Sabyasachi Chakrabarty

Sabyasachi Chakrabarty is an Indian actor of theatre, films and television. He is best known for portraying iconic Bengali detective characters, Feluda, and Kakababu.
Personal life
His parents, Jagadish Chandra Chakrabarty and Monica Chakrabarty, used to call him "Benu."
In 1975, he passed Higher Secondary Examination from Andrew's High School, Kolkata. He earned a degree in B.Sc. from Hansraj College, University of Delhi. He cleared his AMI examination from Delhi in 1978. Apart from acting, his love for nature and forests is well known. He takes ardent interest in wild life photography.
Sabyasachi got married in 1986 to Mithu Chakrabarty, who is also a popular face in the Bengali entertainment industry. He has two sons, Gaurav and Arjun, both of whom are talented actors. They are working in both film and television.
Career
Sabyasachi's first mainstream work was a lead role in the 1987 TV series Tero Parbon for Kolkata Doordarshan channel. Tero Parbon was critically acclaimed with a memorable soundtrack in which his role as the character Gora was well-received and made him fairly popular in his early days of acting.
He made his movie debut in Tapan Sinha’s Antardhan in 1992. He continued to work in several television series and shows (mostly in Bengali). He has directed many TV shows and some shows for children. He played Kakababu in the Kakababu original film series. He acted in Kakababu Here Gelen? (1995) and Ek Tukro Chand (2001) and the mini TV series Khali Jahajer Rahasya (1999) as Kakababu. His role as Feluda in Baksho Rahashya (1996), Gosaipur Sargaram (1996), Sheyal Debota Rahasya (1996), Bosepukure Khunkharapi (1997), Joto Kando Kathmandute (1997), Jahangirer Swarnamudra (1998), Ghurghutiyar Ghotona (1998), Golapi Mukto Rahashya (1998), Ambar Sen Antardhan Rahashya (1999), Dr. Munshir Diary (2000),Bombaiyer Bombete (2003), Kailashey Kelenkari (2007), Tintorettor Jishu (2008), Gorosthaney Sabdhan (2010), Royal Bengal Rahashya (2011) and Double Feluda (2016) have reinstated the nostalgia surrounding Satyajit Ray’s Feluda series. His roles in Antardhan, Sweth Pathorer Thala, Mahulbanir Sereng, Parineeta (Hindi), Nishijapon and Mira Nair's The Namesake amongst others have earned him wide recognition. He got involved with Charbak theatre group in 1983. He has worked in a number of Hindi movies and TV shows as well. He is also very popular in Bangladesh and was one of the main casts of the first ever Bangladeshi Science fiction film Porobashinee.
Honours and awards
In 2002 Chakrabarty was awarded the Best Actor award for Ek Je Aachhe Kanya and in 2004 he was awarded Best Actor for his performance in Bombaiyer Bombete by Anandalok Awards.
In 1996 he received the Best Actor award for his performance in Kakababu Here Gelen and, again, in 2005 he was awarded Best Actor for his role in Mahulbanir Sereng, by Bengal Film Journalists' Association Awards (BFJA). Sabyasachi Chakrabarty was the recipient of the Best Actor award in a Supporting Role by the BFJA in 1995, 2000 and 2003.
He has received the 2nd International Indo-Bangladesh Kala Music Award (IIBKMA).
He is a recipient of Kalakar Awards.
Feluda portrayal
Sabyasachi portrayed Feluda on both small and big screens after legendary Soumitra Chatterjee donned the detective's hat in two films directed by Ray himself in the 1970s. Soumitra Chatterjee originally played Feluda in Satyajit Ray's Feluda series. He acted in Sonar Kella (1974) and Joi Baba Felunath (1979) as Feluda. Both Soumitra and Sabyasachi played the Feluda character with great success. As Sabyasachi said in many interviews, Feluda is one of his idols and favourite heroes from his young age. In the late 80's Sabyasachi met the author of Feluda series Satyajit Ray and expressed an interest in starring as Feluda. But Satyajit Ray said that he will not make another Feluda movie as Santosh Dutta the actor who played the role of Jatayu died in 1988, but he told Sabyasachi to go to his son Sandip Ray who was a rising film director in that time. Then Sabyasachi met Sandip Ray, but Sandip Ray had no plan of making any Feluda film at that time. Then Sabyasachi started working in the movies besides theatre and television.
In the year 1994 Sandip Ray called Sabyasachi Chakrabarti in Ray's home. By that time Sabyasachi had become a well known actor in big screens beside theatre. Ray offered him the iconic hero of Bengali literature, Feluda. It was a dream character for Sabyasachi Chakrabarti. All films of the Feluda new film series (Continuation of the original series) were directed by Sandip Ray. In this series he made ten TV films and five full-length films in Bengali on the character. His first Feluda film was Baksho Rahashya (1996). It was released as a TV film and it was a part of Feluda 30 TV film series which includes five TV films based on five Feluda novels and stories. The series continued from the year 1996 to 1997. In 1999 series Satyajiter Gappo includes four Feluda TV films. In the year 2000 he acted in Dr. Munshir Diary as Feluda. It was the last Feluda TV film since 2000.
In 2002 Sandip Ray was developing a third big screen adaptation of Feluda film series. Bombaiyer Bombete(2003) was the first big screen adaptation of the Feluda new film series (Continuation of the original series) and the third big screen adaptation of the Bengali sleuth Feluda after 25 years of the second Feluda movie Joi Baba Felunath (1979) which was directed by the author of the Feluda series Satyajit Ray. After the huge success of Bombaiyer Bombete (2003) four sequels have been made till 2011. They are Kailashey Kelenkari (2007), Tintorettor Jishu (2008), Gorosthaney Sabdhan (2010) and Royal Bengal Rohosso (2011). The first Feluda film shot abroad was Tintorettor Jishu (2008) directed by Sandip Ray and Sabyasachi as Feluda. A fifth sequel is announced by Sandip Ray where Sabyasachi Chakrabarty will return as the Bengali sleuth Feluda after five years.
Sabyasachi Chakrabarty played that role in the telefilms made later directed by Sandip Ray. Santosh Dutta died in 1988, so Jatayu was played by Rabi Ghosh in the first two TV films of Sandip Ray, after his death Anup Kumar played Jatayu and finally by Bibhu Bhattacharya. In Sandip Ray's ten Feluda TV films Topshe was played by Saswata Chatterjee. Later in Bombaiyer Bombete(2003), Kailashey Kelenkari (2007) and Tintorettor Jishu (2008) Parambrata Chatterjee played Topshe. After him in Gorosthaney Sabdhan (2010) and Royal Bengal Rohosso (2011) Saheb Bhattacharya played as Topshe. There will be a new film named Double Feluda heading to release in December, 2016. Where Sabyasachi Chakrabarty and Saheb Bhattacharya will return as Feluda and Topshe respectively. Though Sabyasachi Chakrabarty is 60 years old, in the new Feluda film Feluda will be 50 years old and Topshe will be 30. The movie will be a tribute to 50 years of Feluda.
Filmography
Films
Tenida and Co. (2023) Satkari Santra
JK 1971 (2023)
Babli Bouncer (2022) as rich businessman
Avijatrik (2021)
Nirbhaya (2021)
Baazi (2021)
Cholo Potol Tuli (2020)
SOS Kolkata (2020)
Gondi (2020) (First Bangladeshi film)
Karmachakra: Episode Zero (2020) (voice role)
Boba Rohosyo (2019) as Inspector Gorai
Adda (2019) as White
Kolkatay Kohinoor (2019)
Anurup/Mirror Image (Short Film) (2019)
Bong-O-Rohosyo (2019)
Bhobishyoter Bhoot (2019)
Network (2018) as Arindam Chakraborty
Micheal (2018)
Jawker Dhan (2017)
Meghnad Badh Rahasya (2017) as Prof. Asimove Bose
Bhoot Adbhoot (2017) as Ghost Buster
Aagun (2017) as Masterda Surjyo Sekhor Sen
Nabab (2017) (Bangladesh-India joint venture)
Double Feluda (2016) as Feluda (His last appearance as Feluda)
Abhimaan(2016)
Shikari (2016) as Rudro Chowdhury (Bangladesh-India joint venture)
Power(2016)
Te3n (2016) as Manohar Sinha
Phantom (2015) as Roy, RAW chief
Mayer Biye (2015) as Dr. Anish Roy
Porobashinee (2017)
Teenkahon (2015) as Gyanesh Mitra
Aagunpakhi (2013)
C/O Sir (2013) as The headmaster in Jayabrata's school
Arjun: Kalimpong E Sitaharan (2013) as Amal Shome
Run (2013)
Holud Pakhir Dana (2013) as Dr. Anirban
Bawali Unlimited (2013) as The funny film director
Chhayamoy (2013) as Chandra Kumar/Chhayamoy
From Sydney with Love (2012) as Prof. Banerjee
Accident (2012) as Amit Durjari
Tor Naam (2012) as Raju's father
Kanchenjunga Express (2012)
Hemlock Society (2012) as Dhomoni Ghosh (Guest Appearance)
Bikram Singha: The Lion Is Back (2012) as Senior Inspector (special appearance)
Bhooter Bhabishyat (2012) as Biplab Dasgupta, the story teller and a Naxalite ghost
FLOP-E (2012)
Royal Bengal Rahashya (2011) as Feluda
Romeo (2011) as Aviraj Roy
Ajob Prem Ebong: Ekti Bus-er Golpo (2011) as Janardan Dutta
System (2011) as Dilawar Sheikh
Gorosthaney Sabdhan (2010) as Feluda
Laboratory (2010)
Shukno Lanka (2010) as Joy Sundar Sen
Thana Theke Aschhi (2010) as Tinkori Halder
Bolo Na Tumi Aamar (2010) as Madhurima's father
Maati -O- Manush (2009) as Atal Master
Chha-e Chuti (2009) as himself
Aalive (2009) as Rik Roy
Angshumaner Chhobi (2009) as Bikashranjan
Piyalir Password (2009) as Somor Sen
Lakshyabhed (2009)
Friend (2009 film) (2009) as Ranju Da
033 (2009) as Santiago
Anubhab (2009)
Mullik Bari (2009)
Pakhi (film)|Pakhi (2009) as
Tintorettor Jishu (2008) as Feluda
Lahore (2008) as Sikandar Hyaat Khan
Bhalobasa Bhalobasa (2008) as Aravind (Siddhu's dad)
Raktamukhi Neela (2008) as Inspector Chakraborti
Lal-Kalo/Cheenti Cheenti Bang Bang (2008) as Spider
Kailashey Kelenkari (2007) as Feluda
Ballygunge Court (2007) as Udoyon
Bow Barracks Forever (2007) as Tom
Bidhatar Lekha (2007)
Manush Bhut (2006)
The Namesake (2006) as Ashima's Father
Bibar (2006)
Scandal (2006) (TV film)
Herbert (2006) as Police Officer
Pisir Recipe (2006)
Ni:shobde (2005) (TV film)
Joy Baba Rudranath (2005) as Rudra Sen (TV film)
Sangram (2005)
Dwitiyo Bosonto (2005)
Mantro (2005)
Abisswasee (2005)
Parineeta (2005) as Navinchandra Roy
Nishijapon (2005) as Nirmal
Manthan (2005) (TV film)
My Karma (2004) as Internal Voice
Sangharsha (2004)
Eke Eke Tin (2004)
Shatabdir Golpo (2004) as Dashu
Waarish (2004) as Subhankar
Mahulbanir Sereng (2004) as Somesh Gomes
Khakee (2004) as Minister Deodhar
Dui Bon (2004) as Shashanka
Vanish (2004) (TV film)
John Jenny Jonardon (2003) as Jonardon (TV film)
Bombaiyer Bombete (2003) as Feluda
Chena Britter Baire (2002) (also, as Director)
Antarghaat (2002) as Abinaash
Kone Dekhar Pore (2002) (also, as Director)
Desh (2002) as Journalist
Ek Tukro Chand (2001) as Kakababu
Chordline (2001) (TV film)
Sedin Bristhi Nemechilo (2001) (TV film)
Countdown (2001) (TV film)
Dr. Munshir Diary (A Feluda TV film of Satyajiter Priyo Golpo TV film series. This was the last Feluda TV film till now.) (2000) as Feluda
Bhakto (A short film of Satyajiter Priyo Golpo TV film series) (2000) as Aruproton Sarkar/Author Amolesh Moulik
Bateshwarer Abodan (A short film of Satyajiter Priyo Golpo TV film series) (2000) as Dr. Shonjib Chatterjee
Ek Je Aachhe Kanya (2000) as Anjan
Atmiya Swajan (2000)
Shesh Thikana (2000) as Dr. Devdutta
Cancer (1999)
Debanjali (1999)
Rajdando (1999)
Didi Amar Ma (1999)
Satyajiter Goppo (A series of four TV films based on four Feluda mysteries and six short films based on six different short stories of Satyajit Ray) (1998–1999) as Feluda
Moyurkonthi Jelly (A telefilm of Satyajiter Goppo TV film series, 1998) as Shoshanko
Ferari Fauj/Hindustani Sipahi (1999) as Nilmoni Mitra/Shanti Ray
Dil Se..(1998) as terrorist
Bhoomi Thayiya Chochchala Maga (Kannada, 1998) as Channabasappa
Sampradaan (1997)
Sanghaat (1997)
Karna (1997)
Damu (1997) as Potai Chor
Rokto Nodeer Dhara (1996) as Abinaash
Feluda 30 (A series of five TV films based on Feluda) (1996–1999) as Feluda
Baksho Rahashya (first TV film of Feluda 30) (1996) as Feluda
Robibar (1996)
Lathi (1996)
Biyer Phool (1996) as Ashit Mukherjee
Kakababu Here Gelen? (1995) as Kakababu
Tomar Rokte Amar Sohag (1995)
Cinemay Jamon Hoy! (1994)
Chaturanga as Sachish
Sandhyatara
Sundor (TV film)
Sweth Pathorer Thala (1992) as Abhijit Bhattacharya
Antardhan (1992)
Television series
Durga Soptosoti Sombhobami Juge Juge (2020) ... Narrator (Made for Zee Bangla)
Dadagiri Unlimited Season 8 (2020) ... Contestant (Made for Zee Bangla)
Jamai Elo Ghore(2019) ... (Made for Zee Bangla Cinema)
Mahanayak (2016) ... Satrajit Ray (Made for Star Jalsha)
Dwiragaman (2014–2016) ... Jayanta Basu (Made for Zee Bangla)
Ganer Opare (2010–2011) ... Sribilash Deb (Made for Star Jalsa)
Chorabali (2007)
Tenida (Animated Series) (2006-2008) ... Tenida (voice) (Made for Zee Bangla)
Ke? (2005–2006) (Investigative Reality Show as Anchor and Creative Director)
Bela Sheshe (2002)
Rahasya Golpo (2001–2004) (also, Director)
Ekaki Aronye (2001–2003) (Made for ETV Bangla)
Rudra Sener Diary Theke (2001–2005)
Tarkash/Cell 3 (2000) (Hindi)
Khali Jahajer Rahasya (1999) ... Kakababu (A 13-episodes TV Series, directed by Surojit Sengupto aired on DD Bangla.)
Kuasha Jakhan ... Micheal
Feluda TV film series (1996–2000) ... Feluda (A series of 10 TV films based on Feluda series. The first five TV films were under the package Feluda 30 (1996–1997) aired in DD Bangla, four TV films were under the package Satyajiter Gappo (1998–1999) aired in DD Bangla and the last TV film were under the package Satyajiter priyo Gappo (2000) aired in ETV Bangla)
Golpo Gathar Deshe (1995) (also, as Director)
Basanta Bahar
Ascharya Deepak (1990) ... Deepak Das (Hindi)
Akashpuri (1990)
Siddhartha Chatterjeer Antardhan (1990) ... Detective Somak Sen
Olpo Hasi Olpo Kanna (1990)
Olpo Solpo Golpo (1989) (also, as Director of Photography)
Sey Shomoy (1989–1990) ... Parbati Charan
Gaurav (Hindi Remake of Tero Parbon) ... Gaurav
Uranchondi (1988)
Tero Parbon (1987) ... Gora (Made for DD Bangla based on a novel by Samaresh Majumdar)
Sahityer Sera Golpo (1986)
He has also acted in several TV films for different TV channels.
Streaming TV series
In Their Life (2018) on platform Addatimes
Lalbazaar (2020) on platform Zee5
Black Widows (2020) on platform ZEE5
Sleeper Cell (2021) on platform Mojoplex
Search (2022) on platform Klikk
See also
Feluda in film
Kakababu in other media
References
External links
Indian male film actors
Living people
Male actors from Kolkata
Bengali male actors
Male actors in Bengali cinema
Delhi University alumni
Bengal Film Journalists' Association Award winners
1956 births
Kalakar Awards winners
21st-century Indian actors
Bengali Hindus