Chhabi Biswas
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Chhabi Biswas

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Biography

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.

Films Featuring Chhabi Biswas

The Music Room

19587.5

Dikshul

19438.0

Gali Theke Rajpath

19599.0

Ratrir Tapasya

19528.0

Bhangagara

19549.0

Manik

1961

Sakher Chor

1960

Mriter Marte Agaman

1959

Antariksha

Antariksha

1957

The Dawn

19558.0

Kanchenjungha

19627.6

Surya Toran

19587.0

Maya Mriga

19608.0

Two Generations

19459.0

Indrani

19589.0

Jog Biyog

195310.0

Baksiddha

1957

Kabuliwala

19575.7

Devi

19607.5

Prashna

1955

The Hungry Stones

19607.0

Iron Door

1958

Suno Baranari

196010.0

A Friend in Need

19607.0

The Gift of Sight

19487.0

The Sinner

195210.0

The Occupants

195410.0

The Mark of Fortune

19558.0

Hrad

1955

Chasing a Bounty

19538.0

Shankar Narayan Bank

19567.0

Sadharan Meye

19487.0

Naa

1954

Upahar

195510.0

Jamalaye Jibanta Manush

1958

Dada Thakur

Dada Thakur

19627.0

They Live on the Other Side

19549.0

Surya Sikha

19638.0

Necklace

1961

Chheley Kaar

195410.0

Jadubhatta

19549.0

Mahakabi Kalidas

194210.0

Light of the Dusk

1955

Kalyani

19547.0

Putrabadhu

19568.0

Shubha Bibaha

19597.0

Surer Parashe

19578.0

Baradidi

195710.0

Sonar Harin

1959

Agni Sanskar

196110.0

The Philosopher's Stone

19586.8

Headmaster

19599.0

Vidyasagar

195010.0

Saugandh

19429.0

Prithibi Amare Chay

19579.5

Bandhu

195810.0

The Judge

1959

Nirdharita Shilpir Anupasthitite

Nirdharita Shilpir Anupasthitite

1982

Chaowa Pawa

19598.0

Khelaghar

19599.0

Garmil

19429.0

Abhoyer Biye

19578.0

The Final Truth

19557.0

Saheb Bibi Golam

19567.0

Adarsha Hindu Hotel

195710.0

Khaniker Atithi

1959

Rani Rashmoni

19559.0

Saptapadi

19619.0

Kancher Swarga

19629.0

Chupi Chupi Aashey

19608.5

Bipasha

19629.0

Shesh Paryanta

1960

Atal Jaler Ahwan

19629.0

Raja-Saja

19608.5

Hospital

19608.0

Chhabi

19597.0

A Virtuous Woman

19548.0

Chokher Bali

19388.0

Samadhan

19438.0

Sashibabur Sansar

1959

Pratikar

19448.0

Jar Jetha Ghar

19499.0

Dainee

1961

The Flame

1962

Nilachaley Mahaprabhu

Nilachaley Mahaprabhu

19579.0

Nader Nimai

1960

Badhu

1962

Trijama

195610.0

The Delayed Journey

19579.0

Smriti Tuku Thak

Smriti Tuku Thak