Haradhan Bandopadhyay

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{{Infobox person
| name = Haradhan Bandopadhyay<br/>হারাধন বন্দোপাধ্যায়
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| birth_date = {{birth date|1926|11|06|df=y}}
| birth_place = [[Kushtia District|Kushtia]], [[Bengal Presidency|Bengal]], [[British India]]
| death_date = {{death date and age|2013|1|5|1926|11|06|df=y}}
| death_place = [[Kolkata]], [[West Bengal]], [[India]]
| occupation = Actor
| yearsactive = 1948 - 2013
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| children = Prasad Banerjee(Son), [[Kaushik Banerjee]] (Son)
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'''Haradhan Bandopadhyay''' ({{lang-bn|হারাধন বন্দোপাধ্যায়}}) (6 November 1926 – 5 January 2013) was a [[Bengali people|Bengali]] [[India]]n male actor of [[Television in India|television]] and [[Indian cinema|films]]. He made his debut in the 1948 Bengali film ''Devdut'', directed by Atanu Bandopadhyay. He worked with some of the most prominent directors of Bengali cinema, like [[Satyajit Ray]] and [[Mrinal Sen]].<ref name="Times of AP Veteran actor Haradhan Bandhopadhyay passes away" />

==Early life==
Bandopadhyay started his schooling from Kushtia Municipal School in East Bengal, now Bangladesh. He passed matriculation in 1944. In 1946, he finished his IA exam from [[City College, Kolkata]], an affiliate of the [[University of Calcutta]]. He worked in Gun & Shell factory. In 1946, he joined The Oriental Insurance Company Limited, and he continued there till his retirement . He was even sent to jail for his involvement in the freedom struggle movement of India.<ref name="Times of AP Veteran actor Haradhan Bandhopadhyay passes away" /><ref name="Bengali actor Haradhan Bandopadhyay no more" />

==Career==
He made his debut in director Atanu Bandopadhay’s film ''Devdut'' in 1948. He was a celebrated stage artiste who acted in hundreds of plays, working with famous names like Ahindra Choudhury, [[Chhabi Biswas]] and [[Utpal Dutt]].<ref>{{cite news |url=http://cities.expressindia.com/fullstory.php?newsid=140735 |title=Over 150 reel roles later, this actor gets real recognition |author=Sabyasachi Bandopadhyay |date= 25 July 2005 |access-date=10 March 2009}} {{dead link|date=June 2018}}</ref>

==Death==
Bandopadhyay died on 5 January 2013 at the age of 86. He was suffering from [[pneumonia]] and was admitted to hospital 15 days before his death. Bandopadhyay is survived by his wife and two sons.<ref name="Bengali actor Haradhan Bandopadhyay no more">{{cite news|title=Bengali actor Haradhan Bandopadhyay no more|url=http://www.firstpost.com/fwire/bengali-actor-haradhan-bandopadhyay-no-more-578999.html|access-date=5 January 2013|newspaper=First Post|date=5 January 2013}}</ref><ref name="Veteran Bengali actor Haradhan Bandopadhyay passes away in Kolkata">{{cite news|title=Veteran Bengali actor Haradhan Bandopadhyay passes away in Kolkata|url=http://ibnlive.in.com/news/veteran-bengali-actor-haradhan-bandopadhyay-passes-away-in-kolkata/314060-8-73.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130107223525/http://ibnlive.in.com/news/veteran-bengali-actor-haradhan-bandopadhyay-passes-away-in-kolkata/314060-8-73.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=7 January 2013|access-date=5 January 2013|newspaper=IBNLive|date=5 January 2013}}</ref> After his death, Bengali film actors [[Paran Bandopadhyay]] and [[Soumitra Chatterjee]] said that his death was a great loss for the Bengali film industry. Another Bengali director, [[Srijit Mukherji]], stated: "I'm devastated by his death... The embodiment of affection passes away."<ref name="Times of AP Veteran actor Haradhan Bandhopadhyay passes away">{{cite news|title=Veteran actor Haradhan Bandhopadhyay passes away|url=http://timesofap.com/cinema/veteran-actor-haradhan-bandopadhyay-passes-away.html|access-date=5 January 2013|newspaper=Times of AP|date=5 January 2013|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131120020306/http://timesofap.com/cinema/veteran-actor-haradhan-bandopadhyay-passes-away.html|archive-date=20 November 2013}}</ref>

==Selected filmography==
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* ''[[Michael Madhusudhan]]'' (1950) as David Hare
* ''[[Barjatri]]'' (1951)
* ''[[Pandit Mashai]]'' (1951)
* ''[[Niyoti]]'' (1951)
* ''Mriter Marte Agaman'' (1959)
* ''Megh'' (1959)
* ''Bhagini Nivedita'' (1962)
* ''[[Mahanagar]]'' (1963) as Himangshu Mukherjee
* ''Barnali'' (1963) as S.P.Mukherjee - General Manager
* ''[[Momer Alo]]'' (1964) as Ananta Chatterjee
* ''Ghoom Bhangar Gaan'' (1965)
* ''[[Kapurush]]'' (1965) as Bimal Gupta
* ''[[Akash Kusum]]'' (1965) as Monica's father
* ''[[Antony Firingee (film)|Antony Firingee]]'' (1967) as Kelly Antony
* ''Kheya'' (1967)
* ''Chhotto Jignasa'' (1968)
* ''[[Chowringhee (film)|Chowringhee]]'' (1968) as Jimmy
* ''Aparachita'' (1969)
* ''Deshbandhu Chittaranjan'' (1970)
* ''[[Seemabaddha]]'' (1971) as Talukdar
* ''Nishachar'' (1971)
* ''Chinna Patra'' (1972)
* ''[[Padi Pishir Barmi Baksha]]'' (1972)
* ''[[Sonar Khancha]]'' (1973)
* ''Nani Gopaler Biye'' (1973)
* ''[[Jadi Jantem]]'' (1974) as Government lawyer
* ''[[Devi Chaudhurani]]'' (1974)
* ''[[Sonar Kella]]'' (1974) as Tapesh's father, Felu's uncle
* ''[[Asati]]'' (1974)
* ''Nagar Darpane'' (1975)
* ''[[Chorus (1974 film)|Chorus]]'' (1975) as Committee Member
* ''Raag Anurag'' (1975) as Mr. Dutt
* ''Priyo Bandhabi'' (1975)
* ''Seyi Chokh'' (1976)
* ''Hotel Snow Fox'' (1976)
* ''Nidhiram Sardar'' (1976)
* ''Sudur Niharika'' (1976) - Dr. Arunendu Sen
* ''[[Joi Baba Felunath (film)|Joi Baba Felunath]]'' (1979) - Umanath Ghoshal
* ''Jharh'' (1979)
* ''Dadar Kirti'' (1980) - Kedar's father
* ''[[Ogo Bodhu Shundori]]'' (1981) - Loola Bose's Husband
* ''Father'' (1981)
* ''[[Jawalaa Dahej Ki]]'' (1982) - Haradhan Banerjee
* ''Pratiksha'' (1982)
* ''Jake Ghoosh Dite Hoy'' (1982)
* ''Sansarer Itikatha'' (1983)
* ''Agamikal'' (1983)
* ''[[Phatik Chand (film)|Phatik Chand]]'' (1983) - Saradindu Sanyal, Advocate / father of Phatik Chand / Bablu / Nikhil Sanyal
* ''Din Jai'' (1983)
* ''Aparupa'' (1983)
* ''Lal Golap'' (1984)
* ''Agni Shuddhi'' (1984)
* ''Dujane'' (1984)
* ''Pratigna'' (1985)
* ''[[Shyam Saheb]]'' (1986)
* ''Shapmukti'' (1986)
* ''[[Pathbhola]]'' (1986) as Radhabinode Babu
* ''Mangaldip'' (1989)
* ''Pronami Tomai'' (1989)
* ''Mangal Deep'' (1989)
* ''Kari Diye Kinlam'' (1989)
* ''Amar Prem'' (1989)
* ''Aakrosh'' (1989) as Mili's father, Police Officer
* ''[[Shakha Proshakha]]'' (1990) as Probodh
* ''Papi'' (1990)
* ''Neelimay Neel'' (1991)
* ''Sadharan Meye'' (1991)
* ''[[Goopy Bagha Phire Elo]]'' (1991) as King of Anandapur
* ''Surer Bhubane'' (1992)
* ''Shet Patharer Thala'' (1992) as Bandana's Father-in-Law
* ''[[Mayabini]]'' (1992)
* ''Pratham Dekha'' (1992)
* ''Duranta Prem'' (1993)
* ''Rajar Raja'' (1994)
* ''Dhusar Godhuli'' (1994)
* ''Bhalobasar Ashroy'' (1994)
* ''Sansar Sangram'' (1995)
* ''Baksha Rahasya'' (1966) as Dinanath Lahiri
* ''Puja'' (1996)
* ''Lathi'' (1996)
* ''[[Baro Bou]]'' (1997) as Haradhan Bandyopadhyay
* ''[[Lal Darja]]'' (1997)
* ''Neoti'' (1999)
* ''[[Jibon Niye Khela]]'' (1999) as Dr.Sen
* ''Madhur Milan'' (2000)
* ''[[Dekha]]'' (2001) as Sarama's father
* ''[[Swapner Feriwala]]'' (2002) as Turni's grandfather
* ''[[Adorini]]'' (2003) as Boren / Dadubhai
* ''[[Parineeta (2005 film)|Parineeta]]'' (2005) as Chatterjee
* ''[[Krantikaal]]'' (2005) as Zamindar
* ''Anuranan'' (2006) as Mr. Sen 'Colonel'
* ''[[Kailashe Kelenkari (film)|Kailashe Kelenkari]]'' (2008) as Sidhu Jyatha
* ''Chander Bari'' (2007)
* ''Khela'' (2008)
* ''Josh'' (2010) - Indra's Grandpa
* ''Ogo Bodhu Sundari'' (2010)
* ''Lajja -The Shame'' (2010)
* ''[[Gorosthaney Sabdhan (film)|Gorosthaney Sabdhan]]'' (2010) as Sidhu Jyatha
* ''[[Shotru]]'' (2011) as Dadu
* ''[[8:08 Er Bongaon Local]]'' (2012) as Doctor
* ''[[Barfi!]]'' (2012) as Daaju
* ''[[Khoka 420]]'' (2013) as dadubhai (final film role)
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==Awards==
* Best Stage artist award by Ulto Rath Magazine [1961]
* [[National Film Award for Best Supporting Actor]] [2005]
* [[Banga Bibhushan]] by [[Government of West Bengal]] [2011]
* Kalakar Awards<ref name="Kalakar award winners">{{cite web|title=Kalakar award winners|url=http://kalakarawards.co/images/listofawardees.pdf|publisher=Kalakar website|access-date=16 October 2012|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120425155216/http://kalakarawards.co/images/listofawardees.pdf|archive-date=25 April 2012}}</ref>

==References==
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==External links==
*{{IMDb name|id=0052329}}

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