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.
Movies & TV Shows
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Beyond Death (1954) — Ahindra alias Rai Bahadur Bhujanga Choudhury
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Rajnati Basantasena (1934) — Debaditya
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Giribala (1930)
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Kanthahar (1935) — Gaurikant
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Dakshayagna (1934) — Mahadev
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Niyoti (1951)
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Hanabari (1952)
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Kankal (1950) — Abhay
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Kalo Chhaya (1948) — Dinannath Chowdhury/Rajib lochan Chowdhury
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Manmoyee Girls' School (1958)
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Natun Khabar (1947)
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Seeta (1934)
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They Live on the Other Side (1954)
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Baradidi (1957)
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Wapas (1943) — Rajendra
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Adarsha Hindu Hotel (1957) — Hajari Thakur
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Bangali (1936)
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Samadhan (1943)
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Krishnakanter Will (1932)
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Parashmoni (1939) — Bhabatosh
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Nara Narayana (1939) — Shree Krishna
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Kumkum the Dancer (1940) — Chandan
- Nilachaley Mahaprabhu (1957)
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Bagha Jatin (1958) — Jatin
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Light of the Dusk (1955)