Gourav Chakrabarty

Gaurav Chakrabarty is an Indian Bengali-language film and television actor best known for his portrayal of the character Prodipto Lahiri in the Bengali musical television series ''Gaaner Oparey'' that aired on Star Jalsha from 28 June 2010 to 16 April 2011. Chakrabarty is also known for acting in the Bengali classic periodic thriller television series '' Byomkesh'' (2014-2015), where he played the role of iconic Bengali detective Byomkesh Bakshi. He hails from a family which has had a legacy of association with the Bengali cultural arena, starting from Jochhon Dastidar and Chandra Dastidar (his paternal great uncle and aunt), Bijon Bhattacharya (his paternal great uncle), Jagadish Chandra Chakrabarty and Monika Chakrabarty (his paternal grandparents), and his parents Sabyasachi Chakrabarty and Mithu Chakrabarty. He debuted on the big screen Kaushik Ganguly's ''Rang Milanti'' one of the most appreciated films of 2011.

Calcutta Times voted him as one of the 10 Most Desirable Men in 2015.

Education

Chakrabarty had his schooling at the Assembly of God Church School in Kolkata. He subsequently earned a degree in Mass Communication and Videography from St. Xavier's College, Kolkata and completed his postgraduation in Video Editing from Film and Television Institute of India at Pune.

Early life

Gaurav got involved in theatre from a young age. He worked backstage as an audio technician in ''Rong'', ''Dudh Kheyeche Mao'' and ''Cholo Potol Tuli,'' these three theatres in 'Charbak'. He also played 'Topshe' in ''Apsara Theatre-er Mamla'' in 'Charbak'. During his college days, he played the lead role in ''Isolation'', a documentary on HIV/AIDS.

Personal life

Gaurav was born in Kolkata, West Bengal, India on 6 March 1987, where he was also raised. His brother is actor Arjun Chakrabarty. He married his long-term girlfriend, actress Ridhima Ghosh on 28 November 2017. They met at the script reading of ''Rang Milanti'' on 5 September 2010. The couple's son Dheer was born on 16 September 2023.

Career

Gaurav debuted on television, along with his younger sibling Arjun Chakrabarty, in the Star Jalsha megaserial ''Gaaner Oparey''. Chakrabarty's character Prodipto Lahiri, in spite of not being the official male lead, gained popularity due to his portrayal.

Gaurav made his silver screen debut with the film ''Rang Milanti'', a romantic comedy directed by Kaushik Ganguly, that released in September 2011 to wide critical and commercial acclaim.

Chakrabarty was back on television through '' Byomkesh'' on Colors Bangla in 2014. His acting as Byomkesh Bakshi was well acclaimed by audience and appreciated by critics.

However Chakrabarty began his journey in the entertainment world at a young age, working as a child actor ''Ekushey Paa'' on Zee Bangla (former name Alpha Bangla) in 1995.

He debuted on OTT platform in the ZEE5 cop drama web series, ''Lalbazaar''. After that, he worked in a number of successful web series like ''Seven'', '' Abar Proloy'', ''Chhotolok'' and so on. Noticeably, his acting as Shekhar in ''Parineeta'' on Hoichoi in 2024 was well acclaimed by audience and appreciated by critics'.

Chakrabarty was back on television through '' Song Connection'' in 2024 as a host & narrator on Zee Bangla Cinema. He also hosted another reality show ''Randhane Bandhan'' with his wife actress Ridhima Ghosh in 2024 on Zee Bangla.

Voice Acting

Chakrabarty has an extensive career in audio dramas, primarily contributing to the popular Sunday Suspense series on Mirchi Bangla (98.3 FM). His roles range from classic literary characters to detective figures, showcasing his versatility.

In 2020, he played Samiran Majumdar in ''Darjeeling Jomjomat'', adapted from Satyajit Ray’s novel.

After performing ''The Count of Monte Cristo'' in 2021, Chakrabarty gained significant popularity in the world of audio dramas. His portrayal of Edmond Dantès was widely appreciated, establishing him as a leading voice artist in Bengali radio dramas.

Following this success, he continued to take on major roles in adaptations of literary classics and detective fiction. His performances in ''The Three Musketeers'' (2022), ''The Man in the Iron Mask'' (2023), and ''Ben-Hur A Tale of the Christ'' (2023) further cemented his reputation. He also became a notable voice for Byomkesh Bakshi, starring in multiple adaptations of Sharadindu Bandyopadhyay’s detective stories.

Expanding beyond radio, he participated in YouTube audio dramas like ''Sherlock Holmes & The Problem of Thor Bridge'' (2023) and ''Jokaburir Doho'' (2024). His versatility in portraying historical, detective, and supernatural roles has made him one of the most celebrated voice actors in Bengali audio storytelling.

Notable works

This list includes films, TV series and web series that have received critical acclaim and commercial success.
* Rang Milanti
* Laptop
* Apur Panchali
* Eagoler Chokh
* Colkatay Columbus
* Double Feluda
* Aschhe Abar Shabor
* Parineeta
* Purba Paschim Dakshin
* Sagardwipey Jawker Dhan
* Dwitiyo Purush
* Lalbazaar
* Abar Kanchanjungha
* Abar Proloy
* Chhotolok
* Parnashavarir Shaap
* Parineeta
* Nikosh Chhaya
* The Eken: Benaras e Bibhishika

Filmography

Television

Theatre

Short films and web series

Podcast

Reality show

Audio drama

TVCs

Awards and nominations

References

External links

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Living people
Indian male film actors
Male actors from Kolkata
Bengali male actors
Bengali Hindus
Male actors in Bengali cinema
St. Xavier's College, Kolkata alumni
University of Calcutta alumni
Film and Television Institute of India alumni
Bengali male television actors
Indian male television actors
21st-century Indian male actors
1987 births