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5 unusual facts about Basu Chatterjee


Basu Chatterjee

Some of his best films are Rajnigandha (1974), Baton Baton Mein, Chhoti si Baat, Shaukeen, Swami, Apne Paraye, Dillagi, Chitchor, Khatta Meetha and Ek Ruka Hua Faisla.

He has also directed many Bengali films like Hothat Brishti, Hochcheta Ki & Hothat Shei Din.

Hamari Bahu Alka

Hamari Bahu Alka (Our Daughter-in-Law Alka) is a Hindi movie released in 1982, directed by Basu Chatterjee, based on Bengali story Eto Tuku Basha by Manoj Basu.

Om Prakash Sharma

He denied, but gave permission for the film since the film was being directed by Basu Chatterjee whom he highly admired.

Rajit Kapur

One of his most popular stints is his portrayal of Byomkesh Bakshi in a television series of the same name based on the character created by Sharadindu Bandyopadhyay and directed by Basu Chatterjee.


Bindiya Goswami

Bindiya forged on ahead and soon became a success starring for director Basu Chatterjee in Khatta Meetha (1977) and Prem Vivah (1979).

Sudha Shivpuri

She made her film debut with Basu Chatterjee's Swami in 1977 and went on to act in films like Insaaf Ka Tarazu, Hamari Bahu Alka, Sawan Ko Aane Do, Sun Meri Laila, Burning Train, Vidhaata and Maya Memsaab (1993).


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