Jahar Ganguly

Actor

October 1, 1904 — January 1, 1969 (64 years)
Jahar Ganguly (October 1904 – 1969) was an Indian actor and theater personality. He received the Best Actor award in the 6th Annual Bengal Film Journalists' Association Awards in 1943 for his performance in Bandi.

Ganguly was born in undivided 24 Parganas Dist., British India. He worked in several Bengali and Hindi films in the 40s and 50s as a supporting actor in comedy counterparts to the dramatic lead. He got a breakthrough in Dena Paona directed by Premankur Atorthy. Ganguly acted under Satyajit Ray's direction in Parash Pathar and Chiriyakhana.[2] He also performed as a stage actor until 1960.

Known For

  • Chiriyakhana
    Chiriyakhana1967
  • The Philosopher's Stone
    The Philosopher's Stone1958
  • Chupi Chupi Aashey
    Chupi Chupi Aashey1960
  • Pathey Holo Deri
    Pathey Holo Deri1957
  • Sagarika
    Sagarika1956
  • Agni Pariksha
    Agni Pariksha1954
  • King, Queen, Knave
    King, Queen, Knave1956
  • The Return of Little Master
    The Return of Little Master1960
  • Jiban Trishna
    Jiban Trishna1957
  • Mriter Marte Agaman
    Mriter Marte Agaman1959
  • Abhoyer Biye
    Abhoyer Biye1957
  • Trijama
    Trijama1956

Filmography

1969
1967
The Zoo · as Ramen Mullick
1964
1964
Jiban Kahini · as Cast
1963
1963
1963
Nirjan Saikate · as Hotel Owner
1960
Chupi Chupi Ashey · as Vira Swami
1960
Khoka Babur Pratyabartan · as Raicharan's Father
1959
1958
The Philosopher's Stone · as Guest At Cocktail Party
1957
Jiban Trishna · as Bablu's Grandfather
1957
Pathey Holo Deri · as Dr. Choudhury
1957
1956
1956
King, Queen, Knave · as Gharibabu
1956
Sagarika · as Basanti's Father
1955
Anupama · as Abani, Kalyani & Shanta's Father
1954
1949
1949
Sankalpa · as Cast