Dhiraj Bhattacharya
Biography
Dhiraj Bhattacharya (5 November 1905 - 1959) was an actor of Bengali and Hindi cinema who began in silent films. He was also a theater personality and writer. Bhattacharya started his acting career after joining Madan Theatre. His first film Sati Lakhsmi was released in 1925 but he first gained recognition from Charu Roy's movie Bengalee. He worked with Madhu Basu in Giribala, and acted in several detective and thriller films of Premendra Mitra. Bhattacharya was popular for his romantic performances as well as his innovative skills in portraying villainous characters. In 1958 he starred in Hiranmoy Sen's biographical film Bagha Jatin. After becoming established as a film actor he turned to the theatre.
Known For
Prominent works featuring Dhiraj Bhattacharya
Kankal
Parashmoni
Samadhan
Niyoti
Hanabari
Manmoyee Girls' School
Kumkum the Dancer
Kalo Chhaya
Bangali
Adarsha Hindu Hotel
Filmography & Credits
Complete career catalog (25 titles)
| Poster | Title | Character / Role | Type | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Bagha Jatin | Jatin | Movie | 1958 |
 | Manmoyee Girls' School | Self / Appearance | Movie | 1958 |
| Nilachaley Mahaprabhu | Self / Appearance | Movie | 1957 | |
 | Adarsha Hindu Hotel | Hajari Thakur | Movie | 1957 |
 | Baradidi | Self / Appearance | Movie | 1957 |
 | Light of the Dusk | Self / Appearance | Movie | 1955 |
 | Maraner Pare | Ahindra alias Rai Bahadur Bhujanga Choudhury | Movie | 1954 |
 | Ora Thakey Odharey | Self / Appearance | Movie | 1954 |
 | Hanabari | Self / Appearance | Movie | 1952 |
 | Niyoti | Self / Appearance | Movie | 1951 |
 | Kankal | Abhay | Movie | 1950 |
 | Kalo Chhaya | Dinannath Chowdhury/Rajib lochan Chowdhury | Movie | 1948 |
 | Natun Khabar | Self / Appearance | Movie | 1947 |
 | Samadhan | Self / Appearance | Movie | 1943 |
 | Wapas | Rajendra | Movie | 1943 |
 | Kumkum the Dancer | Chandan | Movie | 1940 |
 | Parashmoni | Bhabatosh | Movie | 1939 |
 | Nara Narayana | Shree Krishna | Movie | 1939 |
 | Bangali | Self / Appearance | Movie | 1936 |
 | Kanthahar | Gaurikant | Movie | 1935 |
 | Seeta | Self / Appearance | Movie | 1934 |
 | Dakshayagna | Mahadev | Movie | 1934 |
 | Rajnati Basantasena | Debaditya | Movie | 1934 |
 | Krishnakanter Will | Self / Appearance | Movie | 1932 |
 | Giribala | Self / Appearance | Movie | 1930 |