Barun Chanda
- Known For
- Acting
- Birthplace
- Dacca, Bengal Presidency, British India
- Active Years
- 1971–2025 (55 Years)
- Total Credits
- 72 credits in database
Biography
Barun Chanda is an Indian advertising professional, actor, and author based in the city of Kolkata. He was born on May 30 in Dacca, Bengal Presidency, British India. Chanda is mostly remembered for his role in Satyajit Ray's film Seemabaddha. Additionally, he portrayed the role of Jawaharlal Nehru in Anik Dutta's film Aparajito, which was released in 2022. According to database records, he has a total of 73 known acting credits. His professional background spans advertising, writing, and acting in the film industry, with notable contributions to Bengali cinema through his work with prominent directors such as Satyajit Ray and Anik Dutta.
Career overview
Barun Chanda is an Indian advertising professional, actor, and author based in Kolkata. He is primarily known for his acting work, with seventy-three known credits listed on the Movie Database. Among his notable film appearances, he is mostly remembered for his role in Satyajit Ray's Seemabaddha.
In addition to his work with Satyajit Ray, Chanda portrayed the role of Jawaharlal Nehru in Anik Dutta's film Aparajito, which was released in 2022. Biographical records note that he was born on May 30 in Dacca, Bengal Presidency, British India.
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72 titles- Nadaaniyan (2025) as Dhanraj Jaisingh
- Ranna Baati (2025) as Ajit Dasgupta
- Murderbaad (2025) as Sukanto Bandopadhyay
- Waack Girls (2024) as Dadu
- Padatik (2024) as Jawaharlal Nehru
- Chor Nikal Ke Bhaga (2023) as Home Minister Harish Sanyal
- Mrs. Chatterjee Vs Norway (2023) as Judge Abhijeet Dutta
- Trial Period (2023) as Nana
- Chiroshakha Hey (2023)
- Letterbox (2023)
- Feludar Goyendagiri (2022) as D G Sen
- Feludar Goyendagiri: Darjeeling Jawmjawmaat (2022) as Birupakkho Majumdar
- Aparajito (2022) as Jawahar
- Toolsidas Junior (2022)
- Karnasubarner Guptodhon (2022) as Biswambar Bandhyopadhyay
- Khela Jawkhon (2022) as Sagnik's Father
- Bob Biswas (2021) as Priest
- Hobu Chandra Raja Gobu Chandra Mantri (2021) as Guru
- Shororipu 2: Jotugriho (2021)
- The Wanderlust of Apu (2021) as Radhika Charan Mitra
- Danny Detective Inc. (2021)
- Avwanchhit (2021)
- Borunbabur Bondhu (2020)
- Ghawre Bairey Aaj (2019)
- Rakkhosh (2019) as Dr. Idris Shah
- The Ghosts of the Future (2019)
- Kolkatay Kohinoor (2019)
- Kuchh Bheege Alfaaz (2018) as Mr. Sonkar
- Ek Je Chhilo Raja (2018)
- Bishad Bindu (2018)
- Kabir (2018) as Mujahideen command
- Hitman (2018) as The Hitman
- Ebong Kiriti (2017) as Bimal Chowdhury
- Chhaya O Chhobi (2017) as Maya's Father
- Anukul (2017)
- Chorabali (2016) as Professor Ardhendu Chatterjee
- Sohra Bridge (2016)
- Roy (2015) as Roy's boss
- Belaseshe (2015) as Judge
- Jogajog (2015)
- Hrid Majharey (2014) as Professor Sen
- Chotushkone (2014)
- Ek Phaali Rodh (2014) as Rajat Gupta
- Ghuri (2014)
- NayanChampar Dinratri (2014)
- Lootera (2013) as Zamindar Soumitra Roychowdhury
- Ami Aar Amar Girlfriends (2013) as Preenita's Father
- The Egyptian Mystery (2013) as Mufti Mohammed
- Woh (2013)
- Aborto (2013) as Shyamalendu Chatterjee
- Act Zero (2013)
- Anwar Ka Ajab Kissa (2013)
- Swabhoomi (2013)
- Laptop (2012) as Girish
- Elar Char Adhyay (2012)
- System (2011) as Ram Das
- The Waiting City (2010) as Doctor Khan
- Pa Ma Ga Re Sa (2009)
- Antaheen (2009) as Dibakar
- Chalo Let's Go (2008) as Prof. Dhurjati
- Tolly Lights (2008)
- Chalo Let's Go... (2008) as Dhurjati
- Anuranan (2008) as Rahul's boss in Kolkata
- Prohor (2002) as Doctor Sengupta
- The Red Door (1997)
- Hirer Angti (1992) as Someshwar
- Company Limited (1971) as Shyamal
- Chaalchitro 2
- Re-Routing as The Passenger
- Dispersion as Father of Nikhil
- Karmachakra: Episode Zero as Gomes
- Ekhane Ondhokar as Pastor
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Barun Chanda best known for?
Barun Chanda is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Feludar Goyendagiri: Darjeeling Jawmjawmaat (2022), Toolsidas Junior (2022), Karnasubarner Guptodhon (2022), Bob Biswas (2021).
When and where was Barun Chanda born?
Barun Chanda was born in Dacca, Bengal Presidency, British India.
How many credits does Barun Chanda have?
Barun Chanda has accumulated over 72 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1971 to 2025.
What is Barun Chanda's background in cinema and television?
Barun Chanda is an Indian advertising professional, actor, and author based in the city of Kolkata. He was born on May 30 in Dacca, Bengal Presidency, British India. Chanda is mostly remembered for his role in Satyajit Ray's film Seemabaddha. Additionally, he portrayed the role of Jawaharlal Nehru in Anik Dutta's film ...
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