Saswata Chatterjee Biography: Age, Movies, Web Series, Net Worth, Height, Wife, Children, Bob Biswas, Career

Saswata Chatterjee is a distinguished Indian actor known for his versatile performances in Bengali cinema and television, with notable roles in Hindi films like Kahaani (2012), where he played the iconic contract killer Bob Biswas.

His extensive work in theater, films, and web series has established him as a prominent figure in Indian entertainment.

Profile

• Full Name: Saswata Chatterjee
• Stage Name: Saswata Chatterjee
• Born: December 19, 1970
• Age: 54 years old
• Birthplace: Kolkata, West Bengal, India
• Nationality: Indian
• Occupation: Actor, Theatre Artist
• Height: 5 feet 7 inches (1.70 m)
• Parents: Subhendu Chatterjee, Anjali Chatterjee
• Siblings: One
• Spouse: Mohua Chatterjee (teacher)
• Children: Hiya Chatterjee (daughter)
• Relationship: Married
• Net Worth: $2 million to $5 million USD

Early Life and Education

Saswata Chatterjee was born on December 19, 1970, in Kolkata, West Bengal, India, into a Bengali family with a strong artistic legacy.

His father, Subhendu Chatterjee, was a renowned Bengali actor, and his mother, Anjali Chatterjee, supported his upbringing.

His grandparents, Shailendra Chattopadhay and Manimala Devi, also influenced his cultural background.

Growing up in Kolkata, Saswata developed an early interest in acting, playing cricket and football during his school years at South Point High School.

Specific details about his higher education are not widely documented, but he pursued acting through theater, joining Jochhon Dastidar’s Charbak theatre group for six years and later his father’s Biswarupa theatre group, which laid the foundation for his career.

Career

Saswata began his acting career with a Hindi television serial directed by Saibal Mitra, based on Samaresh Majumdar’s Kaalpurush.

He gained early recognition for portraying Topshe in Sandip Ray’s Feluda-based television series, starting with Gosaipur Sargaram (1996) and Baksho Rahashya (1996).

His breakthrough came with the Hindi film Kahaani (2012), where he played Bob Biswas, a cold-blooded contract killer, earning nationwide acclaim and comparisons to iconic Bollywood villains like Gabbar Singh.

The character inspired a spin-off film and a graphic novel.

Saswata’s Bengali film career includes critically acclaimed roles in Aamar Bhuvan (2002), Abar Aranye (2003), The Bong Connection (2006), Dosar (2006), Chalo Let’s Go (2008), Byomkesh Bakshi (2010), Rang Milanti (2011), Bhooter Bhabishyat (2012), Meghe Dhaka Tara (2013) as Nilkantha Bagchi, Proloy (2013), Byomkesh O Chiriyakhana (2016), Basu Poribar (2019), Sannyasi Deshonayok (2020), and Habuchandra Raja Gabuchandra Mantri (2020).

He appeared in Hindi films like Jagga Jasoos (2017) as Tutti Futti, Dhaakad (2022), and Kalki 2898 AD (2024).

His web series work includes Dhimaner Dinkaal (2017, ALTBalaji), Network (2019) as Abhijit Ganguly, and Khakee: The Bengal Chapter (2023).

Saswata has performed in over 700 theater shows worldwide, including The Merchants of Bollywood, and starred in the short film Mickey and Mini (2017).

His recent role in The Eken: Benaras e Bibhishika (2023) and Dwikhandito highlights his continued relevance.

Awards and Nominations

• 2011: Imphal International Short Film Festival – Best Supporting Actor for Byomkesh Bakshi (Winner)
• 2012: Anandalok Award – Best Supporting Actor for Bhooter Bhabishyat (Winner)
• 2017: Tele Cine Awards – Best Supporting Actor for Byomkesh O Chiriyakhana (Winner)
• 2021: West Bengal Film Journalists’ Association Award – Best Actor for Chobiyal (Winner)

Social Media

• Instagram Handle: @saswatachatterjeeofficial

Personal Life

Saswata Chatterjee, a 54-year-old actor, is married to Mohua Chatterjee, a teacher in Kolkata, and they have a daughter, Hiya Chatterjee, who debuted in Rahul Mukhopadhyay’s film in 2025.

A Hindu by religion, Saswata maintains a low-profile personal life, focusing on his craft.

He resides in Kolkata, enjoys reading books, watching movies, and has a notably fit physique (65–75 kg, brown eyes, black hair).

Unlike his Kahaani character Bob Biswas, who relied on cellphones, Saswata has expressed disinterest in owning one, citing distractions.

He is health-conscious, engaging in regular exercise, and has a passion for cricket and football from his college days.

His daughter Hiya has appeared in advertisements and is entering the film industry, continuing the family’s artistic legacy.

Discography:

None (no recorded music releases)

Filmography (Selected):

• Gosaipur Sargaram (1996) – Topshe (TV Series, Bengali)
• Baksho Rahashya (1996) – Topshe (Bengali Film)
• Aamar Bhuvan (2002) – Supporting Role (Bengali Film)
• Abar Aranye (2003) – Supporting Role (Bengali Film)
• Aabar Asibo Phire (2004) – Supporting Role (Bengali Film)
• Dosar (2006) – Supporting Role (Bengali Film)
• The Bong Connection (2006) – Supporting Role (Bengali Film)
• Chalo Let’s Go (2008) – Supporting Role (Bengali Film)
• Byomkesh Bakshi (2010) – Supporting Role (Bengali Film)
• Rang Milanti (2011) – Supporting Role (Bengali Film)
• Bhooter Bhabishyat (2012) – Supporting Role (Bengali Film)
• Kahaani (2012) – Bob Biswas (Hindi Film)
• Jekhane Bhuter Bhoy (2012) – Supporting Role (Bengali Film)
• Meghe Dhaka Tara (2013) – Nilkantha Bagchi (Bengali Film)
• Proloy (2013) – Supporting Role (Bengali Film)
• Tiyasha (2013) – Supporting Role (Bengali Film)
• Chotushkone (2014) – Supporting Role (Bengali Film)
• Byomkesh O Chiriyakhana (2016) – Supporting Role (Bengali Film)
• Jagga Jasoos (2017) – Tutti Futti/Biplab Bagchi (Hindi Film)
• Dhimaner Dinkaal (2017) – Supporting Role (Web Series, Bengali, ALTBalaji)
• Mickey and Mini (2017) – Lead Role (Short Film, Bengali)
• Network (2019) – Abhijit Ganguly (Bengali Film)
• Tarikh (2019) – Supporting Role (Bengali Film)
• Basu Poribar (2019) – Supporting Role (Bengali Film)
• Dil Bechara (2020) – Supporting Role (Hindi Film)
• Sannyasi Deshonayok (2020) – Supporting Role (Bengali Film)
• Habuchandra Raja Gabuchandra Mantri (2020) – Supporting Role (Bengali Film)
• Dhaakad (2022) – Supporting Role (Hindi Film)
• The Eken: Benaras e Bibhishika (2023) – Supporting Role (Bengali Film)
• Khakee: The Bengal Chapter (2023) – Supporting Role (Web Series, Hindi)
• Kalki 2898 AD (2024) – Supporting Role (Hindi Film)
• Dwikhandito (2025) – Lead Role (Bengali Film)

Net Worth

Saswata Chatterjee’s estimated net worth is $2 million to $5 million USD.

His income is derived from acting in Bengali and Hindi films, television, web series, and theater performances worldwide.