Pahadi Sanyal
ActingAbout Pahadi Sanyal
Pahadi Sanyal was an Indian actor and singer who is known for his work in Bengali cinema. Sanyal acted in many Bengali films, such as Harano Sur, Bhanu Goenda Jahar Assistant, and Shilpi. While Chhabi Biswas and Kamal Mitra reigned the golden era of Bengali celluloid with their personalities and deep baritones, Pahari Sanyal was a check and balance to their aura. He was subtle, he was muted, yet he left a mark at times as the dearest uncle, the dedicated elder brother or even as the dignified office boss.
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Pahadi Sanyal reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 50 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.
Genre Dominance: Drama
The majority of Pahadi Sanyal's filmography leans towards the Drama genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.
The "Box Office" Signature
With a 26% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Pahadi Sanyal remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Prithibi Amare Chay, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Pahadi Sanyal Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Pahadi Sanyal's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Pahadi Sanyal.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | Shajarur Kanta | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1972 | The Accepted Defeat | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1971 | Bhanu Goenda Jahar Assistant | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1970 | Princess | Manju's Uncle | Flop | Similar → |
| 1970 | Dharti | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1970 | Days and Nights in the Forest | Sadashiv Tripathi | Hit | Similar → |
| 1969 | Aradhana | Gopal Tripathi | Hit | Similar → |
| 1969 | Mon Niye | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1968 | Baluchari | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1968 | Saathi | - | Average | Similar → |
| 1967 | Nai Roshni | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1966 | Mamta | Prosecuting Lawyer | Flop | Similar → |
| 1965 | Alor Pipasa | - | Hit | Similar → |
| 1963 | The Householder | Swami | Average | Similar → |
| 1963 | Uttarayan | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1963 | The Desolate Beach | Siddheshwar | Flop | Similar → |
| 1963 | Deya Neya | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1963 | The Last Act | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1963 | Barnali | Biman Chowdhury | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1962 | Bipasha | Barrister Guha | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1962 | Kanchenjungha | Jagadish | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1960 | Sakher Chor | Guest in the Party (Guest Appearance) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1960 | Raja-Saja | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1959 | Deep Jele Jaai | Psychiatrist | Average | Similar → |
| 1959 | Bicharak | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1959 | Marutirtha Hinglaj | Popatlal Patel | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1958 | The Philosopher's Stone | Guest at Cocktail Party | Hit | Similar → |
| 1957 | Jiban Trishna | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1957 | Harano Sur | Roma's Father | Hit | Similar → |
| 1957 | Prithibi Amare Chay | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1956 | Stay Awake | Shashan | Average | Similar → |
| 1956 | One Night | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1956 | Saheb Bibi Golam | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1956 | Sagarika | Arun's Uncle | Flop | Similar → |
| 1955 | Sabar Uparey | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1955 | Prashna | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1953 | Bou Thakuranir Haat | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1950 | Maryada | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1950 | Pehla Aadmi | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1949 | Ultorath | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1946 | Milan | Akshay | Flop | Similar → |
| 1945 | Main Kya Karun | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1942 | Saugandh | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1940 | Zindagi | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1939 | Rajat Jayanti | Biswanath | Flop | Similar → |
| 1937 | Vidyapati | Vidyapathi | Flop | Similar → |
| 1936 | Maya | Pratap | Flop | Similar → |
| 1936 | Devdas | A friend | Flop | Similar → |
| 1935 | Dhoop Chhaon | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1934 | Chandidas | - | Flop | Similar → |
Pahadi Sanyal - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Pahadi Sanyal?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Pahadi Sanyal is "Prithibi Amare Chay" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has Pahadi Sanyal acted in?
Pahadi Sanyal has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Pahadi Sanyal?
Other notable films include "Deya Neya", "Bipasha", and "Barnali".