Gaurav Chakrabarty
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Gaurav Chakrabarty is an Indian actor best known for his portrayal of the character 'Prodipto Lahiri' in the Bengali megaserial Gaaner Oparey that aired on Star Jalsha
from June 28, 2010 to April 16, 2011. He hails from a family which has had a legacy of association with the Bengali cultural arena, starting from Jochhon Dastidar and Chandra Dastidar (his paternal great uncle and aunt), Jagadish and Monica Chakrabarty (his paternal grandparents), and his parents, the actors Sabyasachi Chakrabarty
and Mithu Chakrabarty.
in Kolkata. He subsequently earned a degree in Mass Communication and Videography from the St. Xavier's College, Kolkata, and completed his postgraduation in Video Editing from the Film and Television Institute of India at Pune (FTII).
's thriller of the same name, under the direction of his father, who himself essayed the role of Feluda
. During his St. Xavier's days, he was roped in to play the lead in a documentary on HIV-Aids
, Isolation, by teenage filmmaker Sangbit Samaddar, who was at that time, only a Class 12 student of South Point High School.
His acting debut on the small screen happened post his FTII stint, when he was given a small role in the telefilm BaghNokh by Kaushik Ganguly
, which aired on ETV Bangla
as part of a weekly series. However, his claim to fame was through the critically acclaimed Bengali megaserial Gaaner Oparey which also saw the debut of his sibling Arjun Chakrabarty as the male lead Gora.
on his 150th birth anniversary, and would explore his applicability in the increasingly Westernized modern Bengali society. With a script penned initially by actor and director Rituparno Ghosh
and later by Anuja Chattopadhyay (who had previously worked on other serials like Ekhane Aakash Neel
), the serial is widely credited for having brought back the educated Tagore-loving, intellectual Bengali audience in front of the television. Even though it ran for only about ten months, the show catapulted the young cast, primarily Gaurav, Arjun and Mimi Chakrabarty (who played the female lead) to fame within that short span of time. Chakrabarty's character 'Prodipto Lahiri', in spite of not being the official male lead, found a cult following, largely due to its controlled and understated portrayal.
Gaurav made his silver screen debut with the film Rang Milanti, a romantic comedy directed by Kaushik Ganguly
, that released in September 2011 to wide critical and commercial acclaim. He played the character 'Rik', who is a serious and docile software engineer in love with an ad-agency employee Komolika (Ridhima Ghosh). He also features in the ensemble cast for Kaushik's other movie, Laptop, which has been selected for screening at the Indian Panorama section of the 42nd International Film Festival of India
at Goa (IFFI 2011: Nov. 23rd - Dec. 3rd). The film is also going to have an international premiere at the Dubai International Film Festival
(DIFF 2011), where it is competing in the Muhr AsiaAfrica Awards for feature films. Laptop finds Gaurav in the garb of a computer science master's student Jion, who is also the personal tutor of Ridhima Ghosh's character Raya, an aspiring model. Apart from films, Gaurav has been keeping up with his theatre work and can be seen regularly as 'Topshe' in Apsara Theatre-er Mamla. One of his other ongoing projects is the Star Jalsha tele-serial Adwitiya that airs Monday-Friday, 10.30 pm (IST), where he is essaying the role of Robi Kiran Choudhury, the elder brother to protagonist Chandra Kiran Choudhury, played by Indrasish Roy. Robi Kiran, a far cry from the likes of Prodipto and Rik, is a power-hungry but educated strategist who has returned to his roots after studying abroad, apparently to serve the people of his native village in the Sundarbans
.
Star Jalsha
STAR Jalsha , the newest Bengali General Entertainment channel, owned by STAR TV.STAR Jalsha sets itself with the philosophy of 'celebrating a better tomorrow'. In line with the aspirations of millions of households in the new Bengal, STAR Jalsha is poised to be the brightest star in Bengali...
from June 28, 2010 to April 16, 2011. He hails from a family which has had a legacy of association with the Bengali cultural arena, starting from Jochhon Dastidar and Chandra Dastidar (his paternal great uncle and aunt), Jagadish and Monica Chakrabarty (his paternal grandparents), and his parents, the actors Sabyasachi Chakrabarty
Sabyasachi Chakraborty
Sabyasachi Chakraborty is a Bengali Indian male actor of TV and films. Sabyasachi Chakraborty is one of the most talented and prolific actors of Bengal whose acting prowess is well known all over India.-Early life:...
and Mithu Chakrabarty.
Early life
Chakrabarty, also known by his pet name 'Niki', had his schooling at the Assembly of God Church SchoolAssembly of God Church School
Assembly of God Church School was established in 1964, located in Kolkata, India. It takes theIndian Council of Secondary Education Examination...
in Kolkata. He subsequently earned a degree in Mass Communication and Videography from the St. Xavier's College, Kolkata, and completed his postgraduation in Video Editing from the Film and Television Institute of India at Pune (FTII).
Career
Gaurav got involved in professional theatre from a young age as part of the group Charbak, where he not only assisted in the backstage work (audio department in the play Rong and the runaway success Cholo Potol Tuli), but also acted as 'Topshe' in the play Apsara Theatre-er Mamla based on Satyajit RaySatyajit Ray
Satyajit Ray was an Indian Bengali filmmaker. He is regarded as one of the greatest auteurs of 20th century cinema. Ray was born in the city of Kolkata into a Bengali family prominent in the world of arts and literature...
's thriller of the same name, under the direction of his father, who himself essayed the role of Feluda
Feluda
Feluda, or Prodosh Chandra Mitra, who uses the anglicised name Pradosh C. Mitter, is a fictional private investigator starring in a series of Bengali novels and short stories written by the famous Indian Bengali film director and writer Satyajit Ray. The detective lives at Rajani Sen Road,...
. During his St. Xavier's days, he was roped in to play the lead in a documentary on HIV-Aids
AIDS
Acquired immune deficiency syndrome or acquired immunodeficiency syndrome is a disease of the human immune system caused by the human immunodeficiency virus...
, Isolation, by teenage filmmaker Sangbit Samaddar, who was at that time, only a Class 12 student of South Point High School.
His acting debut on the small screen happened post his FTII stint, when he was given a small role in the telefilm BaghNokh by Kaushik Ganguly
Kaushik Ganguly
Kaushik Ganguly is an Indian director, screenwriter and actor in Bengali cinema. He is known for his works that explore sexuality like Ushnatar Janye which deals with a lesbian relationship and Arekti Premer Golpo that examines transgendered identity.-Life and career:Ganguly was born in Kolkata...
, which aired on ETV Bangla
ETV Bangla
ETV Bangla is a popular 24-hour, Bengali language, television channel. It is a part of the ETV Network group of channels owned by the Ramoji Group of Hyderabad, India...
as part of a weekly series. However, his claim to fame was through the critically acclaimed Bengali megaserial Gaaner Oparey which also saw the debut of his sibling Arjun Chakrabarty as the male lead Gora.
Gaaner Oparey: Road to limelight
Gaurav was launched in his first major project, along with his younger sibling Arjun Chakrabarty, in the Star Jalsha megaserial Gaaner Oparey produced by Ideas Creations Pvt. Ltd, the production company helmed by the Tollywood hero Prosenjit Chatterjee. Gaaner Oparey was conceived by the channel as a tribute to the poet laureate Rabindranath TagoreRabindranath Tagore
Rabindranath Tagore , sobriquet Gurudev, was a Bengali polymath who reshaped his region's literature and music. Author of Gitanjali and its "profoundly sensitive, fresh and beautiful verse", he became the first non-European Nobel laureate by earning the 1913 Prize in Literature...
on his 150th birth anniversary, and would explore his applicability in the increasingly Westernized modern Bengali society. With a script penned initially by actor and director Rituparno Ghosh
Rituparno Ghosh
Rituparno Ghosh is a Bengali film director. He has won 8 National Film Awards in India and several awards at international film festivals abroad.- Early life and background :...
and later by Anuja Chattopadhyay (who had previously worked on other serials like Ekhane Aakash Neel
Ekhane Aakash Neel
Ekhane Akash Neel is a Bengali Serial which is telecasted on 7:30 PM on the Free-to-Air Channel Star Jalsa. The serial is themed on a nursing home, and is themed on the love between Dr. Ujaan Chatterjee, a respected and talented young Doctor, and Hiya, a who is the central actress of the drama...
), the serial is widely credited for having brought back the educated Tagore-loving, intellectual Bengali audience in front of the television. Even though it ran for only about ten months, the show catapulted the young cast, primarily Gaurav, Arjun and Mimi Chakrabarty (who played the female lead) to fame within that short span of time. Chakrabarty's character 'Prodipto Lahiri', in spite of not being the official male lead, found a cult following, largely due to its controlled and understated portrayal.
Gaurav made his silver screen debut with the film Rang Milanti, a romantic comedy directed by Kaushik Ganguly
Kaushik Ganguly
Kaushik Ganguly is an Indian director, screenwriter and actor in Bengali cinema. He is known for his works that explore sexuality like Ushnatar Janye which deals with a lesbian relationship and Arekti Premer Golpo that examines transgendered identity.-Life and career:Ganguly was born in Kolkata...
, that released in September 2011 to wide critical and commercial acclaim. He played the character 'Rik', who is a serious and docile software engineer in love with an ad-agency employee Komolika (Ridhima Ghosh). He also features in the ensemble cast for Kaushik's other movie, Laptop, which has been selected for screening at the Indian Panorama section of the 42nd International Film Festival of India
International Film Festival of India
The International Film Festival of India , founded in 1952, is one of the most significant film festivals in Asia. Held annually in the beach town of Goa, in the Western Coast of the country, the festival aims at providing a common platform for the cinemas of the world to project the excellence of...
at Goa (IFFI 2011: Nov. 23rd - Dec. 3rd). The film is also going to have an international premiere at the Dubai International Film Festival
Dubai International Film Festival
The Dubai International Film Festival is an international film festival based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Launched in 2004, it aims to foster the growth of filmmaking in the Arab world.-Overview:...
(DIFF 2011), where it is competing in the Muhr AsiaAfrica Awards for feature films. Laptop finds Gaurav in the garb of a computer science master's student Jion, who is also the personal tutor of Ridhima Ghosh's character Raya, an aspiring model. Apart from films, Gaurav has been keeping up with his theatre work and can be seen regularly as 'Topshe' in Apsara Theatre-er Mamla. One of his other ongoing projects is the Star Jalsha tele-serial Adwitiya that airs Monday-Friday, 10.30 pm (IST), where he is essaying the role of Robi Kiran Choudhury, the elder brother to protagonist Chandra Kiran Choudhury, played by Indrasish Roy. Robi Kiran, a far cry from the likes of Prodipto and Rik, is a power-hungry but educated strategist who has returned to his roots after studying abroad, apparently to serve the people of his native village in the Sundarbans
Sundarbans
The Sundarbans [Sundarban Tour Booking-9051115228] is the largest single block of tidal halophytic mangrove forest in the world.The name Sundarban can be literally translated as "beautiful jungle" or "beautiful forest" in the Bengali language...
.
Filmography
- 2008 Isolation (documentary)
- 2011 Rang Milanti
- 2012 Laptop (slated for release in 2012)