Debshankar Haldar
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(or Debshankar Halder
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.) is a Bengali theatre actor with a long career in Bengali theatre groups such as
Nandikar
Nandikar ( bn, নান্দীকার) is a theatre group in India. The group has its headquarters in Kolkata in the state of West Bengal, but works around the world.
History
Nandikar's story begins on 29 June 1960 at maternal uncle's house ...
, Rangapat, Natyaranga, Sudrak, Gandhar, Bratyajon, Sansriti and Blank Verse. Known for his versatility, he played the role of
Debabrata Biswas
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in ‘Bratyajon’'s production ‘Ruddha Sangeet’,
Swami Vivekananda
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in Lokkrishti's ''Biley'' and the historical theatrical figure
Sisir Kumar Bhaduri
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in Indraranga's ''Nisshanga Samrat''. Debshankar has also worked in films.
Early life
Debshankar Haldar was born in Kolkata. His father Abhay Haldar was an actor of Bengali Jatra and his brother Amiya Haldar is an actor in the Bengali theatre group
Bohurupee
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Early days ...
. He graduated from the
Scottish Church College
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at the
University of Calcutta
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.
[Debshankar Haldar takes centre stage at Scottish Church]
/ref> He credits his father for his introduction to the theatre world. In 1986 Haldar joined a workshop organized by Nandikar
Nandikar ( bn, নান্দীকার) is a theatre group in India. The group has its headquarters in Kolkata in the state of West Bengal, but works around the world.
History
Nandikar's story begins on 29 June 1960 at maternal uncle's house ...
with the intention of learning acting. The workshop was so engrossing that he decided not to look beyond theatre. Over the years he has been keenly involved with every aspect of theatre. One of the leading trainers of the group and closely associated with Nandikar's Children's Ensemble he has written and directed over 40 children's plays including the much acclaimed ''Bhalo Manush Noigo Mora''. His first directorial venture outside Nandikar is Story Teller's 'Topi'.
Career
Filmography
* '' Mahananda'' (2022)
* '' Cholo Potol Tuli'' (2020)
* ''Maya Mridanga'' (2016)
* ''Tadanto'' (2015–16) by Nitish Roy
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* '' Arundhati'' (2014)
* ''Alik Sukh
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'' (2013)Bhalo Theko
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* ''Mahulbanir Sereng
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* ''Chha-e Chhuti
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* ''Muktodhara
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* ''Accident
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* ''Na Hannyate
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Cast
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* ''Jangal Mahal Amader Katha'' (unreleased)
* ''Gangasagar'' (unreleased)
* ''Hathat Babur Kissa'' (unreleased)
* ''E Ki Labanye'' (unreleased)
* ''Kalkijug''
* ''Kintu Golpo Noi''
* ''Gahin Hriday''
* ''Drishyantar''
Television
* Happy Parent's Day
* Lokkhi Kakima Superstar (2022)
* Apni Ki Bolen (2022)
Audio Drama Albums
* Shesher Kabita
* Ami Vivekananda
* Nisshanga Samrat
* Shesh Ontora ( Jackson Records 2013)
* Chorkata ( Jackson Records 2013)
Plays
* Shesh Shakkhatkar (Nandikar)
* Gotroheen (Nandikar)
* Football(Nandikar)
* Ei Sahar, Ei Samay (Nandikar)
* Feriwalar Mrityu (Nandikar)
* Nagar Kirtan (Nandikar)
* Sojan Badier Ghat (Nandikar)
* Jaha Chai (Nandikar)
* Mephisto (Chetana)
* Winkle Twinkle (Sansriti)
* Iye(Sansriti)
* Virus M (Gonokrishti)
* Shajahan (Natyaranga)
* Agantuk (Natyaranga)
* Aurangzeb (Rangapat)
* Aguner Barnamala (Drishyapat)
* Furrut (Blank Verse)
* Missed Call (Naye Natua)
* Kachher Manush (Gandhar)
* Ruddhasangeet (Bratyajon)
* Madhabi (Nandikar)
* Shuonpoka (Nat-Ranga)
* 221 B Baker Street (Story teller)
* Gora (Abhash)
* Dahananto (Sudrak)
* Topi (Story Teller)
* Aamar Priyo Rabindranath (Nandikar)
* Anto Aadi Anto( Nandikar )
* Biley (Lokkrishti)
* Oedipus (Drishyapat)
* Jadidang (Nat-Ranga)
* Virus M (Ganakrishti)
* Rater Kutum (Nandikar)
* Nachni (Nandikar)
* Kallu Mama(Ushnik)
* Nishhanga Samrat (Paikpara Indraranga)
* Jharer Pakhi (Natyaranga)
* Romcom (Lokkrishti)
* Altaf Gomes (Sansriti)
* Dharmashok (Rangapat)
* Barnoporichoy (Dakshin Ruchirango)
* Duto Din (Pancham Vaidik)
* Boma (Bratyajan)
* Sher Afganer Tiner Talowar (Natyaranga)
* Phera (Shyambajar Mukhomukhi)
* Eepsa (Ha Ja Bo Ro Lo)
* Tomar Aami (Ganakrishti)
* Ek Mancha, Ek Jiban (Purba Pashchim)
* Sauda (Behala Bratyajon)
* Saudagarer Nouka (Sansriti)
*Bpajjanak (Ha Ja Ba Ra La)
*Equations (Blank Verse)
*Rani Kadambini (Nandikar)
*Chaar Adhyay (Sandarbha)
*Mulyo (Ballygung Bratyajon)
*Othoijol (Purba Paschim)
*Ek Nayoker Sesh Rat (Ha Ja Ba Ra La)
*Bilwamangal Kabya (Chakda Natyajan)
*Babai (usneek)
Awards
* 2013 - ABP Ananda
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Sera Bangali Award for Best Actor
* 2015 (Received)- Sangeet Natak Akademi Award
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* The Bengali stage centenary Star Theatre award 2018
Notes
References
External links
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Living people
Bengali theatre personalities
1965 births
Scottish Church College alumni
University of Calcutta alumni
Recipients of the Sangeet Natak Akademi Award