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Biswajit Chatterjee

August 19, 2023

Biswajit Chatterjee (born 14 December 1936), known mononymously as Biswajit, is a veteran Indian actor, producer, director, singer and politician known for his work in Bengali cinema and Hindi cinema.[1][2]

Biswajit Chatterjee
Chatterjee at the 38th International Kolkata Book Fair in 2014
Born (1936-12-14) 14 December 1936 (age 86)[1]
Occupations
  • Actor
  • director
  • producer
  • singer
  • politician
Years active1958–present
Political partyBharatiya Janata Party
Spouse(s)Ratna Chatterjee (divorced)
Ira Chatterjee
Children3, including

Early career

He debut in the Bengali films with the legendary icon Mahanayak Uttam Kumar in Mayamrigo (1960) and Dui Bhai (1961), both film become superhit. Then Biswajit relocated to Bombay. In 1962, he performed in the film Bees Saal Baad which was actually offered first to Uttam Kumar but he rejected, and then followed by Kohraa, Bin Badal Barsat, Majboor, Kaise Kahoon, and Paisa Ya Pyaar.

His filmography includes Mere Sanam (1965), Shehnai, Aasra (1964), Night in London, Yeh Raat Phir Naa Aaygi (1966), April Fool (1964), Kismat (1968), Do Kaliyan (1968), Ishq Par Zor Nahin and Sharaarat (1972). He was usually paired with notable actresses such as Asha Parekh, Waheeda Rehman, Mumtaz, Mala Sinha and Rajshree.

Biswajit appeared in Rekha's debut film Anjana Safar (1969) (later re-titled Do Shikaari). Though Anjana Safar was blocked by the censors and not released until 10 years later, a scene from the film which shows him kissing Rekha appeared on the pages of the Asian edition of Life magazine.[3] Rekha had complained that during the filming of one of the romantic scenes, Biswajit unexpectedly kissed her for 5 minutes against her will, and the entire crew started cheering and whistling while she was in tears.[4]

Between acting in Bollywood movies, Biswajit has returned to Calcutta to act in Bengali films, including Chowringhee (1968) and Garh Nasimpur with Uttam Kumar and Kuheli and much later, Srimaan Prithviraj (1973), Jai Baba Taraknath (1977) and Amar Geeti (1983).

Apart from acting, Biswajeet also sings and performs in concerts. In the 1970s, he cut a disc of two Bengali modern numbers Tomar Chokher Kajole and Jay Jay Din, both composed by Salil Choudhury.

Later career

In 1975, Biswajit produced and directed his own film, Kahte Hai Mujhko Raja. The film besides him starred Dharmendra, Hema Malini, Shatrughan Sinha, and Rekha. He had done one film Anjana Safar with Rekha previously. R.D. Burman composed the music. Later, he went back to acting. He will make a film on Netaji Subash Chandra Bose's life (in Hindi, English and Bengali) and will act in a new untitled Hindi film (murder mystery) with his younger daughter actress Prima Chatterjee.[5] He has also acted in a Hindi Stage Play, Ulta Seedha, produced directed written by wife Ira Chatterjee. In the play, he acted with his daughter Prima.

Political career

In the 2014 general elections, Biswajit contested from New Delhi as an All India Trinamool Congress candidate. He finished 7th, securing only 909 votes.[6][7]

In 2019, he joined Bharatiya Janata Party.[7]

Personal life

Biswajit has a son and a daughter by his first wife, the late Ratna Chatterjee. His son Prosenjit and elder daughter Pallavi Chatterjee are also actors in the Bengali Film Industry. Biswajit lives in Mumbai with his second wife, Ira Chatterjee who is producer, director, writer of stage plays and is owner of Dream Theatre. Their younger daughter, Prima Chatterjee is a film actress, theatre actress and a dance performer.

Filmography

Awards and honors

References

  1. ^ a b अनुप्रिया वर्मा (23 December 2018). "Happy Birthday Biswajit: ऐसा क्या हुआ था कि विश्वजीत के बेडरूम में ही तीन दिन तक पड़े रहे थे धर्मेंद्र". Dainik Jagran (in Hindi). from the original on 24 December 2018. Retrieved 23 December 2018.
  2. ^ Ruman Ganguly (3 January 2018). "To me, Soumitra jethu is no less than a father: Prosenjit – Times of India". The Times of India. from the original on 10 July 2018. Retrieved 23 December 2018.
  3. ^ Screen Weekly, "", India FM, 23 January 2007.
  4. ^ "Smooch, Sindoor and Suicide: Rekha biography gives shocking details on the star's life". www.indiatoday.in. from the original on 7 September 2016. Retrieved 7 September 2016.
  5. ^ PTI (1 February 2015). "People will know real side of Netaji through my film: Biswajit". Zee News. from the original on 23 December 2018. Retrieved 23 December 2018.
  6. ^ "Constituencywise-All Candidates". from the original on 18 May 2014. Retrieved 23 May 2014.
  7. ^ a b IANS (19 February 2019). "Veteran Indian actor joins BJP, praises Modi". Khaleej Times. from the original on 5 May 2019. Retrieved 5 May 2019.
  8. ^ "IFFI: Biswajit Chatterjee awarded 'Indian Personality of the Year'". The Indian Express. 17 January 2021. Retrieved 19 January 2021.
  9. ^ Sen, Debolina (11 September 2019). "Another Lifetime Achievement award for Biswajit Chatterjee". The Times of India. Retrieved 18 February 2021.
  10. ^ "24th Kolkata International Film Festival celebrates 100 years of Bengali cinema". The New Indian Express. 10 November 2018. Retrieved 18 February 2021.
  11. ^ Bhattacharya, Roshmila (11 July 2020). "This Week That Year: Biswajeet Chatterjee and a dream that died with Guru Dutt". Mumbai Mirror. Retrieved 18 February 2021.
  • Biswajit:44 Saal Baad - Devinder Bir Kaur's interview for The Tribune, Chandigarh

External links

 
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Political career 4 Personal life 5 Filmography 6 Awards and honors 7 References 8 External linksEarly career EditHe debut in the Bengali films with the legendary icon Mahanayak Uttam Kumar in Mayamrigo 1960 and Dui Bhai 1961 both film become superhit Then Biswajit relocated to Bombay In 1962 he performed in the film Bees Saal Baad which was actually offered first to Uttam Kumar but he rejected and then followed by Kohraa Bin Badal Barsat Majboor Kaise Kahoon and Paisa Ya Pyaar His filmography includes Mere Sanam 1965 Shehnai Aasra 1964 Night in London Yeh Raat Phir Naa Aaygi 1966 April Fool 1964 Kismat 1968 Do Kaliyan 1968 Ishq Par Zor Nahin and Sharaarat 1972 He was usually paired with notable actresses such as Asha Parekh Waheeda Rehman Mumtaz Mala Sinha and Rajshree Biswajit appeared in Rekha s debut film Anjana Safar 1969 later re titled Do Shikaari Though Anjana Safar was blocked by the censors and not released until 10 years later a scene from the film which shows him kissing Rekha appeared on the pages of the Asian edition of Life magazine 3 Rekha had complained that during the filming of one of the romantic scenes Biswajit unexpectedly kissed her for 5 minutes against her will and the entire crew started cheering and whistling while she was in tears 4 Between acting in Bollywood movies Biswajit has returned to Calcutta to act in Bengali films including Chowringhee 1968 and Garh Nasimpur with Uttam Kumar and Kuheli and much later Srimaan Prithviraj 1973 Jai Baba Taraknath 1977 and Amar Geeti 1983 Apart from acting Biswajeet also sings and performs in concerts In the 1970s he cut a disc of two Bengali modern numbers Tomar Chokher Kajole and Jay Jay Din both composed by Salil Choudhury Later career EditIn 1975 Biswajit produced and directed his own film Kahte Hai Mujhko Raja The film besides him starred Dharmendra Hema Malini Shatrughan Sinha and Rekha He had done one film Anjana Safar with Rekha previously R D Burman composed the music Later he went back to acting He will make a film on Netaji Subash Chandra Bose s life in Hindi English and Bengali and will act in a new untitled Hindi film murder mystery with his younger daughter actress Prima Chatterjee 5 He has also acted in a Hindi Stage Play Ulta Seedha produced directed written by wife Ira Chatterjee In the play he acted with his daughter Prima Political career EditIn the 2014 general elections Biswajit contested from New Delhi as an All India Trinamool Congress candidate He finished 7th securing only 909 votes 6 7 In 2019 he joined Bharatiya Janata Party 7 Personal life EditBiswajit has a son and a daughter by his first wife the late Ratna Chatterjee His son Prosenjit and elder daughter Pallavi Chatterjee are also actors in the Bengali Film Industry Biswajit lives in Mumbai with his second wife Ira Chatterjee who is producer director writer of stage plays and is owner of Dream Theatre Their younger daughter Prima Chatterjee is a film actress theatre actress and a dance performer Filmography EditKangsa as Lord Krishna 1958 Daak Harkaraa 1959 Natun Fasal 1960 Badhu as the younger brother of Basanta Chaudhuri 1962 Maya Mriga 1960 Kathin Maya 1961 Dui Bhai 1961 Nav Diganta 1962 Sesh Paryanta Dhoop Chhaya 1962 Dada Thakur 1962 Bees Saal Baad 1962 Bin Badal Barsaat 1963 Shehnai 1964 Prabhater Rang 1964 Majboor 1964 Kohra 1964 Kaise Kahoon 1964 Godhuli Belaye 1964 April Fool 1964 Mere Sanam 1965 Do Dil 1965 Yeh Raat Phir Na Aayegi 1966 Sagaai 1966 Biwi Aur Makan 1966 Aasra 1966 Amar Kumar Night in London 1967 Jeevan Nai Roshni 1967 Prakash Jaal 1967 Hare Kanch Ki Chooriyan 1967 Ghar Ka Chirag 1967 Vaasna 1968 Kismat 1968 Kahin Din Kahin Raat 1968 Do Kaliyaan 1968 Chowringhee 1968 Monihaar Tamanna 1969 Raahgir 1969 Pyar Ka Sapna 1969 Paisa Ya Pyaar 1969 Pardesi 1970 Ishq Par Zor Nahin 1970 Garh Nasimpur Main Sunder Hoon 1971 Raktakto Bangla 1972 Bangladesh India joint production film Shararat 1972 Chaitali 1972 Kuheli 1971 Main Sundar Hoon 1971 Sriman Prithviraj 1973 Mehmaan 1973 Ami Sirajer Begam 1973 Raktatilak 1974 Prantarekha 1974 Do Aankhen 1974 Phir Kab Milogi 1974 Kahte Hain Mujhko Raja 1975 Also director of the film Bajrangbali 1976 Naami Chor 1977 Baba Taraknath 1977 Do Shikaari 1979 Hum kadam 1980 Amar Geeti 1983 Anand Aur Anand 1984 Saaheb 1985 Harishchandra Shaibya 1985 Krishna Krishna 1986 Allah Rakha 1986 Sadak Chhap 1987 Belagaam 1988 Zimmedaaar 1990 Jigarwala 1991 Kaun Kare Kurbanie 1991 Mehboob Mere Mehboob 1992 Kichhhu Sanlap Kichhu Pralap 1989 Inth Ka Jawab Patthar 2002 Shondhey Namar Agey Adorini 2004 Aa Dekhen Zara guest role as Dada Ji of Neil Nitin Mukesh 2009 Awards and honors EditIndian Personality of the year at 51st International Film Festival of India IFFI 8 Lifetime Achievement award at 5th Dehradun International Film Festival DIFF in 2019 9 Guest of Honour 24th Kolkata International Film Festival KIFF 10 On 88th birthday of Mohammed Rafi Chatterjee received Mohammed Rafi Award in Mumbai In 1963 Biswajit received President Gold Medal for film Dada Thakur from President Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan 11 References Edit a b अन प र य वर म 23 December 2018 Happy Birthday Biswajit ऐस क य ह आ थ क व श वज त क ब डर म म ह त न द न तक पड रह थ धर म द र Dainik Jagran in Hindi Archived from the original on 24 December 2018 Retrieved 23 December 2018 Ruman Ganguly 3 January 2018 To me Soumitra jethu is no less than a father Prosenjit Times of India The Times of India Archived from the original on 10 July 2018 Retrieved 23 December 2018 Screen Weekly The hero who was made up to look like a girl India FM 23 January 2007 Smooch Sindoor and Suicide Rekha biography gives shocking details on the star s life www indiatoday in Archived from the original on 7 September 2016 Retrieved 7 September 2016 PTI 1 February 2015 People will know real side of Netaji through my film Biswajit Zee News Archived from the original on 23 December 2018 Retrieved 23 December 2018 Constituencywise All Candidates Archived from the original on 18 May 2014 Retrieved 23 May 2014 a b IANS 19 February 2019 Veteran Indian actor joins BJP praises Modi Khaleej Times Archived from the original on 5 May 2019 Retrieved 5 May 2019 IFFI Biswajit Chatterjee awarded Indian Personality of the Year The Indian Express 17 January 2021 Retrieved 19 January 2021 Sen Debolina 11 September 2019 Another Lifetime Achievement award for Biswajit Chatterjee The Times of India Retrieved 18 February 2021 24th Kolkata International Film Festival celebrates 100 years of Bengali cinema The New Indian Express 10 November 2018 Retrieved 18 February 2021 Bhattacharya Roshmila 11 July 2020 This Week That Year Biswajeet Chatterjee and a dream that died with Guru Dutt Mumbai Mirror Retrieved 18 February 2021 Biswajit 44 Saal Baad Devinder Bir Kaur s interview for The Tribune ChandigarhExternal links Edit Wikimedia Commons has media related to Biswajit Chatterjee Biswajit Chatterjee at IMDb Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Biswajit 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