Jahar Ganguly
Known For
Acting
Born
in 24 Parganas, Bengal Presidency, British India (now India)
Biography
Jahar Ganguly (October 1904 – 1969) was an Indian actor and theater personality. He received the Best Actor award in the 6th Annual Bengal Film Journalists' Association Awards in 1943 for his performance in Bandi. Ganguly was born in undivided 24 Parganas Dist., British India. He worked in several Bengali and Hindi films in the 40s and 50s as a supporting actor in comedy counterparts to the dramatic lead. He got a breakthrough in Dena Paona directed by Premankur Atorthy. Ganguly acted under Satyajit Ray's direction in Parash Pathar and Chiriyakhana.[2] He also performed as a stage actor until 1960.
Most Known For
Babla
The Power of Chant
Mejdidi
as Bipin
Sagarika
as Basanti's Father
Dena Paona
as Sagar Sardar
The Philosopher's Stone
as Guest at Cocktail Party
Trijama
Jiban Trishna
as Bablu's Grandfather
Determination
Chandranath
Bandhu
Natun Tirtha
Two Generations
as Sushobhan
Grihaprabesh
Dui Bon
Palatak
Datta
as Bilashbehari
Kamona
Uttar Falguni
Saheb Bibi Golam
as Gharibabu