Saswata Chaterjee
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Saswata Chatterjee
শাশ্বত চট্টোপাধ্যায় • ACTOR • BENGALI CINEMA • HINDI CINEMA • TELEVISION
Saswata Chatterjee is one of the most versatile and critically acclaimed actors associated with Bengali cinema and television. Beginning his career in television, he became widely popular for portraying Topshe in Sandip Ray’s Feluda-based television adaptations. His performance as Bob Biswas in Sujoy Ghosh’s Kahaani brought him nationwide recognition, while films such as Meghe Dhaka Tara, Bhooter Bhabishyat, Proloy, Chotushkone, Jagga Jasoos, Rajkahini and Kalki 2898 AD further established his range as a performer.
1970
Born
1995
Career Began
140+
IMDb Acting Credits
BOB
Iconic Role
ABOUT SASWATA CHATTERJEE
Saswata Chatterjee was born on 19 December 1970 in Kolkata, West Bengal. He is the son of celebrated Bengali actor Subhendu Chatterjee. Saswata has built a distinctive career across Bengali cinema, television, Hindi films and streaming platforms.
He began his professional acting journey with a Hindi television serial directed by Saibal Mitra, based on Samaresh Majumdar’s Kaalpurush. He subsequently became familiar to Bengali television audiences through detective adaptations.
One of the defining early roles of his career was Topshe, the young companion of Feluda, in television adaptations directed by Sandip Ray. His performances in several Feluda and Byomkesh-related projects helped him establish himself as a dependable character actor.
Saswata received considerable critical appreciation for his work in Bengali films including Bhooter Bhabishyat, Abar Byomkesh, C/O Sir, Proloy, Meghe Dhaka Tara, Chotushkone, Rajkahini and Ebar Shabor.
His major breakthrough at the national level came with Sujoy Ghosh’s Kahaani (2012), where he played the seemingly ordinary but chilling contract killer Bob Biswas. The character became one of the most memorable supporting performances in contemporary Hindi thriller cinema. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}
Following Kahaani, Saswata expanded his Hindi film career with projects including Jagga Jasoos, Dil Bechara, Dhaakad, Dobaaraa and Kalki 2898 AD, where he played Commander Manas. :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}
His work in streaming has further broadened his audience, with appearances in projects such as The Night Manager, Tooth Pari, Abar Proloy and other contemporary web productions. IMDb currently lists him with more than 140 acting credits. :contentReference[oaicite:3]{index=3}
CAREER JOURNEY
1995–2000
Television Beginnings
Started his acting career with television and gradually became a familiar face through literary adaptations and detective stories.
1996–2005
Topshe Era
Rose to popularity as Topshe in Sandip Ray’s Feluda-based television adaptations, becoming strongly associated with the character among Bengali viewers.
2006–2011
Film Recognition
Expanded his film career with projects such as The Bong Connection, Amanush, Rang Milanti, Byomkesh Bakshi and other Bengali productions.
2012
National Breakthrough
Played Bob Biswas in Sujoy Ghosh’s Kahaani. The role became his most internationally recognisable performance and opened the door to a wider Hindi film audience.
2013–2016
Critical Acclaim
Delivered acclaimed performances in Meghe Dhaka Tara, Proloy, C/O Sir, Chaar, Chotushkone, Rajkahini and Ebar Shabor.
2017–2020
Hindi & Bengali Expansion
Appeared in Jagga Jasoos, Hiralal, Network, Shei Je Holud Pakhi, Dil Bechara and several other projects.
2021–2024
OTT & Pan-India Era
Worked in major streaming productions including The Night Manager, Tooth Pari and Abar Proloy, while continuing Bengali and Hindi cinema. He also appeared as Commander Manas in Kalki 2898 AD. :contentReference[oaicite:4]{index=4}
2025–2026
Current Projects
His recent credits include Dear Maa, Akhanda 2 – Thaandavam, The Bengal Files, Mon Maaney Na, Hok Kolorob and other film and streaming projects. :contentReference[oaicite:5]{index=5}
SIGNATURE WORKS
Kahaani
Meghe Dhaka Tara
Bhooter Bhabishyat
Proloy
C/O Sir
Chotushkone
Rajkahini
Ebar Shabor
Jagga Jasoos
Network
The Night Manager
Dil Bechara
Tooth Pari
Abar Proloy
Kalki 2898 AD
ICONIC CHARACTERS
BOB BISWAS
Kahaani • 2012 • Hindi Cinema
TOPSHE
Feluda Television Adaptations • Sandip Ray
NILKANTHA BAGCHI
Meghe Dhaka Tara • 2013
QUICK FACTS
FULL NAME
Saswata Chatterjee
DATE OF BIRTH
19 December 1970
BIRTHPLACE
Kolkata, West Bengal, India
PROFESSION
Actor
ACTIVE YEARS
1995–Present
NICKNAME
Apu / Apuda
FATHER
Subhendu Chatterjee
SPOUSE
Mohua Chatterjee
CHILD
Hiya Chatterjee
KNOWN FOR
Kahaani • Bob Biswas • Topshe • Meghe Dhaka Tara
SELECTED FILMOGRAPHY
2006
The Bong Connection
2010
Amanush / Rang Milanti
2012
Kahaani / Bhooter Bhabishyat
2013
Meghe Dhaka Tara / Proloy
2014
Chotushkone / Chaar
2015
Rajkahini / Ebar Shabor / 89
2017
Jagga Jasoos
2019
Network / Shironam
2020
Dil Bechara
2022
Dhaakad / Dobaaraa
2023
Abar Proloy / Tooth Pari
2024
Kalki 2898 AD / Crew
2025
Dear Maa / The Bengal Files / Akhanda 2
2026
Roktofolok / Mon Maaney Na / Hok Kolorob
AWARDS & RECOGNITION
2011 — Tele Cine Awards
Best Supporting Actor — Byomkesh Bakshi
2012 — Anandalok Puraskar
Best Supporting Actor — Bhooter Bhabishyat
2014 — Zee Bangla Gaurav Samman
Best Comedian — Bhooter Bhabishyat
2019 — Madrid International Film Festival
Best Actor in a Foreign Language Film — Shironam
2021 — West Bengal Film Journalists’ Association Award
Best Actor — Chobiyal
TELEVISION & OTT WORK
1996
Gosaipur Sargaram — Topshe
1996–2000
Feluda Television Series — Topshe
2000
Ek Akasher Niche — Akash
2016
The Night Manager — Brijpal
2021
The Night Manager / Hindi OTT Projects
2023
Tooth Pari: When Love Bites — David
2023–2026
Abar Proloy — Animesh Dutta
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CINEKOLKATA ARTIST PROFILE
Saswata Chatterjee
শাশ্বত চট্টোপাধ্যায় • ACTOR • BENGALI CINEMA • HINDI CINEMA • TELEVISION
Saswata Chatterjee is one of the most versatile and critically acclaimed actors associated with Bengali cinema and television. Beginning his career in television, he became widely popular for portraying Topshe in Sandip Ray’s Feluda-based television adaptations. His performance as Bob Biswas in Sujoy Ghosh’s Kahaani brought him nationwide recognition, while films such as Meghe Dhaka Tara, Bhooter Bhabishyat, Proloy, Chotushkone, Jagga Jasoos, Rajkahini and Kalki 2898 AD further established his range as a performer.
|
1970
Born
|
1995
Career Began
|
140+
IMDb Acting Credits
|
BOB
Iconic Role
|
ABOUT SASWATA CHATTERJEE
Saswata Chatterjee was born on 19 December 1970 in Kolkata, West Bengal. He is the son of celebrated Bengali actor Subhendu Chatterjee. Saswata has built a distinctive career across Bengali cinema, television, Hindi films and streaming platforms.
He began his professional acting journey with a Hindi television serial directed by Saibal Mitra, based on Samaresh Majumdar’s Kaalpurush. He subsequently became familiar to Bengali television audiences through detective adaptations.
One of the defining early roles of his career was Topshe, the young companion of Feluda, in television adaptations directed by Sandip Ray. His performances in several Feluda and Byomkesh-related projects helped him establish himself as a dependable character actor.
Saswata received considerable critical appreciation for his work in Bengali films including Bhooter Bhabishyat, Abar Byomkesh, C/O Sir, Proloy, Meghe Dhaka Tara, Chotushkone, Rajkahini and Ebar Shabor.
His major breakthrough at the national level came with Sujoy Ghosh’s Kahaani (2012), where he played the seemingly ordinary but chilling contract killer Bob Biswas. The character became one of the most memorable supporting performances in contemporary Hindi thriller cinema. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}
Following Kahaani, Saswata expanded his Hindi film career with projects including Jagga Jasoos, Dil Bechara, Dhaakad, Dobaaraa and Kalki 2898 AD, where he played Commander Manas. :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}
His work in streaming has further broadened his audience, with appearances in projects such as The Night Manager, Tooth Pari, Abar Proloy and other contemporary web productions. IMDb currently lists him with more than 140 acting credits. :contentReference[oaicite:3]{index=3}
CAREER JOURNEY
|
1995–2000
Television Beginnings
|
Started his acting career with television and gradually became a familiar face through literary adaptations and detective stories. |
|
1996–2005
Topshe Era
|
Rose to popularity as Topshe in Sandip Ray’s Feluda-based television adaptations, becoming strongly associated with the character among Bengali viewers. |
|
2006–2011
Film Recognition
|
Expanded his film career with projects such as The Bong Connection, Amanush, Rang Milanti, Byomkesh Bakshi and other Bengali productions. |
|
2012
National Breakthrough
|
Played Bob Biswas in Sujoy Ghosh’s Kahaani. The role became his most internationally recognisable performance and opened the door to a wider Hindi film audience. |
|
2013–2016
Critical Acclaim
|
Delivered acclaimed performances in Meghe Dhaka Tara, Proloy, C/O Sir, Chaar, Chotushkone, Rajkahini and Ebar Shabor. |
|
2017–2020
Hindi & Bengali Expansion
|
Appeared in Jagga Jasoos, Hiralal, Network, Shei Je Holud Pakhi, Dil Bechara and several other projects. |
|
2021–2024
OTT & Pan-India Era
|
Worked in major streaming productions including The Night Manager, Tooth Pari and Abar Proloy, while continuing Bengali and Hindi cinema. He also appeared as Commander Manas in Kalki 2898 AD. :contentReference[oaicite:4]{index=4} |
|
2025–2026
Current Projects
|
His recent credits include Dear Maa, Akhanda 2 – Thaandavam, The Bengal Files, Mon Maaney Na, Hok Kolorob and other film and streaming projects. :contentReference[oaicite:5]{index=5} |
SIGNATURE WORKS
Kahaani
Meghe Dhaka Tara
Bhooter Bhabishyat
Proloy
C/O Sir
Chotushkone
Rajkahini
Ebar Shabor
Jagga Jasoos
Network
The Night Manager
Dil Bechara
Tooth Pari
Abar Proloy
Kalki 2898 AD
ICONIC CHARACTERS
BOB BISWAS
Kahaani • 2012 • Hindi Cinema
TOPSHE
Feluda Television Adaptations • Sandip Ray
NILKANTHA BAGCHI
Meghe Dhaka Tara • 2013
QUICK FACTS
FULL NAME
Saswata Chatterjee
DATE OF BIRTH
19 December 1970
BIRTHPLACE
Kolkata, West Bengal, India
PROFESSION
Actor
ACTIVE YEARS
1995–Present
NICKNAME
Apu / Apuda
FATHER
Subhendu Chatterjee
SPOUSE
Mohua Chatterjee
CHILD
Hiya Chatterjee
KNOWN FOR
Kahaani • Bob Biswas • Topshe • Meghe Dhaka Tara
SELECTED FILMOGRAPHY
| 2006 | The Bong Connection |
| 2010 | Amanush / Rang Milanti |
| 2012 | Kahaani / Bhooter Bhabishyat |
| 2013 | Meghe Dhaka Tara / Proloy |
| 2014 | Chotushkone / Chaar |
| 2015 | Rajkahini / Ebar Shabor / 89 |
| 2017 | Jagga Jasoos |
| 2019 | Network / Shironam |
| 2020 | Dil Bechara |
| 2022 | Dhaakad / Dobaaraa |
| 2023 | Abar Proloy / Tooth Pari |
| 2024 | Kalki 2898 AD / Crew |
| 2025 | Dear Maa / The Bengal Files / Akhanda 2 |
| 2026 | Roktofolok / Mon Maaney Na / Hok Kolorob |
AWARDS & RECOGNITION
2011 — Tele Cine Awards
Best Supporting Actor — Byomkesh Bakshi
2012 — Anandalok Puraskar
Best Supporting Actor — Bhooter Bhabishyat
2014 — Zee Bangla Gaurav Samman
Best Comedian — Bhooter Bhabishyat
2019 — Madrid International Film Festival
Best Actor in a Foreign Language Film — Shironam
2021 — West Bengal Film Journalists’ Association Award
Best Actor — Chobiyal
TELEVISION & OTT WORK
| 1996 | Gosaipur Sargaram — Topshe |
| 1996–2000 | Feluda Television Series — Topshe |
| 2000 | Ek Akasher Niche — Akash |
| 2016 | The Night Manager — Brijpal |
| 2021 | The Night Manager / Hindi OTT Projects |
| 2023 | Tooth Pari: When Love Bites — David |
| 2023–2026 | Abar Proloy — Animesh Dutta |
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