Subhasish Mukherjee


Subhasish Mukherjee is an Indian actor who works in Bengali films. He generally appears in comedic and supporting roles, but has proven his versatility as an actor in films like Herbert and Mahalaya. Some of his well-known films include Guru Shisya, Shatrur Mokabila, Surya, Coolie, Greptar and Besh Korechi Prem Korechi. In 2024 the Government of West Bengal conferred him the prestigious "Mahanayak Samman".

Career

He made his debut in 1981 through Purnendu Patri's film Choto Bakulpurer Jatri. In the following years, he became a regular actor in Tollywood. His performance in the Bengali film Herbert was well received by the audience and media, globally. Mukherjee served as the lead actor in the 2011 Bengali fictional movie, Tenida. Some of his other notable works are in the movies Teen [Kanya (2012 film)|Teen Kanya] and Meghe Dhaka Tara. Besides, he has acted in several telefilms. He is known for comedic roles in movies like Sasur Bari Zindabad, Streer Maryada, Protisodh, Praner Cheye Priyo, Surya, Akrosh, Dada Thakur, Sakal Sandhya, Besh Korechi Prem Korechi, Mon Mane Na, Saat Pake Bandha, Madhu Malati and many others.
In 2019, he acted in Sandip Ray's Professor Shonku O El Dorado and played the titular role in Birendra Krishna Bhadra's biopic titled Mahalaya. His performance in the latter was critically acclaimed and he had received numerous awards for his portrayal of Birendra Krishna Bhadra in the movie.

Filmography

Choto Bakulpurer Jatri - debut filmSurer Bhubane Koto BhalobashaAnubhav Kaalpurush Sansar Sangram Ujaan Bhoy (film) Bhai Amar Bhai Sakhi Tumi Kar Bakul Priya Baba Keno Chakor Swamir Adesh Ami Sei Meye