Chhabi Biswas
Actor
Born July 12, 1900 in 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
Surya Sikha
Shibdas Dhar
Bipasha
Saradindu
Badhu
Bhuban Mohan Choudhury
The Flame
Atal Jaler Ahwan
Mr. Choudhury
Kanchenjungha
Indranath Chaudhuri
Kancher Swarga
Judge
Saptapadi
Dainee
Bhairav Tantrik
Necklace
Agni Sanskar
Manik
Shree Lakshmikanta Chowdhury
Shesh Paryanta
Hospital
Suno Baranari
The Hungry Stones
Chupi Chupi Aashey
Beni Babu
Sakher Chor
Mundilal (Uday's Brother-in-Law)
Devi
Kalikinkar Roy
Maya Mriga
A Friend in Need
Raja-Saja
Nader Nimai
Sonar Harin
Ranjit Mitra (Chief Intelligence Officer)
Headmaster
Krishna Prasanna
Khelaghar
Gali Theke Rajpath
Mr. Kar
Mriter Marte Agaman
Sashibabur Sansar
Khaniker Atithi
The Judge
Lawyer
Chaowa Pawa
Manju's father K. Chowdhury
Shubha Bibaha
Bar-da (Gayatri's Father)
Chhabi
Bakko
Surya Toran
The Music Room
Biswambhar Roy
Indrani
Mastermoshai
Iron Door
Bandhu
Jamalaye Jibanta Manush
Hari Narayan
The Philosopher's Stone
Guest at Cocktail Party
The Delayed Journey
Sripati Banerjee
Surer Parashe
Baksiddha
Prithibi Amare Chay
Leela's Father
Adarsha Hindu Hotel
Kabuliwala
Rahmat
Abhoyer Biye
Baradidi
Putrabadhu
Trijama
Kushal's Father
Shankar Narayan Bank
Saheb Bibi Golam
Mejo Babu
Upahar
The Final Truth
Prashanta Chatterjee (Shankar's father)
Rani Rashmoni
The Dawn
Hrad
Light of the Dusk
The Mark of Fortune
Prashna
Bhangagara
Jogen Choudhury
A Virtuous Woman
Chheley Kaar
The Occupants
Sadananda Chakraborty
Jadubhatta
Kalyani
They Live on the Other Side
Chanchal's Father
Naa
Jog Biyog
Chasing a Bounty
The Sinner
Dr. Bose
Ratrir Tapasya
Vidyasagar
Jar Jetha Ghar
Sadharan Meye
The Gift of Sight
Two Generations
Nutubihari
Pratikar
Dikshul
Samadhan
Garmil
Mukherjee
Saugandh
Mr. Paritosh
Mahakabi Kalidas
Chokher Bali
Bihari