Chhabi Biswas (Bengali: ছবি বিশ্বাস Chabi Biśbās) (12 July 1900 – 11 June 1962) was an Indian actor, primarily known for his performances in Tapan Sinha's Kabuliwala and Satyajit Ray's films Jalshaghar (The Music Room, 1958), Devi, (The Goddess, 1960) and Kanchenjungha (1962). He is best remembered for his numerous roles as the quintessential aristocratic patriarch, and was himself the scion of a rich and cultured North Kolkata family. He was born on 12 July 1900. His father, Bhupatinath Biswas, was well known for his charitable works. His first name was Sachindranath, but his mother nicknamed her handsome son Chhabi (a beautiful picture!) and the name stuck throughout his life and career. His portrayal of the formidable father figure, though often typecast, yet was powerful and convincing enough to earn both popular and critical accolades. That portrayal was culturally significant, too as in the British Raj, enlightened Bengali used to combined both the hoary tradition and the Anglicised urbanity.
The Music Room
(Biswambhar Roy)
Dikshul
Gali Theke Rajpath
(Mr. Kar)
Ratrir Tapasya
Bhangagara
(Jogen Choudhury)
Manik
(Shree Lakshmikanta Chowdhury)
Sakher Chor
(Mundilal (Uday's Brother-in-Law))
Mriter Marte Agaman
Antariksha
Raat Bhor
Kanchenjungha
(Indranath Chaudhuri)
Surya Toran
Maya Mriga
Two Generations
(Nutubihari)
Indrani
(Mastermoshai)
Jog Biyog
Baksiddha
Kabuliwala
(Rahmat)
Devi
(Kalikinkar Roy)
Prashna
The Hungry Stones
Iron Door
Suno Baranari
Haath Badhalei Bandhu
Drishtidan
Kar Pape
(Dr. Bose)
Sadanander Mela
Bidhilipi
Hrad
Lakh Taka
Shankar Narayan Bank
Sadharan Meye
Naa
Upahar
Jamalaye Jibanta Manush
Dada Thakur
(Dada Thakur)
Ora Thakey Odharey
(Chanchal's Father)
Surya Sikha
Necklace
Chheley Kaar
Jadubhatta
Mahakabi Kalidas
Sanjher Pradip
Kalyani
Putrabadhu
Shubha Bibaha
(Bar-da (Gayatri's Father))
Surer Parashe
Baradidi
Sonar Harin
Agni Sanskar
The Philosopher's Stone
(Guest at Cocktail Party)
Headmaster
(Krishna Prasanna)
Vidyasagar
Saugandh
(Mr. Paritosh)
Prithibi Amare Chay
Bandhu
Bicharak
(Lawyer)
Nirdharita Shilpir Anupasthitite
Chaowa Pawa
(Manju's father K. Chowdhury)
Khelaghar
Garmil
(Mukherjee)
Abhoyer Biye
Sabar Uparey
(Prashanta Chatterjee (Shankar's father))
Saheb Bibi Golam
(Mejo Babu)
Adarsha Hindu Hotel
Khaniker Atithi
Rani Rashmoni
Seven Steps
Kancher Swarga
(Judge)
Chupi Chupi Aashey
(Beni Babu)
Bipasha
(Saradindu)
Shesh Paryanta
Atal Jaler Ahwan
(Mr. Choudhury)
Raja-Saja
Hospital
Chhabi
(Bakko)
Bratacharini
Kanchenjunga
(Indranath Chowdhury)
Chokher Bali
(Bihari)
Samadhan
Sashibabur Sansar
Pratikar
Jar Jetha Ghar