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{{Infobox actor
{{Infobox actor
| name = Rajatava Dattaa
| name               = Rajatava Dutta
| image = File:Rajatava Dutta in bangladesh (cropped).jpg
| native_name        = রজতাভ দত্ত
| alt =  
| image             = Rajatava Dutta in bangladesh (cropped).jpg
| caption = Dutta in 2017
| alt               =  
| father = Subodh Kumar Dutta
| caption           = Dutta in 2017
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|df=yes|1966|05|08}}
| father             =  
| birth_place = [[Kolkata]], [[India]]
| birth_date         = {{birth date and age|1967|8|11|df=y}}
| nationality = [[Indian People|Indian]]
| birth_place       = [[Calcutta]], [[West Bengal]], India
| known_for = [[Paromitar Ekdin]], [[Paglu]], [[Boss: Born to Rule|Boss]], [[Open Tee Bioscope]]
| known_for          =  
| occupation = [[Actor]]
* ''[[Paromitar Ekdin]]''
* ''[[MLA Fatakeshto]]''
* ''[[Paglu]]''
* ''[[Paglu 2]]''
* ''[[Boss: Born to Rule|Boss]]''
* ''[[Open Tee Bioscope]]''
* ''[[Badshahi Angti (film)|Badshahi Angti]]''
* ''[[Bogla Mama Jug Jug Jiyo]]''
| occupation         = [[Actor]]
}}
}}
'''Rajatava Datta''' ({{lang-bn|রজতাভ দত্ত}}; born 8 May 1967) is an Indian actor who works in [[Cinema of West Bengal|Bengali]], [[Hindi film|Hindi]] and [[English-language Indian films|English films]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Rajatabha Datta|url=https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0244900/|publisher=[[IMDb]]|access-date=24 February 2012}}</ref> He is popular as a judge on the [[Zee Bangla]] reality show ''[[Mirakkel]]''. He is also popular for his negative lead roles in ''[[Boss: Born to Rule|Boss]]'', ''MLA Fatakesto'', ''[[Barud]]'', ''[[Paglu]]'', ''[[Yuddho]]'', ''[[Challenge (2009 film)|Challenge]]'', ''[[Raasta (2003 film)|Rasta]]'', ''Kanamachi'' etc.
 
'''Rajatava Dutta''' (born 11 August 1967) is an Indian actor who appears in [[Cinema of West Bengal|Bengali]], [[Hindi cinema|Hindi]] and [[English-language Indian films|English films]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Rajatabha Datta|url=https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0244900/|publisher=[[IMDb]]|access-date=24 February 2012}}</ref> He is often regarded as one of the most celebrated and respected Bengali actors of his generation.<ref name="anandabazar1">{{cite web | url=https://www.anandabazar.com/entertainment/rajatabha-dutta-s-fabulous-acting-in-open-tee-bioscope-an-exclusive-interview-1.113718 | title=ব্যাঙ থেকে বিগ ব্যাং }}</ref> In a career spanning over three decades, on one hand he has received popularity for playing negative characters in commercially successful films like ''[[MLA Fatakeshto]]'','' [[Challenge (2009 film)|Challenge]]'', ''[[Paglu]]'', ''[[Boss: Born to Rule]]'' etc. and on the other hand he has gained critical praise for his versatile acting performances in critically acclaimed films like ''[[Paromitar Ekdin]]'', ''[[Open Tee Bioscope]]'', ''[[Bogla Mama Jug Jug Jiyo]]'' etc. and in the web-series ''[[Byadh]]''.<ref name="anandabazar1" /><ref>{{cite news |title=Bogla Mama Jug Jug Jio is a rib-tickling comedy with some strong acts and '80s nostalgia |url=https://www.telegraphindia.com/entertainment/bogla-mama-jug-jug-jio-is-a-rib-tickling-comedy-with-some-strong-acts-and-80s-nostalgia/cid/1982978}}</ref> He has been a judge on the [[Zee Bangla]] reality show ''[[Mirakkel]]''.<ref>{{cite news |title='Mirakkel Akkel Challenger 10' to launch soon |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/bengali/mirakkel-akkel-challenger-10-to-launch-soon/articleshow/68358560.cms |work=The Times of India |date=11 March 2019}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Mirakkel 10: Actress Rukmini Maitra shoots for a special episode |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/bengali/mirakkel-10-actress-rukmini-maitra-shoots-for-a-special-episode/articleshow/79144125.cms |website=The Times of India |date=10 November 2020}}</ref>


==Early life==
==Early life==
From [[Ballygunge Government High School]] Rajatava passed Madhyamik in 1983, passed Higher Secondary from [[Goenka College of Commerce and Business Administration]] in 1985 and graduated from [[Netaji Nagar Day College|Netaji Nagar College]] in 1987.<ref>[http://www.tollyworld.com/index.php?option=com_artist&controller=artist&task=displaydetails&cid%5B0%5D=54&Itemid=91 Rajatava Datta]</ref>
From [[Ballygunge Government High School]] Rajatava passed Madhyamik in 1983, passed Higher Secondary from [[Goenka College of Commerce and Business Administration]] in 1985 and graduated from [[Netaji Nagar Day College|Netaji Nagar College]] in 1987.<ref>[http://www.tollyworld.com/index.php?option=com_artist&controller=artist&task=displaydetails&cid%5B0%5D=54&Itemid=91 Rajatava Datta]{{dead link|date=November 2023}}</ref>


==Career==
==Career==
Rajatava has been working as a theatre artist since 1987. He has started his work in the theatre group [[Antarmukh]] under Saumitra Bosu (1987–1990). After that in Ushnik with Ishita Mukherjee (1990–1993). In Swapnosandhani with Kaushik Sen (1993–1995) (1996–1997) (2011–2016). In Gandhar with Ashit Mukhopadhyay (1994) with Dwijen Banarjee (1995), in Natyoanon with Chandan Sen (1997–2000) in Ansambal with Sohag Sen (1997–2001),  
===Theatre===
Rajatava has been working as a theatre artist since 1987.{{citation needed|date= October 2022}} He has started his work in the theatre group [[Antarmukh]] under Soumitra Basu (1987–1990). After that in Ushnik with Ishita Mukherjee (1990–1993). In Swapnosandhani with [[Kaushik Sen]] (1993–1995) (1996–1997) (2011–2016). In Gandhar with Ashit Mukhopadhyay (1994) with Dwijen Banarjee (1995), in Natyoanon with [[Chandan Sen]] (1997–2000) in Ansambal with [[Sohag Sen]] (1997–2001),  
In Calcutta Performers with Tamal Roy Chowdhury (2001–2002), in Sangsriti with Debesh Chattopadhyay (2002–1018). In Lokokristi With Falguni Chatterjee (2004–2006), In Vupen Bose Avenue Chorus with Amitava Dutta (2014–2018) and In Natyoshala with Rana Basu (2016–2018).
In Calcutta Performers with Tamal Roy Chowdhury (2001–2002), in Sangsriti with Debesh Chattopadhyay (2002–1018). In Lokokristi With Falguni Chatterjee (2004–2006), In Vupen Bose Avenue Chorus with Amitava Dutta (2014–2018) and In Natyoshala with Rana Basu (2016–2018).
In the film industry he started his career as a junior artist. He has got BFJA Awards in 2001 for ''[[Paromitar Ek Din|Paromitar Ekdin]]'' in the category best actor in a supporting role and Anandalok Awards in 2006 for the movie ''M.L.A. Fatakesto'' for the category best villain.<ref>{{cite web|title=Rajatava Attached|url=http://www.gomolo.com/awards-won-by-rajatava-dutta/952|access-date=25 February 2012}}</ref>


==Filmography==
==Filmography==
{{BLP unsourced section|date=March 2018}}
{{Incomplete list|date=January 2024}}
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# ''[[Ajab Gayer Ajab Katha]]'' (1998)
* ''Wheel Chair''
# ''[[Paromitar Ek Din]]'' (2000)
* ''[[Ajab Gayer Ajab Katha]]''
# ''Chakrabyuha'' (2000)
* ''[[Paromitar Ek Din]]''
# ''Ebong Tumi Aar Ami'' (2001)
* ''Mr. and Mrs. Iyer''
# ''[[Mr. and Mrs. Iyer]]'' (2002)
* ''[[Prohor]]''
# ''[[Raasta (2003 film)|Rasta]]'' (2003)
* ''[[Nil Nirjane]]''
# ''Path'' (2003)
* ''[[Abar Aranye]]''
# ''Nil Nirjane'' (2003)
* ''Raasta''
# ''[[Bombaiyer Bombete (film)|Bombaiyer Bombete]]'' (2003)
* ''Bombaiyer Bombete''
# ''Prohor''
* ''[[Barood (2004 film)|Barood]]''
# ''Barud'' (2004)
* ''Abar Asbo Phire''
# ''Aabar Asbo Phire''
* ''[[Manik (2005 film)|Manik]]''
# ''[[Yuddho]]'' (2005)
* ''Nayak Nuhen Khalnayak''
# ''[[Mantra]]'' (2005)
* ''Yuddha''
# ''[[Manik (2005 film)|Manik]]'' (2005)
* ''Ek Mutha Chabi''
# ''Abiswasi'' (2005)
* ''[[MLA Fatakeshto]]''
# ''Priyotama'' (2006)
* ''[[Ghatak (film)|Ghatak]]''
# ''[[MLA Fatakeshto]]'' (2006)
* ''[[Priyotoma]]''
# ''Khalnayak'' (2006)
* ''[[Abhimanyu]]''
# ''Ghatak'' (2006)
* ''[[Sangharsha]]''
# ''Abhimanyu'' (2006)
* ''[[I Love You (2007 Bengali film)|I Love You]]''
# ''[[Tulkalam]]'' (2007)
* ''Tiger''
# ''[[Tiger (2007 film)|Tiger]]'' (2007)
* ''Kalishankar''
# ''Sangharsha'' (2007)
* ''[[Bandhu]]''  
# ''Prem'' (2007)
* ''[[Chakra]]''
# ''[[I Love You (2007 Bengali film)|I Love You]]'' (2007) as SK, Mona
* ''[[Tulkalam]]''
# ''Chakra'' (2007)
* ''[[Prem (2007 film)|Prem]]''
# ''Bandhu'' (2007)
* ''[[Aamar Pratigya]]''
# ''[[Hochheta Ki]]'' (2008)
* ''Hochheta Ki?''
# ''[[Golmaal (2008 film)|Golmaal]]'' (2008)
* ''Bajimaat''
# ''[[Bajimaat]]'' (2008) as Satyabrata
* ''Golmaal''
# ''[[Aamar Pratigna]]'' (2008)
* ''Mahakaal''
# ''Mahakaal'' (2008) as binod Sharma
* ''Amar Sangee''
# ''Friend'' (2009) as Mr. Rajat
* ''Bazzimaat''
# ''[[Challenge (2009 film)|Challenge]]'' (2009) as Agnidev Sen
* ''Ram Baloram''
# ''[[Olot Palot]]'' (2009)
* ''Friend''
# ''[[Kaminey]]'' (2009) as Shumon
* ''[[Challenge (2009 film)|Challenge]]''
# ''Amar Sangee'' (2009)
* ''Mon Niye''  
# ''Krodh'' (2009) as Binayak Chowdhury
* ''Olot Palot''  
# ''Thikana Rajpath'' (2010) as Rathin
* ''Kaminey''
# ''Pratidwandi'' (2010) as Sankar Ghoshal
* ''Aalo''
# ''Lajja'' (2010)
* ''Thikana Rajpath''
# ''Mon Niye'' (2010)
* ''Shono Mon Boli Tomay''
# ''[[Rehmat Ali]]'' (2010)
* ''Kakhono Bida Bolo Na''
# ''Antarbas'' (2010) as Aloksunder
* ''Lajja - The Shame''
# ''Shono Mon Boli Tomay'' (2010)
* ''Jor Jar Muluk Tar''
# ''Lukochuri'' (2010) as Mr. Woolpakano
* ''Hing Ting Chot''
# ''Poth Jodi Na Shesh Hoy'' (2010) as Father of Titli
* ''[[Kellafate]]''
# ''Kakhono Biday Bolo Na'' (2010) as Bhola
* ''Lukochurii''
# ''Mahanagari'' (2010) as Ranjan
* ''Path Jodi Na Sesh Hoi''
# ''Kachhe Achho Tumi'' (2010) as Father of Sunny
* ''Handcuff''
# ''Jor Jar Muluk Tar'' (2010) as Rana
* ''When He Was 23''
# ''Hing Ting Chhat'' (2010) as Mr. Lodh
* ''[[Bye Bye Bangkok]]''
# ''Love Connection'' (2010) as Robin
* ''[[Chalo Paltai]]''
# ''[[Kella Fote|Kellafate]]'' (2010) as Police Officer
* ''Bajikar''
# ''Takhon Teish'' (2011) as Sandipan
* ''[[Paglu]]''
# ''[[Bye Bye Bangkok]]'' (2011)
* ''Uro Chithi''
# ''Handcuff'' (2011) as M.P.
* ''Bhorer Pakhi''
# ''[[Chalo Paltai]]'' (2011) as Imran
* ''Piya Tumi''
# ''Piya Tumi'' (2011) as ACP
* ''Mone Bole Priya Priya''
# ''[[Mon Bole Priya Priya]]'' (2011) as Aditya Narayan
* ''Goraay Gandogol''
# ''Run'' (2011)
* ''[[Le Halua Le]]''
# ''Bajikar'' (2011) as Darpanarayan
* ''[[Paglu 2]]''
# ''[[Paglu]]'' (2011) as Ria's dad
* ''Sector V''
# ''Aamio Nebo Challenge'' (2011) as Bhuban Dutta
* ''Teen Kanya''
# ''Uro Chithi'' (2011) as Rohit
* ''[[Challenge 2]]''
# ''Bhorer Pakhi'' (2011) as Subho Ranjan
* ''Prem Leela''
# ''Goraay Gondogol'' (2012)
* ''Bawali Unlimited''
# ''Tobuo Basanto'' (2012)- Unreleased
* ''Namte Namte''  
# ''Sector V'' (2012)- Unreleased
* ''[[Loveria]]''
# ''Rang Route Prem'' (2012)- Unreleased
* ''Kanamachi''
# ''Love Guru'' (2012)- Unreleased
* ''The Oasis''
# ''[[Le Halwa Le|Le Halua Le]]'' (2012)
* ''Ek Thi Daayaan''
# ''[[Paglu 2]]'' (2012)
* ''Jiboner Rong''
# ''Hoyto Premer Jonno'' (2012)- Unreleased as Rajshekhar Banerjee
* ''Sweetheart''
# ''Durga'' (2012)- Unreleased
* ''[[Khoka 420]]''
# ''Chhutir Phande'' (2012)- Unreleased
* ''Khiladi''
# ''Ami Je Cheyechhi Tomay'' (2012)- Unreleased
* ''[[Rangbaaz (2013 film)|Rangbaaz]]''
# ''[[Challenge 2]]'' (2012)
* ''[[Ashchorjyo Prodeep]]''
# ''Aaleyar Aalo'' (2012)- Unreleased
* ''Villain''
# ''[[Kanchenjunga Express (film)|Kanchenjunga Express]]'' (2012)
* ''Chaar''
# ''[[3 Kanya]]'' (2012)
* ''[[Bonku Babu]]''
# ''The Oasis'' (Short Film) <ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5bhQU56Re-o&list=UULH7iDJ210Q2Ozu3MnKWcmA&index=1 |title=THE OASIS (Short Film) Trailer |publisher=YouTube |date=2012-12-04 |access-date=2013-03-08}}</ref>
* ''[[Golpo Holeo Shotti]]''
# ''[[Golemale Pirit Koro Na]]'' (2013)
* ''[[Yoddha: The Warrior]]''
# ''[[Loveria]]'' (2013)
* ''Pati Parameshwar''
# ''[[Namte Namte]]'' (2013)
* ''[[Badshahi Angti (film)|Badshahi Angti]]''
# ''[[Ek Thi Daayan]]'' (2013)
* ''Pendulum - A Tale of Time''
# ''[[Khoka 420]]'' (2013)
* ''[[Open Tee Bioscope]]''
# ''[[Boss (2013 Bengali film)|Boss]]'' (2013)
* ''Natoker Moto: Like A Play''
# ''[[Khiladi (2013 film)|Khiladi]]'' (2013)
* ''Jomer Raja Dilo Bor''
# ''[[Rangbaaz (2013 film)|Rangbaaz]]'' (2013)
* ''Aashiqui: True Love''
# ''[[Aschorjo Prodip]]'' (2013)
* ''Not A Dirty Film''
# ''[[Chaar (film)|Chaar]]'' (2014)
* ''[[Rajkahini]]''
# ''[[Golpo Holeo Shotti]]'' (2014)
* ''[[Black (2015 Bengali film)|Black]]''
# ''[[Pendulum (2014)]]''  
* ''Cocktail''
# ''[[Badshahi Angti (film)|Badshahi Angti]]'' (2014)
* ''Sob Koro Prem Koro Na''
# ''[[Open Tee Bioscope]]'' (2015)
* ''[[Kanchenjunga Express (film)|Kanchenjungha Express]]''
# ''[[Natoker Moto - Like a Play]]'' (2015) Jeet  Rajkahini
* ''Angaar''
# ''[[Gangster (2016 film)|Gangster]]'' (2016)<ref>{{cite news |author=<!--Staff writer(s); no by-line.--> |title= Yash Dasgupta and Mimi Chakraborty to reunite in upcoming romantic comedy|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/bengali/movies/news/yash-dasgupta-and-mimi-chakraborty-to-reunite-in-upcoming-romantic-comedy/articleshow/63346161.cms |newspaper=[[The Times of India]] |date=17 March 2018 |access-date=24 March 2018 }}</ref>
* ''[[Power (2016 film)|Power]]''
# ''[[Angaar (2016 film)|Angaar]]'' (2016) (Bangladesh-West Bengal joint production)
* ''[[Badsha – The Don]]''
# ''[[K:Secret Eye]]'' (2016)
* ''Sathiya''
# ''[[Bossgiri]]'' (2016) ([[Cinema of Bangladesh|Bangladesh]])
* ''Banchha Elo Phire''
# ''Meri Pyaari Bindu'' (2017) Hindi Movie
* ''Bossgiri''
# ''Jagga Jasoos'' (2017) Hindi Movie
* ''[[Byomkesh Pawrbo]]''
# ''[[Ami Je Ke Tomar]]'' (2017)
* ''[[Haripada Bandwala]]''
# ''[[Nabab]]'' (2017) (Bangladesh-West Bengal joint production)
* ''Hera Pheri''
# ''[[Bolo Dugga Maiki]]'' (2017)
* ''[[Jagga Jasoos]]''
# ''[[Chalbaaz]]'' (2018)  (Bangladesh-West Bengal joint production)
* ''Dhatteriki''
# ''[[Boxer (2018 film)|Boxer]]'' as Ronny's Dad {{Citation needed|date=March 2018}}
* ''[[Meri Pyaari Bindu]]''
# ''[[Total Dadagiri]]'' (2018) as Jonaki's Dad{{Citation needed|date=March 2018}}
* ''[[Nabab]]''
# ''[[Hoichoi Unlimited]]'' (2018) as Sital Roy{{Citation needed|date=March 2018}}
* ''K: Secret Eye''
# ''[[Guptadhaner Shondhane]]'' (2018) as Dashanan Da
* ''[[Rangbaz (2017 film)|Rangbaaz]]''
# ''[[Manojder Adbhut Bari]]'' (2018)
* ''[[Shrestha Bangali]]''
# ''[[Zombiesthaan]]'' (2019)
* ''[[Projapoti Biskut]]''
# ''[[Din Ratrir Golpo]]'' (2020)
* ''[[Bolo Dugga Maiki]]''
# ''[[Antardhaan (2020 film)|Antardhaan]] (2020)
* ''Boxer''
# ''[[Mukhosh (film)|Mukhosh]] (2020)
* ''Boxer III''
# ''[[Tonic (2020 film) |Tonic]]'' (2020)
* ''[[Total Dadagiri]]''
# ''[[Bhotbhoti]]'' (2020)
* ''Chalbaaz''
# ''[[Jio Jamai]]'' (2020)
* ''[[Guptodhoner Sandhane]]''
# ''Commando'' (2020)
* ''Bhaijaan Elo Re''
# ''[[Bikkhov]]'' (2021)
* ''Manojder Adbhut Bari''
{{Div col end}}
* ''[[Rosogolla]]''
* ''[[Hoichoi Unlimited]]''
* ''[[Goyenda Tatar]]''
* ''Jah Kala''
* ''Mukhomukhi''
* ''[[Nolok]]''
* ''Zombiesthaan''
* ''[[Mukhosh (2021 film)|Mukhosh]]''
* ''[[Din Ratrir Golpo]]''
* ''Dui Shalik''
* ''Aloukik''
* ''Amar Challenge''
* ''Bikkhov''
* ''[[Bob Biswas]]''
* ''[[Antardhaan]]''
* ''[[Tonic (film)|Tonic]]''
* ''Neeti Shastra''
* ''Kulpi''
* ''Bhotbhoti''
* ''[[Kolkata Chalantika]]''
* ''[[Karnasubarner Guptodhon]]''
* ''Bijoya Dashami''
* ''Ikir Mikir''
* ''[[Archier Gallery]]''
* ''[[The Eken: Ruddhaswas Rajasthan]]''
* ''Kothay Tumi''
* ''[[Bogla Mama Jug Jug Jiyo]]''
* ''[[Ektu Sore Bosun]]''
* ''Nidhon''
* ''Daal Bati Churma''
* ''Cafe Wall''
* ''[[Aador]]''
* ''[[Boomerang (2024 Bengali film)|Boomerang]]''
* ''[[Shastri (2024 film)|Shastri]]''
* Turuper tass (2025)
* Pataliganjer putul khela (2025)
* ''Ami Amar Moto'' (2025)
* ''[[Rappa Roy & Full Stop Dot Com]]''
* ''[[Keu Bole Biplobi Keu Bole Dakat]]'' (2026)
* Winkle Twinkle (2026)
 
=== TV Serials ===
* ''Ek Akasher Niche''
 
=== Web Series ===
* ''Dhanbad Blues''
* ''Water Bottle''
* ''[[The Stoneman Murders]]''
* ''[[Byadh]]''
* ''The Bengal Scam: Bima Kando''
* ''[[Guns & Gulaabs]]''
* ''Feludar Goyendagiri: Bhuswargo Bhoyonkawr''
* ''[[Bhog (film)]]''
 
==Accolades==
In the film industry he started his career as a junior artist. He first received his big break in the 1998 film ''[[Ajab Gayer Ajab Katha]]''.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.anandabazar.com/rabibashoriyo/write-up-about-his-first-film-by-rajatava-dutta-on-rabibasariya-1.335788 | title=ডাকাতের কস্টিউম ট্যাক্সিতে ফেলে এলাম }}</ref> He received the [[Bengal Film Journalists' Association Awards]] in 2001 for ''[[Paromitar Ek Din|Paromitar Ekdin]]'' in the category best actor in a supporting role. In 2006 he received the [[Anandalok Awards]] for the movie ''[[MLA Fatakeshto]]'' for the best villain category.<ref>{{cite web|title=Rajatava Attached|url=http://www.gomolo.com/awards-won-by-rajatava-dutta/952|access-date=25 February 2012|archive-date=5 March 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120305003640/http://www.gomolo.com/awards-won-by-rajatava-dutta/952|url-status=dead}}</ref>


==See also==
==See also==
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==External links==
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Rajatava Dutta
রজতাভ দত্ত
Dutta in 2017
Born (1967-08-11) 11 August 1967 (age 59)
Calcutta, West Bengal, India
OccupationActor
Known for

Rajatava Dutta (born 11 August 1967) is an Indian actor who appears in Bengali, Hindi and English films.[1] He is often regarded as one of the most celebrated and respected Bengali actors of his generation.[2] In a career spanning over three decades, on one hand he has received popularity for playing negative characters in commercially successful films like MLA Fatakeshto, Challenge, Paglu, Boss: Born to Rule etc. and on the other hand he has gained critical praise for his versatile acting performances in critically acclaimed films like Paromitar Ekdin, Open Tee Bioscope, Bogla Mama Jug Jug Jiyo etc. and in the web-series Byadh.[2][3] He has been a judge on the Zee Bangla reality show Mirakkel.[4][5]

Early life[edit | edit source]

From Ballygunge Government High School Rajatava passed Madhyamik in 1983, passed Higher Secondary from Goenka College of Commerce and Business Administration in 1985 and graduated from Netaji Nagar College in 1987.[6]

Career[edit | edit source]

Theatre[edit | edit source]

Rajatava has been working as a theatre artist since 1987.[citation needed] He has started his work in the theatre group Antarmukh under Soumitra Basu (1987–1990). After that in Ushnik with Ishita Mukherjee (1990–1993). In Swapnosandhani with Kaushik Sen (1993–1995) (1996–1997) (2011–2016). In Gandhar with Ashit Mukhopadhyay (1994) with Dwijen Banarjee (1995), in Natyoanon with Chandan Sen (1997–2000) in Ansambal with Sohag Sen (1997–2001), In Calcutta Performers with Tamal Roy Chowdhury (2001–2002), in Sangsriti with Debesh Chattopadhyay (2002–1018). In Lokokristi With Falguni Chatterjee (2004–2006), In Vupen Bose Avenue Chorus with Amitava Dutta (2014–2018) and In Natyoshala with Rana Basu (2016–2018).

Filmography[edit | edit source]

This list is incomplete; you can help by adding missing items with reliable sources.

TV Serials[edit | edit source]

  • Ek Akasher Niche

Web Series[edit | edit source]

Accolades[edit | edit source]

In the film industry he started his career as a junior artist. He first received his big break in the 1998 film Ajab Gayer Ajab Katha.[7] He received the Bengal Film Journalists' Association Awards in 2001 for Paromitar Ekdin in the category best actor in a supporting role. In 2006 he received the Anandalok Awards for the movie MLA Fatakeshto for the best villain category.[8]

See also[edit | edit source]

References[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ "Rajatabha Datta". IMDb. Retrieved 24 February 2012.
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 "ব্যাঙ থেকে বিগ ব্যাং".
  3. ↑ "Bogla Mama Jug Jug Jio is a rib-tickling comedy with some strong acts and '80s nostalgia".
  4. ↑ "'Mirakkel Akkel Challenger 10' to launch soon". The Times of India. 11 March 2019.
  5. ↑ "Mirakkel 10: Actress Rukmini Maitra shoots for a special episode". The Times of India. 10 November 2020.
  6. ↑ Rajatava Datta[dead link]
  7. ↑ "ডাকাতের কস্টিউম ট্যাক্সিতে ফেলে এলাম".
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