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

  • Mantra

    Mantra

  • Shipwreck

    Shipwreck

  • Banshiwala

    Banshiwala

  • Deep6

    Deep6

  • Angshumaner Chhobi

    Angshumaner Chhobi

  • Belaseshe

    Belaseshe

  • Ahalya

    Ahalya

  • Krishnakanter Will

    Krishnakanter Will

  • Datta

    Datta

  • Saptasur

    Saptasur

  • Sugar Baby

    Sugar Baby

  • An Enemy of the People

    An Enemy of the People

  • Interrogation of a Husband

    Interrogation of a Husband

  • Apur Sansar

    Apur Sansar

  • Devi

    Devi

  • Astitwa

    Astitwa

  • Mahaan

    Mahaan

  • Swapner thikana

    Swapner thikana

  • Charulata

    Charulata

  • Neem Phul

    Neem Phul

  • House of Memories

    House of Memories

  • Three Daughters

    Three Daughters

  • Aparichito

    Aparichito

  • Ambar Sen Antordhan Rahasyo

    Ambar Sen Antordhan Rahasyo

  • Sangsar Simantey

    Sangsar Simantey

  • Shadows of Time

    Shadows of Time

  • Satru Mitra

    Satru Mitra

  • The Elephant God

    The Elephant God

  • Sukumar Ray

    Sukumar Ray

  • Preyashi

    Preyashi

  • Up in the Clouds

    Up in the Clouds

  • Chowdhury Paribar

    Chowdhury Paribar

  • The Home and the World

    The Home and the World

  • Days and Nights in the Forest

    Days and Nights in the Forest

  • The Kingdom of Diamonds

    The Kingdom of Diamonds

  • Mahashweta

    Mahashweta

  • Saptami

    Saptami

  • Chandragrahan

    Chandragrahan

  • Mani Kanchan

    Mani Kanchan

  • Aalor Disha

    Aalor Disha

  • Chhutir Phande

    Chhutir Phande

  • Bhalobasar Anek Naam

    Bhalobasar Anek Naam

  • Baba Keno Chakor

    Baba Keno Chakor

  • Dekha

    Dekha

  • Asati

    Asati

  • Tomai Pabo Bole

    Tomai Pabo Bole

  • Prajapati

    Prajapati

  • Shubho Muharat

    Shubho Muharat

  • World Within, World Without

    World Within, World Without

  • Rupkatha Noy

    Rupkatha Noy

  • Sindoor

    Sindoor

  • Tomar Jonyo

    Tomar Jonyo

  • Path O Prasad

    Path O Prasad

  • Cancer

    Cancer

  • Gharer Laxmi

    Gharer Laxmi

  • Mantramugdha

    Mantramugdha

  • Jara Bristite Bhijechhilo

    Jara Bristite Bhijechhilo

  • Kalankini Badhu

    Kalankini Badhu

  • The Expedition

    The Expedition

  • Tritiyo Purush

    Tritiyo Purush

  • Indira

    Indira

  • Dui

    Dui

  • Hemlock Society

    Hemlock Society

  • The Golden Fortress

    The Golden Fortress

  • Baghini

    Baghini

  • Sud Asal

    Sud Asal

  • Baksa Badal

    Baksa Badal

  • Kony

    Kony

  • Etai Swarga

    Etai Swarga

  • Distant Thunder

    Distant Thunder

  • Jwar Bhata

    Jwar Bhata

  • The Branches of the Tree

    The Branches of the Tree

  • A Holy Conspiracy

    A Holy Conspiracy

  • 15 Park Avenue

    15 Park Avenue

  • Shyam Saheb

    Shyam Saheb

  • Hobu Chandra Raja Gobu Chandra Mantri

    Hobu Chandra Raja Gobu Chandra Mantri

  • Rupey Tomay Bholabo Na

    Rupey Tomay Bholabo Na

  • Ebong Bisarjan

    Ebong Bisarjan

  • Bastir Meye Radha

    Bastir Meye Radha

  • Parobas

    Parobas

  • The Coward

    The Coward

  • Room No. 103

    Room No. 103

  • Jiban Saikate - Life on the Beach

    Jiban Saikate - Life on the Beach

  • Debdas

    Debdas

  • Atmiyo Swajan

    Atmiyo Swajan

  • Aainaate

    Aainaate

  • Rangamati

    Rangamati

  • Ganadevata

    Ganadevata

  • Mejo Bou

    Mejo Bou

  • Juwa

    Juwa

  • Bhagshesh: The Remainder

    Bhagshesh: The Remainder

  • Saat Pake Bandha

    Saat Pake Bandha

  • Ajana Shapath

    Ajana Shapath

  • Dwikhondito

    Dwikhondito

  • Haraner Naat Jamai

    Haraner Naat Jamai

  • Faltu

    Faltu

  • Guru Sishya

    Guru Sishya

  • Astra

    Astra

  • Agradani

    Agradani

  • Nishijapon

    Nishijapon

  • Kulangar

    Kulangar

  • Reality Show

    Reality Show

  • Tumi O Tumi

    Tumi O Tumi

  • Kagojer Nouka

    Kagojer Nouka

  • Kusumitar Gappo

    Kusumitar Gappo

  • The Prisoner of Jhind

    The Prisoner of Jhind

  • Daitya

    Daitya

  • Churiwala

    Churiwala

  • 61 No Gorpar Lane

    61 No Gorpar Lane

  • Khelar Putul

    Khelar Putul

  • Abhagini

    Abhagini

  • Shesh Boley Kichu Nei

    Shesh Boley Kichu Nei

  • Critical Encounter

    Critical Encounter

  • Bicycle Kick

    Bicycle Kick

  • Amar Geeti

    Amar Geeti

  • Paanch Adhyay

    Paanch Adhyay

  • Koli O Arjun

    Koli O Arjun

  • Chol Kuntal

    Chol Kuntal

  • Ami Soumitra

    Ami Soumitra

  • Aarohan

    Aarohan

  • Natun Diner Alo

    Natun Diner Alo

  • Life of Satyajit Ray Through His Films

    Life of Satyajit Ray Through His Films

  • Grohon - The Eclipse

    Grohon - The Eclipse

  • Joradighir Chowdhury Paribar

    Joradighir Chowdhury Paribar

  • Abalamban

    Abalamban

  • The Hungry Stones

    The Hungry Stones

  • Rakte Lekha

    Rakte Lekha

  • Debi Baran

    Debi Baran

  • Chena Achena

    Chena Achena

  • Devipaksha

    Devipaksha

  • In the Forest... Again

    In the Forest... Again

  • Gandharbi

    Gandharbi

  • The Apu Trilogy

    The Apu Trilogy

  • Footsteps

    Footsteps

  • Adbhoot

    Adbhoot

  • Kanchenjungha Express

    Kanchenjungha Express

  • Jijibisha

    Jijibisha

  • Ghar Sansar

    Ghar Sansar

  • The Wedding Garland

    The Wedding Garland

  • Bridge

    Bridge

  • Wheel Chair

    Wheel Chair

  • Michael

    Michael

  • Banarasi

    Banarasi

  • Tiktiki

    Tiktiki

  • Dwando

    Dwando

  • Abhijaan

    Abhijaan

  • Somoy

    Somoy

  • Samapti

    Samapti

  • The Bengali Night

    The Bengali Night

  • Madhu Malati

    Madhu Malati

  • Praktan

    Praktan

  • The Underground Chamber

    The Underground Chamber

  • Saanjhbatir Roopkathara

    Saanjhbatir Roopkathara

  • Kaka Bhaipo

    Kaka Bhaipo

  • Santan Jakhan Satru

    Santan Jakhan Satru

  • Sanjhbati

    Sanjhbati

  • Aparajita Tumi

    Aparajita Tumi

  • Bhagya Debata

    Bhagya Debata

  • Lathi

    Lathi

  • Pratisodh

    Pratisodh

  • Basu Paribaar

    Basu Paribaar

  • Nayantara

    Nayantara

  • Borunbabur Bondhu

    Borunbabur Bondhu

  • Pratham Kadam Phool

    Pratham Kadam Phool

  • Stree

    Stree

  • Tokhon Kuasa Chilo

    Tokhon Kuasa Chilo

  • Samadhan

    Samadhan

  • Friend

    Friend

  • Sanghat

    Sanghat

  • Pankhiraj

    Pankhiraj

  • Calcutta My Love

    Calcutta My Love

  • Belashuru

    Belashuru

  • Aamader Janani

    Aamader Janani

  • Padma Golap

    Padma Golap

  • Hemanter Pakhi

    Hemanter Pakhi

  • Nishimrigaya

    Nishimrigaya

  • Agnibhramar

    Agnibhramar

  • Jabab Chai

    Jabab Chai

  • Ei Ghar Ei Sansar

    Ei Ghar Ei Sansar

  • Posto

    Posto

  • 72 HOURS

    72 HOURS

  • Bird of Dusk

    Bird of Dusk

  • Barnali

    Barnali

  • Mon Mane Na

    Mon Mane Na

  • Forever Yours

    Forever Yours

  • Shonar Pahar

    Shonar Pahar

  • Mayurakshi

    Mayurakshi

  • Seemantaraag

    Seemantaraag

  • Tagari

    Tagari

  • Monihar

    Monihar

  • Boxer

    Boxer

  • Chaya Manush

    Chaya Manush

  • Terror

    Terror

  • Dai Daitya

    Dai Daitya

  • Over Again

    Over Again

  • Basanta Bilap

    Basanta Bilap

  • Bilet Pherat

    Bilet Pherat

  • Kinu Gowalar Gali

    Kinu Gowalar Gali

  • Disappearance

    Disappearance

  • Vrindavan Film Studios

    Vrindavan Film Studios

  • Nobel Chor

    Nobel Chor

  • Jadi Jantem

    Jadi Jantem

  • Kanch Kata Hire

    Kanch Kata Hire

  • Lal Golap

    Lal Golap

  • Feluda: 50 Years of Ray's Detective

    Feluda: 50 Years of Ray's Detective

  • Nishi Kanya

    Nishi Kanya

  • Sudur Niharika

    Sudur Niharika

  • The Bong Connection

    The Bong Connection

  • Uttoran

    Uttoran

  • Aparna

    Aparna

  • Chander Bari

    Chander Bari

  • Apur Panchali

    Apur Panchali

  • Durbin

    Durbin

  • Agun

    Agun

  • Ektuku Basa

    Ektuku Basa

  • Baikunther Will

    Baikunther Will

  • M.L.A. Fatakesto

    M.L.A. Fatakesto

  • The Understudy

    The Understudy

  • Ek Jhank Ichhe Dana

    Ek Jhank Ichhe Dana

  • Hathat Dekha

    Hathat Dekha

  • Parineeta

    Parineeta

  • Sanskar

    Sanskar

  • Darpa Churna

    Darpa Churna

  • Fish, Sweets & More

    Fish, Sweets & More

  • Kakababu Here Gelen?

    Kakababu Here Gelen?

  • Shirshendur Diary

    Shirshendur Diary

  • Vasundhara

    Vasundhara

  • Pratima

    Pratima

  • The Creative Person: Satyajit Ray

    The Creative Person: Satyajit Ray

  • Atal Jaler Ahwan

    Atal Jaler Ahwan

  • Her Story

    Her Story

  • Sansar

    Sansar

  • Flat No 609

    Flat No 609

  • Golokdham Rahasya

    Golokdham Rahasya

  • Pranoy Pasha

    Pranoy Pasha

  • Titli

    Titli

  • Punascha

    Punascha

  • Ballygunge Court

    Ballygunge Court

  • Chupi Chupi

    Chupi Chupi

  • Ekti Jiban

    Ekti Jiban

  • Shlilatahanir Pore

    Shlilatahanir Pore

  • Aleyar Alo

    Aleyar Alo

  • Haray Khuji Tare

    Haray Khuji Tare

  • Sangini

    Sangini

  • Nyay Anyay

    Nyay Anyay

  • Sunyo Theke Suru

    Sunyo Theke Suru

  • Alik Sukh

    Alik Sukh

  • IDOL MAKERS OF KOLKATA

    IDOL MAKERS OF KOLKATA

  • Samantaral

    Samantaral

  • Kolkatay Kohinoor

    Kolkatay Kohinoor

  • Manojder Adbhut Bari

    Manojder Adbhut Bari

  • Sraboner Dhara

    Sraboner Dhara

  • The Last Poem

    The Last Poem

  • Act Zero

    Act Zero

  • Andarkahini: Self-exile

    Andarkahini: Self-exile

  • Aagaman

    Aagaman

  • Khunje Berai

    Khunje Berai

  • Adda

    Adda

  • Dash Mash Dash Diner Galpo

    Dash Mash Dash Diner Galpo

  • The Representative

    The Representative

  • Asukh

    Asukh

  • Ami Aadu

    Ami Aadu

  • Teen Bhubaner Paare

    Teen Bhubaner Paare

  • Pakhi

    Pakhi

  • Strange Tale of a Strange Village

    Strange Tale of a Strange Village

  • Peace Haven

    Peace Haven

  • Babu Moshai

    Babu Moshai

  • Shesh Prishthay Dekhun

    Shesh Prishthay Dekhun

  • Apan Holo Par

    Apan Holo Par

  • Minister Fatakesto

    Minister Fatakesto

  • Apon Amar Apon

    Apon Amar Apon

  • Gharer Baire Ghar

    Gharer Baire Ghar

  • Sheser Golpo

    Sheser Golpo

  • Nadi Theke Sagare

    Nadi Theke Sagare

  • Bijoyini

    Bijoyini

  • Bohomaan

    Bohomaan

  • Matir Swarga

    Matir Swarga

  • The Tree

    The Tree

  • Sarbojaya

    Sarbojaya

  • Antorshotta

    Antorshotta

  • Selfie

    Selfie

  • Life in Park Street

    Life in Park Street

  • Father

    Father