Dhiraj Bhattacharya
Actor
Biography
Dhiraj Bhattacharya (5 November 1905 - 1959) was an actor of Bengali and Hindi cinema who began in silent films. He was also a theater personality and writer.
Bhattacharya started his acting career after joining Madan Theatre. His first film Sati Lakhsmi was released in 1925 but he first gained recognition from Charu Roy's movie Bengalee. He worked with Madhu Basu in Giribala, and acted in several detective and thriller films of Premendra Mitra. Bhattacharya was popular for his romantic performances as well as his innovative skills in portraying villainous characters. In 1958 he starred in Hiranmoy Sen's biographical film Bagha Jatin. After becoming established as a film actor he turned to the theatre.
Filmography
Rajnati Basantasena
as Debaditya 1934
Giribala
1930
Dakshayagna
as Mahadev 1934
Kanthahar
as Gaurikant 1935
Niyoti
1951
Hanabari
1952
Kankal
as Abhay 1950
Kalo Chhaya
as Dinannath Chowdhury/Rajib lochan Chowdhury 1948
Manmoyee Girls' School
1958
Bagha Jatin
as Jatin 1958
Natun Khabar
1947
Seeta
1934
Ora Thakey Odharey
1954
Sanjher Pradip
1955
Baradidi
1957
Wapas
as Rajendra 1943