Soumitra Chatterjee

Personal Info

Known For

Acting

Known Credits

283

Gender

Male

Birthday

1935-01-19

Day of death

2020-11-15 (85 years old)

Place of Birth

Krishnanagar, Bengal Presidency, British India

Soumitra Chatterjee

Biography

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Soumitra Chatterjee or Soumitra Chattopadhyay (Shoumitro Chôttopaddhae; born 19 January 1935 — 15 November 2020) was an Indian Bengali film and stage actor and poet. He was best known for his collaborations with Oscar-winning film director Satyajit Ray, with whom he worked in fourteen films, and his constant comparison with the Bengali cinema screen idol Uttam Kumar, his contemporary leading man of the 1960s and 1970s. Soumitra Chatterjee is also the first Indian film personality to be conferred with the Commandeur de l’ Ordre des Arts et des Lettres, France's highest award for artists. He is also the winner of the Dadasaheb Phalke Award which is India's highest award for cinema. Not only that, in 2017 exactly thirty years after auteur Satyajit Ray was honoured with France's highest civilian award, the coveted Legion of Honor, thespian Soumitra Chatterjee, arguably, the most prominent face of Ray's films, is set to receive the prestigious award. Starting with his debut film, Apur Sansar (The World of Apu, 1959), the third part of Apu Trilogy, he went on to work in several notable films with Ray, including Abhijan (The Expedition, 1962), Charulata (The Lonely Wife, 1964), Aranyer Din Ratri (Days and Nights in the Forest, 1969); Ashani Sanket (Distant Thunder, 1973); Sonar Kella (The Fortress, 1974) as Feluda and Joi Baba Felunath (The Elephant God, 1978) as Feluda, Ghare Baire (The Home and The World, 1984) and Ganashatru (Enemy of the People, 1989). Meanwhile, he also worked with other noted directors of Bengali cinema, with Mrinal Sen in Akash Kusum (Up in the Clouds, 1965), Tapan Sinha in Kshudhita Pashan (Hungry Stones, 1960), Jhinder Bandi (1961), Asit Sen in Swaralipi (1961), Ajoy Kar in Saat Pake Bandha (1963), Parineeta (1969), and Tarun Mazumdar in Sansar Simante (1975) and Ganadevata (1978). He acted more than 210 films in his career till 2016. He was awarded the Padma Bhushan by the Government of India in 2004. In 2012, he received the Dadasaheb Phalke Award, India's highest award in cinema given by the government of India for lifetime achievement. He has won two National Film Awards as an actor, and as an actor in Bengali theatre, he received the Sangeet Natak Akademi Award in 1998, given by the Sangeet Natak Akademi, India's National Academy of Music, Dance and Drama. In 2013, IBN LIVE named him as one of "The men who changed the face of the Indian Cinema". In 2014, he received the introductory Filmfare Awards East for Best Male Actor (Critics) for his role in Rupkatha Noy. Description above from the Wikipedia article Soumitra Chatterjee, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.

Known For

  • Dekha

    Dekha

  • Banshiwala

    Banshiwala

  • Shipwreck

    Shipwreck

  • Krishnakanter Will

    Krishnakanter Will

  • Belaseshe

    Belaseshe

  • Saptasur

    Saptasur

  • Astitwa

    Astitwa

  • Chol Kuntal

    Chol Kuntal

  • Datta

    Datta

  • Bicycle Kick

    Bicycle Kick

  • Swapner thikana

    Swapner thikana

  • Neem Phul

    Neem Phul

  • Interrogation of a Husband

    Interrogation of a Husband

  • Nishijapon

    Nishijapon

  • Mahaan

    Mahaan

  • Aalor Disha

    Aalor Disha

  • An Enemy of the People

    An Enemy of the People

  • In the Forest... Again

    In the Forest... Again

  • Chowdhury Paribar

    Chowdhury Paribar

  • Prajapati

    Prajapati

  • Mantramugdha

    Mantramugdha

  • Sugar Baby

    Sugar Baby

  • Sunyo Theke Suru

    Sunyo Theke Suru

  • Antorshotta

    Antorshotta

  • Ahalya

    Ahalya

  • Sangsar Simantey

    Sangsar Simantey

  • Faltu

    Faltu

  • Mahashweta

    Mahashweta

  • Preyashi

    Preyashi

  • Act Zero

    Act Zero

  • Deep6

    Deep6

  • Gharer Laxmi

    Gharer Laxmi

  • Churiwala

    Churiwala

  • Kulangar

    Kulangar

  • Amar Geeti

    Amar Geeti

  • Grohon - The Eclipse

    Grohon - The Eclipse

  • The Coward

    The Coward

  • Ami Soumitra

    Ami Soumitra

  • The Branches of the Tree

    The Branches of the Tree

  • Bhagshesh: The Remainder

    Bhagshesh: The Remainder

  • Koli O Arjun

    Koli O Arjun

  • Aarohan

    Aarohan

  • The World of Apu

    The World of Apu

  • Dwikhondito

    Dwikhondito

  • Sukumar Ray

    Sukumar Ray

  • Selfie

    Selfie

  • Kusumitar Gappo

    Kusumitar Gappo

  • Charulata

    Charulata

  • Atmiyo Swajan

    Atmiyo Swajan

  • Jiban Saikate - Life on the Beach

    Jiban Saikate - Life on the Beach

  • Khelar Putul

    Khelar Putul

  • The Elephant God

    The Elephant God

  • Daitya

    Daitya

  • Critical Encounter

    Critical Encounter

  • Kalankini Badhu

    Kalankini Badhu

  • Room No. 103

    Room No. 103

  • Tomai Pabo Bole

    Tomai Pabo Bole

  • Dui

    Dui

  • Abhagini

    Abhagini

  • Devi

    Devi

  • The Expedition

    The Expedition

  • Saat Pake Bandha

    Saat Pake Bandha

  • Ambar Sen Antordhan Rahasyo

    Ambar Sen Antordhan Rahasyo

  • Sindoor

    Sindoor

  • The Prisoner of Jhind

    The Prisoner of Jhind

  • Baba Keno Chakor

    Baba Keno Chakor

  • Kagojer Nouka

    Kagojer Nouka

  • Distant Thunder

    Distant Thunder

  • Hemlock Society

    Hemlock Society

  • Jara Bristite Bhijechhilo

    Jara Bristite Bhijechhilo

  • Sud Asal

    Sud Asal

  • Shubho Muharat

    Shubho Muharat

  • Paanch Adhyay

    Paanch Adhyay

  • Juwa

    Juwa

  • Shesh Boley Kichu Nei

    Shesh Boley Kichu Nei

  • Haraner Naat Jamai

    Haraner Naat Jamai

  • Guru Sishya

    Guru Sishya

  • Parobas

    Parobas

  • Angshumaner Chhobi

    Angshumaner Chhobi

  • The Kingdom of Diamonds

    The Kingdom of Diamonds

  • Agradani

    Agradani

  • The Home and the World

    The Home and the World

  • Days and Nights in the Forest

    Days and Nights in the Forest

  • The Hungry Stones

    The Hungry Stones

  • Three Daughters

    Three Daughters

  • 15 Park Avenue

    15 Park Avenue

  • A Holy Conspiracy

    A Holy Conspiracy

  • Ajana Shapath

    Ajana Shapath

  • Tumi O Tumi

    Tumi O Tumi

  • Chhutir Phande

    Chhutir Phande

  • House of Memories

    House of Memories

  • Hobu Chandra Raja Gobu Chandra Mantri

    Hobu Chandra Raja Gobu Chandra Mantri

  • Shadows of Time

    Shadows of Time

  • The Golden Fortress

    The Golden Fortress

  • Mejo Bou

    Mejo Bou

  • Rupkatha Noy

    Rupkatha Noy

  • Apon Amar Apon

    Apon Amar Apon

  • Chandragrahan

    Chandragrahan

  • Baksa Badal

    Baksa Badal

  • Aparichito

    Aparichito

  • Sheser Golpo

    Sheser Golpo

  • Satru Mitra

    Satru Mitra

  • The Last Poem

    The Last Poem

  • Baghini

    Baghini

  • Debdas

    Debdas

  • Bastir Meye Radha

    Bastir Meye Radha

  • Asati

    Asati

  • Cancer

    Cancer

  • Kony

    Kony

  • Mantra

    Mantra

  • Joradighir Chowdhury Paribar

    Joradighir Chowdhury Paribar

  • Etai Swarga

    Etai Swarga

  • Up in the Clouds

    Up in the Clouds

  • Abalamban

    Abalamban

  • Indira

    Indira

  • Natun Diner Alo

    Natun Diner Alo

  • Mani Kanchan

    Mani Kanchan

  • Debi Baran

    Debi Baran

  • Path O Prasad

    Path O Prasad

  • 61 No Gorpar Lane

    61 No Gorpar Lane

  • Rupey Tomay Bholabo Na

    Rupey Tomay Bholabo Na

  • Aainaate

    Aainaate

  • Ganadevata

    Ganadevata

  • Pakhi

    Pakhi

  • Saptami

    Saptami

  • Apan Holo Par

    Apan Holo Par

  • Shyam Saheb

    Shyam Saheb

  • Astra

    Astra

  • Tritiyo Purush

    Tritiyo Purush

  • Ebong Bisarjan

    Ebong Bisarjan

  • Gandharbi

    Gandharbi

  • The Apu Trilogy

    The Apu Trilogy

  • Praktan

    Praktan

  • Banarasi

    Banarasi

  • Ghar Sansar

    Ghar Sansar

  • Nobel Chor

    Nobel Chor

  • Ballygunge Court

    Ballygunge Court

  • Shlilatahanir Pore

    Shlilatahanir Pore

  • Kinu Gowalar Gali

    Kinu Gowalar Gali

  • Chaya Manush

    Chaya Manush

  • Lathi

    Lathi

  • Somoy

    Somoy

  • Michael

    Michael

  • M.L.A. Fatakesto

    M.L.A. Fatakesto

  • Saanjhbatir Roopkathara

    Saanjhbatir Roopkathara

  • Sanskar

    Sanskar

  • Samapti

    Samapti

  • Alik Sukh

    Alik Sukh

  • Calcutta My Love

    Calcutta My Love

  • Kaka Bhaipo

    Kaka Bhaipo

  • Aamader Janani

    Aamader Janani

  • The Bengali Night

    The Bengali Night

  • The Bong Connection

    The Bong Connection

  • Posto

    Posto

  • Jijibisha

    Jijibisha

  • The Wedding Garland

    The Wedding Garland

  • Titli

    Titli

  • Chupi Chupi

    Chupi Chupi

  • Wheel Chair

    Wheel Chair

  • Aagaman

    Aagaman

  • Shirshendur Diary

    Shirshendur Diary

  • Kanchenjungha Express

    Kanchenjungha Express

  • Footsteps

    Footsteps

  • Dwando

    Dwando

  • Adbhoot

    Adbhoot

  • Samantaral

    Samantaral

  • Sangini

    Sangini

  • Sanghat

    Sanghat

  • Tiktiki

    Tiktiki

  • Golokdham Rahasya

    Golokdham Rahasya

  • Ek Jhank Ichhe Dana

    Ek Jhank Ichhe Dana

  • Fish, Sweets & More

    Fish, Sweets & More

  • IDOL MAKERS OF KOLKATA

    IDOL MAKERS OF KOLKATA

  • Disappearance

    Disappearance

  • Chander Bari

    Chander Bari

  • Forever Yours

    Forever Yours

  • Bhagya Debata

    Bhagya Debata

  • Madhu Malati

    Madhu Malati

  • Mon Mane Na

    Mon Mane Na

  • Santan Jakhan Satru

    Santan Jakhan Satru

  • Tokhon Kuasa Chilo

    Tokhon Kuasa Chilo

  • Vrindavan Film Studios

    Vrindavan Film Studios

  • Mayurakshi

    Mayurakshi

  • Atal Jaler Ahwan

    Atal Jaler Ahwan

  • Bridge

    Bridge

  • Samadhan

    Samadhan

  • Jabab Chai

    Jabab Chai

  • Bird of Dusk

    Bird of Dusk

  • Pratima

    Pratima

  • Darpa Churna

    Darpa Churna

  • Dai Daitya

    Dai Daitya

  • Ei Ghar Ei Sansar

    Ei Ghar Ei Sansar

  • Kakababu Here Gelen?

    Kakababu Here Gelen?

  • Her Story

    Her Story

  • Punascha

    Punascha

  • Shonar Pahar

    Shonar Pahar

  • Apur Panchali

    Apur Panchali

  • Durbin

    Durbin

  • The Understudy

    The Understudy

  • Haray Khuji Tare

    Haray Khuji Tare

  • Aparna

    Aparna

  • Parineeta

    Parineeta

  • Ekti Jiban

    Ekti Jiban

  • Aleyar Alo

    Aleyar Alo

  • Flat No 609

    Flat No 609

  • Jadi Jantem

    Jadi Jantem

  • Manojder Adbhut Bari

    Manojder Adbhut Bari

  • Abhijaan

    Abhijaan

  • Tagari

    Tagari

  • Nishimrigaya

    Nishimrigaya

  • Belashuru

    Belashuru

  • Pankhiraj

    Pankhiraj

  • Borunbabur Bondhu

    Borunbabur Bondhu

  • Gharer Baire Ghar

    Gharer Baire Ghar

  • The Underground Chamber

    The Underground Chamber

  • Hemanter Pakhi

    Hemanter Pakhi

  • Vasundhara

    Vasundhara

  • Strange Tale of a Strange Village

    Strange Tale of a Strange Village

  • Pranoy Pasha

    Pranoy Pasha

  • Pratham Kadam Phool

    Pratham Kadam Phool

  • Minister Fatakesto

    Minister Fatakesto

  • Nayantara

    Nayantara

  • The Creative Person: Satyajit Ray

    The Creative Person: Satyajit Ray

  • Basu Paribaar

    Basu Paribaar

  • Monihar

    Monihar

  • Asukh

    Asukh

  • Pratisodh

    Pratisodh

  • Nishi Kanya

    Nishi Kanya

  • Uttoran

    Uttoran

  • Ektuku Basa

    Ektuku Basa

  • Baikunther Will

    Baikunther Will

  • 72 HOURS

    72 HOURS

  • Aparajita Tumi

    Aparajita Tumi

  • Kanch Kata Hire

    Kanch Kata Hire

  • Sanjhbati

    Sanjhbati

  • Peace Haven

    Peace Haven

  • Agnibhramar

    Agnibhramar

  • Friend

    Friend

  • Babu Moshai

    Babu Moshai

  • Barnali

    Barnali

  • Basanta Bilap

    Basanta Bilap

  • Padma Golap

    Padma Golap

  • The Tree

    The Tree

  • Bijoyini

    Bijoyini

  • Adda

    Adda

  • Stree

    Stree

  • Sraboner Dhara

    Sraboner Dhara

  • Over Again

    Over Again

  • Kolkatay Kohinoor

    Kolkatay Kohinoor

  • Lal Golap

    Lal Golap

  • Ami Aadu

    Ami Aadu

  • Dash Mash Dash Diner Galpo

    Dash Mash Dash Diner Galpo

  • Feluda: 50 Years of Ray's Detective

    Feluda: 50 Years of Ray's Detective

  • Shesh Prishthay Dekhun

    Shesh Prishthay Dekhun

  • Life in Park Street

    Life in Park Street

  • Terror

    Terror

  • Matir Swarga

    Matir Swarga

  • Bilet Pherat

    Bilet Pherat

  • Sudur Niharika

    Sudur Niharika

  • Father

    Father

  • Teen Bhubaner Paare

    Teen Bhubaner Paare

  • Nyay Anyay

    Nyay Anyay

  • Seemantaraag

    Seemantaraag

  • Bohomaan

    Bohomaan

  • Rakte Lekha

    Rakte Lekha

  • World Within, World Without

    World Within, World Without

  • Reality Show

    Reality Show

  • Devipaksha

    Devipaksha

  • Sansar

    Sansar

  • Bhalobasar Anek Naam

    Bhalobasar Anek Naam

  • Rangamati

    Rangamati

  • Chena Achena

    Chena Achena

  • Hathat Dekha

    Hathat Dekha

  • Jwar Bhata

    Jwar Bhata

  • Boxer

    Boxer

  • Nadi Theke Sagare

    Nadi Theke Sagare

  • Life of Satyajit Ray Through His Films

    Life of Satyajit Ray Through His Films

  • Andarkahini: Self-exile

    Andarkahini: Self-exile

  • The Representative

    The Representative

  • Sarbojaya

    Sarbojaya

  • Agun

    Agun

  • Khunje Berai

    Khunje Berai

  • Tomar Jonyo

    Tomar Jonyo