Parambrata Chattopadhyay is an Indian actor and director known for his roles in Kahaani and Baishe Srabon. He has also directed films like Jiyo Kaka and Hawa Bodol.
Full Name: Parambrata Chattopadhyay
Profession: Actor, Director, Producer
Date of Birth: 27 June 1980
Age: 44 Years (As of 2024)
Birthplace: Kolkata, West Bengal, India
Nationality: Indian
Religion: Hinduism
Zodiac Sign: Cancer
Height: 5’11” (180 cm)
Weight: 75 kg (165 lbs)
Eye Color: Black
Hair Color: Black
Career
Parambrata Chattopadhyay is a well-known Indian actor and director, primarily active in Bengali and Hindi films. He started his career with Bengali television and cinema and gained recognition portraying “Topshe” in the popular Feluda series directed by Sandip Ray. He made his Hindi film debut with the critically acclaimed Kahaani (2012), starring alongside Vidya Balan. Some of his notable films include Bhalo Theko (2003), Baishe Srabon (2011), Pari (2018), Bulbbul (2020), and Doctor Bakshi (2023). He has also ventured into direction, with films like Jiyo Kaka (2011) and Hawa Bodol (2013).
In addition to acting, Parambrata is a successful filmmaker and producer. He co-founded Workshop Productions Pvt. Ltd with actor Rudranil Ghosh in 2011.
Education
Parambrata studied at Patha Bhavan School in Kolkata. He later pursued higher education, studying Film and Television Production in London, which shaped his career as a director.
Personal Life
Parambrata comes from an illustrious family of artists and intellectuals. His father is Satinath Chatterjee, and his mother is Sunetra Ghatak. He is the grandnephew of renowned filmmaker Ritwik Ghatak, and his aunt is the prominent Bengali author Mahasweta Devi. His secular and liberal views have occasionally made him a target of fundamentalists.
In 2023, he married Piya Chakraborty, a singer and social worker, in a private ceremony. Previously, he was in a long-term relationship with Ike Schouten, a doctor from the Netherlands, and dated actress Swastika Mukherjee.
Controversies
Parambrata has been part of several controversies. During a TV show hosted by filmmaker Srijit Mukherjee, a comment made by fellow actor Rudranil Ghosh about their relationships led to a defamation case being filed. Additionally, the film Abhijaan, which Parambrata directed, was criticized by Poulami Bose for misrepresenting real-life events, though Parambrata maintained the film’s content was endorsed by the actor it depicted.
Affairs/Girlfriend
- Swastika Mukherjee: Actress (Ex)
- Ike Schouten: Dutch doctor (Ex)
- Piya Chakraborty: Singer and social worker (Spouse)
Notable Works as Actor
- Kahaani (2012)
- Baishe Srabon (2011)
- Bulbbul (2020)
- Doctor Bakshi (2023)
Notable Works as Director
- Jiyo Kaka (2011)
- Hawa Bodol (2013)
- Abhijaan (2022)
Awards and Recognition
Parambrata has received widespread acclaim for his versatile performances in both commercial and art-house films. He has been nominated for various awards and is respected for his contribution to both acting and directing.
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Parambrata Chattopadhyay continues to be a prominent figure in Indian cinema, excelling in both acting and directing across multiple languages.
