Chhabi Biswas
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.
90 acting credits · 2 directing credits
Acting · 90
The Music Room
1958
Raja-Saja
1960
Kanchenjungha
1962
Devi
1960
The Hungry Stones
1960
Sabar Uparey
1955
Kabuliwala
1957
Saheb Bibi Golam
1956
The Philosopher's Stone
1958
Gali Theke Rajpath
1959
Jamalaye Jibanta Manush
1958
Shubha Bibaha
1959
Abhoyer Biye
1957
Chaowa Pawa
1959
Atal Jaler Ahwan
1962
Chupi Chupi Aashey
1960
Indrani
1958
Trijama
1956
Samadhan
1943
Bipasha
1962
Headmaster
1959
Putrabadhu
1956
Two Generations
1945
Garmil
1942
Adarsha Hindu Hotel
1957
Shesh Paryanta
1960
Sashibabur Sansar
1959
Surya Sikha
1963
Sadanander Mela
1954
Bicharak
1959
Baksiddha
1957
Haat Baralei Bandhu
1960
Sonar Harin
1959
Rani Rashmoni
1955
Pratikar
1944
Jog Biyog
1953
Necklace
1961
Prithibi Amare Chay
1957
Sakher Chor
1960
Bhangagara
1954
Bandhu
1958
Manik
1961
Agni Sanskar
1961
Dada Thakur
1962
Antariksha
1957
Kancher Swarga
1962
Ratrir Tapasya
1952
Khelaghar
1959
Baradidi
1957
Saptapadi
1961
Chokher Bali
1938
Hrad
1955
Dikshul
1943
Vidyasagar
1950
Nirdharita Shilpir Anupasthitite
1982
Upahar
1955
Hospital
1960
Badhu
1962
Suno Baranari
1960
Mahakabi Kalidas
1942
Bratacharini
1954
Surya Toran
1958
Saugandh
1942
Maya Mriga
1960
Chhabi
1959
The Dawn
1955
Kalyani
1954
Surer Parashe
1957
Lakh Taka
1953
Ora Thakey Odharey
1954
Sadharan Meye
1948
Sanjher Pradip
1955
Prashna
1955
Dainee
1961
Naa
1954
Drishtidan
1948
Bidhilipi
1955
Iron Door
1958
Nilachaley Mahaprabhu
1957
Kar Pape
1952
Chheley Kaar
1954
The Flame
1962
Shankar Narayan Bank
1956
Khaniker Atithi
1959
Pathey Holo Deri
1957
Nader Nimai
1960
Jar Jetha Ghar
1949
Jadubhatta
1954
Mriter Marte Agaman
1959
Smriti Tuku Thak
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