Dhiraj Bhattacharya
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.
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1954
Beyond Death
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9/1
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Giribala
9/1
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1935
Kanthahar
9/1
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Dakshayagna
8/1
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1951
Niyoti
7/1
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Niyoti
1952
Hanabari
10/1
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1950
Kankal
9/1
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1948
Kalo Chhaya
10/1
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1958
Bagha Jatin
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1947
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9/1
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10/1
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1955
Sanjher Pradip
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Wapas
9/1
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10/1
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1943
Samadhan
8/1
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1932
Krishnakanter Will
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1939
Parashmoni
8/1
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1939
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10/1
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1940
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1957
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9/1
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