Sabyasachi Chakrabarty () is an Indian actor who predominantly works in the Bengali theatre, Bengali cinema and television series. He is particularly known for portraying two of Bengali literature's most prominent fictional detectives Feluda and Kakababu.
Early life and education Chakrabarty was born on 8 September 1956 to Jagadish Chandra Chakrabarty and Monica Chakrabarty. He has a sister Papiya Sen, who is also an actress. His parents used to call him "Benu" in his childhood and subsequently he gets referred to as Benu Da by some of his colleagues in the film industry.
In 1975, he completed his schooling from the Andrew's High School in Kolkata. He earned a degree in B.Sc. from the Hansraj College in New Delhi, which is affiliated to the University of Delhi. He cleared his AMI examination from Delhi in 1978. Apart from acting, he is a nature enthusiast and wildlife photographer.
Career Sabyasachi's first mainstream work was a lead role in the 1986 TV series Tero Parbon for Kolkata Doordarshan channel. Tero Parbon was critically acclaimed with a memorable soundtrack in which his role as the character Gora was well-received and made him fairly popular in his early days of acting.
He made his movie debut in Tapan Sinha’s Antardhan in 1992. He continued to work in several television series and shows (mostly in Bengali). He has directed many TV shows and some shows for children. He played Kakababu in the Kakababu original film series. He acted in Kakababu Here Gelen? (1995) and Ek Tukro Chand (2001) and the mini TV series Khali Jahajer Rahasya (1999) as Kakababu. His has played Feluda in multiple films, television series and telefilms. His roles in Antardhan, Sweth Pathorer Thala, Mahulbanir Sereng, Parineeta (Hindi), Nishijapon and Mira Nair's The Namesake amongst others have earned him wide recognition. He has worked in a number of Hindi movies and TV shows as well.
Feluda portrayal Chakrabarty has portrayed Feluda on both small and big screens. He has said in various interviews that Feluda is one of his idols and favourite heroes from his young age. In the late 1980's he met the author of Feluda series Satyajit Ray and expressed an interest in portraying Feluda. But Satyajit Ray said that he will not make another Feluda movie because Santosh Dutta, the actor who played the role of Jatayu, died in 1988. Ray told him to meet his son Sandip Ray, who was a new film director at that time.' He met Sandip Ray, but Ray had no plan of making any Feluda film at that time. So, Chakraborty continued working in theatre and television.
In 1994, Sandip Ray called Chakrabarty at his home and offered him the role of Feluda in the new Feluda film series directed by Sandip Ray. The series consisted of ten telefilms and five theatrical films in Bengali based on Feluda's character in the novels. Chakrabarty's first Feluda portrayal was in Baksho Rahashya (1996). It was a telefilm and was a part of the Feluda 30 telefilm series, which included five telefilms based on five different Feluda novels."Aami Aar Feluda" Page-32 The series continued from 1996 to 1997. In 1999, four Feluda telefilms were released as a part of the telefilm series Satyajiter Gappo. In 2000, he portrayed Feluda in the telefilm Dr. Munshir Diary. It marked the last Feluda telefilm since 2000.
In 2003, Chakrabarty portrayed Feluda in the Sandip Ray directorial Bombaiyer Bombete. It marked the first theatrical film of the new Feluda film series and the third theatrical adaptation of Feluda since Joi Baba Felunath (1979). The remaining four theatrical films of the new Feluda film series were released subsequently — Kailashey Kelenkari (2007), Tintorettor Jishu (2008), Gorosthaney Sabdhan (2010) and Royal Bengal Rohosso (2011). Tintorettor Jishu was the first Feluda film that was shot abroad. An extension of the series, a sixth theatrical Feluda film — Double Feluda directed by Sandip Ray was released in 2016. . ABP Ananda . The Times of India It also served as a tribute on 50 years of Feluda.
Theatre Chakraborty became associated with theatre in the 1970s and joined the theatre group Charbak in the 1980s. In the 1980s, he appeared in the Charbak productions Poddo Goddo Probondho written and directed by Jochhon Dastidar and Asol Jinis written by Jagadish Chakraborty and directed by Jochhon Dastidar. In the 1990s, he appeared in a number of Charbak productions written by Chandra Dastidar and directed by Jochhon Dastidar — Soti, Pratyasha, Banjara, Mukhomukhi and Aloy Fera.
In 2001, he appeared in Thikana, written and directed by Chandra Dastidar. In 2002, he appeared in Kande Keno Behula Sondori, written and directed by Kheyali Dastidar. In 2005, he played the lead role in Cholo Potol Tuli. It has been adapted into a film of the same name - Cholo Potol Tuli (2020). In 2012, he appeared in Charbak's production Doodh Kheyechhe Meow directed by Arindam Ganguly. In 2015, he appeared in Chitey Gur, written and directed by Arindam Ganguly. In 2025, he directed and played the lead role in the audio drama Asol Jinish. He has also worked in other Charbak productions including Apsara Theare-er Mamla, Ekhon Tokhon, Shironaam and Bheeti O Shubhechchha.
Filmography Year Film Role Language Notes 1992 Antardhan Police Inspector RohitBengaliMarked his debut feature film Shwet Patharer Thala Abhijit Bhattacharya 1993 Tomar Rokte Amar Sohag 1994 Cinemay Jamon Hoy! Rakta Nadir Dhara Abinash Sarkar Sandhyatara 1995 Kakababu Here Gelen? Kakababu 1996 Lathi Prashanta's father, an IPS officer Biyer Phool Ashit Mukherjee Rabibar Damu Potai Chor 1997 Sampradaan Sanghaat Karna 1998 Dil Se.. A ULFA terrorist Hindi Marked his Hindi-language film debut Bhoomi Thayiya Chochchala Maga Channabasappa Kannada Marked his Kannada-language feature film debut 1999 DebanjaliBengali Rajdando Didi Amar Ma 2000 Atmiya Swajan Shesh Thikana Dr. Devdutta2001 Cancer Ek Je Aachhe Kanya Anjan Ek Tukro Chand Kakababu 2002 Ferari Fauj Nilmoni Mitra / Shanti Ray Antarghaat Abinaash Kone Dekhar Pore Also as director Desh Sanjay Nandi, a journalist 2003 Bombaiyer Bombete Feluda Rakhe Hari Mare Ke Shatabdir Galpo 2004 Eke Eke TinBengali Waarish Subhankar Mahulbanir Sereng Somesh Gomes Khakee Home Minister Deodhar Hindi Dui Bon ShashankaBengali 2005 Sangram Inspector Biswadeb Rai Ditiyo Basanta Mantra Abisswasee Parineeta Navinchandra Rai Hindi Nishijapon Nirmal DasBengali 2006 Manush Bhut The Namesake Ashima's Father English Also released in Bengali BibarBengali Herbert Police Officer Pisir Recipe 2007 Kailashey Kelenkari Feluda Ballygunge Court Udoyon Bow Barracks Forever Tom English Also released in Hindi and Bengali Bidhatar LekhaBengali 2008 Tintorettor Jishu Feluda Bhalobasa Bhalobasa Aravind (Siddhu's father) Raktamukhi Neela Inspector Chakraborti Lal-Kalo Spider First Bengali animation film; Hindi version released under the title Cheenti Cheenti Bang Bang 2009 Maati -O- Manush Atal Master Chha-e Chuti Himself Aalive Rik Roy Angshumaner Chhobi Bikashranjan Piyalir Password Somor Sen Lakshyabhed Monohar Maharaj, owner of Ananda Ashram Friend Ranju Da 033 Santiago Anubhab Mullik Bari Pakhi 2010 Gorosthaney Sabdhan Feluda Ek Jhank Ichhe Dana Agni Yuddha Laboratory Nandakishore, a scientist Shukno Lanka Joy Sundar Sen Thana Theke Aschhi Tinkori Halder Bolo Na Tumi Aamar DIG Indrajit Chatterjee Lahore Sikandar Hyaat Khan Hindi 2011 Royal Bengal Rahashya FeludaBengali Romeo Aviraj Roy Ei Mon Tomai Diyechi Also released in Odia-language Ajob Prem Ebong Ekti Buser Golpo Janardan Dutta System Dilawar Sheikh 2012 From Sydney with Love Prof. Banerjee Hindi Accident Amit Durjari Bengali Tor Naam Raju's father Kanchenjunga Express Hemlock Society Dhomoni Ghosh Guest appearance Bikram Singha: The Lion Is Back Senior Inspector Special appearance Bhooter Bhabishyat The storyteller who is Biplab Dasgupta's ghost 2013 Aagunpakhi C/O Sir The headmaster in Jayabrata's school Arjun: Kalimpong E Sitaharan Amal Shome Run A Pakistani Army Major Holud Pakhir Dana Dr. Anirban Bawali Unlimited The funny film director Chhayamoy Chandra Kumar / Chhayamoy 2014 Teenkahon Gyanesh Mitra BachchanSanjayCameo appearance 2015 Phantom Roy, RAW chief Hindi Mayer Biye Dr. Anish RoyBengali 2016 Double Feluda Feluda His last appearance as Feluda Abhimaan Ashok Deb Burman, a rich businessman Shikari Rudro Chowdhury Indo-Bangladesh joint production Power Police Commissioner Ranjit Kumar Kapuria Te3n Manohar Sinha Hindi 2017 Jawker Dhan Karali MukhopadhyayBengali Meghnad Badh Rahasya Prof. Asimove Bose Bhoot Adbhoot Ghost Buster Aagun Masterda Surjyo Sekhor Sen Nabab Chief journalist of a news agency Indo-Bangladesh joint production Porobashinee 2018 Micheal 2019 Network Arindam Chakraborty Boba Rohosyo Inspector Gorai Patra Chai Adda White, the angel of light Kolkatay Kohinoor Bong-O-Rohosyo Bhobishyoter Bhoot Bhuter raja 2020 Cholo Potol Tuli Ashwini SOS Kolkata Raghav Sen, Senior Security Advisor and ISI agent Gondi Asgar First Bangladeshi film 2021 Avijatrik Shankar Nirbhaya Justice Baazi Krishna Kumar Bardhan 2022 Babli Bouncer Saurav Dutta (Uncle Ji) Hindi Code Name: Tiranga Ranjit Kapoor 2023 Tenida and Co. Satkari Santra / Nakari SantraBengali JK 1971 The Pilot in command 2025 Devi Chowdhurani Haraballabh Ray
Television Telefilms Year Telefilm Role Network Language Notes 1990Siddhartha Chatterjeer AntardhanDetective Somak SenBengali1996Kuasha JakhanMichealDD Bangla1996–1997Baksho RahashyaFeludaDD BanglaFive films released under the package Feluda 30 Gosaipur SargaramSheyal Debota RahasyaBosepukure KhunkharapiJoto Kando Kathmandute1998–1999Jahangirer SwarnamudraFour films released under the package Satyajiter GoppoGhurghutiyar GhotonaGolapi Mukto RahashyaAmbar Sen Antardhan Rahashya 2000Dr. Munshir DiaryETV BanglaSingle film released under the package Satyajiter Priyo Golpo 2001 Chordline Sedin Bristhi Nemechilo Count Down 2002Bela Sheshe Chena Britter Baire Directed the film, besides acting in it Galper Nayika Credited as the director 2003 John Jenny Jonardon Jonardon 2004 Vanish 2005 Ni:shobde Joy Baba Rudranath Rudra Sen ETV Bangla Manthan Roopkathar Jibon Tara Muzik 2006 Scandal 2009 Swarnali Jaal Tara Muzik Directed the film, besides acting in it 2019Jamai Elo GhoreZee Bangla CinemaZee Bangla Cinema Originals
Television series Year Television series Role Network Language Notes 1985Sahityer Sera GolpoDD BanglaBengali1986Tero ParbonGaurav Bose Gora13 part anthology television series; Based on an eponymous novel by Samaresh Majumdar1988Uran Chandi8 episodes television series1989Olpo Solpo GolpoCredited for the cinematography1989–1990Sey ShomoyParbati Charan1990GouravGourav Bose GoraDD NationalHindi13 episode television series; Hindi remake of Tero Parbon1990Ascharya DeepakDeepak Das, a modern day genieDD National13 episode television series; Inspired from the One Thousand and One Nights1990AkashpuriDD BanglaBengali1990Olpo Hasi Olpo Kanna1995Golpo Gathar DesheCredited as the director1999Khali Jahajer Rahasya KakababuDD Bangla13 episode Television series1999Tarkash Zee TVHindi Soap opera2000Cell 3 Soap opera2001–2005Rudra Sener DiaryRudra SenDD Bangla ETV BanglaBengali39 part television series — First 13 parts streamed on DD Bangla and next 26 parts streamed on ETV Bangla2001–2003Ekaki AronyeETV BanglaAdaptated from some stories of Prafulla Roy2001–2004Rahasya GolpoCredited as the director2005–2006Ke?Investigative reality show; anchor and creative director2007–2008TenidaTenida (voice)Zee BanglaAnimated television series2007Chorabali2010–2011Gaaner OpareySribilash DebStar JalshaSoap opera2014–2016DwiragamanJayanta BasuZee BanglaSoap opera2016MahanayakSatrajit RayStar JalshaSoap opera2020Dadagiri Unlimited Season 8ContestantZee BanglaReality show2018–2022MahabharatBhishma (voice)Sony Aath
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