Gaurav Chakrabarty
{{Short description|Indian actor (born 1987)}}
{{Use Indian English|date=May 2015}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=May 2015}}
{{Infobox person
| image = Gaurav Chakrabarty in 2019.jpg
| caption = Gaurav in 2019
| name = Gaurav Chakrabarty
| native_name =
| other_names = Niki
| birth_name =
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1987|03|06|df=y}}
| birth_place = Calcutta, West Bengal, India
| alma_mater = Assembly of God Church School, Park Street
St. Xavier's College, Kolkata
Film and Television Institute of India, Pune
| occupation = Actor
Editor
Podcast Host
TV Host
Voice Artist
| years active = 2007–present
| spouse = Ridhima Ghosh (m. 2017)
| children = Dheer
| parents = Sabyasachi Chakrabarty (father)
Mithu Chakrabarty (mother)
| relatives = Jagadish Chandra Chakrabarty (grandfather)
Monica Chakrabarty (grandmother)
Arjun Chakrabarty (brother)
| known for = Role Prodipto Lahiri in Gaaner Oparey
Role Byomkesh Bakshi in Byomkesh
| notable_works = See Full List
| height = 1.75 m
}}
Gaurav Chakrabarty is an Indian Bengali-language film and television actor best known for his portrayal of the character Prodipto Lahiri in the Bengali musical television series Gaaner Oparey that aired on Star Jalsha from 28 June 2010 to 16 April 2011.{{Cite web|title=Gaurav Chakrabarty - Movies, Biography, News, Age & Photos|url=https://in.bookmyshow.com/person/gaurav-chakrabarty/1045227|access-date=2022-02-01|website=BookMyShow}} Chakrabarty is also known for acting in the Bengali classic periodic thriller television series Byomkesh (2014-2015), where he played the role of iconic Bengali detective Byomkesh Bakshi. He hails from a family which has had a legacy of association with the Bengali cultural arena, starting from Jochhon Dastidar and Chandra Dastidar (his paternal great uncle and aunt), Bijon Bhattacharya (his paternal great uncle), Jagadish Chandra Chakrabarty and Monika Chakrabarty (his paternal grandparents), and his parents Sabyasachi Chakrabarty and Mithu Chakrabarty. He debuted on the big screen Kaushik Ganguly's Rang Milanti one of the most appreciated films of 2011.
Calcutta Times voted him as one of the 10 Most Desirable Men in 2015.{{Cite news|title=Calcutta Times Most Desirable Men 2015|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/bengali/movies/photo-features/calcutta-times-most-desirable-men-2015/photostory/51975422.cms|access-date=2022-02-03|website=The Times of India}}
Education
Chakrabarty had his schooling at the Assembly of God Church School in Kolkata. He subsequently earned a degree in Mass Communication and Videography from St. Xavier's College, Kolkata and completed his postgraduation in Video Editing from Film and Television Institute of India at Pune.{{Cite web|last=চক্রবর্তী|first=গৌরব|title=লং লিভ কলকাতা, লং লিভ ক্রিকেট!|url=https://www.anandabazar.com/sports/ipl/actor-gaurav-chakrabarty-writes-a-special-article-on-ipl-2017-dgtl-1.598077|access-date=2022-02-02|website=www.anandabazar.com|language=bn}}{{Cite news |date=2017-01-11 |title=Gaurav makes his dad proud |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/bengali/movies/news/gaurav-makes-his-dad-proud/articleshow/5767272.cms |access-date=2024-04-23 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}}
Early life
Gaurav got involved in theatre from a young age. He worked backstage as an audio technician in Rong, Dudh Kheyeche Mao and Cholo Potol Tuli, these three theatres in 'Charbak'. He also played 'Topshe' in Apsara Theatre-er Mamla in 'Charbak'. During his college days, he played the lead role in Isolation, a documentary on HIV/AIDS.
Personal life
Gaurav was born in Kolkata, West Bengal, India on 6 March 1987,{{Cite web |title=Ridhima Ghosh Bakes Rainbow Cake For Her Husband Gaurav Chakrabarty {{!}} SpotboyE |url=https://www.spotboye.com/bengali/bengali-news/ridhima-ghosh-bakes-rainbow-cake-for-her-husband-gaurav-chakrabarty/5e66417eb073c85bcd9d9025 |access-date=2024-04-23 |website=www.spotboye.com |language=en}} where he was also raised. His brother is actor Arjun Chakrabarty. He married his long-term girlfriend, actress Ridhima Ghosh on 28 November 2017. They met at the script reading of Rang Milanti on 5 September 2010.{{Cite web |title=গৌরব কী ভাবে ঋদ্ধিমাকে প্রোপোজ করেছিলেন জানেন? |url=https://www.anandabazar.com/entertainment/read-ridhima-ghosh-and-gaurav-chakrabarty-s-love-story-dgtl-1.714832 |access-date=2024-04-23 |website=www.anandabazar.com |language=bn}} The couple's son Dheer was born on 16 September 2023.{{Cite web |title=মহাসপ্তমীতে প্রথম বার ছেলের ছবি অনুরাগীদের সঙ্গে ভাগ করে নিলেন গৌরব-ঋদ্ধিমা |url=https://www.anandabazar.com/entertainment/tollywood-actress-riddhima-ghosh-and-gaurav-chakraborty-pose-together-with-infant-for-the-first-time-in-durga-puja-dgtl/cid/1468944 |access-date=2024-04-23 |website=www.anandabazar.com |language=bn}}
Career
Gaurav debuted on television, along with his younger sibling Arjun Chakrabarty, in the Star Jalsha megaserial Gaaner Oparey. Chakrabarty's character Prodipto Lahiri, in spite of not being the official male lead, gained popularity due to his portrayal.{{Cite web |last=Chakrabarty |first=Gaurav |date=2022-08-31 |title=অন্য চরিত্রে অভিনয়ের কথা ছিল, ‘গানের ওপারে’র প্রদীপ্ত হওয়ার সুযোগ করে দেন ঋতুদা |url=https://bangla.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/rituparno-ghosh-birthday-gaurav-chakrabarty-pens-down-his-experience-of-working-with-the-director-31661949028246.html |access-date=2024-04-23 |website=Hindustantimes Bangla |language=bn}}
Gaurav made his silver screen debut with the film Rang Milanti, a romantic comedy directed by Kaushik Ganguly, that released in September 2011 to wide critical and commercial acclaim.{{Cite web |date=2022-02-23 |title=Rang Milanti: 'রং মিলান্তি' টিমের 'রিইউনিয়ন'! নস্ট্যালজিয়ায় ডুব পাঁচ বন্ধুর |url=https://bangla.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/rang-milant-cast-reunion-shared-pics-gaurav-chakrabarty-on-instagram-31645592348621.html |access-date=2024-04-23 |website=Hindustantimes Bangla |language=bn}}
Chakrabarty was back on television through Byomkesh on Colors Bangla in 2014. His acting as Byomkesh Bakshi was well acclaimed by audience and appreciated by critics.{{Cite news |date=2014-11-22 |title=Gaurav wows as youngest ever Byomkesh |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/bengali/gaurav-wows-as-youngest-ever-byomkesh/articleshow/45240218.cms |access-date=2024-04-23 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}}
However Chakrabarty began his journey in the entertainment world at a young age, working as a child actor Ekushey Paa on Zee Bangla (former name Alpha Bangla) in 1995.
He debuted on OTT platform in the ZEE5 cop drama web series, Lalbazaar. After that, he worked in a number of successful web series like Seven, Abar Proloy, Chhotolok and so on.{{Cite web |title=Exclusive! Gaurav Chakrabarty on a successful 2023: I am glad that I waited to get the right kind of characters on OTT |url=https://www.ottplay.com/news/exclusive-gaurav-chakrabarty-on-a-successful-2023-i-am-glad-that-i-waited-to-get-the-right-kind-of-characters-on-ott/f1638af568549 |access-date=2024-04-27 |website=www.ottplay.com}} Noticeably, his acting as Shekhar in Parineeta on Hoichoi in 2024 was well acclaimed by audience and appreciated by critics'.{{Cite web |title=Parineeta review: Gourav, Debchandrima present unadulterated old-school romance |url=https://www.ottplay.com/review/parineeta-review-gourav-chakrabarty-and-debchandrima-singha-roy-present-unadulterated-old-school-romance/f734a85b30262 |access-date=2025-03-31 |website=OTTPlay |language=en}}
Chakrabarty was back on television through Song Connection{{Cite news |date=2024-05-05 |title=Gaurav Chakrabarty ready to kick off ‘Song Connection’; Debuts as a host for a musical extravaganza |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/bengali/gaurav-chakrabarty-ready-to-kick-off-song-connection-debuts-as-a-host-for-a-musical-extravaganza/articleshow/109856174.cms |access-date=2025-03-29 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}} in 2024 as a host & narrator on Zee Bangla Cinema. He also hosted another reality show Randhane Bandhan{{Cite news |date=2024-05-18 |title=Gaurav and Ridhima are set to host ‘Randhane Bandhan’ together; Share their food preferences |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/bengali/gaurav-and-ridhima-are-set-to-host-randhane-bandhan-together-share-their-food-preferences/articleshow/110232777.cms |access-date=2025-03-29 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}} with his wife actress Ridhima Ghosh in 2024 on Zee Bangla.
=Voice Acting=
Chakrabarty has an extensive career in audio dramas, primarily contributing to the popular Sunday Suspense series on Mirchi Bangla (98.3 FM). His roles range from classic literary characters to detective figures, showcasing his versatility.
In 2020, he played Samiran Majumdar in Darjeeling Jomjomat, adapted from Satyajit Ray’s novel.
After performing The Count of Monte Cristo in 2021, Chakrabarty gained significant popularity in the world of audio dramas. His portrayal of Edmond Dantès was widely appreciated, establishing him as a leading voice artist in Bengali radio dramas.
Following this success, he continued to take on major roles in adaptations of literary classics and detective fiction. His performances in The Three Musketeers (2022), The Man in the Iron Mask (2023), and Ben-Hur A Tale of the Christ (2023) further cemented his reputation. He also became a notable voice for Byomkesh Bakshi, starring in multiple adaptations of Sharadindu Bandyopadhyay’s detective stories.
Expanding beyond radio, he participated in YouTube audio dramas like Sherlock Holmes & The Problem of Thor Bridge (2023) and Jokaburir Doho (2024). His versatility in portraying historical, detective, and supernatural roles has made him one of the most celebrated voice actors in Bengali audio storytelling.
Notable works
This list includes films, TV series and web series that have received critical acclaim and commercial success.
- Rang Milanti
- Laptop
- Apur Panchali
- Eagoler Chokh
- Colkatay Columbus
- Double Feluda
- Aschhe Abar Shabor
- Parineeta
- Purba Paschim Dakshin
- Sagardwipey Jawker Dhan
- Dwitiyo Purush
- Lalbazaar
- Abar Kanchanjungha
- Abar Proloy
- Chhotolok
- Parnashavarir Shaap
- Parineeta
- Nikosh Chhaya
- The Eken: Benaras e Bibhishika
Filmography
Television
Theatre
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| Year | Title | Role | Director |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | Apsara Theatre-er Mamla | Topshe | Sabyasachi Chakrabarty |
| 2013 | Ekhon Tokhon | Baradakanto | Arindam Ganguly |
| 2016 | Chitey Gur | Siddhartha | Arindam Ganguly |
| 2017 | Mushkil Ashaan | Saralakkha Home | Arindam Ganguly |
| 2017 | Shironaam | Ambarish | Kheyali Dastidar |
| 2019 | Bheeti O Shubhechcha | Rono | Kheyali Dastidar |
Short films and web series
Podcast
| class="wikitable sortable" | |||
| Year | Title | Platform | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-2023 | Gaurav Bolchhi | Spotify | Solo |
Reality show
Audio drama
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| Year | Title | Platform | Episode(s) | Director | Character | Co-artist | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Sunday Suspense | Mirchi Bangla (98.3 FM) | Darjeeling Jomjomat | Agnijit Sen (Agni) | Samiran Majumdar | Sabyasachi Chakrabarty | Adapted from Satyajit Ray's detective novel Darjeeling Jomjomat; Best Audio Book-Fiction (WINNER-2021) at New York Festivals Radio Awards |
| 2021 | Sunday Suspense | Mirchi Bangla (98.3 FM) | The Count of Monte Cristo (Part 1 & 2) | Deepanjan Ghosh (Deep) | Edmond Dantes | Anirban Bhattacharya & Mir | Adapted from Alexandre Dumas's adventure novel The Count of Monte Cristo |
| 2022 | Sunday Suspense | Mirchi Bangla (98.3 FM) | The Three Musketeers (Part 1 & 2) | Deepanjan Ghosh (Deep) | Athos | Rwitobroto Mukherjee | Adapted from Alexandre Dumas's historical adventure novel The Three Musketeers |
| 2023 | Goppo Mirer Thek | YouTube | Sherlock Holmes & The Problem of Thor Bridge | Mir | Dr. Watson/Narrator{{Cite web |title=বাঙালিকে ফের শার্লক হোমস উপহার, অবশেষে ওয়াটসনের নাম ফাঁস মীরের? |url=https://eisamay.com/entertainment/tv-news/mir-afsar-ali-returns-with-sherlock-holmes-in-a-special-episode-of-goppo-mir-er-thek/articleshow/100880706.cms |access-date=2023-09-02 |website=Eisamay |language=bn}} | Mir | Adapted from Arthur Conan Doyle's short story The Problem of Thor Bridge |
| 2023 | Sunday Suspense | Mirchi Bangla (98.3 FM) | The Man in the Iron Mask (Part 1 to 13) | Deepanjan Ghosh (Deep) | Louis XIV/Philippe Bourbon | Rajeev Chatterjee, Sankari Prasad Mitra, Debajyoti Ghosh, Angshuman Pal & Debi Saha | In this audio story he voiced double role; adapted from Alexandre Dumas's historical novel Man in the iron mask |
| 2023 | Sunday Suspense | Mirchi Bangla (98.3 FM) | Ben-Hur A Tale Of The Christ (Part 1 to 6) | Deepanjan Ghosh (Deep) | Judah Ben-Hur | Angshuman Pal, Rajeev Chatterjee & Debi Saha | Adapted from Lew Wallace's historical novel Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ |
| 2024 | Sunday Suspense | Mirchi Bangla (98.3 FM) | Banhi Patanga | Deepanjan Ghosh (Deep) | Byomkesh Bakshi | Deepanjan Ghosh (Deep) | Adapted from Sharadindu Bandyopadhyay's detective story Banhi Patanga |
| 2024
|Sunday Suspense |Mirchi Bangla (98.3 FM Radio) |Rakter Daag |Deepanjan Ghosh (Deep) |Deepanjan Ghosh (Deep) & Ria |Adapted from Sharadindu Bandyopadhyay's detective story Rokter Daag | |||||||
| 2024 | Thriller Land | YouTube | Jokaburir Doho | Ranadip Nandy | Amiyo | Barnisha Bhattacharya | Special appearance; from Parnashavarir Shaap, Niren Bhaduri series & adapted from Ranadip Nandy's occult horror story Jokaburir Doho |
| 2024 | Sunday Suspense | Mirchi Bangla (98.3 FM Radio) | Magnomainak | Deepanjan Ghosh (Deep) | Byomkesh Bakshi | Deepanjan Ghosh (Deep) | Adapted from Sharadindu Bandyopadhyay's detective story Mognomoinak |
| 2025 | Sunday Suspense | Mirchi Bangla (98.3 FM Radio) | Benisanghar | Agnijit Sen (Agni) | Byomkesh Bakshi | Indrani Chakraborty | Adapted from Sharadindu Bandyopadhyay's detective story Benishonghar |
| 2025 | Sunday Suspense | Mirchi Bangla (98.3 FM Radio) | Chiriakhana | Agnijit Sen (Agni) | Byomkesh Bakshi | Adapted from Sharadindu Bandyopadhyay's detective story Chiriyakhana |
TVCs
| class="wikitable sortable" | |||
| Year | Brand | Director | Co-star |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Anjali Jewellers | Anindya Chatterjee | Ishaa Saha |
| 2018 | Myntra | Indranil Roychowdhury | Ridhima Ghosh, Mithu Chakrabarty, Arjun Chakrabarty, Sabyasachi Chakrabarty |
| 2018 | Hiland Riverside Project | Anindya Chatterjee | Ridhima Ghosh |
| 2019 | Sunrise Spices | Anik Dutta | Madhumita Sarcar |
| 2020 | Sparkle Dishwash | Sayantan Ghosal | Ridhima Ghosh |
| 2020 | Utalika Luxury-Phirey Paowa | VIK | |
| 2021 | Jovees Herbal{{Cite web|last=www.ETBrandEquity.com|title=A glimpse of 'Shonar Bangla' in Jovees ad film - ET BrandEquity|url=https://brandequity.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/advertising/a-glimpse-of-shonar-bangla-in-jovees-ad-film/86226124|access-date=2022-01-14|website=ETBrandEquity.com|language=en}} | Sayantan Ghosal | Ritabhari Chakraborty |
| 2022 | Admission Tree | Ridhima Ghosh | |
| 2024 | Wild Stone | Arjun Chakrabarty |
Awards and nominations
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| Year | Award | Category | Film/TV show | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| rowspan="3"| 2012
|Star Jalsha Parivaar Awards |Sobcheye Priyo Khalnayak |{{won}} | ||||
| Star Guide Bengali Film Awards
|Best Male Debut |rowspan="2"|Rang Milanti |{{won}} | ||||
| International Bangla Film Academy Awards
|Promising Face of the Year |{{nom}} | ||||
| rowspan="1"| 2015
|Tele Academy Award |Best Actor in a Leading Role |{{won}} | ||||
| rowspan="1"|2016
|Solo Room Award |Best Young Talent |Contribution in Bengali Film Industry |{{won}} | ||||
| rowspan="1"|2019
|AAHAN International Short Film Festival |Best Editing |Bumper |{{won}} | ||||
| rowspan="2"| 2021
|rowspan="2"| Films and Frames Digital Film Awards |Best Supporting Actor Male (OTT) |Lalbazaar |{{won}} | ||||
| Trendsetting Performance of the Year-Male (Jury)
|{{nom}} | ||||
| rowspan="2"| 2023
|West Bengal Film Journalists' Association Awards |Best Actor in a Negative Role |{{nom}} | ||||
| India Audio Summit and Awards 2022
|Best Show Host |Gaurav Bolchhi |{{won}} | ||||
| rowspan="1"|2025
|Redwine OTT Samman 2025 |Best Actor In a Leading Role Male |Parineeta |{{won}} |
References
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External links
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