Chhabi Biswas
Acting
1900-07-12 · 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.
Filmography
Nirdharita Shilpir Anupasthitite
1982 · Movie
Surya Sikha
1963 · Movie
Bipasha
1962 · Movie
Badhu
1962 · Movie
The Flame
1962 · Movie
Atal Jaler Ahwan
1962 · Movie
Kanchenjungha
1962 · Movie
Dada Thakur
1962 · Movie
Kancher Swarga
1962 · Movie
Saptapadi
1961 · Movie
Dainee
1961 · Movie
Necklace
1961 · Movie
Agni Sanskar
1961 · Movie
Manik
1961 · Movie
Shesh Paryanta
1960 · Movie
Hospital
1960 · Movie
Suno Baranari
1960 · Movie
The Hungry Stones
1960 · Movie
Chupi Chupi Aashey
1960 · Movie
Sakher Chor
1960 · Movie
Devi
1960 · Movie
Maya Mriga
1960 · Movie
Raja-Saja
1960 · Movie
Nader Nimai
1960 · Movie
A Friend in Need
1960 · Movie
Sonar Harin
1959 · Movie
Headmaster
1959 · Movie
Khelaghar
1959 · Movie
Mriter Marte Agaman
1959 · Movie
Gali Theke Rajpath
1959 · Movie
Sashibabur Sansar
1959 · Movie
Khaniker Atithi
1959 · Movie
The Judge
1959 · Movie
Chaowa Pawa
1959 · Movie
Chhabi
1959 · Movie
Shubha Bibaha
1959 · Movie
Surya Toran
1958 · Movie
The Music Room
1958 · Movie
Indrani
1958 · Movie
Iron Door
1958 · Movie
Bandhu
1958 · Movie
Jamalaye Jibanta Manush
1958 · Movie
The Philosopher's Stone
1958 · Movie
Pathey Holo Deri
1957 · Movie
Nilachaley Mahaprabhu
1957 · Movie
Surer Parashe
1957 · Movie
Baksiddha
1957 · Movie
Prithibi Amare Chay
1957 · Movie
Adarsha Hindu Hotel
1957 · Movie
Kabuliwala
1957 · Movie
Antariksha
1957 · Movie
Abhoyer Biye
1957 · Movie
Baradidi
1957 · Movie
Putrabadhu
1956 · Movie
Trijama
1956 · Movie
Shankar Narayan Bank
1956 · Movie
Saheb Bibi Golam
1956 · Movie
Upahar
1955 · Movie
Sabar Uparey
1955 · Movie
Rani Rashmoni
1955 · Movie
The Dawn
1955 · Movie
Hrad
1955 · Movie
Light of the Dusk
1955 · Movie
The Mark of Fortune
1955 · Movie
Prashna
1955 · Movie
Bhangagara
1954 · Movie
A Virtuous Woman
1954 · Movie
Chheley Kaar
1954 · Movie
Sadanander Mela
1954 · Movie
Jadubhatta
1954 · Movie
Kalyani
1954 · Movie
Ora Thakey Odharey
1954 · Movie
Naa
1954 · Movie
Jog Biyog
1953 · Movie
Chasing a Bounty
1953 · Movie
The Sinner
1952 · Movie
Ratrir Tapasya
1952 · Movie
Vidyasagar
1950 · Movie
Jar Jetha Ghar
1949 · Movie
Sadharan Meye
1948 · Movie
The Gift of Sight
1948 · Movie
Two Generations
1945 · Movie
Pratikar
1944 · Movie
Dikshul
1943 · Movie
Samadhan
1943 · Movie
Garmil
1942 · Movie
Saugandh
1942 · Movie
Mahakabi Kalidas
1942 · Movie
Chokher Bali
1938 · Movie
Smriti Tuku Thak
Movie