
Dhiraj Bhattacharya
Acting
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.
Known for
1958Manmoyee Girls' School
1958Bagha Jatin
Jatin
1957Baradidi
1957Adarsha Hindu Hotel
Hajari Thakur
1955Sanjher Pradip
1954Beyond Death
Ahindra alias Rai Bahadur Bhujanga Choudhury
1954Ora Thakey Odharey
1952Hanabari
1951Niyoti
1950Kankal
Abhay
1948Kalo Chhaya
Dinannath Chowdhury/Rajib lochan Chowdhury
1947Natun Khabar
1943Wapas
Rajendra
1943Samadhan
1940Kumkum the Dancer
Chandan
1939Parashmoni
Bhabatosh
1939Nara Narayana
Shree Krishna
1936Bangali
1935Kanthahar
Gaurikant
1934Rajnati Basantasena
Debaditya
1934Dakshayagna
Mahadev
1934Seeta
1932Krishnakanter Will
1930Giribala