'''Anil Chatterjee (b. 1928)'''


Actor born in Calcutta. Degree in literature and stage actor (e.g. in Eric Elliot’s Shakespeare Group). Introduced in [[Ritwik Ghatak]] films and later, with [[Bijon Bhattacharya]] and [[Kali Bannerjee]], featured in several roles (e.g. as Rishi in [[Komal Gandhar]] and singer Shankar in [[Meghe Dhaka Tara]]). Central to Ghatak’s integration of folk/popular and classical performance styles. Best-known early 60s films with [[Satyajit Ray]]: [[Teen Kanya]] (the postmaster), [[Kanchanjungha]] (flirtatious photographer Anil), [[Mahanagar]] (lead role of Subrata Majumdar), [[Devi]]. Played numerous lead and supporting roles in Bengali films by [[Tapan Sinha]], and in socials pioneered by the [[Agradoot]] and [[Yatrik]] units. Other major roles are that of the psychopath in Agni Sanskar, the title role in Deshbandhu Chittaranjan and the negative character taking on [[Dilip Kumar]] in [[Sagina Mahato]]. Recent films include those of [[Utpalendu Chakraborty]] (Chokh), [[Gautam Ghose]] (Paar) and [[Aparna Sen]] (Paroma). Music director for Mayabini Lane (1966); also worked as assistant director (e.g. Jog Biyog, [[Dhuli]], Asabarna).


'''FILMOGRAPHY:''' 1952: Nagarik; 1953: Jog Biyog; 1954: Moyla Kagaj; Dhuli; 1955: Sajghar; Bidhilipi; 1956: Asabarna; 1957: Garer Math; Ulka; Abhishek; Ajantrik; 1958: Priya; Rajalakshmi-o-Shrikanta; Kalamati; 1959: Marutirtha Hinglaj; Chaowa-Pawa; Shri Shri Nityananda Prabhu; Deep Jweley Jai; Rater Andhakare; Kshaniker Atithi; 1960: Akash-Patal; Dui Bechara; Devi; Meghe Dhaka Tara; Gariber Meye; Kono-Ek-Din; Smriti Tuku Thak; Aparadh; 1961: Mr & Mrs Choudhury; Komal Gandhar; Agni Sanskar; Swaralipi; Teen Kanya; Megh; Kanchanmulya; Ahwan; 1962: Kancher Swarga; Suryasnan; Kanchanjungha; Agun; Bandhan; Shesh Chinha; Kumari Mon; Rakta Palash; 1963: Dui Bari; Barnachora; Uttarayan; High Heel; Nirjan Saikate; Mahanagar; 1964: Kaalsrote; Jotugriha; Sindoore Megh; Ashanta Ghoorni; Sandhya Deeper Sikha; Ketumi; 1965: Faraar; Jaya; Ghoom Bhangar Gaan; Devatar Deep; 1966: Ashru Diye Lekha; Nutan Jiban; Sannata; 1967: Akash Chhoan; Mahashweta; 1968: Baluchari; Boudi; Jiban Sangeet; Panchasar; 1969: Protidan; Teer Bhoomi; 1970: Samanaral; Muktisnan; Sagina Mahato; Deshbandhu Chittaranjan; 1971: Khunje Berai; Pratham Basanta; Sona Boudi; 1972: Bohurupee; Bilet Pherat; Duranta Jay; Chhandapatan; 1973: Andhar Periye; Bon Palashir Padabali; Alo Andhare; Megher Pare Megh; 1974: Alor Thikana; Sujata; Sagina; Amanush; Phulu Thakurma; Raja; 1975: Ami Sey-o-Sekha; Phool Sajya; Bandi Bidhata; Sabhyasachi; Harmonium; 1976: Mom Batti; Ajasra Dhanyabad; Nayan; Aguner Phulki; Asomoy; Ek Je Chhilo Desh; Samrat; 1977: Avatar; Kabita; Pratima; Shesh Raksha; 1978: Dhanraj Tamang; Maan Abhiman; Singhdwar; Striker; Tusi; Chameli Memsaheb; Hirey Manik; Lattu; Parichay; 1979: Dour; Jiban Je Rakam; Chameli Memsaab; 1980: Byapika Biday; Kalo Chokher Tara; 1981: Saheb; Upalabdhi; 1982: Chokh; Swarna Mahal; Prahari; Bandini Kamala; Shubha Rajani; Bijoyini; Trayi; Sati Savitri Satyavan; Sonar Bangla; Agradani; 1983: Muktir Din; Aloye Phera; Sagar Balaka; Jay Parajay; Mohoner Dike; Banashree; 1984: Debigarjan; Didi; Anveshan; Ankahee; Surya Trishna; Andhi Gali; Paar; Mukta Pran; Sonar Sansar; Ajantay; Jog Biyog; 1985: Amar Prithibi; Paroma/Parama; Putulghar; 1986: Ashirwad; Atanka; Madhumoy; Artanad; 1987: Bandookbaj; Rudrabina; Mahamilan; Aaj Ka Robin Hood; 1988: Boba Sanai; Apaman; Surer Sathi; Ek Din Achanak; Tumi Koto Sundar; 1989: Bandhobi; Chokher Aloye; Amar Shapath; Aghaton Ajo Ghatey; Swarna Trishna; Aakhri Badla; Nyaya Chakra; Shubha Kamana; Natun Surya; 1990: Agnikanya; 1991: Kagajer Nauka; Prashna; Anand; Palatak; Bourani; 1992: Rupaban Kanya; Indrajit; Ananya; 1993: Rangbaj; Amar Kahini; Shakti; Tomar Rakte Amar Sohag; 1994: Mahabharati; 1995: Mejo Bou.

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