Basu Chatterjee facts for kids
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Basu Chatterjee
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Chatterjee in October 2012
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| Born | 10 January 1927 Ajmer, Ajmer-Merwara, British India
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| Died | 4 June 2020 (aged 93) |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Occupation | Film director |
| Children | 2 daughters |
Basu Chatterjee (Bengali: বাসু চ্যাটার্জ্জী; born January 10, 1927 – died June 4, 2020) was a famous Indian film director and writer. He made many movies and TV shows.
During the 1970s and 1980s, he became known for making "middle cinema" films. These movies were different from big action films. They told simple, heartwarming stories about everyday middle-class families. His films often explored relationships and life in cities.
Some of his most popular films include Chhoti Si Baat (1975), Chitchor (1976), Rajnigandha (1974), and Baton Baton Mein (1979). He also directed the Bengali film Hothath Brishti (1998), which had actors from both Bangladesh and India.
Early Life
Basu Chatterjee was born in Ajmer, Rajasthan, India. He grew up in a middle-class family. This background helped him create movies that showed real-life situations. His films were very different from the big, glamorous movies of his time.
Career in Films and TV
In the 1950s, Chatterjee moved to Bombay (now Mumbai). He started his career as an illustrator and cartoonist for a newspaper called Blitz. He worked there for 18 years.
Later, he decided to try filmmaking. He helped another director, Basu Bhattacharya, with the film Teesri Kasam (1966). This film even won a big award!
Basu Chatterjee directed his first film, Sara Akash, in 1969. He won an award for the best screenplay for this movie.
He was known for making films that were light-hearted and easy to watch. They often focused on love stories and family life. Some of his well-known films are Piya Ka Ghar (1971), Us Paar (1974), Swami (1977), and Shaukeen (1982). His last successful film was Chameli Ki Shaadi (1986).
Besides movies, Chatterjee also directed popular TV series for Doordarshan. These include the detective show Byomkesh Bakshi and the drama series Rajani.
He was also part of the jury at the 10th Moscow International Film Festival in 1977. This shows how respected he was in the film world.
Awards and Achievements
Basu Chatterjee won many awards for his work:
- 2007: IIFA Lifetime Achievement Award (a special award for his long career)
- 1992: National Film Award for Best Film on Family Welfare for Durga
- 1991: Filmfare Best Screenplay Award for Kamla Ki Maut
- 1980: Filmfare Critics Award for Best Movie for Jeena Yahan
- 1978: National Film Award for Best Popular Film Providing Wholesome Entertainment for Swami
- 1978: Filmfare Best Director Award for Swami
- 1976: Filmfare Best Screenplay Award for Chhoti Si Baat
- 1975: Filmfare Critics Award for Best Movie for Rajnigandha
- 1972: Filmfare Best Screenplay Award for Sara Akash
Death
Basu Chatterjee passed away at his home in Mumbai on June 4, 2020. He was 93 years old. He died due to health issues related to his age.
