Chhabi Biswas

Known for ActingBorn 1900-07-12Died 1962-06-11Kolkata, West Bengal, India

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.Read more

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Agni Sanskar

Suno Baranari

Bandhu

Baradidi

Adarsha Hindu Hotel

Trijama

Upahar

Sadanander Mela

Chheley Kaar

Jog Biyog

Kar Pape

Vidyasagar

Mahakabi Kalidas

Prithibi Amare Chay

Kancher Swarga

Bipasha

Atal Jaler Ahwan

Saptapadi

Gali Theke Rajpath

Headmaster

Khelaghar

Indrani

Nilachaley Mahaprabhu

Pathey Holo Deri

Rani Rashmoni

Bhangagara

Ora Thakey Odharey

Jadubhatta

Jar Jetha Ghar

Two Generations

Saugandh

Garmil

Chupi Chupi Aashey

Raja-Saja

Surya Sikha

Maya Mriga

Hospital

Chaowa Pawa

Surer Parashe

Abhoyer Biye

Putrabadhu

The Dawn

Bidhilipi

Bratacharini

Lakh Taka

Ratrir Tapasya

Pratikar

Dikshul