Actor
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
Adarsha Hindu Hotel
Hajari Thakur · 1957
Kalo Chhaya
Dinannath Chowdhury/Rajib lochan Chowdhury · 1948
Nara Narayana
Shree Krishna · 1939
Kankal
Abhay · 1950
Wapas
Rajendra · 1943
Rajnati Basantasena
Debaditya · 1934
Kanthahar
Gaurikant · 1935
Dakshayagna
Mahadev · 1934
Parashmoni
Bhabatosh · 1939
Beyond Death
Ahindra alias Rai Bahadur Bhujanga Choudhury · 1954
Kumkum the Dancer
Chandan · 1940
Bagha Jatin
Jatin · 1958