Shankar Chakraborty
Shankar Chakraborty (born Haradhan Chakraborty; 18 August 1962) is an Indian film and television actor who primarily works in the Bengali Film Industry and the Bengali Television Industry. He has done several television serials and has appeared in pivotal roles in numerous Bengali films in his career spanning over three decades. In 2025, Chakraborty joined the Bengali folk band "Khyapa" as a singer and musician.
Shankar Chakraborty | |
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| Born | Haradhan Chakraborty 18 August 1962 |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Known for | Playing Gansha in Bibaho Abhijan and Arijit in Rani Kahini |
| Spouse | |
Shankar Chakraborty (born Haradhan Chakraborty; 18 August 1962) is an Indian film and television actor who primarily works in the Bengali Film Industry and the Bengali Television Industry.[1][2] He has done several television serials and has appeared in pivotal roles in numerous Bengali films in his career spanning over three decades.[3][4] In 2025, Chakraborty joined the Bengali folk band "Khyapa" as a singer and musician.[5][6][7]
Personal life
[edit]Shankar Chakraborty was born to a Bengali Hindu family.[8] He married actress Sonali Chakraborty in 1990.[9][10] His wife died on 31 October 2022 following prolonged liver complications.[11][12]
Filmography
[edit]- Tobu Mone Rekho (1994)
- Charachar (1994)
- Mejo Bou (1995)
- Sansar Sangram (1995)
- Bhoy (1996) as Samir
- Jiban Sandhan (1997)
- Asukh (1999)
- Uttara (2000) as Balaram
- Moner Majhe Tumi (2003) as Haabu
- Mayer Anchal (2003) as Jaga
- Chore Chore Mastuto Bhai (2005) as Nagraj's henchman
- Dadar Adesh (2005) as Munna
- Dosar (2006) as Mita Ray's Husband
- Ghatak as Bablu Koley
- Hungama (2006)
- Kalishankar (2007) as Beni Madhav
- Greptar (2007) as Arjun Ghosh
- Mahaguru (2007) as Munna
- Janmadata (2008) as Shibnath
- Khela (2008)
- Satyameba Jayate (2008)
- Janala (2009)
- Ek Poloke Ektu Dekha (2011)
- Keloda in Kashmir (2011)
- Gosainbaganer Bhoot (2011) as Godai Daroga
- Bhorer Pakhi (2011)
- Palatak (2012)
- Astra (2012) as Shambhu Da
- Ullas (2012) as Mr. Kambli
- Darling (2012)
- Teen Kanya (2012)
- Dutta Vs Dutta (2012) as Ghenti Kaku
- Final Mission (2013) as Binod Pandey
- Buno Haansh (2014) as Badal Bhai
- Game (2014) as Dibakar Panda
- Naxal (2015) as Arijit Mitra
- Bela Seshe (2015) as Barin
- Arshinagar (2015) as Biswanath Mitra
- Ki Kore Toke Bolbo (2016) as Akash's father
- Love Express (2016) as Ram Prasad Ganguly
- Jio Pagla (2017)
- Total Dadagiri (2018) as Bibhutibhusan Das
- Maati (2018) as Meghla's father
- Mon Jaane Na (2019)
- Jaanbaaz (2019) as Rahim Bhai
- Belashuru (2022) as Barin
- Karnel (Unreleased)
- Bhroon (Unreleased)
- Chitra (unreleased)
Web series
[edit]- Chemistry Mashi (2024) as Sushobhon, Sucharita aka Chemistry Mashi's husband - Hoichoi[13]
- Bishohori (2025) as Avinash Mitra - Hoichoi[14]
Television
[edit]| Year | Serial | Character | Channel |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006-2009 | Rani Kahini | Arijit | Zee Bangla |
| 2009 – 2010 | Ogo Bodhu Sundori | Ishan's father | Star Jalsha |
| 2009 – 2014 | Maa....Tomay Chara Ghum Ashena | Sports teacher | |
| 2010 – 2014 | @Bhalobasha.com | Tora's father | |
| 2011 – 2015 | Ishti Kutum | Dibyajyoti Majumder | |
| 2014 – 2016 | Chokher Tara Tui | Dipyaman Chatterjee | |
| 2015 | Ichche Nodee | Abin Mazumder | |
| 2016 | Punyi Pukur | Aratrika's father | |
| 2016 – 2017 | Ei Chheleta Bhelbheleta | Abir's father | Zee Bangla |
| 2016 – 2018 | Kusum Dola | Ananyo Bose | Star Jalsha |
| 2017 – 2018 | Kundo Phuler Mala | Angshu's father | |
| 2018 – 2019 | Phagun Bou | Amitava Ghosh | |
| 2018 – 2021 | Krishnakoli | Basanta Choudhury | Zee Bangla |
| 2019 – 2020 | Kunjochaya | Subhash Sanyal | Star Jalsha |
| 2020 | Titli | Anup Sanyal | |
| 2021 | Desher Maati | Shramanjit Mukherjee | |
| 2021 – 2022 | Dhulokona | Halua | |
| 2022 – 2023 | Guddi | Amitava Chatterjee aka Jethumani | |
| 2024 – 2025 | Mittir Bari | Ajay Mitra | Zee Bangla |
| 2025 | Roshnai | Deeptajeet | Star Jalsha |
References
[edit]- ^ "প্রয়াত অভিনেতা শঙ্কর চক্রবর্তী? খবর রটতেই তুমুল শোরগোল..." Indian Express (in Bengali). 1 August 2024. Retrieved 16 July 2025.
- ^ Goswami, Ranita (3 November 2023). "'কাজ সেরে রাতে যখন ফিরি বাড়িটা যেন গিলতে আসে', স্ত্রী সোনালীর মৃত্যুর পর নিঃসঙ্গ শঙ্কর চক্রবর্তী". Hindustan Times (in Bengali). Archived from the original on 17 September 2024. Retrieved 16 July 2025.
- ^ Chakraborty, Shamayita (21 January 2024). "Suman Mukhopadhyay to bring back the magic of Utpal Dutt's Tiner Talwar". OTTplay. Retrieved 16 July 2025.
- ^ "When Shankar Chakraborty donned the garb of Uttam Kumar". Times of India. 30 January 2014. Retrieved 16 July 2025.
- ^ "অভিনয়ের পাশাপাশি ফের একবার গানের জগতে শঙ্কর চক্রবর্তী". ETV Bharat (in Bengali). 14 July 2025. Retrieved 16 July 2025.
- ^ Samadder, Tulika (1 August 2024). "স্ত্রীর মৃত্যুর ২ বছর পর প্রয়াত শঙ্কর চক্রবর্তী? অভিনেতা নিজেই ফোন ধরে বললেন…". Hindustan Times (in Bengali). Archived from the original on 4 August 2024. Retrieved 16 July 2025.
- ^ "বন্দি শঙ্কর, খলনায়ক ঋদ্ধি নন! সিনেমা-থিয়েটারের দ্বন্দ্ব নিয়ে সুমনের 'আজকের সাজাহান'". Anandabazar Patrika (in Bengali). 13 April 2023. Retrieved 16 July 2025.
- ^ "যদি তনুবাবুর কথায় রাজি হত, রুনুর জীবনটাই বদলে যেত". Zee News (in Bengali). 1 November 2022. Retrieved 16 July 2025.
- ^ Sengupta, Sonali (20 October 2023). "'তোমায় দেখতে পাই না', ষষ্ঠীর ছবি শেয়ার করে স্ত্রীর বিরহে শঙ্কর". TV9 Bangla (in Bengali). Retrieved 16 July 2025.
- ^ "'কলকাতার কনে' সোনালির প্রয়াণে ভগ্নহৃদয় 'বরিশালের বর' শঙ্কর, বললেন…". Indian Express (in Bengali). 31 October 2022. Retrieved 16 July 2025.
- ^ "Bengali Actress Sonali Chakraborty Passes Away At 59, CM Mamata Banerjee Condoles Demise". ABP Live. 31 October 2022. Retrieved 16 July 2025.
- ^ "Bengali actor Sonali Chakraborty dies at age 59, CM Mamata Banerjee condoles demise". Indian Express. 31 October 2022. Retrieved 16 July 2025.
- ^ Roy Chowdhury, Arpita (20 April 2024). "Chemistry Mashi Review: জীবনের সিলেবাসে যাঁরা কেমিস্ট্রিতে কাঁচা, তাঁদের কেমিস্ট্রিতেই বাঁচা". News18 (in Bengali). Retrieved 16 July 2025.
- ^ Roy, Piya (13 February 2025). "Solanki Roy steals the spotlight in the trailer of the Hoichoi series Bishohori". t2 Online. Retrieved 5 July 2025.
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