Chhabi Biswas | |
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| Born | 13 July 1900 Choto Jagulia, Bengal Presidency, British India |
| Died | 11 June 1962 (aged 61) |
| Alma mater | Vidyasagar College |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1931–1962 |
| Parent | Bhupendra Nath Biswas |
| Awards | Sangeet Natak Akademi Award (1960) |
Chhabi Biswas (IPA: [Chabi Biśbās]; 13 July 1900 – 11 June 1962)[1] was an Indian actor, primarily known for his performances in Tapan Sinha's Kabuliwala and Satyajit Ray's films Jalsaghar (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.[2] 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.
- ^ Seagull Theatre Quarterly. Seagull Foundation for the Arts. 1998. p. 54. Archived from the original on 31 December 2013. Retrieved 31 October 2012.
- ^ Rekha Menon (1961). Cultural profiles. Inter-National Cultural Centre. p. 47. Archived from the original on 1 October 2013. Retrieved 31 October 2012.