Dhiraj Bhattacharya
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.
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. In 1958 he starred in Hiranmoy Sen's biographical film Bagha Jatin. After becoming established as a film actor he turned to the theatre.
Acting
Movie
Beyond Death
as Ahindra alias Rai Bahadur Bhujanga Choudhury
1954
Movie
Rajnati Basantasena
as Debaditya
1934
Movie
Giribala
1930
Movie
Kanthahar
as Gaurikant
1935
Movie
Dakshayagna
as Mahadev
1934
Movie
Niyoti
1951
Movie
Hanabari
1952
Movie
Kalo Chhaya
as Dinannath Chowdhury/Rajib lochan Chowdhury
1948
Movie
Kankal
as Abhay
1950
Movie
Manmoyee Girls' School
1958
Movie
Natun Khabar
1947
Movie
Seeta
1934
Movie
Ora Thakey Odharey
1954
Movie
Baradidi
1957
Movie
Wapas
as Rajendra
1943
Movie
Adarsha Hindu Hotel
as Hajari Thakur
1957
Movie
Bangali
1936
Movie
Samadhan
1943
Movie
Krishnakanter Will
1932
Movie
Parashmoni
as Bhabatosh
1939
Movie
Nara Narayana
as Shree Krishna
1939
Movie
Kumkum the Dancer
as Chandan
1940
Movie
Nilachaley Mahaprabhu
1957
Movie
Bagha Jatin
as Jatin
1958