Abir Chatterjee (born 18 November 1980) is an Indian actor who mainly works in Bengali cinema. He is the son of theater personalities Phalguni Chatterjee and Rumki Chatterjee. He started his career with Bengali television and made his debut in Bengali cinema in 2009 as a lead with Cross Connection. He is well known for appearing as famous Detective Byomkesh Bakshi in separate movie series.He has starred in 33 consecutive box-office successes between 2010 and 2022.
Early life and Education
He is the son of theatre artists Phalguni Chatterjee and Rumki Chatterjee. He was granted his B.Com degree from the Goenka College of Commerce and Business Administration and his MBA degree from the ICFAI Business School, Kolkata
Personal life
Chatterjee is married to Nandini Chatterjee, his college friend in 2007. The couple has a daughter named Mayurakshi Chatterjee. He is an avid East Bengal fan.
Career
He has acted in many Bengali serials including Proloy..asche Ruposhi Bangla, Shasuri Zindabad, Khuje Berai Kacher Manush, Banhishikha, Sudhu Tomari Jonno, Somoy, Ek Akasher Niche, and Janmobhumi.
He has appeared in Bengali movies as Byomkesh Bakshi and Feluda. The Indian Express said he brought “elegant élan and confidence” to his role in The Royal Bengal Tiger.
Abir has appeared as Byomkesh Bakshi in two different series, one helmed by Anjan Dutt and the other by Arindam Sil. He appeared as Feluda in the 2014 film Badshahi Angti.
Abir Chatterjee’s great lost film is his screen debut in the 2004 independent period drama Robibar Bikelbela, in which he portrays a disillusioned former Naxalite revolutionary in post-Emergency Bengal. No copies of the film have been found yet.
2014 saw his emergence in a solo leading role in the critically acclaimed film Hrid Majharey by debutant director Ranjan Ghosh. After acting in this film, he went on to top the list of Calcutta Times Most Desirable Men of 2014 and 2019. Since 2020, he hosts Zee Bangla Sa Re Ga Ma Pa.
In 2018 Abir worked in Flat No 609 as a lead role. In 2022, he debuted in the Hindi industry with Season 2 of the SonyLIV original Avrodh.
Abir Chatterjee Height Weight Age And Body Statistics Biography
| Abir Chatterjee Biodata and Biography | |
| Name | Abir Chatterjee |
| Nick-name | Abir |
| Sex | Male |
| Date Of Birth | 18 November 1980 |
| Age | 42 Years (as in 2023) |
| Profession / Occupation | Actor, Producer, TV Presenter, Anchor, Cricketer (Bengali, Hindi) |
| Mother Tongue | Bengali |
| Religion | Hindu |
| Nation | Indian |
| Zodiac Sign | Pisces |
| Height / Weight | 6′ 0” / 75kg |
| First Movie | Cross Connection (2009, Bengali) |
| Debut | Cross Connection (2009, Bengali) Kahaani (2012, Hindi) |
| Money Factor | Not Known |
| Abir Chatterjee Family and Relatives | |
| Father | Falguni Chatterjee (Theatre Artist) |
| Mother | Rumki Chatterjee (Theatre Artist) |
| Brothers | Not Known |
| Sisters | Not Known (Theatre Artist) |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Wife | Nandini Chatterjee (Entrepreneur) |
| Daughters | Mayurakshi Chatterjee |
| Sons | Not Known |
| Girlfriends/ Affairs | Nandini Chatterjee (Entrepreneur) |
| Abir Chatterjee Height, Weight and Body Measurements | |
| Height in Centimeters | 188 cm |
| Height in Meters | 1.88 m |
| Height in Feet Inches | 6′ 2” |
| Weight | 85kg |
| Body Measurement | 43-33-13 |
| Chest Size | 43 inches |
| Waist Size | 33 inches |
| Biceps Size | 13 inches |
| Eye Colour | Dark Brown |
| Hair Colour | Black |
| Abir Chatterjee Favorites | |
| Favorite Colour | Blue, Light Purple |
| Favorite Actor | Amitabh Bachchan |
| Favorite Actress | Rimi Sen |
| Favorite Food | Sandesh, Chocolate Mishti, Chilly Fish |
| Hobbies | Shopping, Reading |
| Favorite Director | Not Known |
| Favorite Movies | Not Known |
| Favorite Writer | Shirshendu Mukhopadhyay |
| Favorite Sport | Cricket |
| Favorite Destination | Not Known |
| Abir Chatterjee Education School and Colleges | |
| Education Qualification | Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com) MBA in Finance |
| School | Not Known |
| College / University | Goenka College of Commerce and Business Administration, Kolkata ICFAI Business School, Hyderabad, India |
| Others | Not Known |
| Abir Chatterjee Residence and Contact Address | |
| Birth Place | Kolkata, West Bengal, India |
| Home Town | Kolkata, West Bengal, India |
| Present Residence | Kolkata, West Bengal, India |
| House Address | Kolkata, West Bengal, India |
| Phone No / Mobile No | Not Known |
| Email ID | Not Known |
| Website | Not Known |
| Abir Chatterjee Awards, Honours, Achievements | |
| Civilian Awards | Not Known |
| National Honours | Not Known |
| National Film Awards | Not Known |
| Controversies | Not Known |
| Abir Chatterjee Social Media | |
| itsmeabir | |
| AbirChatterjee.bengalistar | |
| itsmeabirchatterjee | |
| Wikipedia | Abir_Chatterjee |
Filmography
Abir Chatterjee is an Indian actor who mainly works in Bengali cinema. He started his career with Bengali television and made his debut in Bengali cinema in 2009 as a lead with Cross Connection.
He has acted in many Bengali serials including Proloy Asche Ruposhi Bangla, Shasuri Zindabad and Khuje Berai Kacher Manush, Banhishikha, Sudhu Tomari Jonno, Ek Aakasher Niche, Janmobhumi.
He appeared in Bengali movies as Byomkesh Bakshi and Feluda. The Indian Express said he brought “elegant élan and confidence” to his role in The Royal Bengal Tiger.
Abir Chatterjee’s great lost film is his screen debut in the 2004 independent period drama Robibar Bikelbela, in which he portrays a disillusioned former Naxalite revolutionary in post-Emergency Bengali No copies of the film have been found yet.
2014 saw his emergence in a solo leading role in the critically acclaimed film Hrid Majharey by debutant director Ranjan Ghosh. After acting in this film, he went on to top the list of Calcutta Times Most Desirable Men of 2014.
Films
| Denotes films that have not yet been released |
| Year | Film | Role | Language |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Raktabeej | Bengali | |
| Putul Nacher Itikotha | Sashi | Bengali | |
| Bibaho Bibhrat | Bengali | ||
| Fatafati | Bengali | ||
| Mayakumari | Kanon Kumar & his grandson Ahir | Bengali | |
| 2022 | Agantuk | ||
| Karnasubarner Guptodhon | Subarna Sen/ Sona Da | Bengali | |
| Byomkesh Hotyamancha | Byomkesh Bakshi | Bengali | |
| Abar Bochhor Koori Pore | Arun | Bengali | |
| 2021 | Dictionary | Ashoke Sanyal | Bengali |
| 2020 | Switzerland | Shibu Halder | Bengali |
| Asur | Bodhisattwa | Bengali | |
| Dwitiyo Purush | Surjo | Bengali | |
| 2019 | Bornoporichoy | Arka Bhattacharya | Bengali |
| Durgeshgorer Guptodhon | Subarna Sen/ Sona da | Bengali | |
| Tritiya Adhyay | Kaushik | Bengali | |
| Shahjahan Regency | Samiran Bose | Bengali | |
| Bijoya | Nasser Ali | Bengali | |
| 2018 | Byomkesh Gotro | Byomkesh Bakshi | Bengali |
| Flat No 609 | Arko Mukherjee | Bengali | |
| Biday Byomkesh | Byomkesh Bakshi & Satyaki Bakshi (Double Role) | Bengali | |
| Guptodhoner Sandhane | Subarna Sen/ Sona da | Bengali | |
| Aami Joy Chatterjee | Joy Chatterjee | Bengali | |
| 2017 | Shob Bhooturey | Aniket Sen | Bengali |
| Chaya O Chobi | Arindam | Bengali | |
| Meghnad Badh Rahasya | Kunal Sen | Bengali | |
| Bishorjan | Naseer Ali | Bengali | |
| 2016 | Byomkesh Pawrbo | Byomkesh Bakshi | Bengali |
| Thammar Boyfriend | Partha/Pat | Bengali | |
| Bastu Shaap | Arjun Dasgupta/ Jijo | Bengali | |
| Monchora | Dibakar Ray | Bengali | |
| 2015 | Har Har Byomkesh | Byomkesh Bakshi | Bengali |
| Abby Sen | Abby Sen | Bengali | |
| Rajkahini | Master | Bengali | |
| Katmundu | Pablo Bose | Bengali | |
| Jomer Raja Dilo Bor | Dev Das | Bengali | |
| Ebar Shabor | Mithu Mitra | Bengali | |
| 2014 | Byomkesh Phire Elo | Byomkesh Bakshi | Bengali |
| Jaatishwar | Bodhisattwa/Bodhi | Bengali | |
| Badshahi Angti[ | Feluda | Bengali | |
| Chaar | Binayak Basu | Bengali | |
| Jodi Love Dile Naa Prane | Anish Chatterjee/ Sona | Bengali | |
| Hrid Majharey | Abhijit Mukhopadhyay | Bengali | |
| The Royal Bengal Tiger | Abhirup Banerjee/ Abhi | Bengali | |
| 2013 | Asbo Arekdin | Karan | Bengali |
| Meghe Dhaka Tara | Doctor S. P. Mukherjee | Bengali | |
| Kanamachi | Abhimanyu Mukherjee | Bengali | |
| Aborto | Hari Bose | Bengali | |
| 2012 | Bojhena Shey Bojhena | Avik | Bengali |
| Jekhane Bhooter Bhoy | Ranjan Sengupta | Bengali | |
| Bapi Bari Jaa | Bishe | Bengali | |
| Abar Byomkesh | Byomkesh Bakshi | Bengali | |
| Bedroom | Ananda | Bengali | |
| 2011 | Baishe Srabon | Surjo | Bengali |
| 2010 | Prem By Chance | Rajeeb/Raju | Bengali |
| Byomkesh Bakshi | Byomkesh Bakshi | Bengali | |
| 2009 | Cross Connection | Vikram Ray/Vicky | Bengali |
Television, television films, Web Series, and short films
- Avrodh Season 2 on Sony Liv
- Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Zee Bangla 2022
- Dance Bangla Dance (Season 11) Host (to replace Ankush Hazra for a few episodes as he was severely ill and suffering from high fever)
- Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Zee Bangla 2020
- Proloy Asche
- Shomoy (Television series)
- Bhool (Telefilm)
- Mom Ronge Somudro (Telefilm)
- Scandal (Telefilm)
- Atithi (Telefilm)
- Ballavpurer Rupkatha (Telefilm)
- Credit Card (Telefilm)
- Hotath Megh (Telefilm)
- My Sweet Valentine (Telefilm)
- Banhishikha (Television series)
- Ekti Mrityur Pore (Short film)
- Ek Aakasher Niche (Mega serial) (Zee Bangla)
- Maya (Short film)
- Khuje Beria Kacher Manush (Television series)
- Sasuri Jindabad (Television) (Zee Bangla)
Awards
2016 – International Bangla Film Awards (NABC) – Best Actor (Popular Choice) for Bastushaap
2017 – International Bangla Film Awards (NABC) – Best Actor (Critics’s Choice) for Byomkesh Pawrbo
2017 – Star Jalsha Parivaar Awards – Best Jodi (with Sohini Sarkar) for Byomkesh Pawrbo
2018 – Star Jalsha Parivaar Awards – Best Actor for Shob Bhooturey
2018 – Borsho Sera Chalachitra Samman by Information & Cultural Affairs Department, West Bengal
2019 – ABP Ananda Sera Bangali for Outstanding contribution to cinema
2019 – Zee 24 Ghanta Ananya Samman for Contributions to cinema in West Bengal
2019 – Kalakar Awards – Best Actor for Byomkesh Gowtro
2019 – Tele Cine Awards – Best Jodi (with Jaya Ahsan) for Bijoya
2020 – WBJFA – Most Popular Actor for Byomkesh Gowtro (Joint Winner)
2020 – West Bengal Film Journalists’ Association Awards for Best Actor In A Negative Role – Abir Chatterjee for asur