Biography
Dhiraj Bhattacharya (5 November 1905 - 1959) was an actor of Bengali and Hindi cinema who began in silent films. He was also a theater personality and writer. Bhattacharya started his acting career after joining Madan Theatre. His first film Sati Lakhsmi was released in 1925 but he first gained recognition from Charu Roy's movie Bengalee. He worked with Madhu Basu in Giribala, and acted in several detective and thriller films of Premendra Mitra. Bhattacharya was popular for his romantic performances as well as his innovative skills in portraying villainous characters. In 1958 he starred in Hiranmoy Sen's biographical film Bagha Jatin. After becoming established as a film actor he turned to the theatre.
Acted in 24
1950s
- 1958
Bagha Jatin
Jatin
Manmoyee Girls' School
Movie
- 1957
Adarsha Hindu Hotel
Hajari Thakur
Baradidi
Movie
- 1955
- 1954
Maraner Pare
Ahindra alias Rai Bahadur Bhujanga Choudhury
Ora Thakey Odharey
Movie
- 1952
Hanabari
Movie
- 1951
Niyoti
Movie
- 1950
Kankal
Abhay
1940s
- 1948
Kalo Chhaya
Dinannath Chowdhury/Rajib lochan Chowdhury
- 1947
Natun Khabar
Movie
- 1943
Samadhan
Movie
Wapas
Rajendra
- 1940
Kumkum the Dancer
Chandan
1930s
- 1939
Parashmoni
Bhabatosh
Nara Narayana
Shree Krishna
- 1936
Bangali
Movie
- 1935
Kanthahar
Gaurikant
- 1934
Seeta
Movie
Dakshayagna
Mahadev
Rajnati Basantasena
Debaditya
- 1932
Krishnakanter Will
Movie
- 1930
Giribala
Movie