Basu Chatterjee (born 10 January 1930 in Ajmer, Rajasthan, India) is a noted Indian film director. His films are very similar to those of Hrishikesh Mukherjee. Like Mukherjee, he built his plots on middle-class lives. Some of his best films are Rajnigandha (1974), Dillagi, Chitchor, Choti Si Baat, Khatta Meetha, Ek Ruka Hua Faisla. He has directed many Bengali films. He has also directed the Detective Series for Doordarshan Byomkesh Bakshi. His daughter Rupali Guha has just turned director with her first Hindi film "Aamras" a coming of age youth film involving four school girls.Basu Chatterjee is the member of International Film And Television Club of Asian Academy Of Film & Television.

Contents 1 Awards 2 Filmography 2.1 Dialogue Writer 2.2 Director 2.3 Screenplay 2.4 Story Writer 2.5 Producer 2.6 As Director (TV Series) 2.7 Assistant Director 2.8 Bengali Films 3 External links

[edit] Awards

• 1990: Filmfare Best Screenplay Award - Kamla Ki Maut
• 1976: Filmfare Best Screenplay Award - Chhoti Si Baat
• 1971: Filmfare Best Screenplay Award -
• 1977: Filmfare Best Director Award - Swami

[edit] Filmography

[edit] Dialogue Writer

• Lakhon Ki Baat (1984) (Released)
• Hamari Bahu Alka (1982) (Released)
• Dillagi (1978) (Released)
• Khatta Meetha (1977) (Released)
• Rajnigandha (1974) (Released)
• Piya Ka Ghar (1972) (Released)

[edit] Director

• Ek Ladki Bholi Bhali Si – Adds Spice To Your Life (2007) (Under Production)
• Prateeksha (2007) (Post-Production)
• Gudgudee (4 April 1997) (Released)
• Triyacharittar (1997) (Released)
• Kamla Ki Maut (1990) (Released)
• Panchvati (1990) (Released)
• Sheesha (3 October 1986) (Released)
• Chameli Ki Shaadi (21 February 1986) (Released)
• Ek Ruka Hua Faisla (1986) (Released)
• Kirayedar (1986) (Released)
• Pyari Behna (12 July 1985) (Released)
• Lakhon Ki Baat (1984) (Released)
• Pasand Apni Apni (1983) (Released)
• Shaukeen (1982) (Released)
• Hamari Bahu Alka (1982) (Released)
• Jeena Yahan (1981) (Released)
• Apne Paray (8 August 1980) (Released)
• Man Pasand (1980) (Released)
• Ratan Deep (21 December 1979) (Released)
• Prem Vivah (14 September 1979) (Released)
• Chakravyuh (29 June 1979) (Released)
• Manzil (14 May 1979) (Released)
• Baton Baton Mein (13 April 1979) (Released)
• Do Ladke Dono Kadke (1979) (Released)
• Dillagi (1978) (Released)
• Tumhare Liye (1978) (Released)
• Swami (1977 film) (Released)
• Safed Jhooth (1977) (Released)
• Priyatma (1977) (Released)
• Khatta Meetha (1977) (Released)
• Chhoti Si Baat (1976) (Released)
• Chitchor (1976) (Released)
• Daaku (1976) (Released)
• Rajnigandha (1974) (Released)
• Us Paar (1974) (Released)
• Piya Ka Ghar (1972) (Released)
• Sara Akash (1969) (Released)
• Uski Kahani (1966) (Released)

[edit] Screenplay

• Lakhon Ki Baat (1984) (Released)
• Hamari Bahu Alka (1982) (Released)
• Dillagi (1978) (Released)
• Khatta Meetha (1977) (Released)
• Rajnigandha (1974) (Released)
• Sara Akash (1969) (Released)

[edit] Story Writer

• Swami (1977) (Released)

[edit] Producer

• Ek Ruka Hua Faisla (1986) (Released)
• Lakhon Ki Baat (1984) (Released)
• Pasand Apni Apni (1983) (Released)
• Baton Baton Mein (13 April 1979) (Released)
• Girl Friend (1961) (Released)

[edit] As Director (TV Series)

• Rajani (1985)
• Darpan (1985)
• Ek Ruka Hua Faisla (1986)
• Kakkaji Kahin (1988)
• Byomkesh Bakshi (1993)

[edit] Assistant Director

• Saraswatichandra (1968)
• Teesri Kasam (1966)

[edit] Bengali Films

• Tak Jhal Mishti
• Chupi Chupi
• Hothat Brishti

[edit] External links

• Basu Chatterjee at the Internet Movie Database
• www.basuchatterji.com

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