Gaurav Chakraborty is an Indian actor and editor who predominantly works in Bengali films and television shows. He is best known for playing the role of Byomkesh Bakshi in the Bengali TV show ‘Byomkesh’ (2014).
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Gaurav Chakraborty was born on Monday, 6 March 1989 (age 33 years; as in 2022) in Kolkata. His zodiac sign is Pisces. He did his schooling from The Assembly of God Church School, Kolkata. In 2005, he joined St. Xavier’s College to pursue a Bachelor of Science in Mass Communication and Video Production. For his master’s degree, he went to the Film and Television Institute of India, Pune, where he completed a postgraduate course in video editing.
Gaurav Chakraborty’s childhood picture with his father
Physical Appearance
Height (Approx): 5′ 6″
Hair Color: Black
Eye colour: black
Family
Gaurav Chakraborty belongs to a Bengali family.
parents and siblings
Gaurav’s father Sabyasachi Chakraborty is an Indian actor who works in the Bengali film industry. Talking about his relationship with his family in an interview, he said,
I don’t feel pressured by my parents. Not even my younger brother Arjun. My father is quiet but gives suggestions when asked. Mother is very encouraging and appreciative of him. After graduation, I did a little theater in our home group Charkabak but working with my father made my knees wobble. I admire my brother’s work a lot. We have a great relationship and love to bask in each other’s glory. There is no sense of competition.”
Her mother Mithu Chakraborty is a Bengali television actress. His elder brother, Arjun Chakraborty is also an actor in the Bengali entertainment industry.
Gaurav Chakraborty with his family
Gaurav Chakraborty with his brother Arjun Chakraborty
Wife
On 28 November 2017, Gaurav Chakraborty married his longtime girlfriend Ridhima Ghosh, who is a famous Bengali actress.
Gaurav Chakraborty with his wife
livelihood
bengali theater
Gaurav started his journey in the entertainment industry as a theater artiste. He was part of the theater group Charbak, where he not only assisted in backstage work, but also played the role of Topshe in the play Apsara Theatre-er Mamla. During his college days, he played the lead role in the documentary ‘Isolation’, which was based on HIV-AIDS.
Gaurab Chakraborty acts in theater
bengali television show
In 2010, Gaurav made his debut with his younger brother Arjun Chakraborty in the TV show Gaaner Opare, which aired on Star Jalsha. In an interview, while talking about his character in the show Gaaner Opare, he said,
After a few years, Ganer Opare happened. My character was supposed to last for three months but the tremendous popularity of the serial extended my role till the end. I think Gaaner Opare was the biggest hit on Bengali satellite channels, but the producers refused to take it forward and it was the right thing to do.”
His next successful TV show was Byomkesh (2011), which aired on Colors Bangla in which he played the lead role of Byomkesh.
Gaurav Chakraborty in the show Gaaner Opare (2010)
Some of his popular Bengali television shows as an actor are Adavitiya (2011), Mahanayak (2016), and Gupi Gayane (2019).
Gaurav Chakraborty in the TV show Byomkesh (2011)
bengali movies
In 2011, Gaurav made his debut in the Bengali comedy film ‘Rang Milanti’, in which he played the role of Kaushik. After that, he appeared in the award-winning film Laptop (2012).
Gaurav Chakraborty in the film Laptop (2012)
In 2014, he appeared in the film Apur Panchali in which he played the role of Arko. Talking about his character in the film in an interview, he said,
I played Arko, a direction student at SRFTI, who goes to Germany with Subir Banerjee, the actor who played Apu in Ray’s Pather Panchali. We represent the present. The film goes back in time to highlight the story of young Subir, who was neither seen nor heard of after Pather Panchali. A fictional story, it focuses on the tragedy of the child actors who disappeared. Ardhendu Banerjee, who played the role of elder Subir, and I developed a wonderful bond. He is not only a great actor but also an educationist who retired from IAS a few years ago.
Gaurav Chakraborty as Arko in the film Apur Panchali (2014)
He has worked in several other Bengali films including Highway (2014), Agun (2014), Fakebook (2015), Gangster (2016), Double Feluda (2018), and Abar Kanchenjunga (2022). In an interview he talked about playing different roles in films and said,
Kaushik Ganguly has given me the biggest scope. He gave me a break in Baghnoh, followed by Rang Milanti, a frothy, youth-centric love story, and then Laptop and now a very different role in Apur Panchali. My role in Atanu Ghosh’s Roopkatha Noy was that of a newly married husband who tries to deal with his forever-runaway bride. In Harnath Chakraborty’s Chhayamoy, I play the sixth generation of a royal family. Aashbo R One Day directed by Abhijeet Dasgupta was a different kind of tea. Every director brings a different learning experience and I feel fortunate to be able to learn from them.
Gaurav Chakraborty in the film Fakebook
Editor
Gaurav Chakraborty has edited a few documentaries including Sober Sera Gorumara (2010) and Exam (2013). He has also edited a short film titled Bumper (2017).
award
- In 2012, he was awarded the Star Guide Bengali Film Awards for Best Male Debut for the film Rang Milanti (2011).
- In 2012, he was awarded the Star Jalsha Parivar Award for Sobache Priyo Khalnayak for the Bengali television show Advitiya (2011).
- In 2015, he was awarded the Tele Academy Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role for the television series Byomkesh (2014).
- In 2016, he was awarded the Solo Room Award for his contribution to the Bengali film industry.
- In 2019, he was awarded the Aahan International Short Film Festival for Best Editing in the short film Bumper (2017).
- In 2021, he was awarded the Films & Frames Digital Film Awards for Best Supporting Actor Male for the film Lalbazar (2020).
Facts/General Knowledge
- Gaurav’s hobbies include travelling, singing, photography, reading books and shopping.
- While sharing his bucket list in an interview, Gaurav said that it includes visiting every continent. He further said that Darjeeling is his favorite location.
- He follows a non-vegetarian diet.
- In 2020, Gaurav Chakraborty, actor of the ZEE5 series Lalbazar, appeared in the Bengali web series Lalbazar along with his father Sabyasachi Chakraborty; However, they did not share the same frame. Gaurav Chakraborty talked about this in an interview and said,
Unfortunately, I had no scenes with him. We were together on the sets many times but we never had any scenes where we interacted with each other.
- Gaurav is often featured in various newspapers and magazines.
- He is often seen consuming alcohol on many occasions.
Gaurav Chakraborty’s Instagram post
- In an interview, Gaurav shared that his father advised him to pursue a technical course before shifting his career to the entertainment industry. He quoted,
Over time, it was acting that attracted me. But my father advised me to take a technical course so that I can adopt technology which is always in demand. I love editing.”
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