Saswata Chatterjee
| Saswata Chatterjee | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Born |
Saswata Chatterjee 19 December 1970[1] Kolkata, India |
| Other names | Apu |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1995 – present |
| Spouse(s) | Mohua Chatterjee |
| Children | 1 |
| Parent(s) |
Subhendu Chatterjee Anjali Chatterjee |
Saswata Chatterjee (শাশ্বত চ্যাটার্জী; also known as Apu) is an Indian actor of television and films based in Kolkata. Born to actor Subhendu Chatterjee, Saswata Chatterjee began his career with a Hindi serial directed by Saibal Mitra, based on Samaresh Majumdar's Kaalpurush. He gained popularity by portraying the character of Topshe in a Feluda-based television series directed by Sandip Ray. His acting in many Bengali films has been praised by the critics, including his portrayal of a Ritwik Ghatak-inspired character in the 2013 film Meghe Dhaka Tara. He enjoyed success at the national level in Sujoy Ghosh's 2012 blockbuster Hindi film, Kahaani, where he played an assassin.
Personal life
Saswata Chatterjee was born on 19 December 1970 to Subhendu Chatterjee, a noted Bengali actor.[2] Saswata Chatterjee lives in Kolkata and is married to Mohua, a teacher; the actor has one daughter.[3]
Career
Chatterjee started his career with a Hindi serial directed by Saibal Mitra, based on Samaresh Majumdar’s Kaalpurush.[4] Later, he acted in a television series directed by Sandip Ray, where he portrayed the character of Topshe, a sidekick of Feluda, the sleuth. After this television debut, his acting skills were appreciated and he gained popularity.[5]
Chatterjee's acting in several Bengali films were critically appreciated. Some of his notable appearances include Tiyasha, C/O Sir, Proloy (2013), Jekhane Bhuter Bhoy, Meghe Dhaka Tara, Bhooter Bhabishyat, Abar Bomkesh (Chitrachor), Rang Milanti, Byomkesh Bakshi (Adim Ripu), The Bong Connection, Abar Aranye. He worked in the blockbuster Hindi film, Kahaani (2012) directed by Sujoy Ghosh and starring Vidya Balan. In that film, he played the role of a cold-blooded killer named Bob Biswas. His role as Bob became so popular that Chatterjee describes it as
Bob Biswas has most definitely exceeded the popularity of Kahaani. Poor Saswata has lost his identity. He is addressed as Bob wherever he goes.— Saswata Chaterjee on his role on Bob Biswas.[3]
The character went viral on Facebook and Twitter with thousands of followers. A graphic novel is in the making was also inspired from Bob's character.[6]
Meghe Dhaka Tara was released in 2013, a film inspired by the life and works of Bengali film director Ritwik Ghatak and also depicts the socio-political environment of contemporary West Bengal during the Tebhaga and Naxalite movements. In this movie, he played the lead character as Nilkantha Bagchi.
Filmography
| Year | Film | Role | Language | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Bastav (Film) | Kamal Rakshit | Bengali | |
| 2016 | Byomkesh o Chiriyakhana | Ajit Bandyopadhyay | Bengali | |
| 2016 | Jagga Jasoos | TBC | Hindi | |
| 2016 | Eagoler Chokh | Shabor Dasgupta | Bengali | |
| 2016 | Hemanta | Kalyan Sen | Bengali | |
| 2015 | Byomkesh Bakshi (2015 film) | Ajit Bandyopadhyay | Bengali | |
| 2015 | Rajkahini | Mr. Prafulla Sen | Bengali | |
| 2015 | Katmundu | Aiyoswami | Bengali | |
| 2015 | Icchemotir Golpo | Nil | Bengali | |
| 2015 | 89 | The Serial Killer | Bengali | |
| 2015 | Natoker Moto - Like a Play | Prasad | Bengali | |
| 2015 | Ebar Shabor | Shabor Dasgupta | Bengali | |
| 2014 | Chaar | Sanjib Chatterjee & The Singer | Bengali | |
| 2014 | Baari Tar Bangla | Roopchand Sen | Bengali | |
| 2014 | Bonku Babu | Bonku Babu | Bengali | |
| 2013 | Tiyasha | Sudipto | Bengali | |
| 2013 | C/O Sir | Jayabrata Ray | Bengali | |
| 2013 | Proloy | Animesh Dutta | Bengali | |
| 2013 | Goynar Baksho | Chandan | Bengali | |
| 2013 | Aschorjo Prodip | Anilabha Gupto / Anilda | Bengali | |
| 2013 | Namte Namte | Rana Basu | Bengali | |
| 2013 | Damadol | Papu Bhai | Bengali | |
| 2013 | Meghe Dhaka Tara | Nilkantha Bagchi | Bengali | |
| 2013 | Aborto | Bengali | ||
| 2012 | Balukabela.com | Advocate Subimal DattaGupta | Bengali | |
| 2012 | Bhooter Bhabishyat | Hathkata Kartik | Bengali | |
| 2012 | Abar Byomkesh (Chitrachor) | Ajit Bandyopadhyay | Bengali | |
| 2012 | Kahaani | Bob Biswas | Hindi / Bollywood | |
| 2012 | Nobel Chor | Hari | Bengali | |
| 2012 | Bhalobasha Off Route-e | Bengali | ||
| 2012 | Goraay Gondogol | Bengali | ||
| 2011 | The Forlorn (Short Film) | Dr. Sambit Chaterjee | Bengali | [7] |
| 2011 | Rang Milanti | Deepjoy Mitra/Anupam Ghatak | Bengali | |
| 2011 | Gosainbaganer Bhoot | Bhelu Daktar | Bengali | |
| 2011 | Uro Chithi | Manish | Bengali | |
| 2011 | Get2Gether | Bengali | ||
| 2010 | Byomkesh Bakshi (Adim Ripu) | Ajit Bandyopadhyay | Bengali | |
| 2009 | Brake Fail | Bengali | ||
| 2009 | Cross Connection | Swapnil Basu | Bengali | |
| 2008 | Chalo Let's Go | Asim | Bengali | |
| 2007 | The Bong Connection | Bhai-Da | English | |
| 2007 | Shudhu Tomar Jonyo | Bengali | ||
| 2006 | Dosar | Kaushik's younger brother | Bengali | |
| 2006 | Teen Yaari Katha | Anil | Bengali | |
| 2005 | Karkat Rashi (TV) | Professor | Bengali | |
| 2004 | Aabar Asibo Phire | Bengali | ||
| 2004 | Tin Ekke Tin | Tinkori | Bengali | |
| 2003 | Abar Aranye | Saswata Banerjee | Bengali | |
| 2002 | Aamar Bhuvan | Nur | Bengali | |
| 2000 | Shesh Thikana | Bengali | ||
| 2000 | Dr. Munshir Diary (TV) | Topshe | Bengali | |
| 1999 | Khelaghar | Bengali | ||
| 1999 | Tumi Ele Tai | Bengali | ||
| 1999 | Ambar Sen Antardhan Rahashya (TV) | Topshe | Bengali | |
| 1999 | Golapi Mukto Rahashya (TV) | Topshe | Bengali | |
| 1999 | Ghurghutiyar Ghotona (TV) | Topshe | Bengali | |
| 1999 | Jahangirer Swarnamudra (TV) | Topshe | Bengali | |
| 1998 | Atmaja | Bengali | ||
| 1996 | Nayantara | Bengali | ||
| 1996 | Joto Kando Kathmandute (TV) | Topshe | Bengali | |
| 1996 | Bosepukure Khunkharapi (TV) | Topshe | Bengali | |
| 1996 | Sheyal Debota Rahasya (TV) | Topshe | Bengali | |
| 1996 | Gosaipur Sargaram (TV) | Topshe | Bengali | |
| 1996 | Baksho Rahashya | Topshe | Bengali |
Awards
- 2014 : Zee Bangla Gaurav Samman - Best Comedian for Bhooter Bhabishyat
- 2012 : Anandalok Award - Best Supporting Actor for Bhooter Bhabishyat
- 2011 : Imphal International Short Film Festival 2012 - Best Supporting Actor for THE FORLORN'[8]
References
- ↑ Firstpost.Bollywood (27 March 2012). "Bob Biswas : I even scared my wife". Retrieved 5 April 2012.
- ↑ IANS (5 July 2007). "Bengali actor Subhendu Chatterjee dead". Retrieved 12 March 2009.
- 1 2 "Bob Biswas gets even bigger". Retrieved 15 June 2013.
- ↑ The Telegraph (9 June 2011). "A Director's Actor". Retrieved 27 September 2011.
- ↑ Trans World Features (22 January 2008). "The legend of Feluda". Retrieved 12 March 2009.
- ↑ "Kahaani's Bob Biswas a rage on FB, Twitter". Retrieved 15 June 2013.
- ↑ http://www.imdb.com/title/tt2113795/
- ↑ "First IISFF 2012 - Awards at First IISFF 2012". Retrieved March 11, 2014.