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Jahar Ganguly

Birthday unknown (Age unknown) in 24 Parganas, Bengal Presidency, British India (now India)

Jahar Ganguly (October 1904 – 1969) was an Indian actor and theater personality. He received the Best Actor award in the 6th Annual Bengal Film Journalists' Association Awards in 1943 for his performance in Bandi.

Ganguly was born in undivided 24 Parganas Dist., British India. He worked in several Bengali and Hindi films in the 40s and 50s as a supporting actor in comedy counterparts to the dramatic lead. He got a breakthrough in Dena Paona directed by Premankur Atorthy. Ganguly acted under Satyajit Ray's direction in Parash Pathar and Chiriyakhana.[2] He also performed as a stage actor until 1960.

Known For

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Two Generations
Sushobhan
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Garmil
Santosh Chatterjee
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The Philosopher's Stone
Guest at Cocktail Party
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The Desolate Beach
Hotel owner
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Kamona
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Saheb Bibi Golam
Gharibabu
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The Power of Chant
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Adarsha Hindu Hotel
Bechu Chakraborty
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Dui Bon
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The Return of Little Master
Raicharan's Father

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