Bikash Roy
- Known For
- Acting
- Active Years
- 1947–2022 (76 Years)
- Total Credits
- 90 credits in database
Biography
Bikash Roy was an Indian actor, filmmaker, and screenwriter born on May 16, 1916, and he passed away on April 16, 1987. He was primarily known for his work in Bengali cinema and is considered one of the best character artists of India, recognized for his character roles and distinctive style of acting in Bengali films from the late 1940s until the mid-1980s. Described as a versatile performer, he portrayed roles ranging from villain and comedian to main lead with elan. Some of his most memorable and notable movies include Uttar Falguni, Marutirtha Hinglaj, Arogya Niketan, Chele kaar, Bindur Chheley, and Prastar Swakshar. Throughout his career, he accumulated numerous known acting credits as a prominent figure in the Bengali film industry.
Career overview
Bikash Roy was an Indian actor and filmmaker known for his work in Bengali cinema. Born on May 16, 1916, and passing away on April 16, 1987, he is widely regarded as one of the best character artists and finest character actors in the Indian and Bengali film industries. His career in Bengali films spanned from the late 1940s until the mid-1980s, during which he became well known for his character roles and his own distinct style of acting.
As a versatile performer, Roy portrayed a wide range of roles with ease, including villains, comedians, and main leads. Among his most memorable film appearances are Uttar Falguni, Marutirtha Hinglaj, Arogya Niketan, Chele kaar, Bindur Chheley, and Prastar Swakshar. In addition to his extensive acting career, which includes dozens of known credits, he also worked as a screenwriter and filmmaker in the Bengali film industry.
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Full Filmography
90 titles- Kacher Manush (2022)
- Shatru (1986)
- Lal Golap (1984)
- Seemantaraag (1984)
- Ajante (1984)
- Sagar Balaka (1983)
- Bandini Kamala (1982)
- Ogo Bodhu Shundori (1981)
- Gharer Baire Ghar (1980)
- Priyatama (1980)
- Heere Manik (1979)
- Dour (1979) as A. K. Ray
- Maan Aviman (1978)
- Ramer Sumati (1977) as Dr. Neelmuni Sarkar
- Asadharan (1977)
- Sabyasachi (1977) as Nimay Ray
- Bhola Moira (1977)
- Sudur Niharika (1976) as Dewan Haragobinda
- Shesh Prishthay Dekhun (1973)
- Ballad of the Wildflower (1973) as Girija Prasad
- Bindur Cheley (1973)
- Kaya Hiner Kahini (1973)
- Mem Saheb (1972) as (Kaka) D. K. Banerjee
- Natun Diner Alo (1972)
- The Accepted Defeat (1972)
- Biraj Bou (1972)
- Malyadan (1971) as Doctor
- Chhadmabeshi (1971) as Prashanta
- Khunje Berai (1971) as Shankar's Father
- Alo Amar Alo (1971) as Dr. Sudin Samanta
- Nishachar (1971)
- Nabarag (1971) as Nanda
- Aparichito (1969) as Shiben Ray's Father
- Mon Niye (1969)
- Baghini (1968) as Police Inspector
- Hangshamithun (1968)
- Three Chapters (1968)
- Garh Nasimpur (1968)
- Arogya Niketan (1967)
- Monihar (1966) as Sukhendu P. Roy
- Joradighir Chowdhury Paribar (1966)
- Kanch Kata Hire (1965) as Ambika Gupto
- Sandhya Deeper Sikha (1964) as Major Anupam Bannerjee
- Bibhas (1964) as Rasu
- Jatugriha (1964)
- Jiban Kahini (1964)
- Subho O Debotar Gras (1964)
- Ascending (1964)
- Sesh Anka (1963) as Karanjakkho Samadder
- Uttar Falguni (1963)
- And at Last (1963)
- Badsha (1963)
- Badhu (1962) as Phatik Chand Basu
- Aamar Desh (1962)
- Kancher Swarga (1962) as Mr Bose
- Agni Sanskar (1961)
- Maya Mriga (1960)
- Smriti Tuku Thak (1960)
- Raja-Saja (1960)
- Raja-Saja (1960) Director
- Raja-Saja (1960) Writer
- Raja-Saja (1960) Screenplay
- Under the Blue Sky (1959) as Basanti's Husband
- Gali Theke Rajpath (1959) as Gobardhan
- Marutirtha Hinglaj (1959) as Abadhoot
- Marutirtha Hinglaj (1959) Screenplay
- Marutirtha Hinglaj (1959) Director
- Surya Toran (1958)
- Swarga Martya (1958)
- Swarga Martya (1958) Producer
- Jiban Trishna (1957) as Deepkamal
- Beam of Light (1957)
- Abhoyer Biye (1957)
- Laksha-Heera (1956)
- Dui Bon (1955)
- Anupama (1955) as Naren
- Shap Mochan (1955)
- Prashna (1955)
- The Singing Heart (1954)
- Grihapravesh (1954)
- Naa (1954)
- Keranir Jibon (1953)
- Ratrir Tapasya (1952)
- Jighangsa (1951) as Mr. Gupta
- Ratnadeep (1951)
- Biyallish (1951)
- Baikunther Will (1950)
- Ananya (1949)
- Bhuli Nai (1948)
- Abhiyatri (1947)
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Bikash Roy is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Kacher Manush (2022), Tamasha (2022).
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Bikash Roy has accumulated over 90 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1947 to 2022.
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Bikash Roy was an Indian actor, filmmaker, and screenwriter born on May 16, 1916, and he passed away on April 16, 1987. He was primarily known for his work in Bengali cinema and is considered one of the best character artists of India, recognized for his character roles and distinctive style of acting in Bengali films ...
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