Dr. Shubhendu Chatterjee (29 November 1936 – 5 July 2007) was an Indian physician and actor, who is known for acting in Bengalitelevision and films. A contemporary of actors Uttam Kumar and Soumitra Chatterjee, with whom he played second hero in many films, Chatterjee with age had graduated into character roles.
He was involved with amateur theatre under the tutelage of Jnanesh Mukherjee, a stalwart of Bengali theatre and films, and started trying his luck on the silver screen. He was involved with the IPTA. Dr. Chatterjee had two sons; Saswata Chatterjee, the eldest son, is a renowned Bengali actor, while the other son is settled in the US.[2]
Career
He started his film career with Mrinal Sen's Akash Kusum in 1965. He was appreciated for his restrained portrayal of the honest friend who would fail to prevent his go-getting friend (played by Soumitra Chatterjee) from the path of falsehood which would lead to utter humiliation.[2] He worked with Satyajit Ray in Chiriyakhana (1967) where he first shared the screen with Uttam Kumar; he then worked with the versatile Soumitra in Aranyer Din Ratri (1969) that brought national and international fame. He is mostly remembered for his portrayal of Sankar in Chowringhee in 1968 where alongside the matinee idol Uttam Kumar, he carved his niche as the straight and compassionate apprentice (the author's character) of a five-star hotel on the brink of changing ownership. He then starred as the leading actor in Hansa Mithun (1968), Panchasar (1968), Arogya Niketon (1969), Nayikar Bhumikay, Anindita, along with playing second lead in Chaddabeshi (1972), and Ekhoni. He also played the protagonist inBhanu Goenda Jahar Assistant. Some of his other noteworthy movies include Pratham Kadam Phool, Kuheli, Kaach Kata Hire, Aandhar Periye, Bigolito Karuna Jahnabi Yamuna, Jibon Rahasya, Bahurupi, Amrito Kumbher Sandhane, Ganasatru, Lal Darwajaa.
Recipient of many awards, Chatterjee also was a successful stage actor and the play "Bilkish Begum" staged during the 1980s was a super hit. He also played a very prominent role in the play " Amar Kantak" which also ran many nights. He acted in a number of tele-films as well; one in which he excelled was as Dr. Munshi in "Dr. Munshi's diary" based on a short story by Satyajit Ray. He was a very good singer as well and cut a disc on composition of Hemanta Mukhopadhyay.
Death
He died from respiratory tract complications.[5] The Bengali film industry went into a state of mourning as the news of his death spread.
"He was my best friend and a great actor. He was always there by me in my times of trouble. We were a family. He was a good doctor too," said Bengali comedian Chinmoy Roy as he broke down.
He is one of the ever-remembered personalities of the Bengal celluloid.
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Dr Shubhendu Chatterjee 29 November 1936 5 July 2007 was an Indian physician and actor who is known for acting in Bengali television and films A contemporary of actors Uttam Kumar and Soumitra Chatterjee with whom he played second hero in many films Chatterjee with age had graduated into character roles Shubhendu ChatterjeeM B B S Born 1936 11 29 29 November 1936Calcutta Bengal Presidency British India now Kolkata West Bengal India Died5 July 2007 2007 07 05 aged 70 Kolkata West Bengal IndiaEducationCalcutta Medical College M B B S Occupation s Actor PhysicianYears active1965 2006SpouseAnjali ChatterjeeChildrenSaswata Chatterjee Contents 1 Personal life 2 Career 3 Death 4 Filmography 5 Awards 6 References 7 External linksPersonal life EditHis father was Shailendra Chattopadhay and mother was Manimala Devi In 1953 he was admitted into Calcutta Medical College In 1960 he completed his M B B S and became a physician He worked in Civil Defence and later joined Kolkata Municipal Corporation 1 He was involved with amateur theatre under the tutelage of Jnanesh Mukherjee a stalwart of Bengali theatre and films and started trying his luck on the silver screen He was involved with the IPTA Dr Chatterjee had two sons Saswata Chatterjee the eldest son is a renowned Bengali actor while the other son is settled in the US 2 Career EditHe started his film career with Mrinal Sen s Akash Kusum in 1965 He was appreciated for his restrained portrayal of the honest friend who would fail to prevent his go getting friend played by Soumitra Chatterjee from the path of falsehood which would lead to utter humiliation 2 He worked with Satyajit Ray in Chiriyakhana 1967 where he first shared the screen with Uttam Kumar he then worked with the versatile Soumitra in Aranyer Din Ratri 1969 that brought national and international fame He is mostly remembered for his portrayal of Sankar in Chowringhee in 1968 where alongside the matinee idol Uttam Kumar he carved his niche as the straight and compassionate apprentice the author s character of a five star hotel on the brink of changing ownership He then starred as the leading actor in Hansa Mithun 1968 Panchasar 1968 Arogya Niketon 1969 Nayikar Bhumikay Anindita along with playing second lead in Chaddabeshi 1972 andEkhoni He also played the protagonist inBhanu Goenda Jahar Assistant Some of his other noteworthy movies include Pratham Kadam Phool Kuheli Kaach Kata Hire Aandhar Periye Bigolito Karuna Jahnabi Yamuna Jibon Rahasya Bahurupi Amrito Kumbher Sandhane Ganasatru Lal Darwajaa By the time he acted with the legendary Uttam Kumar in Chowringhee and Chaddabeshi he was already a heartthrob with his tall dark handsome and intelligent looks He acted in the sequel of Aranyer Din Ratri directed by Gautam Ghose Abar Aranye in 2003 1 3 4 Recipient of many awards Chatterjee also was a successful stage actor and the play Bilkish Begum staged during the 1980s was a super hit He also played a very prominent role in the play Amar Kantak which also ran many nights He acted in a number of tele films as well one in which he excelled was as Dr Munshi in Dr Munshi s diary based on a short story by Satyajit Ray He was a very good singer as well and cut a disc on composition of Hemanta Mukhopadhyay Death EditHe died from respiratory tract complications 5 The Bengali film industry went into a state of mourning as the news of his death spread He was my best friend and a great actor He was always there by me in my times of trouble We were a family He was a good doctor too said Bengali comedian Chinmoy Roy as he broke down He is one of the ever remembered personalities of the Bengal celluloid Filmography EditAmar Mayer Shapath 2003 as Debendranath Abar Aranye 2003 as Sanjay Bannerjee Desh 2002 as The MLA Dahan 1997 as Jhinuk s father Moner Manush 1997 Lal Darja 1997 as Nabin Datta Apan Por 1992 as Doctor Jamaibabu Asha o Bhalobasha 1989 Ganashatru 1989 as Biresh Ekanta Apan 1987 Amar Sangi 1987 as Indranil Rajnandini 1980 Chorus 1974 as Photo journalist Anindita 1972 Chhadmabeshi 1971 as Subimal Kuheli 1971 as Prashanto Aranyer Din Ratri 1970 as Subhendu Chatterji as Sanjay Bannerjee Arogya Niketan film 1967 as Subhendu Chatterji Chowringhee 1968 as Shankar Hangsa Mithun 1968 Chiriyakhana 1967 as Bijoy Akash Kusum 1965 as Ajay s friend Kaach Kata Hirey as friend of Subroto and brother of Uma Bhalobasa as DoctorAwards EditAnandalok Award Best Actor for Lal Darja in 1998References Edit a b Birth anniversary special Subhendu Chatterjee and his 5 priceless reel moments The Times of India 29 November 2019 Retrieved 15 May 2022 a b IANS 5 July 2007 Bengali actor Subhendu Chatterjee dead Archived from the original on 29 September 2011 Retrieved 12 March 2009 Subhendu Chatterjee movies filmography biography and songs Cinestaan com Cinestaan Retrieved 15 May 2022 An actor and a gentleman www telegraphindia com Retrieved 15 May 2022 Staff Reporter 6 July 2007 An actor and a gentleman Archived from the original on 17 September 2012 Retrieved 12 March 2009 External links EditSubhendu Chatterjee at IMDb Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Subhendu Chatterjee amp oldid 1144012217, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
