Saswata Chatterjee is an Indian film and television actor. He gained popularity by portraying the character of "Topshe" in a "Feluda"- based television series directed by Sandip Ray. His acting in many Bengali films has been praised by the critics, including his portrayal of a Ritwik Ghatak - inspired character in the 2013 film "Meghe Dhaka Tara". He enjoyed success at the national level in Sujoy Ghosh"s 2012 blockbuster Hindi film, "Kahaani", where he played an assassin.
Early Life of Saswata Chatterjee
Saswata Chatterjee was born on 19th December 1970. He is the son of the famous and noted Bengali actor Subhendu Chatterjee.
Career of Saswata Chatterjee
Saswata Chatterjee started his career with a Hindi serial directed by Saibal Mitra, based on Samaresh Majumdar"s "Kaalpurush". Later, he acted in a television series directed by Sandip Ray, where he portrayed the character of "Topshe", a sidekick of "Feluda", the sleuth. After this television debut, his acting skills were appreciated and he gained popularity.
Saswata Chatterjee"s acting in several Bengali films was critically appreciated. He made his debut with the film, "Baksho Rahashya" in 1996. Some of his notable appearances include "Tiyasha", "C/O Sir", "Proloy", "Jekhane Bhuter Bhoy", "Meghe Dhaka Tara", "Bhooter Bhabishyat", "Abar Bomkesh", "Rang Milanti", "Byomkesh Bakshi", "The Bong Connection" and "Abar Aranye". He worked in the blockbuster Hindi film, "Kahaani" directed by Sujoy Ghosh and starring Vidya Balan. In that film, he played the role of a cold-blooded killer named "Bob Biswas". The character went viral on Facebook and Twitter with thousands of followers.
"Meghe Dhaka Tara" was released in 2013, a film inspired by the life and works of Bengali film director Ritwik Ghatak and also depicts the socio-political environment of contemporary West Bengal during the Tebhaga and Naxalite movements. In this movie, he played the lead character as "Nilkantha Bagchi".
Personal Life of Saswata Chatterjee
Saswata Chatterjee lives in Kolkata and is married to Mohua, a teacher. The actor has one daughter.
Achievements of Saswata Chatterjee
•2014 : "Zee Bangla Gaurav Samman" - Best Comedian for "Bhooter Bhabishyat"
•2012 : "Anandalok Award" - Best Supporting Actor for "Bhooter Bhabishyat"
•2011 : "Imphal International Short Film Festival 2012" - Best Supporting Actor for "The Forlorn"
Filmography of Saswata Chatterjee
•"Nayantara" (1996)
•"Baksho Rahashya" (1996)
•"Atmaja" (1998)
•"Khelaghar" (1999)
•"Tumi Ele Tai" (1999)
•"Shesh Thikana" (2000)
•"Aamar Bhuvan" (2002)
•"Abar Aranye" (2003)
•"Aabar Asibo Phire" (2004)
•"Tin Ekke Tin" (2004)
•"Dosar" (2006)
•"Teen Yaari Katha" (2006)
•"The Bong Connection" (English) (2007)
•"Shudhu Tomar Jonyo" (2007)
•"Chalo Let`s Go" (2008)
•"Brake Fail" (2009)
•"Cross Connection" (2009)
•"Byomkesh Bakshi" (Adim Ripu) (2010)
•"The Forlorn" (2011)
•"Rang Milanti" (2011)
•"Gosainbaganer Bhoot" (2011)
•"Uro Chithi" (2011)
•"Get2Gether" (2011)
•"Balukabela.com" (2012)
•"Bhooter Bhabishyat" (2012)
•"Abar Byomkesh" (Chitrachor) (2012)
•"Kahaani" (Hindi) (2012)
•"Nobel Chor" (2012)
•"Bhalobasha Off Route-e" (2012)
•"Goraay Gondogol" (2012)
•"Tiyasha" (2013)
•"C/O Sir" (2013)
•"Proloy" (2013)
•"Goynar Baksho" (2013)
•"Aschorjo Prodip" (2013)
•"Namte Namte" (2013)
•"Damadol" (2013)
•"Meghe Dhaka Tara" (2013)
•"Aborto" (2013)
•"Chaar" (2014)
•"Baari Tar Bangla" (2014)
•"Bonku Babu" (2014)
•"Rajkahini" (2015)
•"Katmundu" (2015)
•"Icchemotir Golpo" (2015)
•"89" (2015)
•"Natoker Moto - Like a Play" (2015)
•"Ebar Shabor" (2015)
Filmography of Saswata Chatterjee in Television
•"Joto Kando Kathmandute" (1996)
•"Bosepukure Khunkharapi" (1996)
•"Sheyal Debota Rahasya" (1996)
•"Gosaipur Sargaram" (1996)
•"Ambar Sen Antardhan Rahashya" (1999)
•"Golapi Mukto Rahashya" (1999)
•"Ghurghutiyar Ghotona" (1999)
•"Jahangirer Swarnamudra" (1999)
•"Dr. Munshir Diary" (2000)
•"Karkat Rashi" (2005)