Kalyan Chatterjee - Actor Profile

Kalyan Chatterjee

Acting
Updated: Apr 14, 2026
39Total Films
8.0 Highest Rated
Born: Jul 31, 1944

About Kalyan Chatterjee

Kalyan Chatterjee (Bengali: কল্যাণ চ্যাটার্জী; 31 July 1944 – 7 December 2025) was an Indian actor recognized for his work in Bengali cinema, and considered to be one of the most famous character actors of Bengali Cinema. Chatterjee's student film '37 Down Manmad Passenger' was released in 1967. He acted in Satyajit Ray's ‘Pratidwandi', Tapan Sinha's ‘Apanjan', ‘Sagina Mahato', ‘Sabuj Dwiper Raja', ‘Safed Hati', MS Sathyu's ‘Kahan Kahan Se Guzar Gaye', Arabinda Mukhopadhyay ‘Dhonni Meye', Basu Chatterjee's ‘Byomkesh Bakshi', Goutam Ghose's ‘Paar' and ‘Antarjali Jatra', Sujoy Ghosh's ‘Kahaani' and Sanjiban Nath's ‘The Waltz'.

Kalyan Chatterjee Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Kalyan Chatterjee reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 39 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

A large portion of Kalyan Chatterjee's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 21% of Kalyan Chatterjee's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.

One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains Sabuj Dwiper Raja, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Kalyan Chatterjee Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Kalyan Chatterjee's career based on audience ratings.

Full Filmography

Every movie Kalyan Chatterjee has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2026 Epitaph - Flop Similar →
2024 Bhootpori Noru Flop Similar →
2022 Kaktaruar Math - Flop Similar →
2019 An Irrelevant Dialogue Shankar Bagchi Flop Similar →
2017 Ratri Shesher Tara - Flop Similar →
2016 Postmaster Shyamal Flop Similar →
2016 Tadanta - Flop Similar →
2012 Kahaani Paresh Pal Hit Similar →
2011 Baishe Srabon - Hit Similar →
2010 Dui Prithibi - Flop Similar →
2010 Byomkesh Bakshi Keshto Super Hit Similar →
2010 The Waiting City Pharmacist Average Similar →
2009 Dhakee - Flop Similar →
2002 Nishana - Flop Similar →
2000 Chaka - Flop Similar →
1998 Bada Din - Flop Similar →
1997 Bhagya Debata - Flop Similar →
1997 Gudia - Flop Similar →
1987 The Voyage Beyond Sitaram's son Hit Similar →
1986 Kahan Kahan Se Guzar Gaya - Flop Similar →
1984 Paar - Average Similar →
1983 Din Jai - Flop Similar →
1981 Chirutha Chacko Flop Similar →
1979 Sabuj Dwiper Raja Jasbeer Super Hit Similar →
1977 Ek Je Chhilo Desh - Flop Similar →
1976 Hotel Snow Fox - Flop Similar →
1976 The Middleman Somnath's friend Hit Similar →
1974 Bikele Bhorer Phool - Flop Similar →
1974 Sagina - Flop Similar →
1974 Alor Thikana Singer in the Party Flop Similar →
1972 Natun Diner Alo - Flop Similar →
1972 Aparna - Flop Similar →
1971 Sagina Mahato - Hit Similar →
1971 Ekhonee - Flop Similar →
1971 Ekhane Pinjar - Flop Similar →
1970 The Adversary Shiben Hit Similar →
1968 Apanjan - Flop Similar →
1967 37 Down Manmad Passenger - Flop Similar →
1967 6:40 PM - Flop Similar →

Kalyan Chatterjee - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Kalyan Chatterjee?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Kalyan Chatterjee is "Sabuj Dwiper Raja" with a rating of 8.0/10.

How many movies has Kalyan Chatterjee acted in?

Kalyan Chatterjee has been featured in at least 39 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Kalyan Chatterjee?

Other notable films include "Byomkesh Bakshi", "Baishe Srabon", and "Kahaani".

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