Chhabi Biswas
Known for: Acting
Born: July 12, 1900
Died: June 11, 1962
Place of birth: Kolkata, West Bengal, India
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.
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Filmography
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NR
Nirdharita Shilpir Anupasthitite
1982
8.0
Surya Sikha
1963
9.0
Bipasha
1962
NR
Badhu
1962
NR
The Flame
1962
9.0
Atal Jaler Ahwan
1962
7.6
Kanchenjungha
19627.0
Dada Thakur
1962
9.0
Kancher Swarga
1962
9.0
Seven Steps
1961
NR
Dainee
1961
NR
Necklace
1961
10.0
Agni Sanskar
1961
NR
Manik
1961
NR
Shesh Paryanta
1960
8.0
Hospital
1960
10.0
Suno Baranari
1960
7.0
The Hungry Stones
1960
8.5
Chupi Chupi Aashey
1960
NR
Sakher Chor
1960
7.5
Devi
1960
8.0
Maya Mriga
1960
7.0
A Friend in Need
1960
8.5
Raja-Saja
1960
NR
Nader Nimai
1960
NR
Sonar Harin
1959
9.0
Headmaster
1959
9.0
Khelaghar
1959
9.0
Gali Theke Rajpath
1959
NR
Mriter Marte Agaman
1959
NR
Sashibabur Sansar
1959
NR
Khaniker Atithi
1959
NR
The Judge
1959
8.0
Chaowa Pawa
1959
7.0
Shubha Bibaha
1959
7.0
Chhabi
1959
7.0
Surya Toran
1958
7.5
The Music Room
1958
9.0
Indrani
1958
NR
Iron Door
1958
10.0
Bandhu
1958
NR
Jamalaye Jibanta Manush
1958
6.8
The Philosopher's Stone
1958
9.0
Pathey Holo Deri
1957
8.0
Surer Parashe
19579.0
Nilachaley Mahaprabhu
1957
NR
Baksiddha
1957
9.5
Prithibi Amare Chay
1957
10.0
Adarsha Hindu Hotel
1957NR
Antariksha
1957
5.7
Kabuliwala
1957
8.0
Abhoyer Biye
1957
10.0
Baradidi
1957
8.0
Putrabadhu
1956
10.0
Trijama
1956
7.0
Shankar Narayan Bank
1956
7.0
Saheb Bibi Golam
1956
10.0
Upahar
1955
7.0
Sabar Uparey
1955
9.0
Rani Rashmoni
1955
8.0
The Dawn
1955
NR
Hrad
1955
NR
Light of the Dusk
1955
8.0
The Mark of Fortune
1955
NR
Prashna
1955
9.0
Bhangagara
1954
8.0
A Virtuous Woman
1954
10.0
Chheley Kaar
1954
10.0
Sadanander Mela
1954
9.0
Jadubhatta
1954
7.0
Kalyani
1954
9.0
Ora Thakey Odharey
1954
NR
Naa
1954
10.0
Jog Biyog
1953
8.0
Chasing a Bounty
1953
10.0
The Sinner
1952
8.0
Ratrir Tapasya
1952
10.0
Vidyasagar
1950
9.0
Jar Jetha Ghar
1949
7.0
Sadharan Meye
1948
7.0
The Gift of Sight
1948
9.0
Two Generations
1945
8.0
Pratikar
1944
8.0
Dikshul
1943
8.0
Samadhan
1943
9.0
Garmil
1942
9.0
Saugandh
1942
10.0
Mahakabi Kalidas
1942
8.0
Chokher Bali
1938NR
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