Ritwick Chakraborty is a famous Indian film actor and producer. He has been associated with Bengali theatre from a young age and has appeared in numerous films, television serials, and telefilms. He has received several accolades, including four West Bengal Film Journalists' Association Awards and three Filmfare Awards East.
Personal Information
Full name | Ritwick Chakraborty |
Date of birth | March 31, 1977 (age 47) |
Birthplace | Kolkata, West Bengal, India |
Nationality | Indian |
Occupations | Actor, Director |
Years active | 2007–present |
Spouse | Aparajita Ghosh Das (m. 2011) |
Children | Upamanyu Chakraborty (son) |
Early Life and Education
Ritwick Chakraborty was born on March 31, 1977, in Barrackpore, West Bengal, India, into a middle-class family. He grew up in Barrackpore, North Kolkata. He attended Barrackpore Government High School and had a casual brush with theatre during his school days. His movie-buff father created an environment where he was exposed to numerous films.
After completing his education, he worked as a medical salesman from 9 AM to 5 PM while appearing in plays on the side. His friends in theatre had enrolled in the state-run school Roopkala Kendro and cast Ritwick Chakraborty in student films. After working his way into television productions as a scriptwriter, he quit his job in 2003. He then headlined a series of well-received television films directed by emerging filmmakers of the time, such as Anjan Dutt and Pradipta Bhattacharya.
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