Haradhan Banerjee


Haradhan Bandopadhyay was a Bengali Indian actor of television and films. He made his debut in the 1948 Bengali film Devdut, directed by Atanu Bandopadhyay. He worked with some of the most prominent directors of Bengali cinema, like Satyajit Ray and Mrinal Sen.

Early life

Bandopadhyay started his schooling from Kushtia Municipal School in East Bengal, now Bangladesh. He passed matriculation in 1944. In 1946, he finished his IA exam from City College, Kolkata, an affiliate of the University of Calcutta. He worked in Gun & Shell factory. In 1946, he joined The Oriental Insurance Company Limited, and he continued there until his retirement. He was even sent to jail for his involvement in the freedom struggle movement of India.

Career

He made his debut in director Atanu Bandopadhay's film Devdut in 1948. He was a celebrated stage artiste who acted in hundreds of plays, working with famous names like Ahindra Choudhury, Chhabi Biswas and Utpal Dutt.

Death

Bandopadhyay died on 5 January 2013 at the age of 86. He had developed pneumonia and was admitted to hospital 15 days before his death. Bandopadhyay is survived by his wife and two sons. After his death, Bengali film actors Paran Bandopadhyay and Soumitra Chatterjee said that his death was a great loss for the Bengali film industry. Another Bengali director, Srijit Mukherji, stated: "I'm devastated by his death... The embodiment of affection passes away."

Selected filmography

Michael Madhusudhan as David HareBarjatri Pandit Mashai Niyoti Mriter Marte Agaman Megh Bhagini Nivedita Mahanagar as Himangshu MukherjeeBarnali as S.P.Mukherjee - General ManagerMomer Alo as Ananta ChatterjeeGhoom Bhangar Gaan Kapurush as Bimal GuptaAkash Kusum as Monica's fatherAntony Firingee as Kelly AntonyKheya Chhotto Jignasa Chowringhee as JimmyAparichita (1969 film) Deshbandhu Chittaranjan Seemabaddha as TalukdarNishachar Chinna Patra Padi Pishir Barmi Baksha Sonar Khancha Nani Gopaler Biye Jadi Jantem as Government lawyerDevi Chaudhurani Sonar Kella as Tapesh's father, Felu's uncleAsati Nagar Darpane Chorus as Committee MemberRaag Anurag as Mr. DuttPriyo Bandhabi Seyi Chokh Hotel Snow Fox Nidhiram Sardar Sudur Niharika - Dr. Arunendu SenJoi Baba Felunath - Umanath GhoshalJharh Dadar Kirti - Kedar's fatherOgo Bodhu Shundori - Loola Bose's HusbandFather Jawalaa Dahej Ki - Haradhan BanerjeePratiksha Jake Ghoosh Dite Hoy Sansarer Itikatha Agamikal Phatik Chand - Saradindu Sanyal, Advocate / father of Phatik Chand / Bablu / Nikhil SanyalDin Jai Aparupa Lal Golap Agni Shuddhi Dujane Pratigna Shyam Saheb Shapmukti Pathbhola as Radhabinode BabuMangaldeep Pronami Tomai Mangal Deep Kari Diye Kinlam Amar Prem Aakrosh as Mili's father, Police OfficerShakha Proshakha as ProbodhPapi Neelimay Neel Sadharan Meye Goopy Bagha Phire Elo as King of AnandapurSurer Bhubane Shet Patharer Thala as Bandana's Father-in-LawMayabini Pratham Dekha Duranta Prem Rajar Raja Dhusar Godhuli Bhalobasar Ashroy Sansar Sangram Baksha Rahasya as Dinanath LahiriPuja Lathi Boro Bou as Haradhan BandyopadhyayLal Darja Neoti Jibon Niye Khela as Dr.SenMadhur Milan Dekha as Sarama's fatherSwapner Feriwala as Turni's grandfatherAdorini as Boren / DadubhaiParineeta as ChatterjeeKrantikaal as ZamindarAnuranan as Mr. Sen 'Colonel'Kailashe Kelenkari as Sidhu JyathaChander Bari Khela Josh - Indra's GrandpaOgo Bodhu Sundari Lajja -The Shame Gorosthaney Sabdhan as Sidhu JyathaShotru as Dadu8:08 Er Bongaon Local as DoctorBarfi! as DaajuKhoka 420 as dadubhai

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