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Chanchal Chowdhury | |
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চঞ্চল চৌধুরী | |
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Born | Suchinta Chowdhury Chanchal 1 June 1974 Pabna, Bangladesh |
Nationality | Bangladeshi |
Education | St. Joseph Higher Secondary School |
Alma mater | University of Dhaka |
Years active | 1996–present |
Awards | See full list |
Suchinta Chowdhury Chanchal (known as Chanchal Chowdhury), is a Bangladeshi actor. He is notable for his performances in Rupkothar Golpo (2006), Monpura (2009), Television (2012), Aynabaji (2016), Debi (2018) and Hawa (2022). He has received three Bangladesh National Film Awards for Best Actor and three Meril Prothom Alo Awards for Best Actor. [1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [6]
Chowdhury started his career in 1996 in the theaters of Bangladesh. He joined theaters such as Aranyak Natyadal and performed in stage plays like Prakritojoner Kotha, Joyjoyonti, Ora Kodom Ali, Mayur Singhason, Songkranti, Rarang and Che-er Cycle. [7] [8]
Chowdhury was born and raised in the village of Kamarhaat in Pabna, Bangladesh. [9] His father's name is Radha Gobinda Chowdhury [10] and mother's name is Nomita Chowdhury. He passed his SSC examination from St. Joseph Higher Secondary School in 1990 and HSC examination from Rajbari Govt. College, Rajbari in 1992. [11] [ failed verification ] He applied for admission in the Department of Fine Arts at the University of Dhaka. His parents wanted him to be an engineer but an innate urge for art and culture drove him to become an actor. Chanchal Chowdhury settled in Dhaka in 1993. As a third year student of DU, he joined 'Aronyak', a theater group headed by Mamunur Rashid. Chowdhury worked in the theatre for 10 years.[ citation needed ] During this period, he played minor roles in different television dramas as well. His first role as a hero was in the drama Grash directed by Faridur Rahman. Meanwhile, Chowdhury pursued his profession in UODA as a lecturer of Fine Arts from 2001 to 2006. [7] [12] [13]
It was in 2004 that Fazlur Rahman Babu (actor) introduced Chowdhury to Gias Uddin Selim and Mostofa Sarwar Farooki. Chowdhury then started working more and more in television dramas. His initial works are Shurjer Hashi with Gias Uddin Selim, Talpatar Shepai, Nikhoj Shogbaad and a TV commercial, Maa with Mostofa Sarwar Farooki. At this point Chanchal's life took an upward surge towards success as the commercial gained him immense popularity. [14]
One day Mostafa Sarwar Farooki asked me to meet him. He explained the script for the advertisement to me and I soon agreed as I felt that I could realise the emotion in the script
— Chanchal Chowdhury
Even the advertisement's jingle was sung by Chowdhury. Though he never had any formal singing lessons, he is gifted with the talent to sing. "I always listened to Hemanta Mukhopadhdhay and Bhupen Hajarika and sang those songs to myself; I told Mostofa Sarwar Farooki bhai to give me a chance to sing the jingle because I really thought that my voice would suit the song. Ayub Bachchu and Mostofa Sarwar Farooki then listened to my singing and later let me know that my song had been selected." Chowdhury later won the Meril-Prothom Alo award as the best model 2006 for this commercial. Chowdhury came into the spotlight for the first time as a model in the commercial of Grameenphone which became immensely popular at that time. Pother Klanti Bhule - a very popular song of Hemanta Mukherjee attracted some more attention onto the advertisement. Eventually, that advertise brought him the prestigious Meril-Prothom Alo award in "The Best Model - Men" category in 2005. The commercial was directed by Mostafa Sarwar Farooki, with whom, Chowdhury worked with on the serial 'Talpatar Shepai'.
After the commercial, Chowdhury's acting career started moving forward at a very good pace. He then worked with Salauddin Lavlu, Saidul Anam Tutul, Golam Sarwar Tutul and so on. Some of the dramas that Chowdhury specially likes are Vober Hat, Bongsho Rokkhe, Talpatar Shepai, Nikhoj Shongbaad, Ami Tumi Shottojit, Boral Parer Shitlai Gaon, Akjon Durbol Manush and also many more. The busy actor is also seen frequently in Eid-special TV plays.
Chowdhury plays a key role, called ‘Laley’, in Aronyak's popular production Shangkranti. In Che'er Cycle (a Bengali Theatre production), he plays six different characters including those of Fidel Castro and a peace-loving young boy, Shubhro — demonstrating his versatility. Chowdhury considers his performance in Che'er Cycle as one of his best works on stage so far. On his contemporaries, the actor says, several artistes are doing well. Among them, AKM Hasan, Mosharraf Karim, Shamim Zaman, Anisur Rahman Milon, Nusrat Imroz Tisha, Chandni and Richi Solaiman have done some impressive works. Chowdhury says that performing in front of the camera is relatively easy for him, thanks to his experience on stage. He adds, acting in films is more challenging than TV plays because of its duration and format.[ citation needed ]
He has also been a playback singer, along with Meher Afroz Shaon, in the 2012 war film depicting the Bangladesh Liberation War, Pita . [15] [16]
Also known for famous children show "Sisimpur" where he played the character of "Mukul".[ citation needed ]
Chanchal Chowdhury faced online backlash after posting a picture with his mother on Mother's day 2020. On getting to know about his Hindu faith from the customary sindur on his mother's forehead, many people made derogatory remarks. Chanchal responded with poetry, encouraging harmony between all faiths. [17]
Denotes films that have not yet been released |
Year | Title | Director | Role | Notes |
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2006 | Rupkothar Golpo | Tauquir Ahmed | won Meril Prothom Alo Awards for Critics Choice Best Actor(Film) | |
2009 | Monpura | Giasuddin Selim | Shonai | Won Bangladesh National Film Award for Best actor & Meril Prothom Alo Awards for Best Actor (Film) |
2010 | Moner Manush | Goutam Ghose | Kaluah | Indo-Bangladeshi Bengali Film |
2012 | Television | Mostofa Sarwar Farooki | Sulemon | |
2016 | Aynabaji | Amitabh Reza Chowdhury | Ayna | Won Bangladesh National Film Awards for Best actor & Meril Prothom Alo Awards for Best actor |
2018 | Debi | Anam Biswas | Misir Ali | Nominated Meril Prothom Alo Awards for Best actor |
2021 | Munshigiri | Amitabh Reza Chowdhury | Masood Munshi | |
2022 | Paap Punno | Giasuddin Selim | Khorshed | [18] |
Hawa | Mejbaur Rahman Sumon | Chan Majhi | ||
Dui Diner Duniya | Anam Biswas | Samad | A Chorki web film | |
2023 | Mujib: The Making of a Nation | Shyam Benegal [19] | Sheikh Lutfar Rahman | |
2024 | Toofan | Raihan Rafi | AC Akram | Bigg Budget Film |
Year | Title | Director | Role | Co-Artist | Notes |
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2004 | Shilalipi | Shamim Akter | Credited as Suchinta Chanchal | ||
2005 | Tiner Tolowar | Ashutosh Sujon | Muazzem | ||
2006 | Talpatar Shepai | Mostofa Sarwar Farooki | Bulbul | Nusrat Imroz Tisha | Bengali Drama |
Bangsher Bati | Bengali Drama | ||||
Goruchor | Salauddin Lavlu | Bengali Drama | |||
Nurunnahar | Bengali Drama | ||||
2007 | Swapner Bilat | Salauddin Lavlu | Bengali Drama | ||
Etimkhana | Salauddin Lavlu | Bengali Drama | |||
Vober Hat | Salauddin Lavlu | Fiza Sir | Bengali Drama serial | ||
2008 | Tuntunni Villa | Bengali Drama serial | |||
Mama Vagnea | Bengali Drama serial | ||||
Ghor Kutum | Salauddin Lavlu | A.T.M. Shamsuzzaman | Bengali Drama serial | ||
Dholer Baddo | Salauddin Lavlu | Fazlur Rahman Babu | Bengali Drama | ||
College - Student | A.K.M. Hasan | Bengali Drama | |||
Potro Mitali | Salauddin Lavlu | Bengali Drama | |||
2009 | Pattri Chai | A.K.M. Hasan, Siddique, Khushi | Bengali Drama | ||
Warren | Salauddin Lavlu | Challenger | Bengali Drama [20] | ||
Alta Sundori | Salauddin Lavlu | Bengali Drama serial | |||
Cinderella | Bengali Drama | ||||
Gadha Nogor | Salauddin Lavlu | Bengali Drama | |||
Sakin Sarisuri | Salauddin Lavlu | Japan Doctor | Masum Aziz, Nazmul Huda Bachchu, Mamunur Rashid, Mosharraf Karim, Azizul Hakim | Bengali Drama serial | |
2010 | Khela | Mahfuz Ahmed, Humayun Ahmed | Abul Hayat, Challenger | Bengali Drama | |
Harkipte | Salauddin Lavlu | Bohor | Amirul Haque Chowdhury, Mosharraf Karim | Bengali Drama serial [21] | |
2011 | Lekhok Sri Narayan Chandra Das | Salauddin Lavlu | Narayan | Amirul Haque Chowdhury, Humaira Himu, Milon Bhattacharya, Shireen Alam | Bengali Drama [22] [23] |
2014 | Ujan Ganger Naiya | Giasuddin Selim, Bashar Georgis | Arif | Orchita Sporshia | Bengali Drama |
2012 | Idiots | Mohammad Mostafa Kamal Raz | Purnima | TV series | |
2017 | Vangon | Abu Hayat Mahmud | Zakia Bari Momo | Bengali Drama | |
Ichchey Manush | Sajib Ahmed Chowdhury | Abir Hossain | Fazlur Rahman Babu | Bengali Drama | |
2018 | Mental Family | Dipu Hazra | A.K.M Hasan, Shahanaz Khushi, Farhana Mili | Bengali Drama | |
Ayesha | Mostofa Sarwar Farooki | Joinal | Nusrat Imroz Tisha | Bengali Drama [24] | |
2019 | Shohorali | Ejaj Munna | Moutushi Biswas | TV series | |
2020 | Rupa Bhabi | Mejbah Uddin Shumon | Tareen Jahan | Bengali Drama | |
Kingkortobbobimur | Nusrat Imroz Tisha | Bengali Drama [25] | |||
2021 | Dark Roasted Coffee | Ejaz Munna | Faria Shahrin, Maimuna Ferdous Momo | Bengali Drama [26] | |
2023 | Shonda Panda | Salauddin Lavlu | Ronju Master | Shahnaz Khushi, A Kh M Hasan, Anishul Haque Barun | Bengali Drama serial |
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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1998 | Shangkranti | Laley | Arannyak Natyodol Production |
1999 | Prakritojoner Kotha | Arannyak Natyodol Production | |
2000 | Ora Kodom Ali | Arannyak Natyodol Production | |
2003 | Mayur Singhason | Arannyak Natyodol Production | |
Songkranti | Arannyak Natyodol Production | ||
Che'r Cycle | Shubra | Bengali Theatre Production | |
2004 | Joyjoyonti | Arannyak Natyodol Production | |
Rarang | Arannyak Natyodol Production |
Year | Title | Role | Director | OTT | Note |
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2019 | Neel Dorja [27] | Mirza | Golam Sohrab Dodul | Bioscope | |
2020 | Taqdeer [28] | Taqdeer | Syed Ahmed Shawki | Hoichoi | |
2021 | Contract [29] | Black Ronju | Tanim Noor and Krishnendu Chattopadhyay | ZEE5 | |
Unoloukik | Psychologist | Robiul Alam Robi | Chorki | Episode: "Mrs. Prohelika" | |
Dark Room | Pablo / Iftekhar Amin | Golam Sohrab Dodul | Cinematic | ||
Ladies & Gentlemen | Special Appearance | Mostofa Sarwar Farooki | ZEE5 | ||
Boli | Sohrab | Shankha Dasgupta | Hoichoi | ||
Jaago Bahey | Illyas | Siddiq Ahmed | Chorki | Episode: "Shobder Khwoab" | |
2022 | Pett Kata Shaw | Mahmud | Nuhash Humayun | Episode: "Misti Kichu" | |
Karagar | David | Syed Ahmed Shawki | Hoichoi | ||
2023 | Overtrump | Selim | Bashar Georgis | Chorki | |
2024 | Rumi | Vicky Zahed | Hoichoi | ||
Year | Awards | Category | Work | Results |
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2009 | National Film Awards | Best Actor | Monpura | Won jointly with Ferdous |
Meril Prothom Alo Awards | Public Choice Best Actor (Film) | Monpura | Won | |
2010 | Meril Prothom Alo Awards | Critics Choice Best Actor (TV) | Won | |
2016 | Meril Prothom Alo Awards | Critics Choice Best Actor (Film) | Aynabaji | Won |
2016 | National Film Awards | Best Actor | Aynabaji | Won |
2018 | Meril Prothom Alo Awards | Critics Choice Best Actor (Film) | Debi | Won |
2021 | Hoichoi Awards | Breakthrough Performance of the Year | Taqdeer and Boli | Won |
Blender's Choice–The Daily Star Awards | Best male actor (popular category) | Taqdeer | Won |
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