
Jahar Ganguly
Actor
Jahar Ganguly (October 1904 – 1969) was an Indian actor and theater personality. He received the Best Actor award in the 6th Annual Bengal Film Journalists' Association Awards in 1943 for his performance in Bandi.
Ganguly was born in undivided 24 Parganas Dist., British India. He worked in several Bengali and Hindi films in the 40s and 50s as a supporting actor in comedy counterparts to the dramatic lead. He got a breakthrough in Dena Paona directed by Premankur Atorthy. Ganguly acted under Satyajit Ray's direction in Parash Pathar and Chiriyakhana.[2] He also performed as a stage actor until 1960.
Known for
Acting57
- 1968Hangshamithun
- 1967Mahashweta as Dinu Kaka
- 1967Arogya Niketan
- 1966Shudhu Ekti Bachhar
- 1964Bireswar Vivekananda
- 1964Natun Tirtha
- 1963Uttar Falguni
- 1963Palatak
- 1963The Desolate Beach as Hotel owner
- 1961Manik as Abinashbabu
- 1960Chupi Chupi Aashey as Vira Swami











