Robi Ghosh ( bn, রবি ঘোষ) (24 November 1931 – 4 February 1997) was an Indian actor known for his work in Bengali cinema. He is known for his comic appeal, though his versatile acting talent brought him success in various kinds of roles. He is probably one of the earliest character actors of Bengali cinema who focused mainly on method acting. Therefore, he was a regular member of

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films over the years. Till date, he is remembered for his comic roles in different movies. Robi Ghosh was a renowned actor in Bengali theatre and TV as well. He also played a character, Badridas, in the episode ''Amrit ki Maut'' in

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, broadcast by

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Early life

Ghosh was born on 24 November 1931 in Kolkata. His birth name was Robi Ghosh Dastidar. His ancestry can be traced to East Bengal, now Bangladesh. In 1949, he completed his matriculation from the South Suburban Main School. After completing his intermediate in science, he joined the

Asutosh College Asutosh College ( Bengali: আশুতোষ কলেজ) is a college affiliated to the University of Calcutta, situated in Southern Kolkata, close to the Jatin Das Park Metro Station, gate No. 2. It was established in 1916 as the South Subu ...

for graduation. He used to work in Bankshall Court from 1953 to 1959. He married actress

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. After her demise, he married Baishakhi Devi on 24 November 1982.

Career

Ghosh’s role in the play ''Angar'' was noticed by director Aurabinda Mukhopadhay. Robi made his debut in a small role in his film ''Ahoban'' in 1959. His breakthrough was in Tapan Sinha's ''

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'', and his role in

’s ''

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'' (1968) became a landmark in his career. '' Abhijan'' (1962), ''

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'' (1970), ''

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'' (1980), ''

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'' (1991), and ''

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'' (1993) are some of his memorable movies. He was also a noted theatre personality who was a student of Utpal Dutta’s Little Theatre Group. He traveled abroad extensively for his performances in Berlin (1969), Mauritius (1988), the USA and Europe (1995). He also directed the movie ''Nidhiram Sardar''. In 1970, he participated in the

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as the lead actor of ''Goopi Gyne Bagha Byne'' in the role of

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, which was one of his most memorable roles.. He was the founder of the theatre group "Chalachal". In 1960 he was awarded the Ultorath Award for his outstanding performance in the play ''Angar''. He died on 4 February 1997.

Filmography

As actor

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(1997) Last films *

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(1995) *

Gosainpur Sargaram ''Gosainpur Sargaram'' is a detective story written by Satyajit Ray starring his famous characters Feluda and Topshe. It was first published in Sandesh in 1976. Plot Feluda is called to Gosaipur by Jiban Mallick, the son of the local Zamindar ...

(1997) * Baksho Rahashya (1996) *

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(1996) *

Phiriye Dao ''Phiriye Dao'' is a Bengali language action drama film directed by Chiranjeet Chakraborty. This film was released in 1994 in the banner of Tirupati films. Music of the film was composed by Bappi Lahiri. Plot Three dacoits attack a police van a ...

(1994) * ''

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'' (1993) * ''

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'' (1993) *

(1993) *

Agantuk ''Agantuk'' () is a 1991 Bengali-language drama film written and directed by Satyajit Ray. Notable for being Ray's last film, it was based on one of his own short stories, ''Atithi''. A joint Indo-French production, it received financial backin ...

(1991) *

(1991) * Antarjali Yatra (1987) *

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(1987) * Maha Yatra (1987) *

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(1983) * Rajbadhu (1982) * Bancharamer Bagan (1980) * Heerak Rajar Deshe (1980) *

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(1980) * Naukadubi (1979) *

Charmurti ''Charmurti'' (The Four Heroes) is a Bengali comedy adventure film directed by Umanath Bhattacharya based on a Tenida novel of Narayan Gangopadhyay in the same name. This movie was released in 1978 in the banner of ''Mokshada Films''. Plot After ...

(1978) * Mohunbaganer Meye (1976) *

Jana Aranya ''Jana Aranya'' is a 1976 Bengali film directed by Satyajit Ray, based on the novel of the same name by Mani Shankar Mukherjee. It is the last among Ray's Calcutta trilogy series, the previous two being, ''Pratidwandi'' (''The Adversary'', 197 ...

(1976) *

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(1974) *

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(1974) *

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(1974) *

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(1974) * Thagini (1974) * Raktatilak (1974) *

Basanta Bilap ''Basanta Bilap'' is a 1973 Indian Bengali language Romantic comedy film directed by Dinen Gupta, based on a story by writer Bimal Kar. Plot The story revolves around a group of girls (4 of them are focussed mainly), all boarders of a working ...

(1973) *

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(1973) *

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(1973) * Ajker Nayak (1972) *

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(1972) *

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(1972) *

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(1971) *

(1970) *

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(1969) *

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(1969) *

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(1968) *

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(1968) *

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(1967) * Balika Badhu (1967) * Kal Tumi Aleya (1966) * Monihaar (1966) * Dol Gobinder Karcha (1966) *

(1966) * Uttarpurush (1966) * Griha Sandhaney (1966) * Swapna Niye (1966) * Arohi (1965) *

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(1965) * Ektuku basha (1965) * Surer Aagun (1965) * Aarohi (1964) * Lal Pathar (1964) * Subha O Debotar Grash (1964) * Momer Alo (1964) * Abaseshe (1963) * Nirjan Saikate (1963) * Kashtipathar (1963) * Sesh prahar (1963) * Chhayasurya (1963) * Binimoy (1963) * Nyaydanda (1963) * Palatak (1963) * Aagun (1962) * Abhijan (1962) * Hansuli Banker Upakatha (1962) * Megh (1961) * Kichukkhan (1959)

As director

* ''Sadhu Judhishthirer Karcha'' (1974) (as Ekalavya) * ''Nidhi Ram Sardar'' (1976)

Awards

* Anandalok Award for Nayantara in 1998 (Special Jury Award) * Kalakar Awards

References

External links

* {{DEFAULTSORT:Ghosh, Robi Bengali male actors Male actors in Bengali cinema Asutosh College alumni University of Calcutta alumni 1931 births 1997 deaths Kalakar Awards winners 20th-century Indian male actors Male actors from Kolkata