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{{Short description|Indian Bengali film and television actor (1930–2020)}}
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| name = <!-- include middle initial, if not specified in birth_name -->Monu Mukhopadhyay
| name = <!-- include middle initial, if not specified in birth_name -->Monu Mukhopadhyay
| image = Monu Mukherjee.jpg
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| alt = Monu Mukherjee
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| caption = Monu Mukherjee
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| native_name =
| birth_name = Monu Mukherjee
| birth_name = Sourendra Mohan Mukhopadhyay
| birth_date ={{Birth date and age|df=yes|1930|03|01}}
| birth_date = {{Birth date|df=yes|1930|03|01}}
| birth_place =
| birth_place = [[Calcutta]], [[Bengal Presidency]], [[British India]]
| death_date = <!-- {{Death date and age|df=yes|YYYY|MM|DD|YYYY|MM|DD}} or {{Death-date and age|Month DD, YYYY|Month DD, YYYY}} (death date then birth date) -->
| death_date = {{death date and age |2020|12|06 |1930|03|01 |df=yes}}
| death_place =
| death_place = [[Kolkata]], [[West Bengal]], [[India]]
| nationality =
| known_for = "Machlibaba" in ''[[Joi Baba Felunath (film)|Joy Baba Felunath]]''
| other_names = Monu Mukherjee
| children = 2<ref>{{cite news |last1=Ganguly |first1=Ruman |last2=Chakraborty |first2=Shamayita |title=Machhli Baba of Joi Baba Felunath, Monu Mukhopadhyay, passes away |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/bengali/movies/news/machhli-baba-of-joi-baba-felunath-monu-mukhopadhyay-passes-away/articleshow/79590949.cms |access-date=20 January 2021 |work=The Times of India |date=6 December 2020 |language=en}}</ref>
| known_for =
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| occupation = Actor
| children = Rina Mukherjee, Ratna Sardar
| years_active = 1958–2020
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| occupation = Actor
}}
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'''Sourendra Mohan Mukherjee''' (1 March 1930 – 6 December 2020), known as '''Monu Mukhopadhyay''', was an Indian actor who worked in [[Bengali language]] films and television serials. In 1958, he became a prompter. His first acting assignment was in the play ''Khudha'', and his first film was [[Mrinal Sen]]'s 1958 film ''[[Neel Akasher Neechey]]'' ({{translation|Under the Blue Sky}}).<ref>{{cite news |last1=PTI |title=Veteran Bengali Actor Manu Mukherjee Dies At 90 |url=https://www.ndtv.com/entertainment/veteran-bengali-actor-manu-mukherjee-dies-at-90-2334948 |access-date=10 February 2021 |work=NDTV |date=6 December 2020}}</ref> He had worked with directors like [[Satyajit Ray]]<ref>{{cite web|date=6 December 2020|title=প্রয়াত বর্ষীয়ান অভিনেতা 'মছলিবাবা' মনু মুখোপাধ্যায়, শোকপ্রকাশ মমতার|trans-title=Veteran Bengali actor Manu Mukherjee dies at 90|url=https://bengali.abplive.com/entertainment/holly-bolly-tolly/veteran-bengali-actor-manu-mukherjee-dies-at-90-767280|website=ABP Live|language=bn}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|last1=PTI|date=6 December 2020|title=Veteran Bengali actor Manu Mukherjee passes away|work=National Herald|url=https://www.nationalheraldindia.com/national/veteran-bengali-actor-manu-mukherjee-passes-away|access-date=10 February 2021}}</ref> and Ronand Joffy. He is remembered for his portrayal of Machhli Baba in 1979 film ''[[Joi Baba Felunath (film)|Joi Baba Felunath]]''.<ref>{{Cite web|url= https://bangla.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/cm-mamata-banerjee-mourns-the-death-of-veteran-theatre-and-film-actor-manu-mukherjee-31607239793770.html|title=মনু মুখোপাধ্যায়ের প্রয়াণে শোকবার্তা মুখ্যমন্ত্রীর|trans-title= The condolence message of the Chief Minister on the demise of Manu Mukherjee|author= Priyanka Mukherjee|date= 6 December 2020|work= Bangla Hindustan|publisher=Hindustan Times|access-date= 6 December 2020|language= bn}}</ref>
'''Monu Mukhopadhyay''' or '''Monu Mukherjee''' (born 1 March 1930) is a [[Bengali language|Bengali]] film and television actor.


==Early life and education==
==Early life and education==
Manu Mukherjee was born on March 1st, 1930. He is the son of Amarendranath Mukherjee, who was also involved with acting at the [[Calcutta Theatre]]. Manu Mukherjee is one of the oldest actors in the world, still actively playing major and minor roles in Bengali television's soaps and operas.
Manu Mukherjee was born on March 1, 1930. He was the son of Amarendranath Mukherjee, who was also involved with acting at the [[Calcutta Theatre]]. Manu Mukherjee was one of the oldest actors in the world, still actively playing major and minor roles in Bengali television's soaps and operas.


Manu started acting at a young age, and his first character was to portray the role of a wife at a neighborhood club play which fueled his fascination towards acting. He joined the [[Srirangam Theatre]] (known as Bishwarupa Movie Theater) as a prompter in the year 1957. He also worked in other famous theatres from the late sixties onwards such as Sarkarina, Sujata Sadan, Minerva, Bishwanath Mancha, Rangmahal, and Star theatre. His first notable part was when he had to act as an artist instead of [[Kali Banerjee]] in the play Khudha. He was also trained as a Tabla player by the famous Tabla player Krishnakumar Ganguly also known as Natubabu.
Manu started acting at an young age, and with his first character he portrayed the role of a wife at a neighborhood club play which fueled his fascination towards acting. He joined the Srirangam Theatre (known as Bishwarupa Movie Theater since 2001) as a prompter in the year 1957. He also worked in other famous theatres from the late sixties onward such as Sarkarina, Sujata Sadan, Minerva, Bishwanath Mancha, Rangmahal, and Star theatre. His first notable part was when he had to act as an artist instead of [[Kali Banerjee]] in the play Khudha. He was also trained as a Tabla player by the famous Tabla player Krishnakumar Ganguly also known as Natubabu.<ref>{{cite news |title=প্রয়াত 'মছলিবাবা' মনু মুখোপাধ্যায় |url=https://www.anandabazar.com/entertainment/actor-monu-mukherjee-dies-of-heart-failure-dgtl-1.1239434 |access-date=10 February 2021 |work=Ananda Bazar |date=6 December 2020}}</ref>


== Films and television and web series ==
== Works ==


=== Films ===
=== Films ===
* ''[[Sudama The Half Man]]'' (Unreleased)
* ''[[Sudama The Half Man]]'' (unreleased)
* ''[[Neel Akasher Neechey]]'' (1959)
* ''[[Neel Akasher Neechey]]'' (1959)
* ''Uttarayan'' (1963)
* ''Uttarayan'' (1963)
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* ''[[Abaidha]]'' (2002)
* ''[[Abaidha]]'' (2002)
* ''[[Patalghar]]'' (2003)
* ''[[Patalghar]]'' (2003)
* ''Raju Uncle'' (2005)
* ''[[Raju Uncle]]'' (2005)
* ''Sedin Dujone'' (2008)
* ''[[Sedin Dujone]]'' (2008)
* ''Janatar Aadalat'' (2008)
* ''[[Janatar Aadalat]]'' (2008)
* ''[[Sakaler Rang]]'' (2009)
* ''[[Sakaler Rang]]'' (2009)
* ''Eka Eka'' (2010)
* ''Eka Eka'' (2010)
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* ''Purna Brahma Sri Sri Harichand'' (2011)
* ''Purna Brahma Sri Sri Harichand'' (2011)
* ''Bhorer Pakhi'' (2011)
* ''Bhorer Pakhi'' (2011)
* ''[[Egaro]]'' (2011)<ref>{{cite web|url=https://m.imdb.com/title/tt2582572/|title=Egaro, The Immortal XI (2011 movie)|website=imdb.com|publisher=[[IMDb|Internet Movie Database]]|access-date=19 October 2022|archive-date=29 July 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220729111719/https://m.imdb.com/title/tt2582572/}}</ref>
* ''Sparsho'' (2012)
* ''Sparsho'' (2012)
* ''Keu Bole Buro Bham, Keu Bole'' (2012)
* ''Keu Bole Buro Bham, Keu Bole'' (2012)
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* ''[[Alinagarer Golokdhadha]] (2018)''
* ''[[Alinagarer Golokdhadha]] (2018)''
* ''[[Loafer (2014 film)|Loafer]]'' (Upcoming)
* ''[[Loafer (2014 film)|Loafer]]'' (Upcoming)
* ''[[Debdoot Sheet (2021 film)|Debdoot Sheet]]'' (Upcoming)


=== Television ===
=== Television ===
* "Poush Faguner Pala'' (DD Bangla)
* "Poush Faguner Pala ''([[DD Bangla]])''
* "[[Sri Ramkrishna Ashrama, Nimpith|Sri Ramkrishna]]" ([[DD Bangla]])
* ''Mama Bhagne'' (ATN Bangla)
* ''[[Mama Bhagne (film)|Mama Bhagne]]'' ([[ATN Bangla]])
* ''Aparjito'' ([[Star Jalsha]])
* ''[[Boyei Gelo]]'' ([[Zee Bangla]])
* ''[[Boyei Gelo]]'' ([[Zee Bangla]])
* Neel Seemana ([[Zee Bangla]])
* Sangsar Shukher Hoi Romonir Gune (Star Jalsha)
* ''Sansaar Sukher Hoy Romonir Gune'' ([[Star Jalsha]])
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Web series
* Neel Seemana ([[Zee Bangla]])
Byomkesh-Makorshar rosh{2017}[Hoichoi]

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===Web series===
* ''Makorshar Rosh ArthamAnartham'' (2017, Hoichoi)<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.hoichoi.tv/films/title/byomkesh-s01e02-dwitiyo-adhyay|title=Makorshar Rosh ArthamAnartham, Byomkesh Season 1|via=www.hoichoi.tv}}</ref>

==Death==
Mukherjee died on 6 December 2020 around 9:35 A.M in Kolkata. He was 90 years old. He had been suffering from chronic heart problems.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://m.freepressjournal.in/article/entertainment/veteran-bengali-actor-manu-mukherjee-dies-at-90-due-to-cardiac-arrest/498d9d39-9f1e-4939-b1a2-94774c32abb8|title=Veteran Bengali actor Manu Mukherjee dies at 90 due to cardiac arrest|access-date=13 June 2021|website=m.freepressjournal.in}}</ref>


== References ==
== References ==
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== External links ==
== External links ==
* {{IMDb name|0611540}}
* {{IMDb name|0611540}}

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Latest revision as of 12:05, 25 March 2024

Monu Mukhopadhyay
Born
Sourendra Mohan Mukhopadhyay

(1930-03-01)1 March 1930
Calcutta, Bengal Presidency, British India
Died6 December 2020(2020-12-06) (aged 90)
Kolkata, West Bengal, India
OccupationActor
Years active1958–2020
Known for"Machlibaba" in Joy Baba Felunath
Children2[1]

Sourendra Mohan Mukherjee (1 March 1930 – 6 December 2020), known as Monu Mukhopadhyay, was an Indian actor who worked in Bengali language films and television serials. In 1958, he became a prompter. His first acting assignment was in the play Khudha, and his first film was Mrinal Sen's 1958 film Neel Akasher Neechey (transl. Under the Blue Sky).[2] He had worked with directors like Satyajit Ray[3][4] and Ronand Joffy. He is remembered for his portrayal of Machhli Baba in 1979 film Joi Baba Felunath.[5]

Early life and education

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Manu Mukherjee was born on March 1, 1930. He was the son of Amarendranath Mukherjee, who was also involved with acting at the Calcutta Theatre. Manu Mukherjee was one of the oldest actors in the world, still actively playing major and minor roles in Bengali television's soaps and operas.

Manu started acting at an young age, and with his first character he portrayed the role of a wife at a neighborhood club play which fueled his fascination towards acting. He joined the Srirangam Theatre (known as Bishwarupa Movie Theater since 2001) as a prompter in the year 1957. He also worked in other famous theatres from the late sixties onward such as Sarkarina, Sujata Sadan, Minerva, Bishwanath Mancha, Rangmahal, and Star theatre. His first notable part was when he had to act as an artist instead of Kali Banerjee in the play Khudha. He was also trained as a Tabla player by the famous Tabla player Krishnakumar Ganguly also known as Natubabu.[6]

Films and television and web series

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Films

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Television

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Web series

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  • Makorshar Rosh ArthamAnartham (2017, Hoichoi)[8]

Death

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Mukherjee died on 6 December 2020 around 9:35 A.M in Kolkata. He was 90 years old. He had been suffering from chronic heart problems.[9]

References

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  1. ^ Ganguly, Ruman; Chakraborty, Shamayita (6 December 2020). "Machhli Baba of Joi Baba Felunath, Monu Mukhopadhyay, passes away". The Times of India. Retrieved 20 January 2021.
  2. ^ PTI (6 December 2020). "Veteran Bengali Actor Manu Mukherjee Dies At 90". NDTV. Retrieved 10 February 2021.
  3. ^ "প্রয়াত বর্ষীয়ান অভিনেতা 'মছলিবাবা' মনু মুখোপাধ্যায়, শোকপ্রকাশ মমতার" [Veteran Bengali actor Manu Mukherjee dies at 90]. ABP Live (in Bengali). 6 December 2020.
  4. ^ PTI (6 December 2020). "Veteran Bengali actor Manu Mukherjee passes away". National Herald. Retrieved 10 February 2021.
  5. ^ Priyanka Mukherjee (6 December 2020). "মনু মুখোপাধ্যায়ের প্রয়াণে শোকবার্তা মুখ্যমন্ত্রীর" [The condolence message of the Chief Minister on the demise of Manu Mukherjee]. Bangla Hindustan (in Bengali). Hindustan Times. Retrieved 6 December 2020.
  6. ^ "প্রয়াত 'মছলিবাবা' মনু মুখোপাধ্যায়". Ananda Bazar. 6 December 2020. Retrieved 10 February 2021.
  7. ^ "Egaro, The Immortal XI (2011 movie)". imdb.com. Internet Movie Database. Archived from the original on 29 July 2022. Retrieved 19 October 2022.
  8. ^ "Makorshar Rosh ArthamAnartham, Byomkesh Season 1" – via www.hoichoi.tv.
  9. ^ "Veteran Bengali actor Manu Mukherjee dies at 90 due to cardiac arrest". m.freepressjournal.in. Retrieved 13 June 2021.
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