Biography
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.
Known For
Maraner Pare
25 Jun 1954
Rajnati Basantasena
22 Dec 1934
Giribala
15 Feb 1930
Kanthahar
21 Dec 1935
Dakshayagna
28 Dec 1934
Niyoti
13 Apr 1951
Hanabari
18 Jul 1952
Kankal
14 Apr 1950
Filmography
1958
1957
- Nilachaley Mahaprabhu
- Adarsha Hindu Hotelas Hajari Thakur
- Baradidi
1954
- Maraner Pareas Ahindra alias Rai Bahadur Bhujanga Choudhury
- Ora Thakey Odharey
1952
1951
1950
- Kankalas Abhay
1948
- Kalo Chhayaas Dinannath Chowdhury
1947
1940
- Kumkum the Danceras Chandan
1939
- Parashmonias Bhabatosh
- Nara Narayanaas Shree Krishna
1936
1935
- Kanthaharas Gaurikant
1934
- Seeta
- Dakshayagnaas Mahadev
- Rajnati Basantasenaas Debaditya