Biswajit Deb Chatterjee

Actor, Director, Producer

Indian Calcutta, Bengal Presidency, British India

Quick Info

ProfessionActor, Director, Producer
NationalityIndian
Date of Birth14/12/1936
Age89 years
BirthplaceCalcutta, Bengal Presidency, British India

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Bio/Wiki

Zodiac sign/Sun signSagittarius
HometownKolkata, West Bangal, India
ReligionHindu
AddressB-32, 10th Road, Juhu Scheme, Mumbai

Physical Stats & More

Height168 cm (5' 6")
Weight70 kg (154 lbs)
Eye ColorDark Brown
Hair ColorSalt & pepper

Personal Life

HobbiesWatching Cricket

Relationships & More

Marital StatusMarried
Affairs/GirlfriendsNot known
Wife/SpouseRatna Chatterjee (ex-wife), Ira Chatterjee
Children
SonProsenjit Chatterjee (Actor, from first wife)
Daughters
  • Pallavi (TV Actress, from first wife)
  • Pryma Chatterji (Actress, from second wife)

Career

Debut
Film
  • Kangsa (1958, Bengali)
  • Bees Saal Baad (1962, Hindi)
  • Mayamrigo (1960, Bengali)
  • Dui Bhai (1961, Bengali)
DirectorRaktatilak (1974)
ProducerKahtey Hain Mujhko Raja (1975)
PoliticsParticipated in general elections from Delhi representing the Trinamool Congress Party (2014)

Favourites

Favourite Actors
  • Chhabi Biswas (Bengali Actor)
  • Ashok Kumar
  • Dilip Kumar
  • Raj Kapoor
Favourite SingerMohammed Rafi
Favourite SportCricket

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Biswajit started his career as a junior artist in small stage shows when he was very young.
2. Due to his father's army transfers, Biswajit had to live in various places growing up.
3. Tragically, he lost his mother when he was still a child.
4. His refusal to attend the Dehradun Military Academy resulted in being expelled from his home.
5. In addition to acting, Biswajit was also a talented singer.
6. During the filming of 'Shararat', he endured serious injuries.
7. Personal differences arose between Biswajit and his son due to his multiple marriages.
8. He made his acting debut in Bengali films with legendary actor Uttam Kumar in Mayamrigo (1960) and Dui Bhai (1961), both superhits, before relocating to Bombay.
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