Ranjit Mallick (রঞ্জিত মল্লিক) (born 28 September 1944) is an Indian actor who works mainly in Bengali cinema.[1] Though he has starred in parallel films like Interview, Calcutta 71, Shakha Proshakha and romantic comedy like Mouchak; he is particularly known for appearing in action films such as Shatru, Guru Dakshina, Jibon Niye Khela etc. In later years, he has further received praise for playing supporting roles in Sathi, Nater Guru, Gyarakal, Chander Bari and Bajimaat.[1] He was also the Sheriff of Kolkata for the year 2014.[2]
Ranjit Mallick | |
|---|---|
| রঞ্জিত মল্লিক | |
 | |
| Born | 28 September 1944 |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1971–present |
| Spouse | Deepa Mallick |
| Children | Koel Mallick |
| Relatives | Nispal Singh (son-in-law) |
| Awards | Banga Bibhushan |
Early life
editRanjit was born on 28 September 1944 in Calcutta, West Bengal, into the Mallick Bari of Bhowanipore[3] He is the grandson of Bengali scientist Indumadhab Mallick.[4] His nickname is Ranju. He studied at the Asutosh College and later at the Syamaprasad College of the University of Calcutta.[5]
Career
editRanjit started his career with Bengali director Mrinal Sen's film Interview (1971). He received the International Best Actor Award from Karlovy Vary for this work. He then become a popular[clarification needed] romantic hero in the 1970s and featured in films like Mouchak, Devi Chaudharani, Raag Anuraag, Sayang Siddha. Satyajit Ray cast him in his film Shakha Proshakha, where he played the role of a young man who was caught between values and tradition.[6]
Since the 1984 film Shatru by Anjan Choudhury, he started working on action roles. His daughter, Koel Mallick is also an actress in the Bengali film industry.[7]
Awards
edit- Kalakar Awards[8]
- Veteran Indian Bengali film actor Ranjit Mallick honoured with ‘bbarta award’ for 2017 in recognition of his outstanding contributions to Bengali cinema.
- He was honoured in Kolkata's 16th Tele Cine Awards with the Lifetime Achievement award for his outstanding contributions in Bengali films in 2017.
- Banga Bibhushan in 2012
- Best actor in Karlovy Vary International film festival for Interview(1971)
Filmography
edit| No | Year | Film | Roles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1971 | Interview | Ranjit Mallick (himself) |
| 2 | 1972 | Calcutta 71 | |
| 3 | Picnic | ||
| 4 | 1973 | Parivartan | |
| 5 | 1974 | Debi Chowdhurani | |
| 6 | Chhera Tamsuk | ||
| 7 | Mouchak | ||
| 8 | 1975 | Swayamsiddha | |
| 9 | Rag Anurag | ||
| 10 | 1976 | Swikarakti | |
| 11 | Dampati | ||
| 12 | Ajasra Dhanyabad | ||
| 13 | Banhisikha | Inspector Pradyot Ghosh | |
| 14 | Aparajita | ||
| 15 | 1977 | Proxy | |
| 16 | Pratishruti | ||
| 17 | Nana Ranger Dinguli | ||
| 18 | Mantramugdha | ||
| 19 | Kabita | ||
| 20 | Hate Roilo Tin | ||
| 21 | Ei Prithibir Panthanibas | ||
| 22 | Din Amader | ||
| 23 | 1978 | Tilottama | |
| 24 | Rajani | ||
| 25 | Moyna | ||
| 26 | Lalkuthi | ||
| 27 | 1979 | Sreekanter Will | |
| 28 | Jiban Jerakam | ||
| 29 | 1980 | Dui Prithibi | |
| 30 | Bhagyachakra | ||
| 31 | 1981 | Ogo Bodhu Shundori | |
| 32 | Kapalkundala | ||
| 33 | Father | ||
| 34 | 1982 | Uttar Meleni | |
| 35 | Shathe Shathyang | ||
| 36 | Sankalpa | ||
| 37 | Rajbandhu | ||
| 38 | Bijoyini | ||
| 39 | 1983 | Protidan | |
| 40 | 1984 | Shatru | |
| 41 | Pujarini | ||
| 42 | Prayashchitta | ||
| 43 | Lal Golap | ||
| 44 | Bishabriksha | ||
| 45 | 1985 | Sandhya Pradip | |
| 46 | Ahuti | ||
| 47 | 1986 | Swargasukh | |
| 48 | Mutkapran | ||
| 49 | Bouma | ||
| 50 | Anuradha | ||
| 51 | Abhishap | ||
| 52 | Abhiman | ||
| 53 | 1987 | Sargam | |
| 54 | Rudrabina | ||
| 55 | Pratibha | ||
| 56 | Mahamilan | ||
| 57 | Gurudakshina | ||
| 58 | Dolanchanpa | ||
| 59 | Debika | ||
| 60 | Bidrohi | ||
| 61 | Anurodh | ||
| 62 | 1988 | Kalankini Nayika | |
| 63 | Debi Baran | ||
| 64 | Choto Bou | ||
| 65 | Anjali | ||
| 66 | 1989 | Shatarupa | |
| 67 | Mangaldeep | ||
| 68 | Judge Saheb | ||
| 69 | Bandini | ||
| 70 | Aakrosh | ||
| 71 | Agnitrishna | ||
| 72 | 1990 | Mahajan | |
| 73 | Heerak Jayanti | ||
| 74 | Debota | ||
| 75 | Chakranta | ||
| 76 | 1991 | Najarbondi | |
| 77 | Nabab | ||
| 78 | Bourani | ||
| 79 | Bidhir Bidhan | ||
| 80 | Bidhilipi | ||
| 81 | Ahankar | ||
| 82 | Abhagini | ||
| 83 | 1992 | Shakha Proshakha | |
| 84 | Indrajit | ||
| 85 | Ananya | ||
| 86 | 1993 | Shraddhanjali | |
| 87 | Maya Mamata | ||
| 88 | Maan Samman | ||
| 89 | Ishwar Parameshwar | ||
| 90 | Ghar Sansar | ||
| 91 | 1994 | Tumi Je Aamar | |
| 92 | Geet Sangeet | ||
| 93 | Abbajan | ||
| 94 | 1995 | Sansar Sangram | |
| 95 | Sangharsha | ||
| 96 | Mejo Bou | ||
| 97 | Antaratamo | ||
| 98 | Abirbhab | ||
| 99 | 1996 | Rabibar | |
| 100 | Puja | ||
| 101 | Naach Nagini Naach Re | ||
| 102 | Mukhyamantri | ||
| 103 | Mahan | ||
| 104 | 1997 | Sriman Bhutnath | |
| 105 | Loafar | ||
| 106 | Boro Bou | ||
| 107 | Bidroho | ||
| 108 | Ajker Santan | ||
| 109 | 1998 | Sindurer Adhikar | |
| 110 | Ranakshetra | ||
| 111 | Jamai No.1 | ||
| 112 | Chowdhury Paribar | ||
| 113 | Asal Nakal | ||
| 114 | Ami Sei Meye | ||
| 115 | Aamar Maa | ||
| 116 | 1999 | Sundar Bou | |
| 117 | Sindur Khela | ||
| 118 | Santan | ||
| 119 | Niyoti | ||
| 120 | Jiban Niye Khela | ||
| 121 | Gunda | ||
| 122 | Daye Dayitya | ||
| 123 | Agni Shikha | ||
| 124 | 2000 | Sasurbari Zindabad | |
| 125 | Shapath Nilam | ||
| 126 | Satruta | ||
| 127 | Moyna | ||
| 128 | Aamader Sansar | ||
| 129 | 2001 | Sud Asal | |
| 130 | Rakhi Purnima | ||
| 131 | Pratibad | ||
| 132 | Dada Thakur | ||
| 133 | Bidhatar Khela | ||
| 134 | 2002 | Streer Maryada | |
| 135 | Sathi | ||
| 136 | Nishana | ||
| 137 | Manush Amanush | ||
| 138 | Chhelebela | ||
| 139 | Chandramollika | ||
| 140 | Bangali Babu | ||
| 141 | 2003 | Uddhar | |
| 142 | Sneher Protidan | ||
| 143 | Sejo Bou | ||
| 144 | Santrash | ||
| 145 | Sangee | ||
| 146 | Rakta Bandhan | ||
| 147 | Nater Guru | ||
| 148 | Mejdidi | ||
| 149 | Mayer Anchal | ||
| 150 | Biswasghatak | ||
| 151 | 2004 | Swapne Dekha Rajkanya | |
| 152 | Surya | ||
| 153 | Sindurer Bandhan | ||
| 154 | Paribar | ||
| 155 | Kuyasha | ||
| 156 | Gyaraakol | ||
| 157 | Dadu No. 1 | ||
| 158 | Akritagya | ||
| 159 | 2005 | Tomake Selam | |
| 160 | Tobu Bhalobasi | ||
| 161 | Sangram | ||
| 162 | Raju Uncle | ||
| 163 | Mayer Raja | ||
| 164 | Manik | ||
| 165 | Dadar Adesh | ||
| 166 | Tattt | ||
| 167 | Agnipath | ||
| 168 | Abiswasi | ||
| 169 | 2007 | Nabab Nandini | |
| 170 | Kaka No.1 | ||
| 171 | Chander Bari | ||
| 172 | 2008 | Shibaji | |
| 173 | Premer Kahini | ||
| 174 | Janmadata | ||
| 178 | 2009 | Saat Paake Bandha | |
| 179 | Maa Aaamar Maa | ||
| 180 | 2011 | Duti Mon | |
| 181 | 2018 | Honeymoon | |
| 182 | 2022 | Aporajeyo | |
| 183 | Kacher Manush | ||
| 184 | 2023 | Love Marriage | |
| 185 | Ghosh Babur Retirement Plan | ||
| 186 | Tarokar Mrittyu | ||
| 187 | 2024 | Daroga Mamur Kirti |
References
edit- ^ a b "Ranjit Mallick movies, filmography, biography and songs - Cinestaan.com". Cinestaan. Archived from the original on 31 March 2019. Retrieved 12 October 2020.
- ^ "Ranjit the sheriff". www.telegraphindia.com. Retrieved 21 November 2021.
- ^ Ranjit Mallick IMDb
- ^ "Yesterdate: This day from Kolkata's past, May 8, 1917". Retrieved 27 June 2024.
- ^ "Timeless attraction". www.telegraphindia.com.
- ^ "Popular TV channel to air Ranjit Mallick starrer films as a tribute to the veteran actor - Times of India". The Times of India. 12 May 2021. Retrieved 19 May 2021.
- ^ "Koel reveals how her father Ranjit Mallick played a big part in her career - Times of India". The Times of India. 14 April 2018. Retrieved 19 May 2021.
- ^ "Kalakar award winners" (PDF). Kalakar website. Archived from the original (PDF) on 25 April 2012. Retrieved 16 October 2012.
External links
edit- Ranjit Mallick at IMDb
- Ranjit Mullick Moviebuff.com