Bhanu Bandopadhyay
Bhanu Bandyopadhyay | |
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Calcutta, West Bengal, India | |
Nationality | Indian |
Occupation(s) | Actor, Voice actor, comedian, singer, |
Years active | 1945–1983 |
Spouse |
Nilima Mukhopadhyay (m. 1946) |
Children | 3 |
Bhanu Bandyopadhyay, also known as Bhanu Banerjee (born as Samyamoy Bandyopadhyay; 26 August 1920[1] – 4 March 1983), was an Indian actor, known for his work in Bengali cinema. He acted in over 300 movies, in numerous plays and performed frequently on the radio.
Early life
Bhanu Bandyopadhyay was born on 26 August 1920 at Dhaka town, Bengal in a Kulin Brahmin family. His ancestral home was at a village called Panchgaon in
Political activity
He was associated with the freedom fighter group Anushilan Samity in the Dhaka Dist. He was kept under house arrest for 30 days when he was a teenager as the police suspected him to be involved in seditious activities. After the Quit India movement he joined with the Revolutionary Socialist Party. Later founded the Kranti Shilpi Sangha with writer (later film maker) Salil Sen, staging the latter’s landmark play Natun Yahudi (1951, filmed 1953) about East Bengal refugees for fund-raising on their behalf in Calcutta.[2][3]
Career
Bandyopadhyay started his acting career as a stand-up comedian in Dhaka. He performed at office parties and then moved on to larger venues. In 1943, he released his first major comic
Personal life
Bandyopadhyay was married to Nilima Mukhopadhyay, a
Death and legacy
Bandyopadhyay died of a heart-related illness on 4 March 1983. On 26 August 2011 his film Nirdharito Shilpir Onupasthitite (1959) was released on DVD. His son, Gautam Bandyopadhyay, has confirmed the release which coincided with his father's 91st birth anniversary.
Works
Filmography
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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1928 | Nishiddha Phal | ||
1930 | Kal Parinaya | ||
1931 | Aparadhi | ||
1931 | Dena Paona | Nirmal | |
1931 | Chasher Meye | ||
1932 | Sandigdha | ||
1937 | Didi | Mr. Banerjee | |
1938 | Abhigyan | Suresh | |
1938 | Street Singer | ||
1939 | Rajat Jayanti | Samirkanti | |
1939 | Rikta | Sadhan | |
1939 | Bardidi | Manorama's husband | |
1939 | Parajay | Dilip | |
1940 | Nartaki | Satyasundar | |
1943 | Jogajog | Doctor | |
1945 | Bhabhi Kaal | ||
1947 | Jagaran |
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1947 | Abhijog | ||
1948 | Sharbohara | ||
1949 | Bandhur Path | ||
1949 | Mantramugdha | ||
1949 | Ja Hoi Na | ||
1950 | Mandando | ||
1950 | Tothapi | ||
1950 | Sahodar | ||
1950 | Digbhranta | ||
1950 | Krishan | ||
1950 | Dwairath | ||
1951 | Barjatri | ||
1951 | Niyoti | ||
1951 | Rupantar | ||
1951 | Shetu | ||
1952 | Pasher Bari | ||
1952 | Basu Paribar | ||
1952 | Mahishashur Badh | ||
1952 | Aladin O Ascharya Pradip | ||
1952 | Kapalkundala | ||
1952 | Jabanbondi | ||
1952 | Darpachurna | ||
1952 | Patri Chai | ||
1952 | Prarthana | ||
1952 | Ratrir Tapashya | ||
1953 | Sharey Chuattor | Kedar | |
1953 | Rami Chandidash | ||
1953 | Lakh Taka | ||
1953 | Bana Hansi | ||
1953 | Sat Number Kayedi | ||
1953 | Natun Ihudi | ||
1953 | Shashurbari | ||
1953 | Keranir Jiban | ||
1953 | Adrishya Manush | ||
1953 | Pathnirdesh | ||
1953 | Banhangshi | ||
1953 | Bastab | ||
1953 | Bouthakuranir Hut | ||
1953 | Boudir Bon | ||
1953 | Maharaja Nandakumar | ||
1953 | Rakhi | ||
1953 | Harilakhhi | ||
1954 | Atom Bomb |
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1954 | Nil Shari | ||
1954 | Grihaprabesh | ||
1954 | Mantra Shakti | ||
1954 | Maner Mayur | ||
1954 | Ora Thake Odhare | ||
1954 | Sadanander Mela | ||
1954 | Chhele Kar | Monty | |
1954 | Jaidev | Guard | |
1954 | Bhangagara | Nilamoni (Pratibha's nephew in law) | |
1954 | Dukhhir Iman | ||
1954 | Boloygrash | ||
1954 | Satir Dehatyag | ||
1954 | Kalyani | ||
1954 | Jagrihi | ||
1954 | Barbella | ||
1954 | Bikram Urbashi | ||
1954 | Mani ar Manik | ||
1954 | Moroner Pore | ||
1954 | Ladies Seat | ||
1955 | Sanjher Pradip | ||
1955 | Rani Rasmani | ||
1955 | Joi Ma Kali Boarding | ||
1955 | Bandish | Hindi | |
1955 | Nishidhha Fall | ||
1955 | Shreebatsa Chinta | ||
1955 | Sajghor | ||
1955 | Aparadhi | ||
1955 | Ardhangini | ||
1955 | Atmadarshan | ||
1955 | Chattujjay Barujjay | ||
1955 | Chhoto Bou | ||
1955 | Jyotishi |
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1955 | Dashyu Mohan | ||
1955 | Durlav Janam | ||
1955 | Devi malini | ||
1955 | Bir Hambir | ||
1955 | Bratacharini | ||
1955 | Bhalobasha | ||
1956 | Tonsil | ||
1956 | Ekti Rat | Chhakubabu | |
1956 | Asomapta | ||
1956 | Amar Bou | ||
1956 | Shaheb Bibi Gholam | ||
1956 | Daner Marjada | Boy | |
1956 | Shuvoratri | ||
1956 | Suryamukhi | ||
1956 | Gobindadas | ||
1956 | Taka Ana Pai | ||
1956 | Mahanisha | ||
1956 | Bhadurymoshai | ||
1956 | Mamlar Fall | ||
1956 | Lakhhahira | ||
1956 | Shabdhan | ||
1957 | Khela Bhangar Khela | ||
1957 | Kanchamithe | ||
1957 | Ogo Shunchho | ||
1957 | Jibantrishna | Bhaskar Das Mallik | |
1957 | Nilachaley Mahaprabhu | ||
1957 | Andhare Alo | ||
1957 | Ektara | ||
1957 | Ek Gaon Ki Kahani |
Hindi | |
1957 | Ghum | ||
1957 | Natun Prabhat | ||
1957 | Bashantabahar | ||
1957 | Baroma | ||
1957 | Madhumalati | ||
1957 | Shesh Parichoy | ||
1957 | Srimatir Shangshar | ||
1958 | Louhakapat | ||
1958 | Kalamati | ||
1958 | Suryatoron | ||
1958 | Manmoyee Girls School | ||
1958 | Jamalaye Jibanta Manush | ||
1958 | Bhanu Pelo Lottery | Bheno | |
1958 | Shargo marto | ||
1958 | Jonakir Alo |
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1958 | Daktarbabu | ||
1958 | Nupur | ||
1959 | Sonar Horin | ||
1959 | Personal Assistant |
Rama Gupta | |
1959 | Nirdharito Shilpir Anupasthite | ||
1959 | Pushpadhanu | ||
1959 | Nauka Bilash | ||
1959 | Mriter martye Agaman |
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1960 | Shaharer Itikatha | ||
1960 | Hospital | ||
1960 | Shesh Parjanto | ||
1960 | Shokher Chor | ||
1960 | Surer Piyashi | ||
1961 | Mr and Mrs Chowdhury | ||
1961 | Bishkanya | ||
1961 | Kathin Maya | ||
1961 | Kanchanmulya | ||
1961 | Aaj Kal Parshu | ||
1961 | Kanamachhi | ||
1961 | Roybahadur |
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1961 | Shayombara | ||
1962 | Mayar Shangshar | ||
1962 | Badhu |
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1962 | Agnishikha | ||
1962 | Abhisharika | ||
1962 | Atal Jaler Ahwan | Nanda | |
1962 | Dadathakur |
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1963 | Akash Pradip | ||
1963 | Dui Bari | ||
1963 | Barnochora | ||
1963 | Satbhai | ||
1963 | High Heel | ||
1963 | Dui Nari | ||
1963 | Hashi Shudhu hashi Noi | ||
1963 | Preyashi | ||
1963 | Chhayasurya | ||
1963 | Bhrantibilash | ||
1964 | Jiban kahini | ||
1964 | Bingshati Janani | ||
1964 | Dip Neve Nai | ||
1965 | Alor Pipasha | ||
1965 | Mahalogno | ||
1965 | Etotuku Basha | ||
1965 | Rajkanya |
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1965 | Abhoya O Srikanta | Nanda Mistry | |
1965 | Dolna | ||
1965 | Mukhujjay Paribar | ||
1965 | Gulmohor | ||
1965 | Tapashi | ||
1965 | Debotar Deep | ||
1965 | Pati Shangshodhini Shamity | ||
1966 | Mayabini Lane | ||
1966 | Shesh Tin Din | ||
1966 | Galpo Holeo Satti | Chhoto Khoka | |
1966 | Joradighir Chowdhury Paribar | ||
1966 | Kal Tumi Aleya | Care take babu Abhoy | |
1967 | Anthony Phiringee | ||
1967 | Hathat Dekha | ||
1967 | Kheya | ||
1967 | Prastar Shakhhor | Goya, the Servant | |
1967 | Hate Bajare | Ajoblal | |
1967 | Ashite Ashiona | Sadananda | |
1967 | Miss Priyangbada |
Halder / Miss Priyambada | |
1967 | Nayika Shangbad | ||
1968 | Rakta Rekha | ||
1968 | Garh Nashimpur | ||
1968 | Chowrangee |
Nityahari Babu | |
1968 | Apanjon | Bhanu Ghosh (Politician) | |
1968 | Baghini |
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1968 | Pathe Holo Dekha | ||
1969 | Dadu | ||
1969 | Shabarmati | Behari | |
1969 | Pratham Kadam Phul | Servant (Kakoli's home) | |
1969 | Basanta Bahar | ||
1969 | Ma O Meye | ||
1969 | Shukshari | ||
1970 | Aleyar Alo | ||
1970 | Rajkumari | ||
1970 | Sagina Mahato | ||
1971 | Ekhane Pinjar | ||
1971 | Pratham Bashanta | ||
1971 | Sagina Mahato | ||
1971 | Malyadan | ||
1971 | Bhanu Goenda Jahar Assistant | Bhanu Roy | |
1972 | Stree | ||
1973 | Roudrachhaya | ||
1973 | Bindur Chhele | Bhola | |
1973 | Nishikanya | ||
1973 | Nakal Shona | ||
1974 | Sangini | ||
1974 | Sagina Mahato | ||
1974 | Shangini | ||
1974 | Prantorekha | ||
1975 | Priyo Bandhabi | ||
1975 | Shayongswhidhha | ||
1975 | Nishimrigaya | ||
1975 | Kabi | ||
1975 | Sangshar Shimante | ||
1976 | Shikarokti | ||
1976 | Mohunbaganer Meye | ||
1976 | Harmonium | Police Inspector | |
1976 | Nidhiram Sardar | ||
1976 | Nandita | ||
1977 | Chhotto Nayak | ||
1977 | Ashadharon | ||
1977 | Ek Je Chhilo Desh | ||
1977 | Ramer Shumati | ||
1978 | Bandi | ||
1979 | Devdas | ||
1980 | Priyatoma | ||
1980 | Bancharamer Bagan | ||
1980 | Bhagyachakra |
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1980 | Shondhi | ||
1980 | Dorpochurna | ||
1980 | Matribhokto Ramprashad | ||
1981 | Shubarnolata | ||
1981 | Pratishodh | ||
1981 | Shahar Theke Dooray | Gokul Mukherjee (Jaya's father) | |
1981 | Kapalkundala | ||
1981 | Father | ||
1982 | Pipasa | ||
1982 | Maa Bhabani Maa Aamar | ||
1982 | Preyoshi | ||
1982 | Matir Swarga | ||
1982 | Rajbabhu | ||
1982 | Amrita Kumbher Sandhaney | ||
1982 | Bijoyinee | ||
1983 | Shahar Theke Dure | ||
1983 | Shargadapi Gariyashi | ||
1984 | Shorgol | (final film role) |
Records (Comedy audio clips)
- Dhakar Garoan (1943)
- Cinema Bibhrat with Sabitri Chatterjee
- Babhharambhe Loghukria with Sabitri Chatterjee
- Shwami Chai
- Lady Typist
- Pujor Bajar
- Bibaha Bima
- Chandragupta
- Sputnik
- Sangeet Chayan
- Fatiklal
- Election with Chinmoy Roy
- Kartababur Deshbhraman
- Hanumaner Nagar Darshan
- Lord Bhanu
- Bhanu Elo Kolkataye
- Telephone Bibhrat
- Karta Banam Ginni
- Paribar parikalpana
- Naba Ramayan
- Amon Din O Ashbe
- Bhanushharananda
- Rajjotak with Gita Dey
- Juger Abhijog
- Ghatak Shangbad
- Chatujjay Barujjay
- Sarbojonin Jom Pujo
- Nayikar Shandhane
References
- ^ "জন্মশতবার্ষিকীতেও 'ভানু একাই একশো'". anandabazar.com (in Bengali). Retrieved 26 August 2020.
- ^ "Bhanu Bannerjee (Cast) – Show Filmography".
- ^ "'Spy' Tagore was being watched". 23 February 2008.
- ^ ISBN 978-0-415-57006-0.
- ISBN 9788183744751.
- ISBN 978-0-8223-4411-7.
- ^ a b Priyanka Dasgupta (17 December 2010). "Baba thought no one would cry..." The Times of India. Archived from the original on 23 March 2012. Retrieved 10 March 2011.
- ISBN 0-226-10039-1.
- ^ Priyanka Dasgupta. "Bhanu Bandyopadhyay". Times of India. Retrieved 10 March 2011.
- ^ Gautam Bandyopadhyay. "Some unknown facts about Bhanu Bandyopadhyay". Anandabazar. Retrieved 8 April 2017.
External links
- Official website
- Bhanu Bandopadhyay at IMDb