Prasenjit Chatterjee is the only hero in Bengali film industry after Uttam Kumar to hold his top position for more than two decades. No other heroes after Mahanayak sustains so long. Undoubtedly Prasenjit Chatterjee is the Numero Uno of Bengali films. His films still draw full attention of Bengali cine goers. He has become the idol of all the Bengali movie lovers after the legendary Uttam Kumar. However Prasenjit`s humility is in complete contrast with his stardom. Born in Kolkata he is the son of actor Biswajeet.
Prasenjit appeared in a debutant role as a child actor in Chhotto Jigyasha (a little question). This film was a big hit. Prasenjit Chatterjee started off his career as a hero with Duti Pata (1983). The film belonged to the romantic genre and was a break away from the stereotypical films that were made at that time. The masses welcomed this break and the film rocked the box office. This film filled the vacuum by its presentation and mounting. Overnight Prasenjit became a star. After his first success he still struggled a lot to reach the position he is in today. Prasenjit went onto star in several commercial Bengali films that were super hits. The fate of the Bengali film industry also stabilised with the arrival of this star.
Apart from this Amar Shongi (1987) opposite Vijayeta Pandit, Apon Amaar Apon (1990) directed by Tarun Majumdar and Buddhadeb Dasgupta`s Ami, Yaseen Aar Amaar Madhubala (2007) are the memorable films in his career. Amar Shongi, a musical romance, remains an all time favourite amongst the cine goers in Bengal. The songs from this film were runaway hits. Even today melody like `Chirodini Tumi Je Amaar` is liked by all and sundry. Since his first day from movie career, he started experimenting with characters that are depicted in Rituparno Ghosh"s movies.
For the past 25 years Prasenjit has been working as a lead actor. He has appeared in almost 270 films and most of these had been successful. He has acted opposite 50 female Bengali actresses as well. The list of his heroines includes some of the most talented heroines of all times, such as Debashree Roy, Konkona Sen and Rituparna Sengupta. Other than them he has also shared the screen with Rachana Banerjee, Indrani Haldar, Satabdi Roy, his wife Arpita, Aishwarya Rai, Raima Sen and others. Tapan Sinha, Tarun Majumdar, Prabhat Roy, Haranath Chakrabarty, Swapan Saha, Sujit Guha, Rituparno Ghose and Buddhadeb Dasgupta are the directors with whom Prasenjit has worked.
It is amazing how he has balanced the hardcore commercial movies with the serious films. Movies such as Utsab, Chokher Bali, Dosar and Khela have established him as one of the most talented actors of all times. He won National Film Award for Dosar and many other regional filmy awards.
His spontaneous and natural performance stirred the hearts of many Bengali movie watchers. His personal life was quite disturbed. At the age of sixteen his parents separated and the entire responsibility of his family including of his mother and sister was up to him. But his mother remains a great support all through his struggling phase. His first two marriages with Deboshree Roy and Aparna Guhathakurata failed but he is very happy now with his present wife Arpita Pal and his only son Trishanjit.
Filmography of Prasenjit Chatterjee
Year Movie
1968 Chhotto Jigyasha
1974 Raktatilak
1980 Dui Prithibi
1981 Pratisodh
1982 Aparupa
1983 Duti Pata
1983 Agradani
1983 Jiban Maran
1984 Dadamoni
1984 Pujarini
1984 Satru
1985 Sonar Sansar
1985 Nilkantha
1985 Til Theke Tal
1986 Lal Mahal
1986 Parinoti
1986 Jibon
1986 Atanko
1986 Pathbhola
1986 Bouma
1986 Madhumoy
1986 Teenpurush
1986 Prem Bandhan
1987 Arpan
1987 Apan Ghare
1987 Samrat O Sundari
1987 Sarnamoyer Thikana
1987 Moun Mukhor
1987 Amar Sangi
1987 Dolon Chapa
1988 Pratipakhaya
1988 Channachara
1988 Apaman
1988 Ora Charjon
1988 Choto Bou
1988 Debi Baran
1988 Aghat
1988 Jyoti
1988 Sudhu Tomari
1989 Nishi Trishna
1989 Asha O Bhalobasha
1989 Bidaye
1989 Satru Pakhya
1989 Aamar Tumi
1989 Monimala
1989 Jojsaheb
1989 Chokher Aloye
1989 Nishi Badhu
1989 Mone Mone
1989 Aparanyer Alo
1989 Aakrosh
1989 Bandini
1989 Jhankar
1989 Aamar Sapath
1989 Amar Prem
1989 Amanat
1989 Pronami Tomaye
1990 Alingan
1990 Apan Amar Apan
1990 Mandira
1990 Badnam
1990 Sankranti
1990 Bhanga Gora
1990 Ladai
1991 Ahankar
1991 Proshno
1991 Katha Dilam
1991 Prem Pujari
1991 Palatak
1991 Ek Pasla Bristi
1992 Raktalekha
1992 Apan Por
1992 Surer Bhubane
1992 Priya
1992 Saitan
1992 Adhikar
1992 Maa
1992 Purusatyam
1992 Pratham Dekha
1993 Mon Mane Na
1993 Rakter Sadh
1993 Sradhanjali
1993 Sukher Sargo
1993 Prithibir Sesh Station
1993 Ghar Sansar
1994 Pratyaghat
1994 Ajana Path
1994 Rakta Nadir Dhara
1994 Nag Panchami
1994 Rajar Raja
1994 Tumi Je Amari
1994 Biswas Abiswas
1994 Dhusor Godhuli
1994 Kaalpurush
1995 Sangharsa
1995 Mohini
1995 Sesh Pratikshya
1995 Dristi
1996 Abuj Mon
1996 Bhai Amar Bhai
1996 Unishe April
1996 Jhinukmala
1996 Biyer Phool
1996 Sakhi Tumi Kar
1996 Lathi
1996 Manush Amanush
1997 Adorer Bon
1997 Moner Manush
1997 Chandragrohan
1997 Ajker Santan
1997 Samadhan
1997 Bakul Priya
1997 Bhalobasa
1997 Mayar Badhon
1997 Saptami
1997 Tomake Chai
1997 Pabitra Papi
1997 Matir Manush
1998 Nayaner Aalo
1998 Choudhury Paribar
1998 Aami Sei Meye
1998 Baba Keno Chakar
1998 Sundari
1998 Syamir Adesh
1998 Sindurer Adhikar
1998 Gharer Laksmi
1998 Sagar Banya
1998 Ranokhetro
1998 Mayer Adhikar
1998 Aamar Maa
1998 Praner Cheye Priyo
1999 Khelaghar
1999 Agnisima
1999 Satyam Shivam Sundaram
1999 Santan Jakhon Satru
1999 Syamir Ghar
1999 Sei To Abar Kache Elo
1999 Tumi Ele Tai
1999 Satru Mitro
1999 Tomai Pabo Bole
1999 Dai Dayitma
1999 Sindur Khela
1999 Madhumalati
1999 Sudhu Ekbar Bolo
2000 Kulangar
2000 Sajani Amar Sohag
2000 Kalankini Badhu
2000 Sasurbari Jindabad
2000 Bhalobhasar Choya
2000 Trisul
2000 Bhalobasi Tomake
2000 Satruta
2000 Madhur Milan
2000 Ei Ghar Ei Sansar
2000 Aasroy
2000 Apon Holo Por
2000 Bajimath
2000 Mahakaal
2001 Utsav
2001 Malabadol
2001 Guru Siswa
2001 Pratibad
2001 Aaghat
2001 Sudh aasul
2001 Prem Pratigya
2001 Jabab Chai
2001 Hatiyaar
2001 Jamaibabu Jindabad
2001 Aami Jibonpurer Pathik
2002 Inquilaab
2002 Annadaata
2002 Phool Aar Pathar
2002 Devdas
2002 Strir Maryada
2002 Satrur Mokabila
2002 Pratihinsha
2002 Sonar Sansar
2002 Shiva
2002 Bor Kone
2002 Deva
2002 Kurukshetra
2002 Pratarak
2003 Sneher Pratidin
2003 Rakto Bandhan
2003 Rakhe Hari Mare Ke
2003 Sabuj Saathi
2003 Aandha Prem
2003 Adorini Biswajit
2003 Mayer Aanchal
2003 Chokher Bali
2003 Kartavya
2004 Annaye Atyachar
2004 Agni
2004 Paribar
2004 Surya
2004 Gyarakal
2004 Ram Laxman
2004 Sudhu Tumi
2004 Swapner Din
2004 Tyaag
2004 Badsaah
2004 Sajani
2004 Pratisodh
2005 Sangram
2005 Baazi
2005 Dadar Adesh
2005 Tobu Bhalobashi
2005 Rajmohol
2006 Dosar
2008 GolMaal
2008 Khela
2008 Mr. Funtoosh
2009 Ami, Yasin Ar Amar Madhubala
2009 Sob Choritro Kalponik
2009 Houseful
2009 Mama-Bhagne
2010 Autograph
2010 Clerk
2010 Soldier
2010 Hangover
2010 Tara
2010 Moner Manush
2010 Jor Jar Mulluk Tar
2011 Bangla Bachao
2011 Papi
2011 Chalo Paltai
2011 Nouka Dubi
2012 Shanghai
2012 Bikram Singha : The Lion Is Back
2013 Mishawr Rahasya
2013 Hanuman.com
2014 Jaatishwar
2014 Force
2015 Lorai: Play to Live