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{{Infobox person | {{Infobox person | ||
| name = | | name = Partho Mukherjee | ||
| birth_date = {{birth date|df=yes|1947|09|21}} | | birth_date = {{birth date|df=yes|1947|09|21}} | ||
| birth_place = [[ | | birth_place = [[Calcutta]], [[West Bengal]], [[India]] | ||
| yearsactive = 1958–2017 | | yearsactive = 1958–2017 | ||
| father = | | father = | ||
| mother = | | mother = | ||
| death_date = {{death date and age|2017|12|25|1947|09|21|df=y}} | | death_date = {{death date and age|2017|12|25|1947|09|21|df=y}} | ||
| other_names = | | other_names = | ||
| known_for = | | known_for = | ||
| occupation = | | occupation = Actor | ||
}} | }} | ||
''' | '''Partho Mukherjee '''({{Langx|hi|पार्थ मुखर्जी}}; {{Langx|bn|পার্থ মুখার্জী }}) was an Indian actor who worked in [[Cinema of West Bengal|Bengali cinema]]<ref>{{cite web|url= https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/bengali-actor-partha-mukherjee-dead-1115845-2017-12-25 | title= Veteran Bengali actor Partha Mukherjee dies at the age of 70 | date= 25 December 2017 |publisher=www.indiatoday.in|accessdate= March 8, 2021}}</ref> mainly as supporting actor. He worked in movies like [[Dhanyee Meye]], [[Agnishwar]], Amar Prithivi, [[Bagh Bondi Khela]]. He was particularly known for his boy-next-door looks. He worked with actors like [[Sabitri Chatterjee]], [[Ranjit Mallick]], [[Uttam Kumar]], [[Soumitra Chatterjee]] etc. Beside acting in films, he was also a passionate singer. | ||
==Early life and education== | |||
==Early life and education== | |||
Partho Mukherjee was born on 21 September 1947 in [[Kolkata]], [[West Bengal]]. After passing Higher Secondary Examination from Chakraberia Higher Secondary School of Kolkata he studied B.Com at [[Charuchandra College]] in 1965 and later enrolled for M.Com at the [[Calcutta University]] but could not appear for exams due to the film offers.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/hindi/2017/dec/25/bengali-actor-partha-mukherjee-passes-away-cm-mamata-banerjee-pays-tribute-1736456.html | title= Bengali actor Partha Mukherjee passes away, CM Mamata Banerjee pays tribute| date= 25 December 2017|publisher= www.newindianexpress.com |accessdate= March 8, 2021}}</ref> | |||
==Struggling days== | ==Struggling days== | ||
After getting a break as a child actor in the film | After getting a break as a child actor in the film ''Maa'' directed by [[Chitta Basu (director)|Chitta Basu]] in 1958 he portrayed a number of memorable roles in the 1960s. Based on [[Rabindranath Tagore]]'s cult short story ''Atithi'' [[Tapan Sinha]] cast him as the protagonist in Bengali film [[Atithi (1965 film)|Atithi]]. Partho Mukherjee also acted in Tapan Sinha's Bengali movie ''[[Apanjan]]''. Known to carry himself well in both comedy, serious and tragic roles, Mukherjee was at one time an automatic choice as Bengal film legend [[Uttam Kumar]]'s on-screen brother or son in several Bengali movies. He acted more than 100 Bengali movies.<ref>{{cite web|url= https://www.ndtv.com/entertainment/bengali-actor-partha-mukhopadhyay-dies-at-70-1791915| title=Bengali Actor Partha Mukhopadhyay Dies At 70 |publisher= www.ndtv.com |accessdate= March 8, 2021}}</ref> | ||
==Personal life== | ==Personal life== | ||
He married music director Ashima Bhattacharya | He married music director Ashima Bhattacharya in 1977,<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/hindi/2017/dec/25/bengali-actor-partha-mukherjee-passes-away-cm-mamata-banerjee-pays-tribute-1736456.html|title = Bengali actor Partha Mukherjee passes away, CM Mamata Banerjee pays tribute| date=25 December 2017 }}</ref> who composed the music for the Bengali language film [[Chowringhee (film)|Chowringhee]].<ref>{{Cite news |date=2024-02-21 |title=Tolly singer, composer and producer Ashima Mukherjee passes away at 86 |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/kolkata/tolly-singer-ashima-mukherjee-passes-away-at-86/articleshow/107867217.cms |access-date=2024-03-05 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}}</ref> | ||
==Death== | ==Death== | ||
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==Awards and nominations== | ==Awards and nominations== | ||
Mukherjee got wide recognition for his role in Tapan Sinha's Bengali movie 'Atithi' adapted from Rabindranath Tagore's short story. The movie participated in Venice Film Festival f but missed the best actor award with just a few votes. The TMC lead state government had conferred Partho Mukhopadhyay with a special award for his contribution to Bengali film industry.<ref>{{cite web|url= https://eisamay.indiatimes.com/entertainment/cinema/bengali-film-tv-actor-partha-mukherjee-passed-away/articleshow/62239382.cms| title=স্মৃতিতে বেঁচে 'বগলা'! প্রয়াত অভিনেতা পার্থ মুখোপাধ্যায় |publisher= eisamay.indiatimes.com|accessdate= March 8, 2021 }}</ref> | |||
==Selected | ==Selected filmography== | ||
{{columns-list|colwidth=15em| | {{columns-list|colwidth=15em| | ||
# Maa (1958) | # Maa (1958) | ||
# [[Atithi (1965 film)|Atithi]] (1965) | # [[Atithi (1965 film)|Atithi]] (1965) | ||
# [[Galpo Holeo Satti]] (1966) as Alok | # [[Galpo Holeo Satti]] (1966) as Alok | ||
# [[Balika Badhu (1967 film)| Balika Badhu]] (1967), | # [[Balika Badhu (1967 film)|Balika Badhu]] (1967), | ||
# [[Hatey Bazarey]] (1967) | # [[Hatey Bazarey]] (1967) | ||
# [[Apanjan]] (1968) | # [[Apanjan]] (1968) | ||
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# [[Bagh Bondi Khela]] (1975) | # [[Bagh Bondi Khela]] (1975) | ||
# Faraar (1975) | # Faraar (1975) | ||
# [[Sei Chokh ]] (1976) as Amal | # [[Sei Chokh]] (1976) as Amal | ||
# Dampati (1976) | # Dampati (1976) | ||
# Joy Maa Tara (1978) | # Joy Maa Tara (1978) | ||
# [[Dui Purush (1978 film)| Dui Purush ]](1978) | # [[Dui Purush (1978 film)|Dui Purush]](1978) | ||
# Ghatkali (1979) (as Partho Mukhopadhyay) | # Ghatkali (1979) (as Partho Mukhopadhyay) | ||
# [[Paar (film)]] (1984) (Hindi) | # [[Paar (film)]] (1984) (Hindi) | ||
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# [[Naan Adimai Illai]] (1986) (Tamil) | # [[Naan Adimai Illai]] (1986) (Tamil) | ||
# Abhagini (1991) | # Abhagini (1991) | ||
# Purander | # Purander | ||
}} | }} | ||
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[[Category:1947 births]] | [[Category:1947 births]] | ||
[[Category:2017 deaths]] | [[Category:2017 deaths]] | ||
[[Category:20th-century Indian actors]] | [[Category:20th-century Indian male actors]] | ||
[[Category:Bengali people]] | [[Category:Bengali people]] | ||
{{India-actor-stub}} | [[Category:University of Calcutta alumni]] | ||
[[Category:Charuchandra College alumni]] | |||
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Latest revision as of 11:36, 9 February 2026
Partho Mukherjee | |
|---|---|
| Born | 21 September 1947 |
| Died | 25 December 2017 (aged 70) |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1958–2017 |
Partho Mukherjee (Script error: The function "langx" does not exist.; Script error: The function "langx" does not exist.) was an Indian actor who worked in Bengali cinema[1] mainly as supporting actor. He worked in movies like Dhanyee Meye, Agnishwar, Amar Prithivi, Bagh Bondi Khela. He was particularly known for his boy-next-door looks. He worked with actors like Sabitri Chatterjee, Ranjit Mallick, Uttam Kumar, Soumitra Chatterjee etc. Beside acting in films, he was also a passionate singer.
Early life and education[edit | edit source]
Partho Mukherjee was born on 21 September 1947 in Kolkata, West Bengal. After passing Higher Secondary Examination from Chakraberia Higher Secondary School of Kolkata he studied B.Com at Charuchandra College in 1965 and later enrolled for M.Com at the Calcutta University but could not appear for exams due to the film offers.[2]
Struggling days[edit | edit source]
After getting a break as a child actor in the film Maa directed by Chitta Basu in 1958 he portrayed a number of memorable roles in the 1960s. Based on Rabindranath Tagore's cult short story Atithi Tapan Sinha cast him as the protagonist in Bengali film Atithi. Partho Mukherjee also acted in Tapan Sinha's Bengali movie Apanjan. Known to carry himself well in both comedy, serious and tragic roles, Mukherjee was at one time an automatic choice as Bengal film legend Uttam Kumar's on-screen brother or son in several Bengali movies. He acted more than 100 Bengali movies.[3]
Personal life[edit | edit source]
He married music director Ashima Bhattacharya in 1977,[4] who composed the music for the Bengali language film Chowringhee.[5]
Death[edit | edit source]
He died of cardiac arrest at the age of 70.[6]
Awards and nominations[edit | edit source]
Mukherjee got wide recognition for his role in Tapan Sinha's Bengali movie 'Atithi' adapted from Rabindranath Tagore's short story. The movie participated in Venice Film Festival f but missed the best actor award with just a few votes. The TMC lead state government had conferred Partho Mukhopadhyay with a special award for his contribution to Bengali film industry.[7]
Selected filmography[edit | edit source]
- Maa (1958)
- Atithi (1965)
- Galpo Holeo Satti (1966) as Alok
- Balika Badhu (1967),
- Hatey Bazarey (1967)
- Apanjan (1968)
- Dhanyee Meye (1971), as Bogola
- Ajker Nayak (1972)
- Agnishwar (1975)
- Bagh Bondi Khela (1975)
- Faraar (1975)
- Sei Chokh (1976) as Amal
- Dampati (1976)
- Joy Maa Tara (1978)
- Dui Purush(1978)
- Ghatkali (1979) (as Partho Mukhopadhyay)
- Paar (film) (1984) (Hindi)
- Amar Prithivi (1985)
- Abasheshe (1985)
- Pyar Jhukta Nahin (1985) (Hindi)
- Rehguzar (1985)
- Chheleta (1986)(as Partho Mukhopadhyay)
- Naan Adimai Illai (1986) (Tamil)
- Abhagini (1991)
- Purander
Television[edit | edit source]
He acted in several TV serials.
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ "Veteran Bengali actor Partha Mukherjee dies at the age of 70". www.indiatoday.in. 25 December 2017. Retrieved 8 March 2021.
- ↑ "Bengali actor Partha Mukherjee passes away, CM Mamata Banerjee pays tribute". www.newindianexpress.com. 25 December 2017. Retrieved 8 March 2021.
- ↑ "Bengali Actor Partha Mukhopadhyay Dies At 70". www.ndtv.com. Retrieved 8 March 2021.
- ↑ "Bengali actor Partha Mukherjee passes away, CM Mamata Banerjee pays tribute". 25 December 2017.
- ↑ "Tolly singer, composer and producer Ashima Mukherjee passes away at 86". The Times of India. 21 February 2024. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 5 March 2024.
- ↑ "Veteran Bengali actor Partha Mukhopadhyay dies at 70". indianexpress.com. 25 December 2017. Retrieved 8 March 2021.
- ↑ "স্মৃতিতে বেঁচে 'বগলা'! প্রয়াত অভিনেতা পার্থ মুখোপাধ্যায়". eisamay.indiatimes.com. Retrieved 8 March 2021.