Monu Mukherjee
Sourendra Mohan Mukherjee, known as Monu Mukherjee, was an Indian actor who worked in Bengali language films and television serials. In 1958, he became a prompter. His first acting assignment was in the play Khudha, and his first film was Mrinal Sen's 1958 film Neel Akasher Neechey. He had worked with directors like Satyajit Ray and Ronand Joffy. He is remembered for his portrayal of Machhli Baba in 1979 film Joi Baba Felunath.
Early life and education
Manu Mukherjee was born on March 1, 1930. He was the son of Amarendranath Mukherjee, who was also involved with acting at the Calcutta Theatre. Manu Mukherjee was one of the oldest actors in the world, still actively playing major and minor roles in Bengali television's soaps and operas.Manu started acting at an young age, and with his first character he portrayed the role of a wife at a neighborhood club play which fueled his fascination towards acting. He joined the Srirangam Theatre as a prompter in the year 1957. He also worked in other famous theatres from the late sixties onward such as Sarkarina, Sujata Sadan, Minerva, Bishwanath Mancha, Rangmahal, and Star theatre. His first notable part was when he had to act as an artist instead of Kali Banerjee in the play Khudha. He was also trained as a Tabla player by the famous Tabla player Krishnakumar Ganguly also known as Natubabu.
Films and television and web series
Films
Sudama The Half Man Neel Akasher Neechey Uttarayan Shesh Theke Shuru Nayikar Bhumikay Marjina Abdullah Sonar Khancha Ashani Sanket Phuleswari Mrigayaa Safed Jhoot Ganadevata Joi Baba Felunath Dadar Kirti Saheb Meghmukti Khelar Putul Iman Kalyan Pratidan Srimati Hangsaraj Sati Ganashatru Sajani Go Sajani Swet Patharer Thala Kancher Prithibi Tobu Mone Rekho Damu Siraj Anu Sajoni Aamar Sohag Nodir Pare Aamar Bari Dukhiram Desh Chandramollika Abaidha Patalghar Raju Uncle Sedin Dujone Janatar Aadalat Sakaler Rang Eka Eka Bondhu Eso Tumi Banshiwala Purna Brahma Sri Sri Harichand Bhorer Pakhi Egaro Sparsho Keu Bole Buro Bham, Keu Bole Holud Pakhir Dana Bangal Ghoti Phataphati Bakita Byaktigato- "Goynar Baksho"Sudama The Half Man By Rajib Ball Alinagarer Golokdhadha Loafer
- ''Debdoot Sheet''
Television
- "Poush Faguner Pala
- "Sri Ramkrishna" Mama Bhagne Aparajito Boyei Gelo
- Neel Seemana Sansaar Sukher Hoy Romonir Gune
- Neel Seemana
Web series
- ''Makorshar Rosh ArthamAnartham''