Bhanu Bandopadhyay

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.

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

Early life

Bhanu Bandyopadhyay was born on 26 August 1920 at Dhaka town, 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

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

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 Bhrantibilash 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 Johar 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 played serious roles in the film Galpo Holeo Satti , Alor Pipasa , Amrita Kumbher Sandhane ; Nirdharito shilpir onuposthitite , and even negative roles in Baghini (1968 film) and Bijayinee movie. He played the lead roles in Jamalaye Jibanta Manush, Mriter morte Agomon, 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

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

Death and legacy

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

Filmography

Year Title Role Notes
1928Nishiddha Phal
1930Kal Parinaya
1931Aparadhi
1931Dena PaonaNirmal
1931Chasher Meye
1932Sandigdha
1937DidiMr. Banerjee
1938AbhigyanSuresh
1938Street Singer
1939Rajat JayantiSamirkanti
1939RiktaSadhan
1939BardidiManorama's husband
1939ParajayDilip
1940NartakiSatyasundar
1943JogajogDoctor
1945Bhabhi Kaal
1947Jagaran
1947Abhijog
1948Sharbohara
1949Bandhur Path
1949Mantramugdha
1949Ja Hoi Na
1950Mandando
1950Tothapi
1950Sahodar
1950Digbhranta
1950Krishan
1950Dwairath
1951Barjatri
1951Niyoti
1951Rupantar
1951Shetu
1952Pasher Bari
1952Basu Paribar
1952Mahishashur Badh
1952Aladin O Ascharya Pradip
1952Kapalkundala
1952Jabanbondi
1952Darpachurna
1952Patri Chai
1952Prarthana
1952Ratrir Tapashya
1953Sharey ChuattorKedar
1953Rami Chandidash
1953Lakh Taka
1953Bana Hansi
1953Sat Number Kayedi
1953Natun Ihudi
1953Shashurbari
1953Keranir Jiban
1953Adrishya Manush
1953Pathnirdesh
1953Banhangshi
1953Bastab
1953Bouthakuranir Hut
1953Boudir Bon
1953Maharaja Nandakumar
1953Rakhi
1953Harilakhhi
1954Atom Bomb
1954Nil Shari
1954Grihaprabesh
1954Mantra Shakti
1954Maner Mayur
1954Ora Thake Odhare
1954Sadanander Mela
1954Chhele KarMonty
1954JaidevGuard
1954BhangagaraNilamoni (Pratibha's nephew in law)
1954Dukhhir Iman
1954Boloygrash
1954Satir Dehatyag
1954Kalyani
1954Jagrihi
1954Barbella
1954Bikram Urbashi
1954Mani ar Manik
1954Moroner Pore
1954Ladies Seat
1955Sanjher Pradip
1955Rani Rasmani
1955Joi Ma Kali Boarding
1955BandishHindi
1955Nishidhha Fall
1955Shreebatsa Chinta
1955Sajghor
1955Aparadhi
1955Ardhangini
1955Atmadarshan
1955Chattujjay Barujjay
1955Chhoto Bou
1955Jyotishi
1955Dashyu Mohan
1955Durlav Janam
1955Devi malini
1955Bir Hambir
1955Bratacharini
1955Bhalobasha
1956Tonsil
1956Ekti RatChhakubabu
1956Asomapta
1956Amar Bou
1956Shaheb Bibi Gholam
1956Daner MarjadaBoy
1956Shuvoratri
1956Suryamukhi
1956Gobindadas
1956Taka Ana Pai
1956Mahanisha
1956Bhadurymoshai
1956Mamlar Fall
1956Lakhhahira
1956Shabdhan
1957Khela Bhangar Khela
1957Kanchamithe
1957Ogo Shunchho
1957JibantrishnaBhaskar Das Mallik
1957Nilachaley Mahaprabhu
1957Andhare Alo
1957Ektara
1957Ek Gaon Ki KahaniHindi
1957Ghum
1957Natun Prabhat
1957Bashantabahar
1957Baroma
1957Madhumalati
1957Shesh Parichoy
1957Srimatir Shangshar
1958Louhakapat
1958Kalamati
1958Suryatoron
1958Manmoyee Girls School
1958Jamalaye Jibanta Manush
1958Bhanu Pelo LotteryBheno
1958Shargo marto
1958Jonakir Alo
1958Daktarbabu
1958Nupur
1959Sonar Horin
1959Personal AssistantRama Gupta
1959Nirdharito Shilpir Anupasthite
1959Pushpadhanu
1959Nauka Bilash
1959Mriter martye Agaman
1960Shaharer Itikatha
1960Hospital
1960Shesh Parjanto
1960Shokher Chor
1960Surer Piyashi
1961Mr and Mrs Chowdhury
1961Bishkanya
1961Kathin Maya
1961Kanchanmulya
1961Aaj Kal Parshu
1961Kanamachhi
1961Roybahadur
1961Shayombara
1962Mayar Shangshar
1962Badhu
1962Agnishikha
1962Abhisharika
1962Atal Jaler AhwanNanda
1962Dadathakur
1963Akash Pradip
1963Dui Bari
1963Barnochora
1963Satbhai
1963High Heel
1963Dui Nari
1963Hashi Shudhu hashi Noi
1963Preyashi
1963Chhayasurya
1963Bhrantibilash
1964Jiban kahini
1964Bingshati Janani
1964Dip Neve Nai
1965Alor Pipasha
1965Mahalogno
1965Etotuku Basha
1965Rajkanya
1965Abhoya O SrikantaNanda Mistry
1965Dolna
1965Mukhujjay Paribar
1965Gulmohor
1965Tapashi
1965Debotar Deep
1965Pati Shangshodhini Shamity
1966Mayabini Lane
1966Shesh Tin Din
1966Galpo Holeo SattiChhoto Khoka
1966Joradighir Chowdhury Paribar
1966Kal Tumi AleyaCare take babu Abhoy
1967Anthony Phiringee
1967Hathat Dekha
1967Kheya
1967Prastar ShakhhorGoya, the Servant
1967Hate BajareAjoblal
1967Ashite AshionaSadananda
1967Miss PriyangbadaHalder / Miss Priyambada
1967Nayika Shangbad
1968Rakta Rekha
1968Garh Nashimpur
1968ChowrangeeNityahari Babu
1968ApanjonBhanu Ghosh (Politician)
1968Baghini
1968Pathe Holo Dekha
1969Dadu
1969ShabarmatiBehari
1969Pratham Kadam PhulServant (Kakoli's home)
1969Basanta Bahar
1969Ma O Meye
1969Shukshari
1970Aleyar Alo
1970Rajkumari
1970Sagina Mahato
1971Ekhane Pinjar
1971Pratham Bashanta
1971Sagina Mahato
1971Malyadan
1971Bhanu Goenda Jahar AssistantBhanu Roy
1972Stree
1973Roudrachhaya
1973Bindur ChheleBhola
1973Nishikanya
1973Nakal Shona
1974Sangini
1974Sagina Mahato
1974Shangini
1974Prantorekha
1975Priyo Bandhabi
1975Shayongswhidhha
1975Nishimrigaya
1975Kabi
1975Sangshar Shimante
1976Shikarokti
1976Mohunbaganer Meye
1976HarmoniumPolice Inspector
1976Nidhiram Sardar
1976Nandita
1977Chhotto Nayak
1977Ashadharon
1977Ek Je Chhilo Desh
1977Ramer Shumati
1978Bandi
1979Devdas
1980Priyatoma
1980Bancharamer Bagan
1980Bhagyachakra
1980Shondhi
1980Dorpochurna
1980Matribhokto Ramprashad
1981Shubarnolata
1981Pratishodh
1981Shahar Theke DoorayGokul Mukherjee (Jaya's father)
1981Kapalkundala
1981Father
1982Pipasa
1982Maa Bhabani Maa Aamar
1982Preyoshi
1982Matir Swarga
1982Rajbabhu
1982Amrita Kumbher Sandhaney
1982Bijoyinee
1983Shahar Theke Dure
1983Shargadapi Gariyashi
1984Shorgol(final film role)

Records (Comedy audio clips)

  • 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

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