Basanta Choudhury
ActingAbout Basanta Choudhury
Basanta Choudhury (5 May 1928 – 20 June 2000) was an Indian actor in Bengali and Hindi films. He worked with directors Asit Sen, Rajen Tarafdar, Ajay Kar & Bijay Bose, often in leading roles. He is a former Sheriff of Kolkata. His first film was Mahaprasthaner Pathe by director Kartik Chattopadhay in 1952. Some of his memorable films are, Bhagaban Shri Krishna Chaitanya, Jadu Bhatta, Andhare Alo, Deep Jwele Jaai with Suchitra Sen, Anushtoop Chhanda, Abhaya O Srikanta, Raja Rammohan Roy, Diba Ratrir Kabya, Devi Chaudhurani. He was also involved with amateur theater and radio.
Basanta Choudhury Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Basanta Choudhury reflects a strong mix of popular and critically appreciated roles. Across 26 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Basanta Choudhury's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 54% of Basanta Choudhury'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 Kalankini, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Basanta Choudhury Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Basanta Choudhury's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Basanta Choudhury has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | Apon Par | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1992 | Hirer Angti | Ratanlal Bannerjee | Average | Similar → |
| 1987 | The Voyage Beyond | Laxminarayan Banerjee, Yashobati's Father | Hit | Similar → |
| 1985 | Baidurya Rahasya | Mohanta Maharaj | Flop | Similar → |
| 1981 | Kalankini | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1979 | Pampa | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1977 | Babu Moshai | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1975 | Nishimrigaya | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1974 | Sangini | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1971 | Sansar | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1970 | Dibaratrir Kabya | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1966 | Shankhabela | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1965 | Alor Pipasa | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1964 | Anustup Chhanda | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1964 | Raja Rammohan | Raja Ram Mohan Roy | Flop | Similar → |
| 1962 | Badhu | Bani | Flop | Similar → |
| 1962 | The Flame | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1960 | The Test | Prof. Rajat Sen | Hit | Similar → |
| 1960 | Kshudha | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1959 | Sashibabur Sansar | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1959 | Deep Jele Jaai | Tapash | Hit | Similar → |
| 1957 | Beam of Light | Satyendra | Hit | Similar → |
| 1956 | Shankar Narayan Bank | - | Hit | Similar → |
| 1953 | Nabin Jatra | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1953 | Chaitanya : devotee of Krishna | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1953 | Keranir Jibon | - | Flop | Similar → |
Basanta Choudhury - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Basanta Choudhury?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Basanta Choudhury is "Kalankini" with a rating of 9.0/10.
How many movies has Basanta Choudhury acted in?
Basanta Choudhury has been featured in at least 26 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Basanta Choudhury?
Other notable films include "Shankhabela", "Chaitanya : devotee of Krishna", and "Nabin Jatra".