Debesh Chattopadhyay
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Debesh Chattopadhyay | |
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 Chattopadhyay in 2014 | |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Occupation(s) | 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
[edit]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
[edit]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
[edit]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
[edit]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
[edit]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
[edit]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
[edit]Senior Fellowship on ‘Neuroscience & Theatre’ financed by Ministry Of Culture, Govt Of India.
Honours
[edit]- 50 Emerging Stars of India by The Week (Independence Day special Issue 2003).
- Best Playwright of the Year in 2002, by West Bengal Youth Council .
- Best Play of the Year in 2007, by Information & culture Dept., Govt. of West Bengal for the play "Surjo-Pora Chhai".
- Best Playwright of the Year in 2008, Satyen Mitra Award by Theatre Workshop for play "Surjo-Pora Chhai".
- Best Director of the Year in 2008, Shyamal Sen Smriti Puraskar by Theatre Group SwapnaSandhani for the play "Surjo-Pora Chhai".
- Best Director of the Year in 2009, by Information & Culture Dept., Govt. of West Bengal for the play "Dream Dream".
- Best Play of the Year in 2010, by Sudrak for the play "Dream Dream".
- Dinabandhu Mitra Smriti Sammanana in 2011, by Bongaon Natyacharcha Kendra.
- Best Director of the Year in 2012, rajat Jayanti Swarak Samman from Anya Theatre, for "DEVI SARPAMASTA".
- NAVENDU SMRITI SAMMAN 2012 To The Director Debesh Chattopadhyay, for "BIKELE BHORER SHORSHE PHOOL".
- ZEE GAURAV AWARD To The Director Debesh Chattopadhyay, for " BIKELE BHORER SHORSHE PHOOL".
- ZEE GAURAV AWARD for best production " BIKELE BHORER SHORSHE PHOOL".
- ZEE GAURAV JURI AWARD To The Writer Debesh Chattopadhyay, for " BRAIN".
Works
[edit]Plays
[edit](in alphabetical order)
- Agnibarshi (Theatre Canvas)
- Brain (Sansriti)
- Bikele Bhorer Shorshe Phool (Sansriti)
- Break Fail (Sansriti)
- Chena Dukhho Chena Sukh (Mukhomukhi)
- Debi Sarpamasta (Minerva Repertory Theatre)[6]
- Dream Dream (Sansriti)
- Fandi Gram (Sansriti)
- Griha Prabesh (Onyo Theatre)[7]
- Hayabadana (THEATRE CANVAS)
- Nekre o Bhera (Sansriti)
- Shey (Sansriti)[8]
- Surjo Pra Chai (Sansriti)
- Tetri Kahani (Sansriti)
- Fetaru (Sansriti)
- Siddhidata(Sansriti)
- Tughlak(Sansriti)
- Maow(Sansriti)
- Saudagorer Nouka (Sansriti)
- Chand Manasar Kissa (Sansriti)
- Kothakar Choritro Kothay Rekhecho (Sansriti)
Films
[edit]- The Play (Unreleased)
- Chaplin (2011)
- Herbert
TV series
[edit]Awards
[edit]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
References
[edit]- ^ Ghosh, Madhusree. "Debesh Chattopadhyay to Turn Filmmaker". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 9 June 2019. Retrieved 29 May 2018.
- ^ "Debesh Chattopadhyay". www.kaahon.com. Retrieved 29 May 2019.[permanent dead link]
- ^ Sarkar, Sebanti (12 February 2012). "Spotlight on Brain theatre". The Telegraph (Calcutta). Calcutta, India. Archived from the original on 3 February 2013. Retrieved 20 December 2012.
- ^ "Debesh Chattopadhyay filmography". Gomolo. Archived from the original on 29 November 2014. Retrieved 20 December 2012.
- ^ "Debesh Chattopadhyay biography". Archived from the original on 1 September 2012. Retrieved 20 December 2012.
- ^ Scene, A (4 September 2011). "Snake-headed goddess". The Telegraph (Calcutta). Calcutta, India. Archived from the original on 3 February 2013. Retrieved 20 December 2012.
- ^ "Griha Prabesh review". Ananda Bazar Patrika. Archived from the original on 12 January 2013. Retrieved 20 December 2012.
- ^ "Shey review". Ananda Bazar Patrika. Archived from the original on 1 August 2012. Retrieved 20 December 2012.
- ^ Swati (7 December 2020). "টেলিভিশনে অভিনয় শুধুমাত্র রোজগারের কারণ হয়ে দাঁড়ালে সরে যাব: দেবেশ". RadioBanglaNet. Archived from the original on 7 December 2020. Retrieved 25 December 2020.
- ^ "Theatre personality Debesh Chattopadhyay to play a classical singer in 'Harano Sur' - Times of India". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 10 December 2020. Retrieved 25 December 2020.
- ^ "NM". www.filmcriticscircle.com. Archived from the original on 26 November 2016. Retrieved 29 May 2019.