Portrait of Gyanesh Mukhopadhyay

Gyanesh Mukhopadhyay

Acting

Biography

Gyanesh Mukherjee was a Bengali actor, director, and theater personality. He was involved with the Indian People's Theatre Association (IPTA). In his film career, Mukherjee worked with famous directors like Ritwik Ghatak, Mrinal Sen, and Tapan Sinha. From the late 1950s to the 1970s, he played a prolific role in cinema and theatre.

Born: July 5, 1926

Place of Birth: Shyambazar, Calcutta, British Raj (now India)

Filmography

1996
Damu

as Owner of Circus

1992
Hirer Angti

as Panchu

1971
Nimantran

as Boatman

1970
Ei Korechho Bhalo

as Prabhat (Manager)

1965
Up in the Clouds

as Phonibhushan (Phoni Babu)

1964
Bibhas

as Janak

1962
1961
1960
The Cloud-Capped Star

as Banshi Dutta

1960
1958
Runaway

as Father

1958
Ajantrik

as Mechanic