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'''Debesh Chattopadhyay''' (also '''Chatterjee''') is an [[Bengali language|Indian Bengali]] film & theatre director and actor.<ref name="Spotlight on Brain theatre">{{cite news|title=Spotlight on Brain theatre|url=http://www.telegraphindia.com/1120212/jsp/calcutta/story_15122885.jsp|archive-url=https://archive.today/20130203124240/http://www.telegraphindia.com/1120212/jsp/calcutta/story_15122885.jsp|url-status=dead|archive-date=3 February 2013|access-date=20 December 2012|newspaper=The Telegraph (Calcutta)|location=Calcutta, India|first=Sebanti|last=Sarkar|date=12 February 2012}}</ref> He has also acted in a few Bengali films.<ref name="Debesh Chattopadhyay filmography">{{cite web|title=Debesh Chattopadhyay filmography|url=http://www.gomolo.com/about-debesh-chattopadhyay/4147|publisher=Gomolo|access-date=20 December 2012|archive-date=29 November 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141129080332/http://www.gomolo.com/about-debesh-chattopadhyay/4147|url-status=live}}</ref><br />
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== Career ==<br />
Chattopadhyay is associated with theatre since 1984. At that time he was 18 years old. In 1989 he joined Bengali theatre group ''Shilpayan'' and became a full-time theatre artist. In 1992 he joined theatre group ''Ganakrishti'' and acted in the play ''Manyobor Bhool Korchen''. He also worked in the theatre group ''Theatron''. ''[[Sansriti]]''.<ref name="Debesh Chattopadhyay biography">{{cite web |title=Debesh Chattopadhyay biography |url=http://www.theatresansriti.org/debesh-chattopadhyay.html |access-date=20 December 2012 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120901220205/http://theatresansriti.org/debesh-chattopadhyay.html |archive-date=1 September 2012 }}</ref><br />
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===As a documentary film maker===<br />
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Documentary film on ‘Satu Sen’ which is financed by the [[National School of Drama]], Delhi.<br />
Documentary film ‘Dreams Unlimited’ on ‘Natyamela 2008’ produced by Paschim Banga Natya Academy.<br />
Documentary film on ‘Rangakarmi -A Journey’ based on the activities and contribution of the theatre group ‘RANGAKARMI’ (Director- Usha Ganguly).<br />
Documentary film on ‘Habib Tanvir’ produced by Paschim Banga Natya Academy.<br />
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==As a film maker==<br />
''[[Natoker Moto - Like a Play]]'' (Based on the life and career of the deceased actress Keya Chakraborty)<br />
''[[IYE - The Others]]'' (Inspired by Peter Bischel's Kindergarten Stories)<br />
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===As a theatre workshop instructor===<br />
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Physically and mentally challenged children of SANCHAR, BIKRAMSHILA (NGO).<br />
Theatre workers of different theatre groups of West Bengal.<br />
School children (St. Augustine’s, South Point, Kolkata).<br />
Minerva Natyasanskriti Charchakendra for repertoire.<br />
Paschim Banga Natya Academy, Theatrical Workshop (Residential), at Kaliagange, Uttar Dinajpur.<br />
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===As a theatre seminar speaker===<br />
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Seminars organised by N S D, [[Paschim Banga Natya Akademi|Paschimbanga Natya Academy]], Nandipat, Rangakala, Sayak, Rangroop, Abhinayan, Rupantar, Ajitesh Natya Academy, Natya Srijoni, Natyasodh, Kathakriti, Prachya etc.<br />
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===As a visiting lecturer===<br />
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Indian Institute Of Science, Bangalore on ‘ Neuroscience & Theatre’ in 2009.<br />
Wigan & Leigh College India on ‘Acting’ for Design Faculty in 2008.<br />
Govt. College, Bashirhat on ‘Absurd Drama’ for Arts Faculty in 2007.<br />
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===As a research associate===<br />
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Senior Fellowship on ‘Neuroscience & Theatre’ financed by Ministry Of Culture, Govt Of India.<br />
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===Honours===<br />
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* 50 Emerging Stars of India by The Week (Independence Day special Issue 2003).<br />
* Best Playwright of the Year in 2002, by West Bengal Youth Council .<br />
* Best Play of the Year in 2007, by Information & culture Dept., Govt. of West Bengal for the play "Surjo-Pora Chhai".<br />
* Best Playwright of the Year in 2008, Satyen Mitra Award by Theatre Workshop for play "Surjo-Pora Chhai".<br />
* Best Director of the Year in 2008, Shyamal Sen Smriti Puraskar by Theatre Group SwapnaSandhani for the play "Surjo-Pora Chhai".<br />
* Best Director of the Year in 2009, by Information & Culture Dept., Govt. of West Bengal for the play "Dream Dream".<br />
* Best Play of the Year in 2010, by Sudrak for the play "Dream Dream".<br />
* Dinabandhu Mitra Smriti Sammanana in 2011, by Bongaon Natyacharcha Kendra.<br />
* Best Director of the Year in 2012, rajat Jayanti Swarak Samman from Anya Theatre, for "DEVI SARPAMASTA".<br />
* NAVENDU SMRITI SAMMAN 2012 To The Director Debesh Chattopadhyay, for "BIKELE BHORER SHORSHE PHOOL".<br />
* ZEE GAURAV AWARD To The Director Debesh Chattopadhyay, for " BIKELE BHORER SHORSHE PHOOL".<br />
* ZEE GAURAV AWARD for best production " BIKELE BHORER SHORSHE PHOOL".<br />
* ZEE GAURAV JURI AWARD To The Writer Debesh Chattopadhyay, for " BRAIN".<br />
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== Works ==<br />
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=== Plays ===<br />
(in alphabetical order)<br />
* ''Agnibarshi'' (''Theatre Canvas'')<br />
* ''Brain'' (''Sansriti'')<br />
* ''Bikele Bhorer Shorshe Phool'' (''Sansriti'')<br />
* ''Break Fail'' (''Sansriti'')<br />
* ''Chena Dukhho Chena Sukh'' (''Mukhomukhi'')<br />
* ''Debi Sarpamasta'' (''Minerva Repertory Theatre'')<ref name="Snake-headed goddess">{{cite news|title=Snake-headed goddess|url=http://www.telegraphindia.com/1110904/jsp/calcutta/story_14457440.jsp|archive-url=https://archive.today/20130203155457/http://www.telegraphindia.com/1110904/jsp/calcutta/story_14457440.jsp|url-status=dead|archive-date=3 February 2013|access-date=20 December 2012|newspaper=The Telegraph (Calcutta)|location=Calcutta, India|first=A|last=Scene|date=4 September 2011}}</ref><br />
* ''Dream Dream'' (''Sansriti'')<br />
* ''Fandi Gram'' (''Sansriti'')<br />
* ''Griha Prabesh'' (''Onyo Theatre'')<ref name="Griha Prabesh review">{{cite news |title=Griha Prabesh review |url=http://my.anandabazar.com/content/%E0%A6%A8%E0%A6%BE%E0%A6%9F%E0%A7%8D%E0%A6%AF-%E0%A6%B8%E0%A6%AE%E0%A6%BE%E0%A6%B2%E0%A7%8B%E0%A6%9A%E0%A6%A8%E0%A6%BE-53 |access-date=20 December 2012 |newspaper=Ananda Bazar Patrika |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130112083028/http://my.anandabazar.com/content/%E0%A6%A8%E0%A6%BE%E0%A6%9F%E0%A7%8D%E0%A6%AF-%E0%A6%B8%E0%A6%AE%E0%A6%BE%E0%A6%B2%E0%A7%8B%E0%A6%9A%E0%A6%A8%E0%A6%BE-53 |archive-date=12 January 2013 }}</ref><br />
* ''Hayabadana'' (''THEATRE CANVAS'')<br />
* ''Nekre o Bhera'' (''Sansriti'')<br />
* ''Shey'' (''Sansriti'')<ref name="Shey review">{{cite news |title=Shey review |url=http://www.abpananda.newsbullet.in/entertainment/54-more/26316-2012-07-30-14-45-12 |access-date=20 December 2012 |newspaper=Ananda Bazar Patrika |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120801225908/http://abpananda.newsbullet.in/entertainment/54-more/26316-2012-07-30-14-45-12 |archive-date=1 August 2012 }}</ref><br />
* ''Surjo Pra Chai'' (''Sansriti'')<br />
* ''Tetri Kahani'' (''Sansriti'')<br />
* ''Fetaru'' (''Sansriti'')<br />
* ''Siddhidata''(''Sansriti'')<br />
* ''Tughlak''(''Sansriti'')<br />
* ''Maow''(''Sansriti'')<br />
* ''Saudagorer Nouka'' (''Sansriti'')<br />
* ''Chand Manasar Kissa'' (''Sansriti'')<br />
* ''Kothakar Choritro Kothay Rekhecho'' (''Sansriti'')<br />
* “Khokkos” (“Sansriti”)<br />
* “Antigone”(“Sansriti”)<br />
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=== Films ===<br />
* ''The Play'' (Unreleased)<br />
* ''Chaplin'' (2011)<br />
* ''[[Herbert (film)|Herbert]]''<br />
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=== TV series ===<br />
* [[Harano Sur (TV series)|Harano Sur]]<ref>{{Cite web|last=Swati|date=2020-12-07|title=টেলিভিশনে অভিনয় শুধুমাত্র রোজগারের কারণ হয়ে দাঁড়ালে সরে যাব: দেবেশ|url=http://radiobanglanet.com/debesh-chattopadhyay-sun-bangla-serial-harano-sur/|access-date=2020-12-25|website=RadioBanglaNet|language=en-US|archive-date=7 December 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201207152405/http://radiobanglanet.com/debesh-chattopadhyay-sun-bangla-serial-harano-sur/|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|title=Theatre personality Debesh Chattopadhyay to play a classical singer in 'Harano Sur' - Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/bengali/theatre-personality-debesh-chattopadhyay-to-play-a-classical-singer-in-harano-sur/articleshow/79422614.cms|access-date=2020-12-25|website=The Times of India|language=en|archive-date=10 December 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201210051542/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/bengali/theatre-personality-debesh-chattopadhyay-to-play-a-classical-singer-in-harano-sur/articleshow/79422614.cms|url-status=live}}</ref><br />
* ''[[Chhotolok]]'' on [[ZEE5]]<br />
* ''[[Kaalratri (TV series)|Kaalratri]]'' on [[Hoichoi]]<br />
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==Awards==<br />
FCCI Award for Best Debut Director (Natoker Moto) at HBFF-2016 <ref>{{Cite web|url=http://filmcriticscircle.com/fcci-awards/|website=www.filmcriticscircle.com|title=NM|access-date=2019-05-29|archive-date=26 November 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161126222101/http://filmcriticscircle.com/fcci-awards/|url-status=live}}</ref> Citation: "For the sensitive cinematic portrayal of the struggle of a dedicated artistic soul in a powerful visual odyssey that reinforces cinema, theater and lived life." Jury members: [[Siladitya Sen]], [[Madhu Eravankara]], and [[Dalton L]]<br />
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== References ==<br />
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== External links ==<br />
* {{IMDb name|4594209}}<br />
* [http://www.theatresansriti.org Theatre Sansriti website]<br />
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