Prolific actor Sabyasachi Chakrabarty was #BornOnThisDay. Known for his commanding screen presence, he is noted for portraying iconic Bengali literary detective character Feluda.
Sabyasachi Chakrabarty ( born 8 September 1956) is an Indian actor of theater, films and television. He is considered to be one of the most prolific actors of West Bengal, and is best known for portraying iconic Bengali literary sleuth characters, Feluda and Kakababu.
His parents, Jagadish Chandra Chakrabarty and Monica Chakrabarty, used to lovingly call him “Benu.”. In 1975, he passed Higher Secondary Examination from Andrew’s High (H.S.) School, Kolkata. He earned a degree in B.Sc from Hansraj College, University of Delhi. He cleared his AMI examination from Delhi in 1978. Apart from acting, his love for nature and forests is well known. He takes ardent interest in wild life photography. Sabyasachi got married in 1986 to Mithu Chakrabarty, who is also a popular face in the Bengali entertainment industry. He has two sons, Gaurav and Arjun, both of whom are talented actors. They are working in both film and television.
Sabyasachi’s first mainstream work was a lead role in the 1987 TV series Tero Parbon for Kolkata Doordarshan channel. Tero Parbon was critically acclaimed with a memorable soundtrack in which his role as the character Gora was well-received and made him fairly popular in his early days of acting.
In 2002 Chakrabarty was awarded the Best Actor award for Ek Je Aachhe Kanya and in 2004 he was awarded Best Actor for his performance in Bombaiyer Bombete by Anandalok Awards. In 1996 he received the Best Actor award for his performance in Kakababu Here Gelen and, again, in 2005 he was awarded Best Actor for his role in Mahulbanir Sereng, by Bengal Film Journalists’ Association Awards (BFJA). Sabyasachi Chakrabarty was the recipient of the Best Actor award in a Supporting Role by the BFJA in 1995, 2000 and 2003. He has received many other awards including the 2nd International Indo-Bangladesh Kala Music Award.
Filmography
- Genius (2018)
- Satyameva Jayate (2018)
- ACP Rudra On Duty (2018)
- Jawker Dhan (2017)
- Network (2017) as Arindam Chakraborty
- Meghnad Badh Rahasya (2017) as Prof. Asimove Bose
- Bhoot Adbhoot (2017) as Ghost Buster
- Aagun (2017) as Masterda Surjyo Sekhor Sen
- Nabab (2017) (Bangladesh-India joint venture)
- Double Feluda[10][11] (2016) as Feluda[7][8][9]
- Abhimaan(2016)
- Shikari (2016) as Rudro Chowdhury (Bangladesh-India joint venture)
- Power(2016)
- Te3n (2016) as Manohar Sinha
- Phantom (2015) as Roy, RAW chief
- Mayer Biye (2015) as Dr. Anish Roy
- Porobashinee (in post-production)
- Teenkahon (2015) as Gyanesh Mitra
- Aagunpakhi (2013)
- C/O Sir (2013) as The headmaster in Jayabrata’s school
- Arjun: Kalimpong E Sitaharan (2013) as Amal Shome
- Run (2013)
- Holud Pakhir Dana (2013) as Dr. Anirban
- Bawali Unlimited (2013) as The funny film director
- Chhayamoy (2013) as Chandra Kumar/Chhayamoy
- From Sydney with Love (2012) as Prof. Banerjee
- Accident (2012) as Amit Durjari
- Tor Naam (2012) as Raju’s father
- Kanchenjunga Express (film) (2012)
- Hemlock Society (film) (2012) as Dhomoni Ghosh (Guest Appearance)
- Bikram Singha: The Lion Is Back (2012) as Senior Inspector (special appearance)
- Bhooter Bhabishyat (2012) as Biplab Dasgupta, the story teller and a Naxalite ghost
- FLOP-E (2012)
- Royal Bengal Rahashya (film) (2011) as Feluda
- Romeo (2011) as Aviraj Roy
- Ajob Prem Ebong: Ekti Bus-er Golpo (2011) as Janardan Dutta
- System (2011) as Dilawar Sheikh
- Gorosthaney Sabdhan (2010) as Feluda
- Laboratory (2010)
- Shukno Lanka (2010) as Joy Sundar Sen
- Thana Theke Aschhi (2010) as Tinkori Halder
- Bolo Na Tumi Aamar (2010) as Madhurima’s father
- Maati -O- Manush (2009) as Atal Master
- Chha-e Chuti (2009) as Himself
- Aalive (2009) as Rik Roy
- Angshumaner Chhobi (2009) as Bikashranjan
- Piyalir Password (2009) as Somor Sen
- Lakshyabhed (2009)
- Friend (2009 film) (2009) as Ranju Da
- 033 (2009) as Santiago
- Anubhab (2009)
- Mullik Bari (2009)
- Pakhi (2009) as
- Tintorettor Jishu (film) (2008) as Feluda
- Lahore (2008) as Sikandar Hyaat Khan
- Bhalobasa Bhalobasa (2008) as Aravind (Siddhu’s dad)
- Raktamukhi Neela (2008) as Inspector Chakraborti
- Lal-Kalo/Cheenti Cheenti Bang Bang (2008) as Spider
- Kailashey Kelenkari (film) (2007) as Feluda
- Ballygunge Court (2007) as Udoyon
- Bow Barracks Forever (2007) as Tom
- Bidhatar Lekha (2007)
- Manush Bhut (2006)
- The Namesake (2006) as Ashima’s Father
- Bibar (2006)
- Scandal (2006) (TV film)
- Herbert (film) (2006) as Police Officer
- Pisir Recipe (2006)
- Ni:shobde (2005) (TV film)
- Joy Baba Rudranath (2005) as Rudra Sen (TV film)
- Sangram (2005)
- Dwitiyo Bosonto (2005)
- Mantro (2005)
- Abisswasee (2005)
- Parineeta (2005) as Navinchandra Roy
- Nishijapon (2005) as Nirmal
- Manthan (2005) (TV film)
- My Karma[20] (2004) as Internal Voice
- Sangharsha (2004)
- Eke Eke Tin (2004)
- Shatabdir Golpo (2004) as Dashu
- Waarish (2004) as Subhankar
- Mahulbanir Sereng (2004) as Somesh Gomes
- Khakee (2004) as Minister Deodhar
- Dui Bon (2004) as Shashanka
- Vanish (2004) (TV film)
- John Jenny Jonardon (2003) as Jonardon (TV film)
- Bombaiyer Bombete (2003) as Feluda
- Chena Britter Baire (2002) (also, as Director)
- Antarghaat (2002) as Abinaash
- Kone Dekhar Pore (2002) (also, as Director)
- Desh (2002) as Journalist
- Ek Tukro Chand (2001) as Kakababu
- Chordline (2001) (TV film)
- Sedin Bristhi Nemechilo (2001) (TV film)
- Countdown (2001) (TV film)
- Dr. Munshir Diary (A Feluda TV film of Satyajiter Priyo Golpo TV film series. This was the last Feluda TV film till now.) (2000) as Feluda
- Bhakto (A short film of Satyajiter Priyo Golpo TV film series) (2000) as Aruproton Sarkar/Author Amolesh Moulik
- Bateshwarer Abodan (A short film of Satyajiter Priyo Golpo TV film series) (2000) as Dr. Shonjib Chatterjee
- Ek Je Aachhe Kanya (2000) as Anjan
- Atmiya Swajan (2000)
- Shesh Thikana (2000) as Dr. Devdutta
- Cancer (1999)
- Debanjali (1999)
- Rajdando (1999)
- Didi Amar Ma (1999)
- Satyajiter Goppo (A series of four TV films based on four Feluda mysteries and six short films based on six different short stories of Satyajit Ray) (1998–1999) as Feluda[21]
- Moyurkonthi Jelly (A telefilm of Satyajiter Goppo TV film series) (1998) as Shoshanko
- Ferari Fauj/Hindustani Sipahi[clarification needed] (1999) as Nilmoni Mitra/Shanti Ray
- Dil Se..(1998) as terrorist
- Bhoomi Thayiya Chochchala Maga (Kannada movie) (1998) as played the role of Hero’s father.
- Sampradaan (1997)
- Sanghaat (1997)
- Karna (1997)
- Damu (1997) as Potai Chor
- Rokto Nodeer Dhara (1996) as Abinaash
- Feluda 30 (A series of five TV films based on Feluda) (1996–1999) as Feluda
- Baksho Rahashya (first TV film of Feluda 30) (1996) as Feluda
- Robibar (1996)
- Lathi (1996)
- Biyer Phool (1996) as Ashit Mukherjee
- Kakababu Here Gelen? (1995) as Kakababu
- Tomar Rokte Amar Sohag (1995)
- Cinemay Jamon Hoy! (1994)
- Chaturanga as Sachish
- Sandhyatara
- Sundor (TV film)
- Sweth Pathorer Thala (1992) as Abhijit Bhattacharya
- Antardhan (1992)
Television series
- Dwiragaman (2014–2016) … Jayanta Basu (Made for Zee Bangla)
- Ganer Opare (2010–2011) … Sribilash Deb (Made for Star Jalsa)
- Chorabali (2007)
- Ke? (2005–2006) (Investigative Reality Show as Anchor and Creative Director)
- Bela Sheshe (2002)
- Rahasya Golpo (2001–2004) (also, Director)
- Ekaki Aronye (2001–2003) (Made for ETV Bangla)
- Tarkash/Cell 3 (2000) (Hindi)
- Khali Jahajer Rahasya (1999) … Kakababu (A 13-episodes TV Series, directed by Surojit Sengupto aired on DD Bangla.)
- Kuasha Jakhan … Micheal
- Feluda TV film series (1996–2000) … Feluda (A series of 10 TV films based on Feluda series. The first five TV films were under the package Feluda 30 (1996–1997) aired in DD Bangla, four TV films were under the package Satyajiter Gappo (1998–1999) aired in DD Bangla and the last TV film were under the package Satyajiter priyo Gappo (2000) aired in ETV Bangla)
- Golpo Gathar Deshe (1995) (also, as Director)
- Basanta Bahar
- Ascharya Deepak (1990) … Deepak Das (Hindi)
- Akashpuri (1990)
- Siddhartha Chatterjeer Antardhan (1990) … Detective Somak Sen
- Olpo Hasi Olpo Kanna” (1990)
- Olpo Solpo Golpo (1989) (also, as Director of Photography)
- Sey Shomoy (1989–1990) … Parbati Charan
- Rudra Sener Diary Theke (1988–2005) First Detective Character portrayed by the actor. The character has been played several times in multiple number of TV films directed by Anjan Dutta for Durdarshan and ETV Bangla
- Gaurav (Hindi Remake of Tero Parbon) … Gaurav
- Uranchondi (1988)
- Tero Parbon (1987) … Gora (Made for DD Bangla based on a novel by Samaresh Majumdar)
- Sahityer Sera Golpo (1986)