Dhiraj Bhattacharya
Actor
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.
Known for
Maraner Pare
June 25, 1954
Rajnati Basantasena
December 22, 1934
Giribala
February 15, 1930
Kanthahar
December 21, 1935
Dakshayagna
December 28, 1934
Niyoti
April 13, 1951
Hanabari
July 18, 1952
Kankal
April 14, 1950
Kalo Chhaya
December 17, 1948
Manmoyee Girls' School
March 14, 1958
Natun Khabar
November 21, 1947
Seeta
December 30, 1934
Acting25
- 1958Bagha Jatin as Jatin
- 1958Manmoyee Girls' School
- 1957Nilachaley Mahaprabhu
- 1957Adarsha Hindu Hotel as Hajari Thakur
- 1957Baradidi
- 1955Light of the Dusk
- 1954Maraner Pare as Ahindra alias Rai Bahadur Bhujanga Choudhury
- 1954Ora Thakey Odharey
- 1952Hanabari
- 1951Niyoti
- 1950Kankal as Abhay