Shekhar Chatterjee
Shekhar Chatterjee | |
|---|---|
| Born | c. 1924 British India |
| Died | 1990[2] |
| Occupation(s) | Actor, director |
| Years active | 1950–1989 |
Shekhar Chatterjee (1924–1990) was an Indian actor and film director.
Career
Chatterjee was born in
Chatterjee was also active in Bengali, Indian and world cinema, having acted in nearly a hundred films by the time he was sixty.[1] Among his first credited roles was in Agradoot's 1955 film noir Sabar Uparey; he later had memorable roles in several of Mrinal Sen's films, including Bhuvan Shome, Ek Adhuri Kahani, Chorus, and Mrigayaa.[3][1] His biggest international role was that of Huseyn Shaheed Suhrawardy in Richard Attenborough's biographical epic Gandhi. Casting director Dolly Thakore recommended Chatterjee for the role after seeing him onstage in Calcutta and noting that he shared Suhrawardy's large stature.[5]
In 1983, Chatterjee directed the film Vasundhara, which was awarded as best Bengali film at the 31st National Film Awards. The Directorate of Film Festivals cited it for "its sincere attempt to depict the struggle against social injustice".[1]
Filmography
As actor
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | Judge Saheb | as Shekhar Chattopadhyay | |
| 1989 | Nishi Trishna | ||
| 1988 | Kidnap | ||
| 1988 | Hirer Shikal | ||
| 1987 | Raj Purush | as Shekhar Chattopadhyay | |
| 1984 | Maa | ||
| 1984 | Rashifal | ||
| 1983 | Samapti | ||
| 1983 | Duti Pata | ||
| 1982 | Gandhi | Suhrawardy | |
| 1981 | Abichar | ||
| 1978 | Anugraham |
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| 1978 | Man Abhiman | ||
| 1978 | Die Zauberwurzel | ||
| 1977 | Pratima | ||
| 1977 | Mrigayaa | ||
| 1975 | Sansar Seemantey | ||
| 1975 | Raag Anurag | as Shekhar Chattopadhyay | |
| 1975 | Chorus | Mr. Mukherjee | |
| 1974 | Thagini | as Shekhar Chattopadhyay | |
| 1974 | Debi Chowdhurani | Rangalal | |
| 1974 | Sangini | ||
| 1974 | Mouchak | ||
| 1973 | Marjina Abdulla | Kashem | |
| 1973 | Achena Atithi | ||
| 1973 | Ali Baba | Captain | as Sekhar Chattopadhyay |
| 1973 | Ami Sirajer Begam | ||
| 1972 | Ek Adhuri Kahani | ||
| 1972 | Eine unvollendete Geschichte | Nemiar | |
| 1972 | Sesh Parba | ||
| 1972 | Ajker Nayak | ||
| 1971 | Kuheli | Station master | |
| 1971 | Interview | ||
| 1970 | Ichhapuran | ||
| 1969 | Bhuvan Shome | as Sekhar Chatterjee | |
| 1968 | Gar Nasimpur |
as Shekhar Chattopadhyay | |
| 1967 | Der Zoo | as Shekhar Chattopadhyay | |
| 1967 | Abhishapta Chambal | ||
| 1966 | Kal Tumi Aleya | Lawyer | |
| 1966 | Joradighir Chowdhury Paribar | as Shekhar Chattopadhyay | |
| 1965 | Ghoom Bhangar Gaan | as Shekhar Chattopadhyay | |
| 1965 | Rajkanya | ||
| 1965 | Trishna | ||
| 1961 | Dakather Hatey Bulu | as Shekhar Chattopadhyay | |
| 1962 | Abhijaan | Rameshwar | as Shekhar Chattopadhyay |
| 1955 | Sabar Uparey |
As director
| Year | Title | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1983 | Vasundhara | as Sekhar Chatterjee |
As screenwriter
| Year | Title | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1975 | Raag Anurag | as Shekhar Chattopadhyay |
| 1973 | Basanta Bilap | as Shekhar Chattopadhyay |
References
- ^ a b c d 31st National Film Festival (PDF). Directorate of Film Festivals, National Film Development Corporation Limited. June 1984. p. 21. Retrieved 20 April 2015.
- ^ SEKHAR CHATTERJEE biography
- ^ a b c d "Interview (Mrinal Sen)". Indiancine.ma. Pad.ma. Retrieved 20 April 2015.
- ^ Bharucha, Rustom (1983). "Beyond Brecht: Political Theatre in Calcutta". The Brecht Yearbook. 11. Wayne State University Press: 72–90. Retrieved 20 April 2015.
- The Telegraph. Archived from the originalon 20 April 2015. Retrieved 20 April 2015.
External links
- Shekhar Chatterjee at IMDb