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Soumitra Chatterjee or Soumitra Chattopadhyay (Shoumitro Chôttopaddhae; born 19 January 1935) was an Indian Bengali film and stage actor and poet. He was best known for his collaborations with Oscar-winning film director Satyajit Ray, with whom he worked in fourteen films, and his constant comparison with the Bengali cinema screen idol Uttam Kumar, his contemporary leading man of the 1960s and 1970s. Soumitra Chatterjee is also the first Indian film personality to be conferred with the Commandeur de l’ Ordre des Arts et des Lettres, France's highest award for artists. He is also the winner of the Dadasaheb Phalke Award which is India's highest award for cinema. Not only that, in 2017 exactly thirty years after auteur Satyajit Ray was honoured with France's highest civilian award, the coveted Legion of Honor, thespian Soumitra Chatterjee, arguably, the most prominent face of Ray's films, is set to receive the prestigious award.
Starting with his debut film, Apur Sansar (The World of Apu, 1959), the third part of Apu Trilogy, he went on to work in several notable films with Ray, including Abhijan (The Expedition, 1962), Charulata (The Lonely Wife, 1964), Aranyer Din Ratri (Days and Nights in the Forest, 1969); Ashani Sanket (Distant Thunder, 1973); Sonar Kella (The Fortress, 1974) as Feluda and Joi Baba Felunath (The Elephant God, 1978) as Feluda, Ghare Baire (The Home and The World, 1984) and Ganashatru (Enemy of the People, 1989). Meanwhile, he also worked with other noted directors of Bengali cinema, with Mrinal Sen in Akash Kusum (Up in the Clouds, 1965), Tapan Sinha in Kshudhita Pashan (Hungry Stones, 1960), Jhinder Bandi (1961), Asit Sen in Swaralipi (1961), Ajoy Kar in Saat Pake Bandha (1963), Parineeta (1969), and Tarun Mazumdar in Sansar Simante (1975) and Ganadevata (1978). He acted more than 210 films in his career till 2016.
He was awarded the Padma Bhushan by the Government of India in 2004. In 2012, he received the Dadasaheb Phalke Award, India's highest award in cinema given by the government of India for lifetime achievement. He has won two National Film Awards as an actor, and as an actor in Bengali theatre, he received the Sangeet Natak Akademi Award in 1998, given by the Sangeet Natak Akademi, India's National Academy of Music, Dance and Drama. In 2013, IBN LIVE named him as one of "The men who changed the face of the Indian Cinema". In 2014, he received the introductory Filmfare Awards East for Best Male Actor (Critics) for his role in Rupkatha Noy.
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Filmography
all 248
Movies 247
self 9
Narrator 3
TV Shows 1
Dui (2023)
Ami Soumitra (2023)
Reality Show (2022)
A Holy Conspiracy (2022)
Koli O Arjun (2022)
Tritiyo Purush (2022)
Belashuru (2022)
Her Story (2022)
Grohon - The Eclipse (2022)
Shlilatahanir Pore (2021)
72 HOURS (2021)
Hobu Chandra Raja Gobu Chandra Mantri (2021)
Deep6 (2021)
Abalamban (2021)
Abhijaan (2021)
Swapner thikana (2021)
Somoy (2021)
Titli (2021)
Samapti (2020)
Tokhon Kuasa Chilo (2020)
Borunbabur Bondhu (2020)
Neem Phul (2020)
Sraboner Dhara (2020)
Tumi O Tumi (2020)
Sanjhbati (2019)
Bohomaan (2019)
Kaka Bhaipo (2019)
Adda (2019)
Andarkahini: Self-exile (2019)
Dash Mash Dash Diner Galpo (2019)
Sheser Golpo (2019)
Feluda: 50 Years of Ray's Detective (2019)
The Bose Family (2019)
Dwikhondito (2019)
Kolkatay Kohinoor (2019)
Kusumitar Gappo (2019)
Manojder Adbhut Bari (2018)
Astitwa (2018)
Flat no 609 (2018)
Bhagshesh: The Remainder (2018)
Shonar Pahar (2018)
Bird of Dusk (2018)
Michael (2018)
Boxer (2018)
Antorshotta (2018)
Mayurakshi (2017)
Samantaral (2017)
Chol Kuntal (2017)
Sunyo Theke Suru (2017)
Hotath Dekha (2017)
Life of Satyajit Ray Through His Films (2017)
Posto (2017)
61 No Gorpar Lane (2017)
Parobas (2016)
Praktan (2016)
Mahanayika (2016)
Peace Haven (2015)
The Last Poem (2015)
Ahalya (2015)
Selfie (2015)
Room No. 103 (2015)
Belaseshe (2015)
Kanchenjungha Express (2015)
Jijibisha (2014)
Punascha (2014)
Shesh Boley Kichu Nei (2014)
Apur Panchali (2014)
Chaya Manush (2014)
Durbin (2014)
Not a Fairy Tale (2013)
Shunyo Awnko (2013)
Alik Sukh - A tale of fleeting happiness (2013)
Adbhoot (2013)
Kagojer Nouka (2013)
Bicycle Kick (2013)
Jol Nupur (2013)
Interrogation of a Husband (2012)
Tiktiki (2012)
Paanch Adhyay (2012)
Astra (2012)
Ebong Bisarjan (2012)
Hemlock Society (2012)
Shirshendur Diary (2012)
Sugar Baby (2011)
Nobel Chor (2011)
Chupi Chupi (2011)
Aparajita Tumi (2011)
Aarohan (2010)
Banshiwala (2010)
Ami Aadu (2010)
Ek Jhank Ichhe Dana (2010)
Saptasur (2009)
Angshumaner Chhobi (2009)
The Understudy (2009)
Pakhi (2009)
Kaalbela (2009)
Aainaate (2008)
Tomar Jonyo (2008)
Rangamati (2008)
Chander Bari (2007)
Ballygunge Court (2007)
Minister Fatakesto (2007)
Jara Bristite Bhijechhilo (2007)
Krishnakanter Will (2007)
The Bong Connection (2006)
Footsteps (2006)
Faltu (2006)
Bhalobasar Anek Naam (2006)
M.L.A. Fatakesto (2006)
15 Park Avenue (2006)
Shadows of Time (2005)
IDOL MAKERS OF KOLKATA (2005)
Mantra (2005)
Nishijapon (2005)
Critical Encounter (2005)
Bhalo Theko (2003)
Patalghar (2003)
Subho Mahurat (2003)
In the Forest... Again (2003)
Juwa (2003)
Daitya (2002)
Gandharbi (2002)
Saanjhbatir Roopkathara (2002)
Guru Sishya (2001)
Cancer (2001)
Churiwala (2001)
Dekha (2001)
Hemanter Pakhi (2001)
Sud Asal (2001)
Etai Swarga (2001)
Apan Holo Par (2000)
Bastir Meye Radha (2000)
Kalankini Badhu (2000)
House of Memories (2000)
Kulangar (2000)
Aamader Janani (2000)
Ambar Sen Antordhan Rahasyo (1999)
Gariber Samman (1999)
Malaise (1999)
Satru Mitra (1999)
Tomai Pabo Bole (1999)
Baba Keno Chakar (1998)
Ranokhetro (1998)
Ajab Gayer Ajab Katha (1998)
Atmiyo Swajan (1998)
Chowdhury Paribar (1998)
The Tree (1998)
Gharer Laxmi (1998)
Bhagya Debata (1997)
Saptami (1997)
Lathi (1996)
Sanghat (1996)
Mahaan (1996)
Kakababu Here Gelen? (1995)
Vrindavan Film Studios (1995)
Mejo Bou (1995)
Wheel Chair (1994)
The Broken Journey (1994)
Ghar Sansar (1993)
Prajapati (1993)
Mon Mane Na (1993)
Rakte Lekha (1992)
Mani Kanchan (1992)
Mahaprithibi (1991)
Disappearance (1991)
Sindoor (1991)
Abhagini (1991)
Path O Prasad (1991)
Haraner Naat Jamai (1990)
Jwar Bhata (1990)
The Branches of the Tree (1990)
Apon Amar Apon (1990)
An Enemy of the People (1990)
Maryada (1989)
Pratik (1988)
The Bengali Night (1988)
Portrait of a Life (1988)
Debi Baran (1988)
Aagaman (1988)
Sarbojaya (1987)
Sukumar Ray (1987)
Vasundhara (1986)
Shyam Saheb (1986)
Terror (1986)
The Home and the World (1985)
Kony (1984)
Kony (1984)
Agradani (1983)
Amar Geeti (1983)
Indira (1983)
Chena Achena (1983)
Preyashi (1982)
Matir Swarga (1982)
Khelar Putul (1982)
Revenge (1981)
Hirak Rajar Deshe (1980)
Darpa Churna (1980)
Shipwreck (1979)
Debdas (1979)
The Elephant God (1979)
Nadi Theke Sagare (1978)
Ganadevata (1978)
Mantramugdha (1977)
Datta (1976)
Sangsar Simantey (1975)
The Golden Fortress (1974)
Jadi Jantem (1974)
Asati (1974)
Chhutir Phande (1973)
Distant Thunder (1973)
Basanta Bilap (1973)
Natun Diner Alo (1972)
Stree (1972)
Jiban Saikate - Life on the Beach (1972)
The Wedding Garland (1971)
Padmagolap (1970)
Days and Nights in the Forest (1970)
Baksa Badal (1970)
Teen Bhubaner Paare (1969)
Pratham Kadam Phool (1969)
Aparichita (1969)
Aparachita (1969)
The Fiancee (1969)
Baghini (1968)
Mahashweta (1967)
An Untold Oath (1967)
The Creative Person: Satyajit Ray (1967)
Joradighir Chowdhury Paribar (1966)
Monihar (1966)
The Coward (1965)
Up in the Clouds (1965)
Kanch Kata Hirey (1965)
Kinu Gowalar Gali (1964)
Pratinidhi (1964)
Charulata (1964)
Saat Pake Bandha (1963)
Barnali (1963)
The Expedition (1962)
Banarasi (1962)
Atal Jaler Ahwan (1962)
Agun (1962)
Teen Kanya (1961)
Punascha (1961)
Jhinder Bondi (1961)
Hungry Stones (1960)
Devi (1960)
Apur Sansar (1959)
Aalor Disha
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Known ForActing
GenderMale
Birthday1935-01-19
Deathday2020-11-15 (85 years old)
Birth PlaceKrishnanagar, India
CitizenshipsIndia
Also Known AsSoumitra Chattopadhyay, Saumitra Chattopadhyay, Soumithra Chattopadhyay, Saumithra Chattopadhyay
AwardsNational Film Award for Best Actor, Knight of the Legion of Honour, Sangeet Natak Akademi Award, Filmfare Lifetime Achievement Award – South, Commandeur des Arts et des Lettres, Dadasaheb Phalke Award, Padma Bhushan
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