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{{short description|Bengali actor, director and playwright}}
{{Short description|Bengali actor, director and playwright (1954–2010)}}
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| name        = <!-- include middle initial, if not specified in birth_name -->Ramaprasad Banik
| name        = <!-- include middle initial, if not specified in birth_name -->Ramaprasad Banik
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| birth_date  = <!-- {{Birth date and age|YYYY|MM|DD}} or {{Birth-date and age|Month DD, YYYY}} --> 1954
| native_name = রমাপ্রসাদ বণিক
| birth_place =  
| birth_date  = {{Birth-date|28 December 1954}}
| death_date  = <!-- {{Death date and age|YYYY|MM|DD|YYYY|MM|DD}} or {{Death-date and age|Month DD, YYYY|Month DD, YYYY}}
| birth_place = [[Calcutta, West Bengal]], India
(death date then birth date) --> {{Death date and age|2010|1954|df=y}}
| death_date  = {{Death date and age|27 December 2010|28 December 1954}}
| death_place =  
| death_place = [[Kolkata, West Bengal]], India
| nationality = Indian
| other_names =  
| other_names =  
| known_for  =  
| known_for  =  
| occupation  = Actor
| occupation  = Actor
| spouse      = Sumitra Banik
| children    = 2
}}
}}
'''Ramaprasad Banik''' (রমাপ্রসাদ বানিক) (1954–2010) was a [[Bengali language|Bengali]] theatre actor, director and playwright.<ref name="Theatre personality Ramaprasad Banik dead">{{cite news|title=Theatre personality Ramaprasad Banik dead|url=http://www.thehindu.com/arts/theatre/article1011849.ece|access-date=25 June 2012|newspaper=The Hindu|date=29 December 2010}}</ref><ref name="Eminent theatre personality Ramaprasad Banik dead">{{cite web|title=Eminent theatre personality Ramaprasad Banik dead|url=http://www.sify.com/movies/eminent-theatre-personality-ramaprasad-banik-dead-news-national-km2o4gajjeh.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101231191522/http://www.sify.com/movies/eminent-theatre-personality-ramaprasad-banik-dead-news-national-km2o4gajjeh.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=31 December 2010|publisher=Sify (Source: IANS)|access-date=25 June 2012}}</ref>  He also worked in films and televisions. He started his career at a very early age with ''Putul khela'', which was an adaptation of [[Henrik Ibsen]]'s [[A Doll's House]]. This play was directed by [[Sombhu Mitra]]. Banik was called protégé of the Sombhu Mitra. Banik wrote and acted in many plays for [[Bohurupee]].<ref name="Theatre personality Ramaprasad Banik dead" /> In 1981 he left ''Bohurupee'' he created his own theatre group ''Chena Mukh''. In 1991 he created another theatre group "Theatre Passion"<ref name="Eminent theatre personality Ramaprasad Banik dead" /> He was a very prominent part of the Nehru Children's Museum theatre classes.<ref name="Rama Prasad Banik dies at private hospital in Kolkata">{{cite web|title=Rama Prasad Banik dies at private hospital in Kolkata|url=http://entertainment.oneindia.in/bangla/top-stories/2010/rama-prasad-banik-died-kolkata-291210.html|publisher=OneIndia|access-date=25 June 2012|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://archive.today/20130218135817/http://entertainment.oneindia.in/bangla/top-stories/2010/rama-prasad-banik-died-kolkata-291210.html|archive-date=18 February 2013}}</ref>
'''Ramaprasad Banik''' (রমাপ্রসাদ বণিক) (1954–2010) was a [[Bengali language|Bengali]] theatre actor, director and playwright.<ref name="Theatre personality Ramaprasad Banik dead">{{cite news|title=Theatre personality Ramaprasad Banik dead|url=http://www.thehindu.com/arts/theatre/article1011849.ece|access-date=25 June 2012|newspaper=The Hindu|date=29 December 2010}}</ref><ref name="Eminent theatre personality Ramaprasad Banik dead">{{cite web|title=Eminent theatre personality Ramaprasad Banik dead|url=http://www.sify.com/movies/eminent-theatre-personality-ramaprasad-banik-dead-news-national-km2o4gajjeh.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101231191522/http://www.sify.com/movies/eminent-theatre-personality-ramaprasad-banik-dead-news-national-km2o4gajjeh.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=31 December 2010|website=Sify (Source: IANS)|access-date=25 June 2012}}</ref>  He also worked in films and televisions. He started his career at a very early age with ''Putul khela'', which was an adaptation of [[Henrik Ibsen]]'s [[A Doll's House]]. This play was directed by [[Sombhu Mitra]]. Banik was called protégé of the Sombhu Mitra. Banik wrote and acted in many plays for [[Bohurupee]].<ref name="Theatre personality Ramaprasad Banik dead" /> In 1981 he left ''Bohurupee'' he created his own theatre group ''Chena Mukh''. In 1991 he created another theatre group "Theatre Passion"<ref name="Eminent theatre personality Ramaprasad Banik dead" /> He was a very prominent part of the Nehru Children's Museum theatre classes.<ref name="Rama Prasad Banik dies at private hospital in Kolkata">{{cite web|title=Rama Prasad Banik dies at private hospital in Kolkata|url=https://www.filmibeat.com/bangla/top-stories/2010/rama-prasad-banik-died-kolkata-291210.html|work=OneIndia|access-date=25 June 2012|url-status=live|archive-url=https://archive.today/20130218135817/http://entertainment.oneindia.in/bangla/top-stories/2010/rama-prasad-banik-died-kolkata-291210.html|archive-date=18 February 2013}}</ref>
 
Death Cause: Severe Conjestion and Respiratory Problems.


==Career==
==Career==
===Plays===
===Plays===
;With Bohurupee
;With Bohurupee
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===Films===
===Films===
*''[[Chalo Patol Tuli]]'' (2011)
* ''[[Chalo Patol Tuli]]'' (2011)
*''[[Aalo Chhaya]]'' (2011)
* ''[[Aalo Chhaya]]'' (2011)
*''[[Bajikar]]'' (2011)
* ''[[Bajikar]]'' (2011)
*''[[Ek Poloke Ektu Dekha]]'' (2011)
* ''[[Ek Poloke Ektu Dekha]]'' (2011)
*''[[Purna Brahma Sri Sri Harichand]]'' (2011)
* ''[[Purna Brahma Sri Sri Harichand]]'' (2011)
*''[[Juaari]]'' (2009)
* ''[[Juaari]]'' (2009)
*''[[Hochheta Ki]]?'' (2008)
* ''[[Hochheta Ki]]?'' (2008)
*''[[Khalnayak (2006 film)|Khalnayak]]'' (2006)
* ''[[Khalnayak (2006 film)|Khalnayak]]'' (2006)
*''[[Sadhu Babar Lathi]]'' (2008)
* ''[[Sadhu Babar Lathi]]'' (2008)
*''[[Abar Asbo Phire]]'' (2004)
* ''[[Abar Asbo Phire]]'' (2004)
*''[[Rakhe Hari Mare Ke]]'' (2003) as Constable Ghoshal Babu
* ''[[Rakhe Hari Mare Ke]]'' (2003) as Constable Ghoshal Babu
*''[[Amar Mayer Shapath]]'' (2003) as Nata Bose
* ''[[Amar Mayer Shapath]]'' (2003) as Nata Bose
*''[[Arjun Aamar Naam]]'' (2003)
* ''[[Arjun Aamar Naam]]'' (2003)
*''[[Patalghar]]'' (2003)
* ''[[Patalghar]]'' (2003)
*''[[Tumi Je Aamar]]'' (1994) as Avik Halder
* ''[[Tumi Je Aamar]]'' (1994) as Avik Halder
* ''[[Jharh]]'' (1979)


===Television Soap Operas===
===Television soap operas===
*Janmabhumi
*Janmabhumi
*Draupadi
*Draupadi
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*13 no. Barir Rahasya (as [[Hukakasi]])
*13 no. Barir Rahasya (as [[Hukakasi]])
*Mahaprabhu
*Mahaprabhu
*Mohini
*Bhanga Garar Khela
*Aleya
*Banhishikha
*Ek Posla Bristi
* Raja and Goja


==References==
==References==
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[[Category:Place of birth missing]]
[[Category:Place of birth missing]]
[[Category:Bengali theatre personalities]]
[[Category:Bengali theatre personalities]]
[[Category:Bengali actors]]
[[Category:Bengali male actors]]

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Ramaprasad Banik
রমাপ্রসাদ বণিক
Born28 December 1954 (1954-12-28)
DiedDecember 27, 2010(2010-12-27) (aged 55)
OccupationActor
Spouse(s)Sumitra Banik
Children2

Ramaprasad Banik (রমাপ্রসাদ বণিক) (1954–2010) was a Bengali theatre actor, director and playwright.[1][2] He also worked in films and televisions. He started his career at a very early age with Putul khela, which was an adaptation of Henrik Ibsen's A Doll's House. This play was directed by Sombhu Mitra. Banik was called protégé of the Sombhu Mitra. Banik wrote and acted in many plays for Bohurupee.[1] In 1981 he left Bohurupee he created his own theatre group Chena Mukh. In 1991 he created another theatre group "Theatre Passion"[2] He was a very prominent part of the Nehru Children's Museum theatre classes.[3]

Career[edit | edit source]

Plays[edit | edit source]

With Bohurupee
  • Putul Khela
  • Dashachakra
  • Chhera Tar
  • Dashachakra
  • Chhar Addhaye
  • Jadi Arekbar
With Chena Mukh
  • Ranee Kahini
  • Icchegari
  • Aguntuk
  • Pakhi
  • Sharanagato
With Theatre Passion
  • Kabikatha
  • Trata
  • The Tempest
  • Dahanshil
  • Antar Bahir
  • Sparshak
  • Bhablai Bhalo
  • Anukul
  • Anko Sir, Golapi Babu ar Tipu
  • Iti Mritajan
With Nehru Children's Museum
  • Mahabidya Primary
  • Ekla Pagol
  • Manoniyo Shotyo
  • Jodio Sandhya
  • Anubhab
  • Sarashwati Samipeshu
  • Luxembourg er Laxmi
  • Bhalobasha
  • Parichoy
With Purba Paschim
  • Angshumati
  • Patolbabu Film Star
With Anya Theatre
  • Ache Ache Sthan
With Taki Natyam
  • Good Morning Nishikanta
With IFTA
  • Ghasiram Kotwal
With Ajantrik
  • Pratham Path

Films[edit | edit source]

Television soap operas[edit | edit source]

  • Janmabhumi
  • Draupadi
  • Kanakanjali
  • 13 no. Barir Rahasya (as Hukakasi)
  • Mahaprabhu
  • Mohini
  • Bhanga Garar Khela
  • Aleya
  • Banhishikha
  • Ek Posla Bristi
  • Raja and Goja

References[edit | edit source]

  1. 1.0 1.1 "Theatre personality Ramaprasad Banik dead". The Hindu. 29 December 2010. Retrieved 25 June 2012.
  2. 2.0 2.1 "Eminent theatre personality Ramaprasad Banik dead". Sify (Source: IANS). Archived from the original on 31 December 2010. Retrieved 25 June 2012.
  3. "Rama Prasad Banik dies at private hospital in Kolkata". OneIndia. Retrieved 25 June 2012.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service (link)

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