
Chhabi Biswas
Born: 1900-07-12
Place of Birth: Kolkata, West Bengal, India
Biography
Chhabi Biswas (Bengali: ছবি বিশ্বাস Chabi Biśbās) (12 July 1900 – 11 June 1962) was an Indian actor, primarily known for his performances in Tapan Sinha's Kabuliwala and Satyajit Ray's films Jalshaghar (The Music Room, 1958), Devi, (The Goddess, 1960) and Kanchenjungha (1962). He is best remembered for his numerous roles as the quintessential aristocratic patriarch, and was himself the scion of a rich and cultured North Kolkata family. He was born on 12 July 1900. His father, Bhupatinath Biswas, was well known for his charitable works. His first name was Sachindranath, but his mother nicknamed her handsome son Chhabi (a beautiful picture!) and the name stuck throughout his life and career. His portrayal of the formidable father figure, though often typecast, yet was powerful and convincing enough to earn both popular and critical accolades. That portrayal was culturally significant, too as in the British Raj, enlightened Bengali used to combined both the hoary tradition and the Anglicised urbanity.
Known For

Surya Toran

Abhoyer Biye

Shubha Bibaha

Bhangagara

Saugandh

Devi

Kabuliwala

Jadubhatta

Adarsha Hindu Hotel

Atal Jaler Ahwan

Upahar

Kalyani

Manik

Mahakabi Kalidas

Sabar Uparey

Gali Theke Rajpath

Dikshul

Jar Jetha Ghar

Sashibabur Sansar

Ora Thakey Odharey

Jamalaye Jibanta Manush

Agni Sanskar

The Philosopher's Stone

Kanchenjungha

Raja-Saja

Indrani

Sanjher Pradip

Bidhilipi

The Music Room

Putrabadhu

Sakher Chor

Naa

Headmaster

Haath Badhalei Bandhu

Surer Parashe

Saptapadi

Suno Baranari

Sonar Harin

Iron Door

Baksiddha

Samadhan

Chhabi

Khaniker Atithi

Vidyasagar

Jog Biyog

Chheley Kaar

Dainee

Garmil

Mriter Marte Agaman

The Flame

Chupi Chupi Aashey

Two Generations

Bipasha

Kancher Swarga

Kar Pape

Khelaghar

Prashna

Shankar Narayan Bank

Surya Sikha

Ratrir Tapasya

The Dawn

Maya Mriga

Chaowa Pawa

Bratacharini

Pratikar

Hrad

Hospital

Prithibi Amare Chay

Shesh Paryanta

Bicharak

Bandhu

Drishtidan

Sadanander Mela

Necklace

The Hungry Stones

Chokher Bali

Baradidi

Sadharan Meye

Rani Rashmoni

Lakh Taka
