Jayanta Das (8 June 1960 – 16 December 2023) was an Indian actor and director, best known for his role in Raamdhenu.[1][2][3]
Jayanta Das | |
|---|---|
| Born | 8 June 1960 |
| Died | 16 December 2023 (aged 63) Guwahati, Assam, India |
| Occupation(s) | Actor, director |
Early life
editJayant Das was born on 8 June 1969 in Guwahati, India to father Pulin Chandra Das and mother Tamal Kusum Das, a school teacher. He attended Latasil Primary School, and later earned a degree from Cotton College. Although not interested in acting as a child, he appeared in his first play at a young age at the behest of actor and writer Amulya Kakati.[2]
Career
editDas' first role was in Pulak Gogoi's film Xendur, followed by Xakuntala. While most of his early roles were that of villains, he was later cast in comedic parts. From 2012 to 2019, Das appeared as the main character in the television sitcom Bharaghar.
Death
editDas died after suffering from liver problems in Guwahati, on 16 December 2023, at the age of 54.[4]
Filmography
editFilms
edit| Year | Film(s) | Role | Notes | Ref | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | Bukur Majot Jole | ||||
| 2000 | Jon Jole Kopalot | ||||
| Bhumiputra | |||||
| 2001 | Nayak | ||||
| 2002 | Kanyadaan | ||||
| Jonaki Mon | |||||
| Mon | |||||
| 2004 | Kadambari | ||||
| 2006 | Moina Sorai Moina Maat | ||||
| 2008 | Jonaki Mon | ||||
| 2010 | Udaan | ||||
| 2011 | Raamdhenu | ||||
| 2012 | Gattu | Principal | |||
| 2013 | Madras Cafe | ||||
| 2014 | Adomya | ||||
| 2015 | KHEL:The Game |
Television Serial
edit| Year | TV Serial(s) | Role | Notes | Channel | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Bharaghar | Hemanta Kakoty | Rang |
References
edit- ^ "HSLC Toppers from Assam: Where Are They Now?". Fotadhol. Retrieved 15 November 2024.
- ^ a b Desk, Sentinel Digital (27 May 2018). "Comedy Central - Sentinelassam". www.sentinelassam.com. Retrieved 17 December 2023.
{{cite web}}:|last=has generic name (help) - ^ "Jayanta Das on Moviebuff.com". Moviebuff.com. Retrieved 28 September 2020.
- ^ "Assamese veteran actor Jayanta Das passes away". India Today NE. 16 December 2023. Retrieved 16 December 2023.
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