Debesh Chattopadhyay Explained

Debesh Chattopadhyay
Nationality:Indian
Occupation:Actor, theatre and film director[1] [2]

Debesh Chattopadhyay (also Chatterjee) is an Indian Bengali film & theatre director and actor.[3] He has also acted in a few Bengali films.[4]

Career

Chattopadhyay is associated with theatre since 1984. At that time he was 18 years old. In 1989 he joined Bengali theatre group Shilpayan and became a full-time theatre artist. In 1992 he joined theatre group Ganakrishti and acted in the play Manyobor Bhool Korchen. He also worked in the theatre group Theatron. Sansriti.[5]

As a documentary film maker

Documentary film on ‘Satu Sen’ which is financed by the National School of Drama, Delhi. Documentary film ‘Dreams Unlimited’ on ‘Natyamela 2008’ produced by Paschim Banga Natya Academy. Documentary film on ‘Rangakarmi -A Journey’ based on the activities and contribution of the theatre group ‘RANGAKARMI’ (Director- Usha Ganguly). Documentary film on ‘Habib Tanvir’ produced by Paschim Banga Natya Academy.

As a film maker

Natoker Moto - Like a Play (Based on the life and career of the deceased actress Keya Chakraborty)IYE - The Others (Inspired by Peter Bischel's Kindergarten Stories)

As a theatre workshop instructor

Physically and mentally challenged children of SANCHAR, BIKRAMSHILA (NGO). Theatre workers of different theatre groups of West Bengal. School children (St. Augustine’s, South Point, Kolkata). Minerva Natyasanskriti Charchakendra for repertoire. Paschim Banga Natya Academy, Theatrical Workshop (Residential), at Kaliagange, Uttar Dinajpur.

As a theatre seminar speaker

Seminars organised by N S D, Paschimbanga Natya Academy, Nandipat, Rangakala, Sayak,Rangroop, Abhinayan, Rupantar, Ajitesh Natya Academy, Natya Srijoni, Natyasodh, Kathakriti, Prachya etc.

As a visiting lecturer

Indian Institute Of Science, Bangalore on ‘ Neuroscience & Theatre’ in 2009. Wigan & Leigh College India on ‘Acting’ for Design Faculty in 2008. Govt. College, Bashirhat on ‘Absurd Drama’ for Arts Faculty in 2007.

As a research associate

Senior Fellowship on ‘Neuroscience & Theatre’ financed by Ministry Of Culture, Govt Of India.

Honours

Works

Plays

(in alphabetical order)

Films

TV series

Awards

FCCI Award for Best Debut Director (Natoker Moto) at HBFF-2016 [11] Citation: "For the sensitive cinematic portrayal of the struggle of a dedicated artistic soul in a powerful visual odyssey that reinforces cinema, theater and lived life." Jury members: Siladitya Sen, Madhu Eravankara, and Dalton L

External links

Notes and References

  1. News: Debesh Chattopadhyay to Turn Filmmaker. The Times of India. 2018-05-29. Ghosh. Madhusree. 9 June 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20190609153637/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/bengali/theatre/Debesh-Chattopadhyay-to-turn-filmmaker/articleshow/21778362.cms. live.
  2. Web site: Debesh Chattopadhyay. www.kaahon.com. 2019-05-29.
  3. News: Spotlight on Brain theatre. https://archive.today/20130203124240/http://www.telegraphindia.com/1120212/jsp/calcutta/story_15122885.jsp. dead. 3 February 2013. 20 December 2012. The Telegraph (Calcutta). Calcutta, India. Sebanti. Sarkar. 12 February 2012.
  4. Web site: Debesh Chattopadhyay filmography. Gomolo. 20 December 2012. 29 November 2014. https://web.archive.org/web/20141129080332/http://www.gomolo.com/about-debesh-chattopadhyay/4147. live.
  5. Web site: Debesh Chattopadhyay biography . 20 December 2012 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20120901220205/http://theatresansriti.org/debesh-chattopadhyay.html . 1 September 2012 .
  6. News: Snake-headed goddess. https://archive.today/20130203155457/http://www.telegraphindia.com/1110904/jsp/calcutta/story_14457440.jsp. dead. 3 February 2013. 20 December 2012. The Telegraph (Calcutta). Calcutta, India. A. Scene. 4 September 2011.
  7. News: Griha Prabesh review . 20 December 2012 . Ananda Bazar Patrika . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20130112083028/http://my.anandabazar.com/content/%E0%A6%A8%E0%A6%BE%E0%A6%9F%E0%A7%8D%E0%A6%AF-%E0%A6%B8%E0%A6%AE%E0%A6%BE%E0%A6%B2%E0%A7%8B%E0%A6%9A%E0%A6%A8%E0%A6%BE-53 . 12 January 2013 .
  8. News: Shey review . 20 December 2012 . Ananda Bazar Patrika . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20120801225908/http://abpananda.newsbullet.in/entertainment/54-more/26316-2012-07-30-14-45-12 . 1 August 2012 .
  9. Web site: Swati. 2020-12-07. টেলিভিশনে অভিনয় শুধুমাত্র রোজগারের কারণ হয়ে দাঁড়ালে সরে যাব: দেবেশ. 2020-12-25. RadioBanglaNet. en-US. 7 December 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20201207152405/http://radiobanglanet.com/debesh-chattopadhyay-sun-bangla-serial-harano-sur/. live.
  10. News: Theatre personality Debesh Chattopadhyay to play a classical singer in 'Harano Sur' - Times of India. 2020-12-25. The Times of India. en. 10 December 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20201210051542/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/bengali/theatre-personality-debesh-chattopadhyay-to-play-a-classical-singer-in-harano-sur/articleshow/79422614.cms. live.
  11. Web site: NM. www.filmcriticscircle.com. 2019-05-29. 26 November 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20161126222101/http://filmcriticscircle.com/fcci-awards/. live.

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