1938-12-22 ( 86 years old ) in None
Manoj Mitra (22 December 1938—12 November 2024) was an Indian theatre, film and television actor, director and playwright.
It was at Scottish Church College, Kolkata that he got initiated to theatre. There were regular shows at the college where the likes of Badal Sarkar, Rudraprasad Sengupta and others were students. He did his M.A. in philosophy from the University of Calcutta and began research for a doctorate. But by then he and friends like theatre and film director Partha Pratim Chowdhury had begun the group Sundaram. He began by teaching philosophy in the Suri Vidyasagar College (only one day) and later joined the drama department at the Rabindra Bharati University, where he became the head of department and retired as Sisirkumar Bhaduri professor of the University. But by then he was a leading playwright of West Bengal. He was writing, directing and acting in plays. His first play Bogol Dhiman won him first prize at the statewide competition. He has written over a hundred plays like Sajano Bagaan, Chokhe Angul Dada, Kaalbihongo, Parabas, Alokanandar Putra Kanya, Narak Guljar, Aswathama, Chakbhanga Madhu, Mesh O Rakhash, Noisho Bhoj, Chhayar Prashad, Galpo Hekim Saheb, Rajdarshan, Debi Swarpamasta, Munni O Saat Chowkidar, Ranger haat, Ja Nei Bharatey. While most of these plays were produced by Sundaram, Bohurupee etc. He also played a soulful role in the movie "Hothat Bristy" (Sudden Rain) in 1998 produced by both Bangladesh & India. His works have been translated into many languages. Mitra has written several books on film and theatre.
He was the President of the Paschim Banga Natya Akademi from which he resigned citing health issues in August 2019.
Movies
Tritiyo Purush
2022-06-09
Dash Mash Dash Diner Galpo
2019-07-26
Atithi
2019-05-17
Kombol Niruddesh
2018-07-27
Alinagarer Golokdhadha
2018-04-20
Bangal Ghoti Phataphati
2015-05-23
8:08 Er Bongaon Local
2012-03-16
Nobel Chor
2011-07-28
Dui Prithibi
2010-10-14
Teen Murti
2009-12-10
Lakshyaved
2009-01-23
Sedin Dujone
2008-05-29
Bhalobasar Anek Naam
2006-07-21
Mahasangram
2006-01-20
Gandharbi
2002-01-01
Rakhi Purnima
2001-07-19
Bidhatar Khela
2001-01-01
RinMukti
2000-07-21
Kalankini Badhu
2000-06-08
Kulangar
2000-01-06
The Goal
1999-12-30
Strange Tale of a Strange Village
1998-08-27
Ajker Santan
1997-05-15
Lathi
1996-10-26
Damu
1996-01-02
Wheel Chair
1994-07-14
Shelter of the Wings
1994-04-01
Golokdham Rahasya
1992-08-07
Pati Param Guru
1991-10-10
Disappearance
1991-02-07
An Enemy of the People
1990-01-19
Shatru
1986-12-07
Terror
1986-10-03
Baidurya Rahasya
1985-06-14
The Home and the World
1985-01-04
Mohonar Dike
1984-01-06
The Law and a Lady
1982-07-15
Crossroads
1982-04-01
The Garden of Bancharam
1980-01-29
Postmortem
1980-01-01
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