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Bhanu Bandyopadhyay
Bhanu Bandyopadhyay
Born
Samyamoy Bandyopadhyay

(1920-08-26)26 August 1920
Died4 March 1983(1983-03-04) (aged 62)
NationalityIndian
Occupation(s)Actor, Voice actor, comedian, singer,
Years active1945–1983
Spouse
Nilima Mukhopadhyay
(m. 1946)
Children3

Bhanu Bandyopadhyay, also known as Bhanu Banerjee (born as Samyamoy Bandyopadhyay; 26 August 1920[1] – 4 March 1983), was an Indian actor, known for his work in Bengali cinema. He acted in over 300 movies, in numerous plays and performed frequently on the radio.

Early life

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Bhanu Bandyopadhyay was born on 26 August 1920 at Dhaka, Bengal in a Kulin Brahmin family. His ancestral home was at a village called Panchgaon in Bikrampur, Dhaka Division, present day Bangladesh. Bhanu Banerjee was related to Sabitri Chatterjee through his maternal side. Aghorenath Chattopadhyay was his maternal grandfather's cousin. He studied at Kazi Pagla A. T. Institute, Lohajong, Pogose School and St. Gregory's High School in Dhaka followed by Jagannath College for his B.A. He then moved to Calcutta in the 1950s. In his initial years Bandyopadhyay worked at the Iron & Steel Control Board.

Political activity

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He was associated with the freedom fighter group Anushilan Samity in the Dhaka Dist. He was kept under house arrest for 30 days when he was a teenager as the police suspected him to be involved in seditious activities. After the Quit India movement he joined with the Revolutionary Socialist Party. Later founded the Kranti Shilpi Sangha with writer (later film maker) Salil Sen, staging the latter’s landmark play Natun Yahudi (1951, filmed 1953) about East Bengal refugees for fund-raising on their behalf in Calcutta.[2][3]

Career

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Bandyopadhyay started his acting career as a stand-up comedian in Dhaka. He performed at office parties and then moved on to larger venues. In 1943, he released his first major comic gramophone record Dhakar Gadoane. Its success prompted him to release a new record every year during Durga Puja.[4] He made his big screen debut with Debi Mukherjee and Sumitra Devi starrer Bengali film Abhijog (1947).[5] Bandyopadhyay's breakthrough film role was in Nirmal Dey's Basu Parivar (1952) where he played a Bangal businessman. The next year his role as Kedar in Sharey Chuattor made him rise to fame. His quote in the film Mashima, malpoa khamu. (Aunty, I want to eat malpoa) became a popular catchphrase.[4]

He went on to act in over 300 movies like Bhranti Bilash and Pasher Bari. In most of his films he played comedic roles in which he exaggerated Bengali accents and mannerisms for comic effect.[6] He teamed up with his best friend comedian Jahor Roy for many films like Bhanu Pelo Lottery and the humorous detective story Bhanu Goenda Jahar Assistant.[7] Typically, in the pair's films Bandyopadhyay would take the role of the Bangal and Roy would be the comical Ghoti character (although in real life, both were Bangals).[8] Although chiefly known as a comedian, Bandyopadhyay has played serious roles films like Galpo Holeo Satti, Alor Pipasa, Amrita Kumbher Sandhane; Nirdharito Shilpir Onuposthitite, and even negative roles in Baghini and Bijayinee. He played the lead role in many films including Jamalaye Jibanta Manush, Mriter Martye Agaman, Sworgo Mortyo, Personal Assistant, Miss Priyambada and Ashite Ashiona. Later in his career Bandyopadhyay founded his own Jatra group called Mukto Mancha. He produced, directed and acted in his own productions, traveling around the country with the troupe.

Personal life

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Bandyopadhyay was married to Nilima Mukhopadhyay, a playback singer. They had three children – Basabi Ghatak (née Bandyopadhyay), Gautam and Pinaki.[7][9][failed verification] Earlier the family stayed in Jubilee Park, Tollygunge. Later shifted to 42A, Charu Avenue, Rabindra Sarobar in 1960.[10]

Death and legacy

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Bandyopadhyay died of a heart-related illness on 4 March 1983. On 26 August 2011 his film Nirdharito Shilpir Onupasthitite (1959) was released on DVD. His son, Gautam Bandyopadhyay, has confirmed the release which coincided with his father's 91st birth anniversary.

Works

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Filmography

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Year Title Role Notes
1928 Nishiddha Phal
1930 Kal Parinaya
1931 Aparadhi
1931 Dena Paona Nirmal
1931 Chasher Meye
1932 Sandigdha
1937 Didi Mr. Banerjee
1938 Abhigyan Suresh
1938 Street Singer
1939 Rajat Jayanti Samirkanti
1939 Rikta Sadhan
1939 Bardidi Manorama's husband
1939 Parajay Dilip
1940 Nartaki Satyasundar
1943 Jogajog Doctor
1945 Bhabhi Kaal
1947 Jagaran
1947 Abhijog
1948 Sharbohara
1949 Bandhur Path
1949 Mantramugdha
1949 Ja Hoi Na
1950 Mandando
1950 Tothapi
1950 Sahodar
1950 Digbhranta
1950 Krishan
1950 Dwairath
1951 Barjatri
1951 Niyoti
1951 Rupantar
1951 Shetu
1952 Pasher Bari Shyam Sundar Babu
1952 Basu Paribar
1952 Mahishashur Badh
1952 Aladin O Ascharya Pradip
1952 Kapalkundala
1952 Jabanbondi
1952 Darpachurna
1952 Patri Chai
1952 Prarthana
1952 Ratrir Tapashya
1953 Sharey Chuattor Kedar
1953 Rami Chandidash
1953 Lakh Taka
1953 Bana Hansi
1953 Sat Number Kayedi
1953 Natun Ihudi
1953 Shashurbari
1953 Keranir Jiban
1953 Adrishya Manush
1953 Pathnirdesh
1953 Banhangshi
1953 Bastab
1953 Bouthakuranir Hut
1953 Boudir Bon
1953 Maharaja Nandakumar
1953 Rakhi
1953 Harilakhhi
1954 Atom Bomb
1954 Nil Shari
1954 Grihaprabesh
1954 Mantra Shakti
1954 Maner Mayur
1954 Ora Thake Odhare
1954 Sadanander Mela
1954 Chhele Kar Monty
1954 Jaidev Guard
1954 Bhangagara Nilamoni (Pratibha's nephew in law)
1954 Dukhhir Iman
1954 Boloygrash
1954 Satir Dehatyag
1954 Kalyani
1954 Jagrihi
1954 Barbella
1954 Bikram Urbashi
1954 Mani ar Manik
1954 Moroner Pore
1954 Ladies Seat
1955 Sanjher Pradip
1955 Rani Rasmani
1955 Joi Ma Kali Boarding
1955 Bandish Hindi
1955 Nishidhha Fall
1955 Shreebatsa Chinta
1955 Sajghor
1955 Aparadhi
1955 Ardhangini
1955 Atmadarshan
1955 Chattujjay Barujjay
1955 Chhoto Bou
1955 Jyotishi
1955 Dashyu Mohan
1955 Durlav Janam
1955 Devi malini
1955 Bir Hambir
1955 Bratacharini
1955 Bhalobasha
1956 Tonsil
1956 Ekti Raat Chhakubabu
1956 Asomapta
1956 Amar Bou
1956 Shaheb Bibi Gholam
1956 Daner Marjada Boy
1956 Shuvoratri
1956 Suryamukhi
1956 Gobindadas
1956 Taka Ana Pai
1956 Mahanisha
1956 Bhadurymoshai
1956 Mamlar Fall
1956 Lakhhahira
1956 Shabdhan
1957 Khela Bhangar Khela
1957 Kanchamithe
1957 Ogo Shunchho
1957 Jiban Trishna Bhaskar Das Mallik
1957 Nilachaley Mahaprabhu
1957 Andhare Alo
1957 Ektara
1957 Ek Gaon Ki Kahani Hindi
1957 Ghum
1957 Natun Prabhat
1957 Bashantabahar
1957 Baroma
1957 Madhumalati
1957 Shesh Parichoy
1957 Srimatir Shangshar
1958 Louhakapat
1958 Kalamati
1958 Suryatoron
1958 Manmoyee Girls School
1958 Jamalaye Jibanta Manush Sidhu
1958 Bhanu Pelo Lottery Bhanu Chitrakar
1958 Shargo marto
1958 Jonakir Alo
1958 Daktarbabu
1958 Nupur
1959 Sonar Horin
1959 Personal Assistant Rama Gupta
1959 Nirdharito Shilpir Anupasthite
1959 Pushpadhanu
1959 Nauka Bilash
1959 Mriter Martye Agaman
1960 Shaharer Itikatha
1960 Hospital
1960 Shesh Parjanto
1960 Shokher Chor
1960 Surer Piyashi
1961 Mr and Mrs Chowdhury
1961 Bishkanya
1961 Kathin Maya
1961 Kanchanmulya
1961 Aaj Kal Parshu
1961 Kanamachhi
1961 Roybahadur
1961 Shayombara
1962 Mayar Shangshar
1962 Badhu
1962 Agnishikha
1962 Abhisharika
1962 Atal Jaler Ahwan Nanda
1962 Dadathakur
1963 Akash Pradip
1963 Dui Bari
1963 Barnochora
1963 Satbhai
1963 High Heel
1963 Dui Nari
1963 Hashi Shudhu hashi Noi
1963 Preyashi
1963 Chhayasurya
1963 Bhranti Bilas Shakti Kinkar and Bhakti Kinkar
1964 Jiban kahini
1964 Bingshati Janani
1964 Dip Neve Nai
1965 Alor Pipasha
1965 Mahalogno
1965 Etotuku Basha
1965 Rajkanya
1965 Abhoya O Srikanta Nanda Mistry
1965 Dolna
1965 Mukhujjay Paribar
1965 Gulmohor
1965 Tapashi
1965 Debotar Deep
1965 Pati Shangshodhini Shamity
1966 Mayabini Lane
1966 Shesh Tin Din
1966 Galpo Holeo Satti Chhoto Khoka
1966 Joradighir Chowdhury Paribar
1966 Kal Tumi Aleya Care take babu Abhoy
1967 Anthony Firingee
1967 Hathat Dekha
1967 Kheya
1967 Prastar Shakhhor Goya, the Servant
1967 Hate Bajare Ajoblal
1967 Ashite Ashiona Sadananda
1967 Miss Priyangbada Halder / Miss Priyambada
1967 Nayika Sangbad
1968 Rakta Rekha
1968 Garh Nashimpur
1968 Chowrangee Nityahari Babu
1968 Apanjon Bhanu Ghosh (Politician)
1968 Baghini
1968 Pathe Holo Dekha
1969 Dadu
1969 Shabarmati Behari
1969 Pratham Kadam Phul Servant (Kakoli's home)
1969 Basanta Bahar
1969 Ma O Meye
1969 Shukshari
1970 Aleyar Alo
1970 Rajkumari
1970 Sagina Mahato
1971 Ekhane Pinjar
1971 Pratham Bashanta
1971 Malyadan
1971 Bhanu Goenda Jahar Assistant Bhanu Roy
1972 Stree
1973 Roudrachhaya
1973 Bindur Chhele Bhola
1973 Nishikanya
1973 Nakal Shona
1974 Sangini
1974 Shangini
1974 Prantorekha
1975 Priyo Bandhabi
1975 Shayongswhidhha
1975 Nishimrigaya
1975 Kabi
1975 Sangshar Shimante
1976 Shikarokti
1976 Mohunbaganer Meye
1976 Harmonium Police Inspector
1976 Nidhiram Sardar
1976 Nandita
1977 Chhotto Nayak
1977 Ashadharon
1977 Ek Je Chhilo Desh
1977 Ramer Shumati
1978 Bandi
1979 Devdas
1980 Priyatoma
1980 Banchharamer Bagaan
1980 Bhagyachakra
1980 Shondhi
1980 Dorpochurna
1980 Matribhokto Ramprashad
1981 Shubarnolata
1981 Pratishodh
1981 Shahar Theke Dooray Gokul Mukherjee (Jaya's father)
1981 Kapalkundala
1981 Father
1982 Pipasa
1982 Maa Bhabani Maa Aamar
1982 Preyoshi
1982 Matir Swarga
1982 Rajbabhu
1982 Amrita Kumbher Sandhaney
1982 Bijoyinee
1983 Shahar Theke Dure
1983 Shargadapi Gariyashi
1984 Shorgol (final film role)

Records (Comedy audio clips)

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  • Dhakar Garoan (1943)
  • Cinema Bibhrat with Sabitri Chatterjee
  • Babhharambhe Loghukria with Sabitri Chatterjee
  • Shwami Chai
  • Lady Typist
  • Pujor Bajar
  • Bibaha Bima
  • Chandragupta
  • Sputnik
  • Sangeet Chayan
  • Fatiklal
  • Election with Chinmoy Roy
  • Kartababur Deshbhraman
  • Hanumaner Nagar Darshan
  • Lord Bhanu
  • Bhanu Elo Kolkataye
  • Telephone Bibhrat
  • Karta Banam Ginni
  • Paribar parikalpana
  • Naba Ramayan
  • Amon Din O Ashbe
  • Bhanushharananda
  • Rajjotak with Gita Dey
  • Juger Abhijog
  • Ghatak Shangbad
  • Chatujjay Barujjay
  • Sarbojonin Jom Pujo
  • Nayikar Shandhane

References

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  1. ^ "জন্মশতবার্ষিকীতেও 'ভানু একাই একশো'". anandabazar.com (in Bengali). Retrieved 26 August 2020.
  2. ^ "Bhanu Bannerjee (Cast) – Show Filmography".
  3. ^ "'Spy' Tagore was being watched". 23 February 2008.
  4. ^ a b Gooptu, Sharmistha (2010). Bengali Cinema: An Other Nation. Taylor & Francis. pp. 128–38. ISBN 978-0-415-57006-0.
  5. ^ Bandopadhyay, Bhanu (1 May 2019). Bhanu Samagra (in Bengali). PATRA BHARATI. ISBN 9788183744751.
  6. ^ Sarkar, Bhaskur (2009). Mourning the nation: Indian cinema in the wake of Partition. Duke University Press. pp. 159–60. ISBN 978-0-8223-4411-7.
  7. ^ a b Priyanka Dasgupta (17 December 2010). "Baba thought no one would cry..." The Times of India. Archived from the original on 23 March 2012. Retrieved 10 March 2011.
  8. ^ Chakrabarty, Dipesh (2002). Habitations of modernity: essays in the wake of subaltern studies. University of Chicago Press. p. 140. ISBN 0-226-10039-1.
  9. ^ Priyanka Dasgupta. "Bhanu Bandyopadhyay". Times of India. Retrieved 10 March 2011.
  10. ^ Gautam Bandyopadhyay. "Some unknown facts about Bhanu Bandyopadhyay". Anandabazar. Retrieved 8 April 2017.
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