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Chhabi Biswas

12 Jul, 1900 in Kolkata, West Bengal, India

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.

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Dikshul
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Bhangagara
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Manik
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Raat Bhor
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Kanchenjungha
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Maya Mriga
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Indrani
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Jog Biyog
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Baksiddha
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Kabuliwala
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Devi
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Prashna
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Iron Door
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Kar Pape
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Drishtidan
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Bidhilipi
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Hrad
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Lakh Taka
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Naa
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Upahar
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Dada Thakur
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Necklace
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Jadubhatta
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Chheley Kaar
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Kalyani
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Baradidi
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Sonar Harin
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Agni Sanskar
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Headmaster
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Vidyasagar
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Saugandh
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Bandhu
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Bicharak
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Khelaghar
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Garmil
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Abhoyer Biye
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Khaniker Atithi
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Rani Rashmoni
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Seven Steps
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Bipasha
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Raja-Saja
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Hospital
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Chhabi
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Bratacharini
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Chokher Bali
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Samadhan
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Pratikar
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