Dhiraj Bhattacharya
Biography
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.
Top Filmography
Beyond Death
1954 // MOVIE
Rajnati Basantasena
1934 // MOVIE
Giribala
1930 // MOVIE
Dakshayagna
1934 // MOVIE
Kanthahar
1935 // MOVIE
Niyoti
1951 // MOVIE
Hanabari
1952 // MOVIE
Kankal
1950 // MOVIE
Kalo Chhaya
1948 // MOVIE
Manmoyee Girls' School
1958 // MOVIE
Bagha Jatin
1958 // MOVIE
Natun Khabar
1947 // MOVIE
Seeta
1934 // MOVIE
Ora Thakey Odharey
1954 // MOVIE
Sanjher Pradip
1955 // MOVIE