Nabadwip Haldar

Nabadwip Haldar
Nabadwip Haldar
Born	1911; Sonpalashi, Burdwan district, Bengal Presidency, British India
Died	Calcutta, West Bengal, India
Nationality	Indian
Occupation(s)	Actor, Comedian
Known for	Work in Bengali cinema

Nabadwip Haldar was an Indian actor, comedian and theater personality who is known for work in Bengali cinema.

Early life

Haldar was born in 1911 in Sonpalashi village, Burdwan district in British India.^[1] After completion of his primary education he could not study further and started working at Calcutta Electric Supply Corporation. Haldar also took part-time jobs in different companies in Kolkata.^[2]

Career

Haldar's debut film was Panchashar made by Debaki Kumar Bose in 1931. He became popular for his character named Madan in the film Sharey Chuattor. Haldar performed in a comedy duo with actor Shyam Laha in various films as the Bengali version of Laurel and Hardy. He was well known for his unique voice and comic roles.^[3] He also acted in a number of radio comic series.^[4]

Partial filmography

Panchashar (1931)
Graher Fer (1937)
Sonar Sansar (1936)
Sarbajanin Bibahotsab (1938)
Shahar Thekey Durey (1943)
Dukkhe Jader Jibon Gora (1946)
Kalo Chhaya (1948)
Sadharan Meye (1948)
Kuasha (1949)
Sandhabelar Roopkatha (1950)
Kankantala Light Railway (1950)
Baikunther Will (1950)
Maryada (1950)
Hanabari (1952)
Manikjor (1952)
Sharey Chuattor (1953)
Lakh Taka (1953)
Moyla Kagaj (1954)
Chheley Kaar (1954)
Nishiddho Phal (1955)
Saheb Bibi Golam (film) (1956)
Dui Bechara (1960)
Kathin Maya (1961)
Marutrisha (1964)

References

^ "গ্রামের স্মৃতিতে অমলিন নবদ্বীপ হালদার". anandabazar.com (in Bengali). 10 February 2012. Archived from the original on 19 March 2018. Retrieved 19 March 2018.
^ "Kalo Chhaya". Retrieved 19 March 2018.
^ "The laughter vanishes". The Times of India. 20 December 2010. Archived from the original on 19 March 2018. Retrieved 25 February 2019.
^ "Koutuk noksha.. Nabadwip Haldar". Archived from the original on 19 March 2018. Retrieved 19 March 2018.

External links

Nabadwip Haldar at IMDb

[1] "গ্রামের স্মৃতিতে অমলিন নবদ্বীপ হালদার". anandabazar.com (in Bengali). 10 February 2012. Archived from the original on 19 March 2018. Retrieved 19 March 2018.

[2] "Kalo Chhaya". Retrieved 19 March 2018.

[3] "The laughter vanishes". The Times of India. 20 December 2010. Archived from the original on 19 March 2018. Retrieved 25 February 2019.

[4] "Koutuk noksha.. Nabadwip Haldar". Archived from the original on 19 March 2018. Retrieved 19 March 2018.

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