'''Tulsi Chakraborty  (1899-1961)'''


Actor born in Calcutta. Acted the gormless fool in dozens of Bengali comedies in the 30s, an image used by [[Satyajit Ray]] in [[Parash Pathar]] casting him as Paresh Dutta, a middle- aged bank clerk who discovers the philosopher’s stone. His image, characterised by his bald head, bulging eyes and a remarkable sense of timing is an enduring icon of early Bengali cinema. Known initially as a singer and dancer on the stage, e.g. in his major stage début for Star Theatres, Jaidev. Film début in [[Atorthy]]’s Punarjanma, also in a singing role. Acted in several [[New Theatres]] productions, e.g. by [[Hemchandra Chunder]] (Wapas, Meri Bahen) and Kartick Chattopadhyay ([[Ramer Sumati]], [[Mahaprasthaner Pathey/Yatrik|Mahaprasthaner Pathey]]), [[Bimal Roy]] mobilised his earthy caricature of the Bengali middle class in a ‘realist’ context ([[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Udayer_Pathey|Udayer Pathey]], [[Anjangarh]], [[Naukri]]). [[Premendra Mitra]] (Moyla Kagaj), [[Tapan Sinha]] and Ray (in [[Pather Panchali]], where he played the schoolteacher) extended this vein. Other classic roles incl. the villain in Mejdidi and the central character of the landlord in the hit [[Sharey Chuattar]]. He demonstrated his musical abilities only occasionally in his later career, e.g. in [[Debaki Bose]]’s [[Kavi]], singing his own compositions. Continued acting in theatre until 1961 (last play: Shreyasi) working with Star, Natyaniketan (e.g. Maa) and at Natyabharati and Rungmahal companies.


'''FILMOGRAPHY:''' 1932: Punarjanma; 1933: Shri Gauranga; 1934: Dhruva; Sachidulal; Daksha Yagna; Rajnati Basantsena; 1935: Manmoyee Girls’ School; Kanthahaar; 1936: Krishna Sudama; Kritiman; Prabas Milan; Chino Haar; 1938: Halbangala; Bekar Nashan; Abhinaya; Ekalavya; 1939: Nara Narayan; Parasmani; Rikta; Vaman Avatar; Janak Nandini; 1940: Kamale Kamini; Nimai Sanyasi; 1941: Shri Radha; Uttarayan; Pratisruti; 1942: Meenakshi; Shesh Uttar/ Jawab; Garmil; Saugandh; 1943: Jogajog/ Hospital; Shri Ramanuja; Wapas; Swamir Ghar; Aleya; Poshya Putra; Dampati; Dikshul; 1944: All-Star Tragedy; Meri Bahen; Subah Shyam; Takraar; Udayer Pathey/Hamrahi; Sondhi/Sandhi; 1945: Vasiyatnama; Path Bendhe Dilo; Mane Na Mana; Bhabhi-Kaal; Dui Purush; 1946: Biraj Bou; Vande Mataram; 1947: Giribala; Jharer Parey; Alaknanda; Abhijog; Dui Bandhu; Gharoa; Ramer Sumati/Chhota Bhai; 1948: Samapika; Anjangarh; Anirban; Bhuli Naai; Bankalekha; Priyatama; Sankha Sindoor; Taruner Swapna; Sir Shankarnath; Umar Prem(?); Mati-o-Manush; 1949: Satero Bachhar Pare; Kavi; Bishnupriya; Swami; Manzoor; 1950: Radha Rani; Rupkatha/Roop Kahani; Mejdidi; Kuhelika; 1951: Biplabi Kshudiram; Ratnadeep/Ratnadeepam; Babla; 1952: Mahaprasthaner Pathey/ Yatrik; Patri Chai; Abu Hossain; Chhoti Maa; 1953: Bana Hansi; Nabin Yatra/Naya Safar; Sharey Chuattar; Shri Shri Satyanarayan; Chirantani; Chikitsa Sankat; Jhakmari; 1954:Maa-o-Chhele; Atom Bomb; Moyla Kagaj; Moner Mayur; Ora Thake Odhare; Naramedh Yagna; Champadangar Bou; Prafulla; Ladies’ Seat; Jagrihi; Sadanander Mela; Annapurnar Mandir; Chheley Kaar; Bokul/ Bakul; Shoroshi; Grihapravesh; Jadubhatta; Naukri; 1955: Shribatsa-Chinta; Nishiddha Phal; Chhoto Bou; Aparadhi; Jharer Parey; Joymakali Boarding; Katha Kao; Upahar; Pather Panchali; Godhuli; Devimalini; Paresh; Du-Janay; Sabar Uparey; Kalindi; Sanjher Pradeep; 1956: Shyamali; Saheb Bibi Golam; Savdhan; Chirakumar Sabha; Ekti Raat; Asamapta; Rajpath; Nagardola; Chore; Amar Bou; Nabajanma; Asha; 1957: Sindoor; Ektara; Adarsha Hindu Hotel; Abhishek; Abhoyer Biye; Baksiddha; Madhabir Jonye; Tamasha; Janmatithi; Parash Pathar; Ajantrik; Kancha-Mithey; Ogo Sunchho; Chandranath; 1958: Meja Jamai; Yamalaya Jibanta Manush; Sonar Kathi; Rajalakshmi-o- Shrikanta; Nupur; Swarga Martya; Jonakir Alo; Sadhak Bama Kshyapa; Indrani; Joutuk; Surya Toran; Shri Shri Tarakeshwar; Rajdhani Theke; 1959: Chaowa-Pawa; Thakur Haridas; Derso Khokhar Kando; Deep Jweley Jai; Gali Theke Rajpath; Nirdharita Silpir Anupastithi Tey; Abak Prithvi; Mriter Martye Agaman; Personal Assistant; 1960: Maya Mriga; Kuhak; Akash- Patal; Bhoy; Dui Bechara; Khokha Babur Pratyabartan; Khudha; Kono-Ek-Din; Shesh Paryanta; Ajana Kahini; Nader Nimai; Suno Baro Nari; Gariber Meye; 1961: Sandhya Raag; Manik; Sadhak Kamalakanta; Lakshmi Narayan; Mr & Mrs Choudhury; Bishkanya; Swayambara; Kanchanmulya; Aaj Kal Parshu; Madhureno; Saptapadi; Dui Bhai; Kanamachi; 1962: Mon Dilona Bandhu; Suryasnan; Shasti; Agun; Kajal; Shesh Chinha; Banarasi; 1963: Dui Bari; High Heel.

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