Dhiraj Bhattacharya
Acting
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.
Filmography
25 credits
Beyond Death
Movie • 1954
Ahindra alias Rai Bahadur Bhujanga Choudhury
Rajnati Basantasena
Movie • 1934
Debaditya
Giribala
Movie • 1930
Dakshayagna
Movie • 1934
Mahadev
Kanthahar
Movie • 1935
Gaurikant
Niyoti
Movie • 1951
Hanabari
Movie • 1952
Kankal
Movie • 1950
Abhay
Kalo Chhaya
Movie • 1948
Dinannath Chowdhury/Rajib lochan Chowdhury
Manmoyee Girls' School
Movie • 1958
Bagha Jatin
Movie • 1958
Jatin
Natun Khabar
Movie • 1947
Seeta
Movie • 1934
Ora Thakey Odharey
Movie • 1954
Sanjher Pradip
Movie • 1955
Baradidi
Movie • 1957
Wapas
Movie • 1943
Rajendra
Adarsha Hindu Hotel
Movie • 1957
Hajari Thakur
Bangali
Movie • 1936
Samadhan
Movie • 1943
Krishnakanter Will
Movie • 1932
Parashmoni
Movie • 1939
Bhabatosh
Nara Narayana
Movie • 1939
Shree Krishna
Kumkum the Dancer
Movie • 1940
Chandan
Nilachaley Mahaprabhu
Movie • 1957