Jayanta Das

Jayanta Das
Born	(1960-06-08)8 June 1960 Guwahati, Assam, India
Died	16 December 2023(2023-12-16) (aged 63) Guwahati, Assam, India
Occupation(s)	Actor, director

Jayanta Das (8 June 1960 – 16 December 2023) was an Indian actor and director, best known for his role in Raamdhenu.

Early life

Jayant Das was born on 8 June 1969 in Guwahati, India to father Pulin Chandra Das and mother Tamal Kusum Das, a school teacher. He attended Latasil Primary School, and later earned a degree from Cotton College. Although not interested in acting as a child, he appeared in his first play at a young age at the behest of actor and writer Amulya Kakati.

Career

Das' first role was in Pulak Gogoi's film Xendur, followed by Xakuntala. While most of his early roles were that of villains, he was later cast in comedic parts. From 2012 to 2019, Das appeared as the main character in the television sitcom Bharaghar.

Death

Das died after suffering from liver problems in Guwahati, on 16 December 2023, at the age of 54.

Filmography

Films

Year	Film(s)	Role	Notes	Ref
1999	Bukur Majot Jole
2000	Jon Jole Kopalot
	Bhumiputra
2001	Nayak
2002	Kanyadaan
	Jonaki Mon
	Mon
2004	Kadambari
2006	Moina Sorai Moina Maat
2008	Jonaki Mon
2010	Udaan
2011	Raamdhenu
2012	Gattu	Principal
2013	Madras Cafe
2014	Adomya
2015	KHEL:The Game

Television Serial

Year	TV Serial(s)	Role	Notes	Channel	Ref
2013	Bharaghar	Hemanta Kakoty		Rang