Chhabi Biswas
Acting
- Born:
- 1900-07-12
- Died:
- 1962-06-11
- Place of birth:
- Kolkata, West Bengal, India
Biography
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
Filmography
Nirdharita Shilpir Anupasthitite
Surya Sikha
Bipasha
Badhu
The Flame
Atal Jaler Ahwan
Kanchenjungha
Dada Thakur
Kancher Swarga
Seven Steps
Dainee
Necklace
Agni Sanskar
Manik
Shesh Paryanta
Smriti Tuku Thak
Hospital
Suno Baranari
The Hungry Stones
Chupi Chupi Aashey
Sakher Chor
Devi
Maya Mriga
A Friend in Need
Raja-Saja
Nader Nimai
Sonar Harin
Headmaster
Khelaghar
Gali Theke Rajpath
Mriter Marte Agaman
Sashibabur Sansar
Khaniker Atithi
The Judge
Chaowa Pawa
Shubha Bibaha
Chhabi
Surya Toran
The Music Room
Indrani
Iron Door
Bandhu
Jamalaye Jibanta Manush
The Philosopher's Stone
Pathey Holo Deri
Surer Parashe
Nilachaley Mahaprabhu
Baksiddha
Prithibi Amare Chay
Adarsha Hindu Hotel
Antariksha
Kabuliwala
Abhoyer Biye
Baradidi
Putrabadhu
Trijama
Shankar Narayan Bank
Saheb Bibi Golam
Upahar
Sabar Uparey
Rani Rashmoni
The Dawn
Hrad
Light of the Dusk
The Mark of Fortune
Prashna
Bhangagara
A Virtuous Woman
Chheley Kaar
Sadanander Mela
Jadubhatta
Kalyani
Ora Thakey Odharey
Naa
Dhooli
Jog Biyog
Chasing a Bounty
The Sinner
Ratrir Tapasya
Vidyasagar
Jar Jetha Ghar
Sadharan Meye
The Gift of Sight
Two Generations
Pratikar
Dikshul
Samadhan
Garmil
Saugandh
Mahakabi Kalidas
Chokher Bali