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| Bio/Wiki | |
|---|---|
| Profession(s) | • Actor • Theatre artist • Singer • Director |
| Physical Stats & More | |
| Height (approx.) | in centimeters– 185 cm in meters– 1.85 m in feet & inches– 6’ 1” |
| Eye Colour | Black |
| Hair Colour | Black |
| Career | |
| Debut | Film (Bengali): Kolkatar King (2013) as Judhajit Sarkar Film (Hindi): Mrs. Chatterjee Vs Norway (2023) as Mr. Chatterjee  TV: Kader Kul-er Bou (2015) on Zee Bangla as Kanad Brahma  Web Series: Byomkesh (2017) on Hoichoi as Byomkesh  Director (theatrical production): Amader Dana Nei (2008) Director (film) (Bengali): Ballavpurer Rupkotha (2022)  Playback (Bengali): Kichchu Chaini Ami from the film Shah Jahan Regency (2018)  |
| Awards, Honours, Achievements | • Nirad Baran Memorial Award by Mr. Gopal Krishna Gandhi, the then Governor of West Bengal • 2011: Best Theatre Actor Award in the male category for his performances in King Lear at the Big Rising Star award • 2013: Best Actor Award for his dual role in the theatrical production Nagamandala(2013) at the Zee Bangla Gaurab Awards • 2016: Syamal Sen Smriti Sanman Awards from the theatre group Swapna Sandhani for his dual role in the theatrical production Devi Sarpamasta • 2016: Best Actor Award for the theatrical production Devi Sarpamasta at the Sudrak Sanman Awards Sundaram Sanman Awards for Theatre Acting • 2017: Best Supporting Actor Award for playing Bishan Roy in Eagoler Chokh (2016) at the Filmfare Awards  • 2017: META Award for Excellence in Theatre • 2017: Best Promising Actor Award at the West Bengal Film Journalists Association Awards • 2019: Best Actor (Popular) Award for the film Ghawre Bairey Aaj (2019) directed by Aparna Sen at the Telangana Bengali Film Festival • 2019: Best Actor (Critics Choice) Award for the film Ghawre Bairey Aaj(2019) directed by Aparna Sen at the Telangana Bengali Film Festival • 2020: Best Actor in a Comic Role Award for the film Bibaho Obhijaan(2019) directed by Birsa Dasgupta at the West Bengal Film Journalists Awards • 2020: Best Playback Singer Award for the song Kichchu Chaini Aami in the Bengali film Shahjahan Regency directed by Srijit Mukherji at the 4th West Bengal Film Journalists Awards.  • 2023: Nominated for the Best Film Award for the Bengali film Ballabhpurer Roopkotha (2022) at the West Bengal Film Journalists’ Association Awards |
| Personal Life | |
| Date of Birth | 7 October 1986 |
| Age (as of 2022) | 37 Years |
| Birthplace | Midanpore, West Bengal |
| Zodiac sign | Libra |
| Signature |  |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Hometown | Midanpore, West Bengal |
| School | Nirmal Hriday Ashram Boys Catholic Church High School, Midnapore, West Bengal |
| College/University | Rabindra Bharati University, Kolkata |
| Educational Qualification | • B.A. (Hons.) in Drama • Master of Arts in Drama |
| Religion/Religious Views | Ethnicism [1]Ananda Bazar |
| Caste | Bengali Brahmin |
| Food Habit | Non-vegetarian [2]Indulge Express |
| Hobbies | Draw doddles and sketch, Photography |
| Controversies | • Anirban Bhattacharya accused of harassment and blackmailing On 25 August 2022, a social media post was shared by Anirban’s official Facebook page admin in which she accused Anirban and his PR team of harassment and blackmailing; according to sources, the admin was female and she hailed from Kolkata. In the Facebook post, the admin said that initially, the Facebook page was a fan page of Anirban; however, later, with the consent of Anirban, the admin got the page verified, and the page was changed to an official page. Further, the admin also revealed she was blackmailed by the PR team of Anirban for sharing promotional posts and was threatened to post them immediately to avoid legal action. The admin wrote, On making us work for him in silence, for nothing. For years, we actively kept growing this page but also at the same time, failed to see the possible red flags. During this time, he was in an exclusive acting contract with one of the biggest production houses in the region and soon all his works, promotions began to be cross-promoted on this official platform by us on the direct command of that house and its employees. It began with a simple “please post the trailer from the page, please post that”, to “Post it immediately, otherwise, I will take legal action” (Even though they were the ones committing the crime for making us do forceful work without minimum wage and on no employment grounds ) [3]Ananda Bazar The admin, in the Facebook post, revealed that when she confronted Anriban about the issue, she was blocked by him. She also said that after facing continuous threats and disrespect, she decided to stop working on the page. • Anirban trolled for criticizing Kartik Aaryan On 26 June 2022, Anirban took to his Twitter handle to congratulate Bollywood actor Kartik Aaryan on his new car; however, in the same tweet, Anirban mentioned a Bengali word and said that it was mispronounced by Kartik in one of the scenes of the Hindi-language film Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2. In one of his scenes in the film Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2, he mispronounced the Bengali word ‘kaal’, which in English means ‘tomorrow’, as ‘kol.’ Anirban tweeted, Hello, friend @TheAaryanKartik Congratulations on your new car/Chinese food table. Just remember ‘tomorrow’ is not ‘kol’ or ‘call’ in Bangla. It’s ‘kaal’ / কাল/ काल। [4]The Times of India Soon after Anirban’s tweet, he was brutally trolled by fans of Kartik Aaryan. • Anirban Bhattacharya gets trolled for shooting nude scenes In 2020, Anirban was slammed by social media users after a short clip from his Bengali film Ghyachang Phu went viral on the Internet. In the video clip, Anirban was featured in a nude scene with his co-actor. Soon after the viral video, Anirban, in an interview, talked about it and revealed how the video affected him. Further, he said that after the incident, he decided that he would not do any nude scenes in films. Anirban discussed, It (the Ghaichang Phu scene) was a self-test. That I am wearing clothes is an external vision, but that scene was a self-examination of whether I am free from the internal visions. After this controversy, a famous director told me, ‘I’m thinking of you for a web series with back nudity. I told Satan I wouldn’t do it.” [5] |
| Relationships & More | |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Affairs/Girlfriends | Sohini Sarkar [6]The Times of India |
| Marriage Date | 26 November 2020 |
| Family | |
| Wife/Spouse | Madhurima Goswami (theatre artist) |
| Parents | Mother– Name not known |
| Siblings | He has a sister named Amrita Bhattacharya. |
Some Lesser Known Facts About Anirban Bhattacharya
- Anirban Bhattacharya is an Indian actor, theatre artist, singer, and director who predominantly works in the Tollywood industry. He is known for portraying the titular role in the hoichoi web series Byomkesh.
- He was born in a Bengali-Brahmin family in Midnapore, West Bengal, India.
- In an interview, Anirban talked about his school days and said that he was not good at academics; however, he achieved high scores in his favourite subjects, Bengali and History. Anirban said,
I was born in Midnapore town. It was a different world. There were vast open spaces, playgrounds. I used to love playing. Though I was not very studious, I never failed in any class. I spent my childhood mostly playing in the fields, ghats and river banks. The place has changed beyond recognition. I have good memories of my childhood.”
- Soon after Anirban completed high school in 2004, he moved to Calcutta to pursue a career in theatre.
- In 2004, Anirban, after he moved to Kolkata to pursue a career in theatre, he used to share his room with the Indian cricketer Ashok Dinda. [7]Hindustan Times
- At the age of nineteen, Anirban joined Uhinee Kolkata for theatre training and learned the basics of theatre under Adrija Dasgupta, a theatre professional and an alumnus of the National School of Drama, New Delhi. He worked as a theatre artist in various theatrical productions directed by Adrija between 2005-10.
- In 2009, while pursuing a Master of Arts in Drama and Theatre, he received the Young Artist Scholarship from the cultural ministry of the Government of India.
- In 2010, he took training in Chhau at Baro Urma Village in Purulia, West Bengal; Chhau is a folk dance of West Bengal, Jharkhand, and Assam.
- In 2010, he was selected to work as a professional actor at Minerva, one of the oldest theatres in Kolkata. In Minerva, he acted in three theatrical productions between 2010-13.
- Anirban has worked as an actor in various Bengali-language theatrical productions like Iccher Oli Goli (2015), Awdyo Shesh Rajani (2016), Athhoi (2016), and Ghore Baire (2022).
- Besides acting, Anirban is interested in directing theatre plays and films. In 2008, Anirban made his directorial debut with the Bengali-language theatrical production Amader Dana Nei. Subsequently, he worked as a director for theatrical productions like Guru, Chowmatha, Udorniti, Pontu Laha 2.0, and Mondar.
- Anirban’s favourite theatrical productions are Othoi, FM Mahanagar, Adyo Shesh Rajani, Karu Basana, and Titumir. In an interview, Anirban talked about this and said,
My top five picks will be Othoi, FM Mahanagar, Adyo Shesh Rajani, Karu Basana, Titumir. The reason is not just because I played a part in all of these but because it enhanced my journey and my personal growth in every aspect.”
- In 2013, Anirban made his Tollywood debut with the film Kolkatar King, wherein he played the role of Judhajit Sarkar.
Anirban Bhattacharya (centre) as Judhajit Sarkar in a still from the Bengali film Kolkatar King (2013)
- In 2015, Anirban acted in four Bengali-language films named Kader Kuler Bou, Jodi Bolo Hyan, Ebhabeo Fire Asha Jaye, and Arshinagar. Subsequently, he worked as an actor in many Tollywood films like Shahjahan Regency (2019), Detective (2020), and Bllabhpurer Roopkotha (2022).
Anirban Bhattacharya as Arnab Sarkar and Swastika Mukherjee as Kamalini Guha in a still from the Tollywood film Shahjahan Regency (2019)
- In 2015, he made his television debut with the Zee Bangla TV serial Kader Kul-er Bou, wherein he played the role of Kanad Brahma. Subsequently, Anirban appeared in a lead role in many Bengali TV serials like Mahalaya (2016), Apur Sangsar (2017), Hushiar Bangla (2017), and Bhoomikanya (2018).
- In 2017, he made his digital debut with the hoichoi web series Byomkesh, wherein he portrayed the titular role opposite Ridhima Ghosh. Anirban has appeared in four seasons of the web series Byomkesh which premiered between 2017-19.
- Anirban has been featured in many films released on the online platform Hoichoi like Laboratory (2018), Manbhanjan (2019), and Gopone Prem Chharan.
- In 2018, Anirban made his playback debut with the Bengali song Kichchu Chaini Ami from the film Shah Jahan Regency. Subsequently, Anirban gave his voice to many Bengali songs like Priyotama from Dracula Sir (2020), Badal Sircar Er Gaan from Ballabhpurer Roopkotha (2022), and Bibagi Phone from Dilkhush (2023).
- In an interview, Anirban talked about his previous relationships and said that initially, he dated few women and was in a living relationship with them; however, he ended up breaking up with them on a sour note. Anirban said,
I have been in live-in relationships, but they mostly ended on a sour note. I was worried and realised that I needed a friend to be with me. After that, I went up to this friend of mine and asked her to think over it. She thought for over a month and a half, said yes, and also shared her point of view on it. This happened one-and-a-half years back. If we can continue with this for some more time, I think we can get married sometime in October next year.” [8]The Times of India
- On 26 November 2020, Anirban got married to his longtime friend, Madhrima Goswami, a theatre artist and director. Reportedly, before marriage, Madhurima and Anirban were close friends. Madhurima is the daughter of Niranjan Goswami, a famous mime artist and stage director.
- According to sources, soon after the marriage of Madhurima and Anirban, many social media users trolled them for their wedding. Madhurima also received various body-shaming comments from netizens. In an interview, Anirban talked about this and said,
I am not much into social media, so I am not aware of who is saying what about my wedding. More so because I am really busy at this moment and don’t have time to check anything. I have achieved this position after a lot of hard work, so reacting to all this is futile. Accountability modhey dhorina ei sob jinish gulo ke.”
- In 2022, he directed the Bengali language film, an adaption of the theatrical production Ballavpurer Rupkotha by Badal Sarkar.
- In 2023, he made his Bollywood debut with the film Mrs Chatterjee Vs Norway opposite Rani Mukerji, wherein he played the role of Mr Chatterjee.
Anirban Bhattacharya as Mr Chatterjee and Rani Mukerji as Mrs. Chatterjee (left) in a still from the Hindi film Mrs Chatterjee Vs Norway (2023)
- Anirban has worked as a voiceover artist for many episodes of Radio Mirchi’s show Sunday Suspense like Jadu Daktar-er Patient (2018), Tumi Sandhyaro Megh (2018), Sarbanashini (2019), and Daraoga Priyonath (2019).
- In 2023, Anirban was criticized by a Tollywood film producer Rana Sarkar on a social media post. In the Instagram post, he slammed Anirban’s film Mitthye Premer Gaan (2023) and called Anirban “poor man’s Al Pacino.” Sarkar also talked about Anirban’s monthly income and revealed that he received a fixed monthly salary of Rs 10 lakhs from a famous Bengali production house. Rana Sarkar wrote,
In the first two days of the release of the poor man’s Al Pacino’s new film, could not even collect Rs one lakh in the box office. Shah Rukh Khan said he would come back, but who would know that ‘Khoka’ would vanish? Still, the intellectual snobbery will go on. He cannot make his film go on to the second week. Still, pretentious dialogues will go on.” Borrowing from an old Bengali adage, he further punned, “The wild animals are good in the forest and some stars on the lap of OTT. And we have nothing to do, we will not go elsewhere, we will stay in this country.” [9]OTTplay
- Anirban is a fitness enthusiast, and he often shares his fitness regime on various social media platforms.
- In an interview, Anirban said that he had a boring diet and his daily meal included handmade rotis and chicken stew. Anirban said,
Food usually comprises plain handmade rotis and chicken stew for me, and I can survive on them for months. I don’t follow any particular diet, but ensure that whatever I eat is healthy and less on oil. I have never really gone for rigorous exercise regimens.”
