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Gaurav Chakrabarty was born on Monday, 6 March 1989 ( age 33 years; as of 2022 ) in Kolkata, West Bengal. His zodiac sign is Pisces. He did his schooling at The Assembly of God Church School, Kolkata. In 2005, he got himself enrolled at St. Xavier’s College to pursue a bachelor of science in Mass Communication & Video Production. For his master’s, he went to the Film and Television Institute of India, Pune, and completed his postgraduate course in Video Editing in 2009.
Childhood picture of Gaurav Chakrabarty with his father
Physical Appearance
Height (approx.): 5′ 6″
Hair Colour: Black
Eye Colour: Black
Family
Gaurav Chakrabarty belongs to a Bengali family.
Parents & Siblings
Gaurav’s father, Sabyasachi Chakraborty, is an Indian actor who works in the Bengali film industry. Talking about his relationship with his family, he said,
I do not feel pressurised by my parents. Neither does my younger brother Arjun. My father is quiet but gives suggestions if asked. Maa is very encouraging and profuse in her appreciation. I did a bit of theatre in our home group Charkbak after graduation but working with my father made me wobbly in the knees. I admire my brother’s work very much. We have a great relationship and love to bask in each other’s glory. There is no sense of competition at all”.
His mother, Mithu Chakrabarty, is a Bengali television actress. His elder brother, Arjun Chakrabarty, is also an actor in Bengali entertainment Industry.
Gaurav Chakrabarty with his family
Gaurav Chakrabarty with his brother, Arjun Chakrabarty
Wife
On 28 November 2017, Gaurav Chakrabarty married his longtime girlfriend Ridhima Ghosh, who is a renowned Bengali actress.
Gaurav Chakrabarty with his wife
Career
Bengali Theatre
Gaurav started his journey in the entertainment industry as a theatre artist. He was a part of the theatre group Charbak, where he not only assisted in the backstage work but also played the role of Topshe in the play Apsara Theatre-er Mamla. During his college days, he played a lead role in the documentary ‘Isolation’ which was based on HIV-Aids.
Gaurav Chakrabarty acting in the theatres
Bengali Television shows
In 2010, Gaurav made his debut along with his younger brother Arjun Chakrabarty, in the TV show Gaaner Opare which aired on Star Jalsha. Talking about his role in the show Gaaner Opare, he said,
Gaaner Oparey happened a few years later. My character was to run through three months but the tremendous popularity of the serial extended my role till the end. Gaaner Oparey, I think, was the greatest hit on Bengali satellite channels but the producers refused to extend it and that was the right thing to do
His next successful TV show was Byomkesh (2011), which was aired on Colors Bangla in which he played the lead role of Byomkesh.
Gaurav Chakrabarty in the show Gaaner Oparey (2010)
Some of his popular Bengali Television shows as an actor are Adwitiya (2011), Mahanayak (2016), and Gupi Gayen (2019).
Gaurav Chakrabarty in the TV show Byomkesh (2011)
Bengali Films
In 2011, Gaurav made his debut in the Bengali comedy film ‘Rang Milanti’, in which he played the role of Kaushik. After that, he appeared in the award-winning film Laptop (2012).
Gaurav Chakrabarty in the film Laptop (2012)
In 2014, he appeared in the film Apur Panchali in which he played the role of Arko. Talking about his character in the film, he narrated,
I played Arko, a student of direction at the SRFTI, who accompanies the ageing Subir Banerjee, the actor who portrayed Apu in Ray’s Pather Panchali, to Germany. We represent the present. The film flashes back into the past to unfold the story of the younger Subir who was neither seen nor heard of after Pather Panchali. A fictitious story, it focusses on the tragedy of child actors who disappear. Ardhendu Banerjee, who played the older Subir and I, developed a wonderful bond. He is not only a great actor but also an educationist who retired from the IAS some years back”.
Gaurav Chakrabarty as Arko in the film Apur Panchali (2014)
He has worked in various other Bengali films including Highway (2014), Aagun (2014), Fakebook (2015), Gangster (2016), Double Feluda (2018), and Abar Kanchanjungha (2022). He also shared his experience of working with different directors and explaining about the numerous roles, he responded,
Koushik Ganguly has given me the greatest scope. He gave me my break in Baghnokh, followed by Rang Milanti, a frothy, youth-centred love story, and then a very different role in Laptop and now Apur Panchali. My role in Atanu Ghosh’s Roopkatha Noy was of a newly-married husband who tries to cope with a bride who is forever running away. In Haranath Chakraborty’s Chhayamoy, I play the sixth generation of a royal family. Aashbo Aar Ek Din, directed by Abhijit Dasgupta, was a different cup of tea. Each director brings in a different learning experience and I feel lucky to have been able to learn from them”.
Gaurav Chakrabarty in the film Fakebook (2015)
Editor
Gaurav Chakrabarty has edited a few documentaries, including Sobar Sera Gorumara (2010) and Exam (2013). He has also edited a short film named Bumper (2017).
Awards
- In 2012, he was awarded the Star Guide Bengali Film Awards for Best Male Debut for the film Rang Milanti (2011).
- In 2012, he was awarded the Star Jalsha Parivaar Awards for Sobcheye Priyo Khalnayak for the Bengali Television show Adwitiya (2011).
- In 2015, he was awarded the Tele Academy Award for Best Actor in a leading role for the television series Byomkesh (2014).
- In 2016, he was awarded the Solo Room Award for his Contribution in Bengali Film Industry.
- In 2019, he was awarded the AAHAN International Short Film Festival for Best editing in the short film Bumper (2017).
- In 2021, he was awarded the Films and Frames Digital Film Awards for Best Supporting Actor Male for the film Lalbazaar (2020).
Facts/Trivia
- Gaurav’s hobbies include travelling, singing, photography, reading books and shopping.
- In an interview, Gaurav claimed that his bucket list includes visiting all the continents. Further, he added that Darjeeling is his favourite location.
- He follows a non-vegetarian diet.
- Zee5 series Laalbazar casts Gaurav Chakrabarty and his father Sabyasachi Chakraborty. However, Gaurav said they didn’t have any scenes together.
Unfortunately, I had no scenes with him. We were on set together at times but we didn’t have any scenes where we interacted with each other.
- Gaurav is usually featured in newspaper articles because of his sensuality.
- He is often spotted having alcohol on various occasions.
Gaurav Chakrabarty’s Instagram post
- Gaurav’s father recommended him to pursue an editing course before shifting his career to the entertainment industry.
Over time, it was acting that attracted me. But my father advised me to take up a technical course so that I could fall back on a technique that is always in demand. I like editing.
