1. Chhabi Biswas was an Indian actor, primarily known for his performances in Tapan Sinha's Kabuliwala and Satyajit Ray's films Jalsaghar, Devi and Kanchenjungha.
10 Facts About Chhabi Biswas
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Chhabi Biswas is best remembered for his numerous roles as the quintessential aristocratic patriarch, and was himself the scion of a rich and cultured North Kolkata family.
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Chhabi Biswas then took a break from acting and joined an insurance company, and later started a business dealing in jute products.
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In 1936, Chhabi Biswas made his cinematic debut in a film called Annapurnar Mandir.
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The film was directed by Tinkari Chakraborty and Chhabi Biswas played the role of Bishu, the husband of the heroine.
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Chhabi Biswas became a regular in films produced by the New Theatres and had major roles in Chokker Bali, Nimai Sannyas and Pratisruti.
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Chhabi Biswas was absolutely marvellous as a 90-year-old ascetic in Debaki Bose's film Nartaki.
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In 1958, when Satyajit Ray needed someone to play an aging aristocrat in Jalsaghar, Chhabi Biswas was an automatic choice.
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Subsequently, Chhabi Biswas starred in two more Ray films; Devi and Kanchenjungha.
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Chhabi Biswas died at age 61 in an automobile accident on 11 June 1962.