Chiranjeet Chakraborty
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Deepak Chakraborty (born 2 November 1955), better known by his stage name Chiranjeet, is an Indian actor, director and producer known for his predominant work in Bengali cinema located in Kolkata, West Bengal.[1][2] Chiranjeet has a prolific career spanning over 42 years and is known to be one of the biggest superstars of Bengali cinema, with variable portrayals of both critically and commercially appreciated roles. He is also a politician and a Member of the Legislative Assembly of Government of West Bengal. He has received many accolades including Filmfare awards and particularly the BFJA Award for his performance in the art house drama, Abaidha(2002), directed by the national award winning filmmaker Gul Bahar Singh.
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Born | Deepak Chakraborty 2 November 1955 (age 68) Kolkata, West Bengal, India |
Spouse | Ratnabali Chakraborty |
Children | 1 |
Parent | Shaila Chakraborty (Father) |
Alma mater | Mitra Institution (Main) and B.E in Architecture at Jadavpur University |
Occupation | Actor
Screenwriter Director Producer |
Son of the renowned cartoonist Shaila Chakraborty, Chiranjeet completed his Higher Secondary from Mitra Institution (Main). He studied B.E. in Architecture at Jadavpur University, but did not appear for his final examination. He has worked for Desh magazine and as a newsreader on TV. He is also a famous stage artist. He is married and has a daughter.
He made his debut with the 1981 film Sonay Sohaga. But it did not make his career. He gained popularity after starring in Anjan Choudhury's 1984 film Shotru. His first solo hit was the 1985 film Antarale. After that, he had a series of hits like Pratikar, Paapi, Paap Punyo, Beder Meye Joshna, Amarkantak, Jibon Joubon, Bhoy, Shaitan, Pennam Kolkata, Beyadap, Tridhara, Jiban Yoddha, Phiriye Dao, Agnitrishna, Shakti, Rakta Nadir Dhara, Tomar Rakte Amar Shohag, Trishul, Chotushkone, etc.
He got a turning point after starring in Rituparno Ghosh's 2000 film Bariwali. He is considered to be one of the most successful actors in the history of Bengali Cinema.