Ranjit Mallick

Ranjit Mallick (রঞ্জিত মল্লিক) (born 28 September 1944) is an Indian actor who works mainly in Bengali cinema.[1] He is particularly known for appearing in films such as Interview, Calcutta 71, Mouchak, Shatru, Guru Dakshina, Shakha Proshakha, Amader Songsar, Indrajit, Jibon Niye Khela, Nabab, Sathi, Nater Guru, Gyarakal, Chander Bari and Bajimaat.[1] He was also the Sheriff of Kolkata for the year 2014.[2] He is one of the most anticipated actors of Bengali cinema and has been a part of more than 100 films as of now. Megastar in Bengali film industry

Ranjit Mallick
রঞ্জিত মল্লিক
Born (1944-09-28) 28 September 1944
Calcutta, Bengal Presidency, British India (present-day Kolkata, West Bengal, India)
OccupationActor
Years active1971–present
SpouseDeepa Mallick
ChildrenKoel Mallick
RelativesNispal Singh (son-in-law)
AwardsBanga Bibhushan

Early life

Ranjit was born on 28 September 1944 in Calcutta, West Bengal, into the Mallick Bari of Bhowanipore[3] (a family belonging to the Vaidya (Baidya) community, which is closely associated with Kolkata's Barat and Gupta families), known for its Durga Puja. His nickname is Ranju. He studied at the Asutosh College and later at the Syamaprasad College of the University of Calcutta.[4]

Career

Ranjit started his career with Bengali director Mrinal Sen's film Interview (1971). He received the International Best Actor Award from Karlovy Vary for this work. He then become a popular romantic hero in the 1970s and featured in films like Mouchak, Devi Chaudharani, Raag Anuraag, Sayang Siddha. Satyajit Ray cast him in his film Shakha Proshakha, where he played the role of a young man who was caught between values and tradition.[5]

Since the 1984 film Shatru by Anjan Choudhury, he started working on action roles. His daughter, Koel Mallick is also an actress in the Bengali film industry.[6]

Awards
  • Kalakar Awards[7]
  • Veteran Indian Bengali film actor Ranjit Mallick honoured with ‘bbarta award’ for 2017 in recognition of his outstanding contributions to Bengali cinema.
  • He was honoured in Kolkata's 16th Tele Cine Awards with the Lifetime Achievement award for his outstanding contributions in Bengali films in 2017.
  • Banga Bibhushan in 2012
  • Best actor in Karlovy Vary International film festival for Interview(1971)

Filmography
  1. Interview (1971)
  2. Calcutta 71 (1972)
  3. Picnic (1972)
  4. Parivartan (1973)
  5. Debi Chowdhurani (1974)
  6. Chhera Tamsuk (1974)
  7. Mouchak (1974)
  8. Swayamsiddha (1975)
  9. Rag Anurag (1975)
  10. Swikarakti (1976)
  11. Dampati (1976)
  12. Ajasra Dhanyabad (1976)
  13. Banhisikha (1976)
  14. Aparajita (1976)
  15. Proxy (1977)
  16. Pratishruti (1977)
  17. Nana Ranger Dinguli (1977)
  18. Mantramugdha (1977)
  19. Kabita (1977)
  20. Hate Roilo Tin (1977)
  21. Ei Prithibir Panthanibas (1977)
  22. Din Amader (1977)
  23. Tilottama (1978)
  24. Rajani (1978)
  25. Moyna (1978)
  26. Lalkuthi (1978)
  27. Sreekanter Will (1979)
  28. Jiban Jerakam (1979)
  29. Dui Prithibi (1980)
  30. Bhagyachakra (1980)
  31. Ogo Bodhu Shundori(1981)
  32. Kapalkundala (1981)
  33. Father (1981)
  34. Uttar Meleni (1982)
  35. Shathe Shathyang (1982)
  36. Sankalpa (1982)
  37. Rajbandhu (1982)
  38. Bijoyini (1982)
  39. Protidan (1983)
  40. Shatru (1984)
  41. Pujarini (1984)
  42. Prayashchitta (1984)
  43. Lal Golap (1984)
  44. Bishabriksha (1984)
  45. Sandhya Pradip (1985)
  46. Ahuti (1985)
  47. Swargasukh (1986)
  48. Mutkapran (1986)
  49. Bouma (1986)
  50. Anuradha (1986)
  51. Abhishap (1986)
  52. Abhiman (1986)
  53. Sargam (1987)
  54. Rudrabina (1987)
  55. Pratibha (1987)
  56. Mahamilan (1987)
  57. Gurudakshina (1987)
  58. Dolanchanpa (1987)
  59. Debika (1987)
  60. Bidrohi (1987)
  61. Anurodh (1987)
  62. Kalankini Nayika (1988)
  63. Debi Baran (1988)
  64. Choto Bou (1988)
  65. Anjali (1988)
  66. Shatarupa (1989)
  67. Mangaldeep (1989)
  68. Judge Saheb (1989)
  69. Bandini (1989)
  70. Aakrosh (1989)
  71. Agnitrishna (1989)
  72. Mahajan (1990)
  73. Heerak Jayanti (1990)
  74. Debota (1990)
  75. Chakranta (1990)
  76. Najarbondi (1991)
  77. Nabab (1991)
  78. Bourani (1991)
  79. Bidhir Bidhan (1991)
  80. Bidhilipi (1991)
  81. Ahankar (1991)
  82. Abhagini (1991)
  83. Shakha Proshakha (1992)
  84. Indrajit (1992)
  85. Ananya (1992)
  86. Shraddhanjali (1993)
  87. Maya Mamata (1993)
  88. Maan Samman (1993)
  89. Ishwar Parameshwar (1993)
  90. Ghar Sansar (1993)
  91. Tumi Je Aamar (1994)
  92. Geet Sangeet (1994)
  93. Abbajan (1994)
  94. Sansar Sangram (1995)
  95. Sangharsha (1995)
  96. Mejo Bou (1995)
  97. Antaratamo (1995)
  98. Abirbhab (1995)
  99. Rabibar (1996)
  100. Puja (1996)
  101. Naach Nagini Naach Re (1996)
  102. Mukhyamantri (1996)
  103. Mahan (1996)
  104. Sriman Bhutnath (1997)
  105. Loafar (1997)
  106. Boro Bou (1997)
  107. Bidroho (1997)
  108. Ajker Santan (1997)
  109. Sindurer Adhikar (1998)
  110. Ranakshetra (1998)
  111. Jamai No.1 (1998)
  112. Chowdhury Paribar (1998)
  113. Asal Nakal (1998)
  114. Ami Sei Meye (1998)
  115. Aamar Maa (1998)
  116. Sundar Bou(1999)
  117. Sindur Khela (1999)
  118. Santan (1999)
  119. Niyoti (1999)
  120. Jiban Niye Khela (1999)
  121. Gunda (1999)
  122. Daye Dayitya (1999)
  123. Agni Shikha (1999)
  124. Sasurbari Zindabad (2000)
  125. Shapath Nilam (2000)
  126. Satruta (2000)
  127. Moyna (2000)
  128. Aamader Sansar (2000)
  129. Sud Asal (2001)
  130. Rakhi Purnima (2001)
  131. Pratibad (2001)
  132. Dada Thakur (2001)
  133. Bidhatar Khela (2001)
  134. Streer Maryada (2002)
  135. Sathi (2002)
  136. Nishana (2002)
  137. Manush Amanush (2002)
  138. Chhelebela (2002)
  139. Chandramollika (2002)
  140. Bangali Babu (2002)
  141. Uddhar (2003)
  142. Sneher Protidan (2003)
  143. Sejo Bou (2003)
  144. Santrash (2003)
  145. Sangee (2003)
  146. Rakta Bandhan (2003)
  147. Nater Guru (2003)
  148. Mejdidi (2003)
  149. Mayer Anchal (2003)
  150. Biswasghatak (2003)
  151. Swapne Dekha Rajkanya (2004)
  152. Surya(2004)
  153. Sindurer Bandhan (2004)
  154. Paribar (2004)
  155. Kuyasha (2004)
  156. Gerakol (2004)
  157. Dadu No. 1 (2004)
  158. Akritagya (2004)
  159. Tomake Selam (2005)
  160. Tobu Bhalobasi (2005)
  161. Sangram (2005)
  162. Raju Uncle (2005)
  163. Mayer Raja (2005)
  164. Manik (2005)
  165. Dadar Adesh (2005)
  166. Tattt (2005)
  167. Agnipath (2005)
  168. Abiswasi (2005)
  169. Nabab Nandini (2007)
  170. Kaka No.1 (2007)
  171. Chander Bari (2007)
  172. Shibaji (2008)
  173. Premer Kahini (2008)
  174. Janmadata (2008)
  175. Saat Paake Bandha (2009)
  176. Maa Aaamar Maa (2009)
  177. Duti Mon (2011)
  178. Honeymoon (2018)
  179. Aporajeyo (2022)
  180. Kacher Manush (2022)
  181. Love Marriage (2023)
  182. Ghosh Babur Retirement Plan (2023) (Web Series)
  183. Tarokar Mrittyu (2023)

References
  1. "Ranjit Mallick movies, filmography, biography and songs - Cinestaan.com". Cinestaan. Retrieved 12 October 2020.
  2. "Ranjit the sheriff". www.telegraphindia.com. Retrieved 21 November 2021.
  3. Ranjit Mallick IMDb
  4. "Timeless attraction". www.telegraphindia.com.
  5. "Popular TV channel to air Ranjit Mallick starrer films as a tribute to the veteran actor - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 19 May 2021.
  6. "Koel reveals how her father Ranjit Mallick played a big part in her career - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 19 May 2021.
  7. "Kalakar award winners" (PDF). Kalakar website. Archived from the original (PDF) on 25 April 2012. Retrieved 16 October 2012.
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