Acting
Chhabi Biswas
Chhabi Biswas (Bengali: ছবি বিশ্বাস Chabi Biśbās) (12 July 1900 – 11 June 1962) was an Indian actor, primarily known for his performances in Tapan Sinha's Kabuliwala and Satyajit Ray's films Jalshaghar (The Music Room, 1958), Devi, (The Goddess, 1960) and Kanchenjungha (1962). He is best remembered for his numerous roles as the quintessential aristocratic patriarch, and was himself the scion of a rich and cultured North Kolkata family. He was born on 12 July 1900. His father, Bhupatinath Biswas, was well known for his charitable works. His first name was Sachindranath, but his mother nicknamed her handsome son Chhabi (a beautiful picture!) and the name stuck throughout his life and career. His portrayal of the formidable father figure, though often typecast, yet was powerful and convincing enough to earn both popular and critical accolades. That portrayal was culturally significant, too as in the British Raj, enlightened Bengali used to combined both the hoary tradition and the Anglicised urbanity.
Filmography
Nirdharita Shilpir Anupasthitite
Film · 1982
Surya Sikha
Film · 1963
Kanchenjungha
Film · 1962
Dada Thakur
Film · 1962
Kancher Swarga
Film · 1962
Bipasha
Film · 1962
Atal Jaler Ahwan
Film · 1962
The Flame
Film · 1962
Badhu
Film · 1962
Manik
Film · 1961
Necklace
Film · 1961
Agni Sanskar
Film · 1961
Seven Steps
Film · 1961
Dainee
Film · 1961
Sakher Chor
Film · 1960
Maya Mriga
Film · 1960
Devi
Film · 1960
The Hungry Stones
Film · 1960
Suno Baranari
Film · 1960
A Friend in Need
Film · 1960
Chupi Chupi Aashey
Film · 1960
Shesh Paryanta
Film · 1960
Raja-Saja
Film · 1960
Hospital
Film · 1960
Nader Nimai
Film · 1960
Smriti Tuku Thak
Film · 1960
Gali Theke Rajpath
Film · 1959
Mriter Marte Agaman
Film · 1959
Shubha Bibaha
Film · 1959
Sonar Harin
Film · 1959
Headmaster
Film · 1959
The Judge
Film · 1959
Khelaghar
Film · 1959
Chaowa Pawa
Film · 1959
Khaniker Atithi
Film · 1959
Chhabi
Film · 1959
Sashibabur Sansar
Film · 1959
The Music Room
Film · 1958
Surya Toran
Film · 1958
Indrani
Film · 1958
Iron Door
Film · 1958
Jamalaye Jibanta Manush
Film · 1958
The Philosopher's Stone
Film · 1958
Bandhu
Film · 1958
Antariksha
Film · 1957
Baksiddha
Film · 1957
Kabuliwala
Film · 1957
Surer Parashe
Film · 1957
Baradidi
Film · 1957
Prithibi Amare Chay
Film · 1957
Abhoyer Biye
Film · 1957
Adarsha Hindu Hotel
Film · 1957
Nilachaley Mahaprabhu
Film · 1957
Pathey Holo Deri
Film · 1957
Shankar Narayan Bank
Film · 1956
Putrabadhu
Film · 1956
Saheb Bibi Golam
Film · 1956
Trijama
Film · 1956
The Dawn
Film · 1955
Prashna
Film · 1955
The Mark of Fortune
Film · 1955
Hrad
Film · 1955
Upahar
Film · 1955
Light of the Dusk
Film · 1955
Sabar Uparey
Film · 1955
Rani Rashmoni
Film · 1955
Bhangagara
Film · 1954
Sadanander Mela
Film · 1954
Naa
Film · 1954
Ora Thakey Odharey
Film · 1954
Chheley Kaar
Film · 1954
Jadubhatta
Film · 1954
Kalyani
Film · 1954
A Virtuous Woman
Film · 1954
Dhooli
Film · 1954
Jog Biyog
Film · 1953
Chasing a Bounty
Film · 1953
Ratrir Tapasya
Film · 1952
The Sinner
Film · 1952
Vidyasagar
Film · 1950
Jar Jetha Ghar
Film · 1949
The Gift of Sight
Film · 1948
Sadharan Meye
Film · 1948
Two Generations
Film · 1945
Pratikar
Film · 1944
Dikshul
Film · 1943
Samadhan
Film · 1943
Mahakabi Kalidas
Film · 1942
Saugandh
Film · 1942
Garmil
Film · 1942
Chokher Bali
Film · 1938