Chhabi Biswas (Bengali: ছবি বিশ্বাস Chabi Biśbās) (12 July 1900 – 11 June 1962) was an Indian actor, primarily known for his performances in Tapan Sinha's Kabuliwala and Satyajit Ray's films Jalshaghar (The Music Room, 1958), Devi, (The Goddess, 1960) and Kanchenjungha (1962). He is best remembered for his numerous roles as the quintessential aristocratic patriarch, and was himself the scion of a rich and cultured North Kolkata family. He was born on 12 July 1900. His father, Bhupatinath Biswas, was well known for his charitable works. His first name was Sachindranath, but his mother nicknamed her handsome son Chhabi (a beautiful picture!) and the name stuck throughout his life and career. His portrayal of the formidable father figure, though often typecast, yet was powerful and convincing enough to earn both popular and critical accolades. That portrayal was culturally significant, too as in the British Raj, enlightened Bengali used to combined both the hoary tradition and the Anglicised urbanity.
89 movies
Nirdharita Shilpir Anupasthitite
1982·0.0
Surya Sikha
1963·8.0
Bipasha
1962·9.0
Badhu
1962·0.0
The Flame
1962·0.0
Atal Jaler Ahwan
1962·9.0
Kanchenjungha
1962·7.6
Dada Thakur
1962·7.0
Kancher Swarga
1962·9.0
Saptapadi
1961·9.0
Dainee
1961·0.0
Necklace
1961·0.0
Agni Sanskar
1961·10.0
Manik
1961·0.0
Shesh Paryanta
1960·0.0
Hospital
1960·8.0
Suno Baranari
1960·10.0
The Hungry Stones
1960·7.0
Chupi Chupi Aashey
1960·8.5
Sakher Chor
1960·0.0
Devi
1960·7.5
Maya Mriga
1960·8.0
A Friend in Need
1960·7.0
Raja-Saja
1960·8.5
Nader Nimai
1960·0.0
Sonar Harin
1959·0.0
Headmaster
1959·9.0
Khelaghar
1959·9.0
Gali Theke Rajpath
1959·9.0
Mriter Marte Agaman
1959·0.0
Sashibabur Sansar
1959·0.0
Khaniker Atithi
1959·0.0
The Judge
1959·0.0
Chaowa Pawa
1959·8.0
Shubha Bibaha
1959·7.0
Chhabi
1959·7.0
Surya Toran
1958·7.0
The Music Room
1958·7.5
Indrani
1958·9.0
Iron Door
1958·0.0
Bandhu
1958·10.0
Jamalaye Jibanta Manush
1958·0.0
The Philosopher's Stone
1958·6.8
The Delayed Journey
1957·9.0
Surer Parashe
1957·8.0
Nilachaley Mahaprabhu
1957·9.0
Baksiddha
1957·0.0
Prithibi Amare Chay
1957·9.5
Adarsha Hindu Hotel
1957·10.0
Antariksha
1957·0.0
Kabuliwala
1957·5.7
Abhoyer Biye
1957·8.0
Baradidi
1957·10.0
Putrabadhu
1956·8.0
Trijama
1956·10.0
Shankar Narayan Bank
1956·7.0
Saheb Bibi Golam
1956·7.0
Upahar
1955·10.0
The Final Truth
1955·7.0
Rani Rashmoni
1955·9.0
The Dawn
1955·8.0
Hrad
1955·0.0
Light of the Dusk
1955·0.0
The Mark of Fortune
1955·8.0
Prashna
1955·0.0
Bhangagara
1954·9.0
A Virtuous Woman
1954·8.0
Chheley Kaar
1954·10.0
The Occupants
1954·10.0
Jadubhatta
1954·9.0
Kalyani
1954·7.0
They Live on the Other Side
1954·9.0
Naa
1954·0.0
Jog Biyog
1953·10.0
Chasing a Bounty
1953·8.0
The Sinner
1952·10.0
Ratrir Tapasya
1952·8.0
Vidyasagar
1950·10.0
Jar Jetha Ghar
1949·9.0
Sadharan Meye
1948·7.0
The Gift of Sight
1948·7.0
Two Generations
1945·9.0
Pratikar
1944·8.0
Dikshul
1943·8.0
Samadhan
1943·8.0
Garmil
1942·9.0
Saugandh
1942·9.0
Mahakabi Kalidas
1942·10.0
Chokher Bali
1938·8.0