Indian Bengali actor (1905–1959)
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.
Early life.
Bhattacharya was born in a zamindar family of Panjia village, near Jessore, in British India. His father name was Lalit Mohan Bhattacharya. He entered Mitra Institution, Kolkata and passed matriculation in 1923. He studied in Ashutosh College to study literature but could not finish his studies. Bhattacharya joined the police service before becoming an actor.
Career.
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. After becoming established as a film actor he turned to the theatre.
Filmography.
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Bibliography.
Bhattacharya published his autobiographical story in two parts, He also wrote a few story books:
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