Deepak Chakraborty, professionally known as Chiranjeet Chakraborty, is a multifaceted personality born on November 2, 1955, in Kolkata, West Bengal, India.
As an actor, he has made a lasting impact in the Bengali film industry, earning the BFJA Award for his outstanding performance in the 2002 film Abaidha, directed by Gul Bahar Singh.
Chiranjeet's educational background includes completing his Higher Secondary from Mitra Institution and pursuing a Bachelor of Engineering degree in Architecture at Jadavpur University, although he did not appear for his final examination.
Prior to his acting career, he worked as a newsreader on television and a contributor to Desh magazine. His talents extend to the stage as well, where he has made a name for himself as a renowned artist.
Chiranjeet's personal life is marked by a loving marriage and a daughter. He made his film debut in 1981 with Sonay Sohaga, but it was his 1984 film Shotru, directed by Anjan Choudhury, that brought him widespread recognition.
His first solo hit was the 1985 film Antarale, followed by a string of successful films, including Pratikar, Paapi, Paap Punyo, Beder Meye Joshna, Amarkantak, Jibon Joubon, Bhoy, Shaitan, Pennam Kolkata, Chotushkone, and many more.
A turning point in his career came with his role in Rituparno Ghosh's 2000 film Bariwali, cementing his status as one of the most successful actors in Bengali Cinema.