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Robi Ghosh | |
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| Born | Robindra Nath Ghosh Dostidar[1] (1931-11-24)24 November 1931 |
| Died | 4 February 1997(1997-02-04) (aged 65) |
| Occupations | Actor, Film Director |
| Years active | 1959–1997 |
| Spouse(s) | Anubha Gupta (?–1972; her death)[1] Baishakhi Devi (1982–his death) |
Robi Ghosh (Bengali:রবি ঘোষ; 24 November 1931 – 4 February 1997) was an Indian actor known for his work inBengali cinema.[2] He is known for his comic appeal, though his versatile acting talent brought him success in various kinds of roles. He is probably one of the earliest character actors of Bengali cinema who focused mainly on method acting. Megastar inBengali film Industry. He participated in the Berlin Film Festival as the lead actor of Goopi Gyne Bagha Byne in the role of Bagha Byne, which was one of his most memorable roles. Thereafter, he was a regular member ofSatyajit Ray films over the years. Till date, he is remembered for his comic roles in different movies. Robi Ghosh was a renowned actor in Bengali theatre and TV as well. He also played a character, Badridas, in the episodeAmrit ki Maut inByomkesh Bakshi (TV series), broadcast byDoordarshan.
Ghosh was born on 24 November 1931 in Kolkata. His birth name was Robi Ghosh Dastidar. His ancestry can be traced to East Bengal, now Bangladesh. In 1949, he completed his Matriculation from the South Suburban Main School. After completing his Intermediate in Science, he joined theAsutosh College for graduation. He used to work inBankshall Court from 1953 to 1959. He married actressAnubha Gupta.[citation needed] After her demise, he married Baishakhi Devi on 24 November 1982.
Ghosh’s role in the playAngar was noticed by director Aurabinda Mukhopadhay. Robi made his debut in a small role in his filmAhoban in 1959. His breakthrough was in Tapan Sinha'sGalpo Holeo Satti, and his role inSatyajit Ray’sGoopy Gyne Bagha Byne (1968) became a landmark in his career.Abhijan (1962),Aranyer Din Ratri (1970),Hirak Rajar Deshe (1980),Goopy Bagha Phire Elo (1991), andPadma Nadir Majhi (1992) are some of his memorable movies. He was also a noted theatre personality who was a student of Utpal Dutta’s Little Theatre Group. He traveled abroad extensively for his performances in Berlin (1969), Mauritius (1988), the USA and Europe (1995). He also directed the movieNidhiram Sardar. In 1970, he participated in theBerlin Film Festival as the lead actor ofGoopi Gyne Bagha Byne in the role ofBagha Byne, which was one of his most memorable roles.. He was the founder of the theatre group "Chalachal". In 1960 he was awarded the Ultorath Award for his outstanding performance in the playAngar. He died on 4 February 1997.
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