Gaurav Chakrabarty

Gaurav Chakrabarty is an Indian Bengali film and television actor. He is best known for his portrayal of the character Prodipto Lahiri in the Bengali musical television series Gaaner Oparey that aired on Star Jalsha from 28 June 2010 to 16 April 2011. Chakrabarty is also known for acting in the Bengali classic periodic thriller television series Byomkesh (2014-2015), where he played the role of iconic Bengali detective Byomkesh Bakshi. He debuted on the big screen Kaushik Ganguly's Rang Milanti. Calcutta Times voted him as one of the 10 Most Desirable Men in 2015.

Education

Chakrabarty had his schooling at the Assembly of God Church School in Kolkata. He subsequently earned a degree in Mass Communication and Videography from St. Xavier's College, Kolkata and completed his postgraduation in Video Editing from Film and Television Institute of India at Pune.

Early life

Chakrabarty hails from a family which has had a legacy of association with the Bengali cultural arena, starting from Jochhon Dastidar and Chandra Dastidar (his paternal great uncle and aunt), Bijon Bhattacharya (his paternal great uncle), Jagadish Chandra Chakrabarty and Monika Chakrabarty (his paternal grandparents), and his parents Sabyasachi Chakrabarty and Mithu Chakrabarty.

He got involved in theatre from a young age. He worked backstage as an audio technician in Rong, Dudh Kheyeche Mao and Cholo Potol Tuli, these three theatres in 'Charbak'. He also played 'Topshe' in Apsara Theatre-er Mamla in 'Charbak'. During his college days, he played a supporting role in Isolation, a documentary on HIV/AIDS.

Personal life

Gaurav was born in Kolkata, West Bengal, India on 6 March 1987, where he was also raised. His brother is actor Arjun Chakrabarty. He married his long-term girlfriend, actress Ridhima Ghosh on 28 November 2017. They met at the script reading of Rang Milanti on 5 September 2010. The couple's son Dheer was born on 16 September 2023.

Career

Gaurav Chakrabarty debuted on television along with his younger sibling Arjun Chakrabarty in the Star Jalsha megaserial Gaaner Oparey. His character Prodipto Lahiri, despite not being the official male lead, gained popularity due to his portrayal.

He made his silver screen debut with the romantic comedy Rang Milanti, directed by Kaushik Ganguly, which was released in September 2011 to wide critical and commercial acclaim.

Chakrabarty returned to television in 2014 with Byomkesh on Colors Bangla, where his performance as Byomkesh Bakshi was praised by both audiences and critics'. However, his journey in the entertainment world had begun much earlier, when he appeared as a child actor in Ekushey Paa on Zee Bangla (then Alpha Bangla) in 1995.

He made his OTT debut in the ZEE5 cop drama Lalbazaar. He subsequently appeared in a number of successful web series, including Abar Proloy, Chhotolok, among others. Notably, his portrayal of Shekhar in Parineeta on Hoichoi was highly acclaimed by audiences and appreciated by critics'.

In 2024, Chakrabarty returned to television as the host and narrator of Song Connection on Zee Bangla Cinema. The same year, he also co-hosted the reality show Randhane Bandhan with his wife, actress Ridhima Ghosh, on Zee Bangla.

Voice Acting

Chakrabarty has an extensive career in audio dramas, primarily contributing to the popular Sunday Suspense series on Mirchi Bangla (98.3 FM). His roles range from classic literary characters to detective figures, showcasing his versatility.

In 2020, he played Samiran Majumdar in Darjeeling Jomjomat, adapted from Satyajit Ray’s novel.

After performing The Count of Monte Cristo in 2021, Chakrabarty gained significant popularity in the world of audio dramas. His portrayal of Edmond Dantès was widely appreciated, establishing him as a leading voice artist in Bengali radio dramas.

Following this success, he continued to take on major roles in adaptations of literary classics and detective fiction. His performances in The Three Musketeers (2022), The Man in the Iron Mask (2023), and Ben-Hur A Tale of the Christ (2023) further cemented his reputation. He also became a notable voice for Byomkesh Bakshi, starring in multiple adaptations of Sharadindu Bandyopadhyay’s detective stories.

Expanding beyond radio, he participated in YouTube audio dramas like Sherlock Holmes & The Problem of Thor Bridge (2023) and Jokaburir Doho (2024). His versatility in portraying historical, detective, and supernatural roles has made him one of the most celebrated voice actors in Bengali audio storytelling.

Filmography

Television

Theatre

Short films and web series

Reality show

Audio drama

TVCs

Awards and nominations

External links

• at IMDb
• on Medium