Amar Apon as
- 1988 · Aagaman as Bijoychandra (as Soumitra Chattopadhyay)
- 1988 · Debi Baran as
- 1987 · Sarbojaya as
- 1987 · Sukumar Ray as Himself - Narrator
- 1986 · Atanka as Sudhanshu Mukherjee
- 1986 · Shyam Saheb as
- 1984 · Kony as Khitish Sinha (Khid-da)
- 1984 · Kony as
- 1983 · Agradani as
- 1983 · Amar Geeti as
- 1983 · Indira as
- 1982 · Khelar Putul as
- 1980 · Darpa Churna as
- 1979 · Shipwreck as Ramesh
- 1979 · Debdas as Debdas
- 1978 · Nadi Theke Sagare as
- 1978 · Ganadevata as Debu Pandit
- 1977 · Mantramugdha as
- 1974 · Jadi Jantem as Koushik Mitra
- 1974 · Asati as Khokon Chowdhary (as Soumitra Chattopadhyay)
- 1972 · Natun Diner Alo as
- 1972 · Stree as Sitapati
- 1972 · Jiban Saikate - Life on the Beach as
- 1970 · Baksa Badal as Dr. Pratul Bhattacharjee
- 1969 · Pratham Kadam Phool as Sukanto Basu
- 1969 · Aparachita as Sujit
- 1969 · The Fiancee as Shekhar
- 1969 · Teen Bhubaner Paare as Subir / Montu
- 1968 · Baghini as Chiranjib
- 1967 · An Untold Oath as Monimohan Mukherjee / Soumen Ray
- 1967 · The Creative Person: Satyajit Ray as Self
- 1966 · Joradighir Chowdhury Paribar as
- 1965 · Up in the Clouds as Ajoy Sarkar
- 1965 · Kanch Kata Hirey as
- 1964 · Kinu Gowalar Gali as
- 1964 · Pratinidhi as
- 1963 · Saat Pake Bandha as Sukhendu
- 1962 · Banarasi as
- 1962 · Atal Jaler Ahwan as Jayanta Choudhury
- 1961 · Punascha as
- 1961 · Jhinder Bondi as
- Future · The Apu Trilogy as Apurba Ray