 Prasenjit Chatterjee is the only hero in Bengali film industry after Uttam Kumar to hold his top position for more than two decades. No other heroes after Mahanayak sustains so long. Undoubtedly Prasenjit Chatterjee is the Numero Uno of Bengali films. His films still draw full attention of Bengali cine goers. He has become the idol of all the Bengali movie lovers after the legendary Uttam Kumar. However Prasenjit's humility is in complete contrast with his stardom. Born in Kolkata he is the son of actor Biswajeet.
Prasenjit appeared in a debutant role as a child actor in Chhotto Jigyasha (a little question). This film was a big hit. Prasenjit Chatterjee started off his career as a hero with Duti Pata (1983). The film belonged to the romantic genre and was a break away from the stereotypical films that were made at that time. The masses welcomed this break and the film rocked the box office. This film filled the vacuum by its presentation and mounting. Overnight Prasenjit became a star. After his first success he still struggled a lot to reach the position he is in today. Prasenjit went onto star in several commercial Bengali films that were super hits. The fate of the Bengali film industry also stabilised with the arrival of this star. 
Apart from this Amar Shongi (1987) opposite Vijayeta Pandit, Apon Amaar Apon (1990) directed by Tarun Majumdar and Buddhadeb Dasgupta's Ami, Yaseen Aar Amaar Madhubala (2007) are the memorable films in his career. Amar Shongi, a musical romance, remains an all time favourite amongst the cine goers in Bengal. The songs from this film were runaway hits. Even today melody like 'Chirodini Tumi Je Amaar' is liked by all and sundry. Since his first day from movie career, he started experimenting with characters that are depicted in Rituparno Ghosh’s movies.
For the past 25 years Prasenjit has been working as a lead actor. He has appeared in almost 270 films and most of these had been successful. He has acted opposite 50 female Bengali actresses as well. The list of his heroines includes some of the most talented heroines of all times, such as Debashree Roy, Konkona Sen and Rituparna Sengupta. Other than them he has also shared the screen with Rachana Banerjee, Indrani Haldar, Satabdi Roy, his wife Arpita, Aishwarya Rai, Raima Sen and others. Tapan Sinha, Tarun Majumdar, Prabhat Roy, Haranath Chakrabarty, Swapan Saha, Sujit Guha, Rituparno Ghose and Buddhadeb Dasgupta are the directors with whom Prasenjit has worked. It is amazing how he has balanced the hardcore commercial movies with the serious films. Movies such as Utsab, Chokher Bali, Dosar and Khela have established him as one of the most talented actors of all times. He won National Film Award for Dosar and many other regional filmy awards. 
His spontaneous and natural performance stirred the hearts of many Bengali movie watchers. His personal life was quite disturbed. At the age of sixteen his parents separated and the entire responsibility of his family including of his mother and sister was up to him. But his mother remains a great support all through his struggling phase. His first two marriages with Deboshree Roy and Aparna Guhathakurata failed but he is very happy now with his present wife Arpita Pal and his only son Trishanjit.
Filmography of Prasenjit Chatterjee Year Movie 1968 Chhotto Jigyasha 1974 Raktatilak 1980 Dui Prithibi 1981 Pratisodh 1982 Aparupa 1983 Duti Pata 1983 Agradani 1983 Jiban Maran 1984 Dadamoni 1984 Pujarini 1984 Satru 1985 Sonar Sansar 1985 Nilkantha 1985 Til Theke Tal 1986 Lal Mahal 1986 Parinoti 1986 Jibon 1986 Atanko 1986 Pathbhola 1986 Bouma 1986 Madhumoy 1986 Teenpurush 1986 Prem Bandhan 1987 Arpan 1987 Apan Ghare 1987 Samrat O Sundari 1987 Sarnamoyer Thikana 1987 Moun Mukhor 1987 Amar Sangi 1987 Dolon Chapa 1988 Pratipakhaya 1988 Channachara 1988 Apaman 1988 Ora Charjon 1988 Choto Bou 1988 Debi Baran 1988 Aghat 1988 Jyoti 1988 Sudhu Tomari 1989 Nishi Trishna 1989 Asha O Bhalobasha 1989 Bidaye 1989 Satru Pakhya 1989 Aamar Tumi 1989 Monimala 1989 Jojsaheb 1989 Chokher Aloye 1989 Nishi Badhu 1989 Mone Mone 1989 Aparanyer Alo 1989 Aakrosh 1989 Bandini 1989 Jhankar 1989 Aamar Sapath 1989 Amar Prem 1989 Amanat 1989 Pronami Tomaye 1990 Alingan 1990 Apan Amar Apan 1990 Mandira 1990 Badnam 1990 Sankranti 1990 Bhanga Gora 1990 Ladai 1991 Ahankar 1991 Proshno 1991 Katha Dilam 1991 Prem Pujari 1991 Palatak 1991 Ek Pasla Bristi 1992 Raktalekha 1992 Apan Por 1992 Surer Bhubane 1992 Priya 1992 Saitan 1992 Adhikar 1992 Maa 1992 Purusatyam 1992 Pratham Dekha 1993 Mon Mane Na 1993 Rakter Sadh 1993 Sradhanjali 1993 Sukher Sargo 1993 Prithibir Sesh Station 1993 Ghar Sansar 1994 Pratyaghat 1994 Ajana Path 1994 Rakta Nadir Dhara 1994 Nag Panchami 1994 Rajar Raja 1994 Tumi Je Amari 1994 Biswas Abiswas 1994 Dhusor Godhuli 1994 Kaalpurush 1995 Sangharsa 1995 Mohini 1995 Sesh Pratikshya 1995 Dristi 1996 Abuj Mon 1996 Bhai Amar Bhai 1996 Unishe April 1996 Jhinukmala 1996 Biyer Phool 1996 Sakhi Tumi Kar 1996 Lathi 1996 Manush Amanush 1997 Adorer Bon 1997 Moner Manush 1997 Chandragrohan 1997 Ajker Santan 1997 Samadhan 1997 Bakul Priya 1997 Bhalobasa 1997 Mayar Badhon 1997 Saptami 1997 Tomake Chai 1997 Pabitra Papi 1997 Matir Manush 1998 Nayaner Aalo 1998 Choudhury Paribar 1998 Aami Sei Meye 1998 Baba Keno Chakar 1998 Sundari 1998 Syamir Adesh 1998 Sindurer Adhikar 1998 Gharer Laksmi 1998 Sagar Banya 1998 Ranokhetro 1998 Mayer Adhikar 1998 Aamar Maa 1998 Praner Cheye Priyo 1999 Khelaghar 1999 Agnisima 1999 Satyam Shivam Sundaram 1999 Santan Jakhon Satru 1999 Syamir Ghar 1999 Sei To Abar Kache Elo 1999 Tumi Ele Tai 1999 Satru Mitro 1999 Tomai Pabo Bole 1999 Dai Dayitma 1999 Sindur Khela 1999 Madhumalati 1999 Sudhu Ekbar Bolo 2000 Kulangar 2000 Sajani Amar Sohag 2000 Kalankini Badhu 2000 Sasurbari Jindabad 2000 Bhalobhasar Choya 2000 Trisul 2000 Bhalobasi Tomake 2000 Satruta 2000 Madhur Milan 2000 Ei Ghar Ei Sansar 2000 Aasroy 2000 Apon Holo Por 2000 Bajimath 2000 Mahakaal 2001 Utsav 2001 Malabadol 2001 Guru Siswa 2001 Pratibad 2001 Aaghat 2001 Sudh aasul 2001 Prem Pratigya 2001 Jabab Chai 2001 Hatiyaar 2001 Jamaibabu Jindabad 2001 Aami Jibonpurer Pathik 2002 Inquilaab 2002 Annadaata 2002 Phool Aar Pathar 2002 Devdas 2002 Strir Maryada 2002 Satrur Mokabila 2002 Pratihinsha 2002 Sonar Sansar 2002 Shiva 2002 Bor Kone 2002 Deva 2002 Kurukshetra 2002 Pratarak 2003 Sneher Pratidin 2003 Rakto Bandhan 2003 Rakhe Hari Mare Ke 2003 Sabuj Saathi 2003 Aandha Prem 2003 Adorini Biswajit 2003 Mayer Aanchal 2003 Chokher Bali 2003 Kartavya 2004 Annaye Atyachar 2004 Agni 2004 Paribar 2004 Surya 2004 Gyarakal 2004 Ram Laxman 2004 Sudhu Tumi 2004 Swapner Din 2004 Tyaag 2004 Badsaah 2004 Sajani 2004 Pratisodh 2005 Sangram 2005 Baazi 2005 Dadar Adesh 2005 Tobu Bhalobashi 2005 Rajmohol 2006 Dosar 2008 GolMaal 2008 Khela 2008 Mr. Funtoosh 2009 Ami, Yasin Ar Amar Madhubala 2009 Sob Choritro Kalponik 2009 Houseful 2009 Mama-Bhagne 2010 Autograph 2010 Clerk 2010 Soldier 2010 Hangover 2010 Tara 2010 Moner Manush 2010 Jor Jar Mulluk Tar 2011 Bangla Bachao 2011 Papi 2011 Chalo Paltai 2011 Nouka Dubi 2012 Shanghai 2012 Bikram Singha : The Lion Is Back 2013 Mishawr Rahasya 2013 Hanuman.com 2014 Jaatishwar 2014 Force 2015 Lorai: Play to Live |
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