Parambrata Chatterjee Biography: Age, Movies, Web Series, Net Worth, Height, Wife, Parents, Awards, Career

Parambrata Chattopadhyay is famously known as Parambrata Chatterjee is a prominent Indian actor, director, producer, and television personality, celebrated for his versatile performances in Bengali and Hindi cinema.

Known for his roles in films like Kahaani and Baishe Srabon, he has also made significant contributions as a director and producer, earning a strong following in West Bengal and beyond.

Profile

• Full Name: Parambrata Chattopadhyay
• Stage Name: Parambrata Chatterjee
• Born: June 27, 1980
• Age: 45 years old
• Birthplace: Kolkata, West Bengal, India
• Nationality: Indian
• Occupation: Actor, Director, Producer, Scriptwriter, Television Personality
• Height: 5 feet 10 inches (1.78 m)
• Parents: Satinath Chatterjee, Sunetra Ghatak
• Siblings: None
• Spouse: Piya Chakraborty (m. 2023)
• Children: One
• Relationship: Married
• Net Worth: $2 million to $65 million USD

Early Life and Education

Parambrata Chatterjee was born on June 27, 1980, in Kolkata, West Bengal, into a family deeply rooted in the arts.

His father, Satinath Chatterjee, was a journalist, and his mother, Sunetra Ghatak, was a renowned film critic.

As the maternal grandson of Ashish Chandra Ghatak and Indira Ghatak, and grandnephew of legendary filmmaker Ritwik Ghatak, Parambrata grew up surrounded by cinematic influence.

Bengali author and activist Mahasweta Devi was his aunt.

He attended Dolna Day School and Patha Bhavan School in Kolkata, excelling academically.

He earned a bachelor’s and master’s degree in English Literature from Jadavpur University, Kolkata, and later pursued a master’s degree in Film and Television at the University of Bristol, UK, honing his skills in filmmaking and storytelling.

Career

Parambrata began his career in Bengali television before transitioning to films.

He debuted as an actor in the Bengali film Bombaiyer Bombete (2003), playing the fictional detective Topshe in Sandip Ray’s Feluda series.

His early notable works include Bhalo Theko (2003), Vidya Balan’s debut film.

He gained widespread recognition with his Hindi debut in Kahaani (2012), portraying Satyoki “Rana” Sinha alongside Vidya Balan and Nawazuddin Siddiqui, which marked a turning point in his career.

His notable Bengali films include Baishe Srabon (2011), Hemlock Society (2012), Chotushkone (2014), Cinemawala (2016), Kadambari (2017), Dwitiyo Purush (2020), and Doctor Bakshi (2023).

He ventured into international cinema with Sold (2014), directed by Academy Award-winner Jeffrey D. Brown, and starred in the Hindi horror film Pari (2018) with Anushka Sharma.

His first Bangladeshi film was Bhuban Majhi (2017).

As a director, his debut feature was Jiyo Kaka (2011), followed by Hawa Bodol (2013), Lorai: Play to Live (2015), Shonar Pahar (2018), Tiki-Taka (2020), and Abhijaan (2022).

He co-owns Workshop Productions Pvt. Ltd. with Rudranil Ghosh, producing films and content.

Parambrata has also sung for films like Chaya Manush and Samantaral and appeared in web series like Khakee: The Bengal Chapter (2023) and Mithya: The Darker Chapter (2025).

His upcoming directorial project, Putulnacher Itikotha (2025), stars Abir Chatterjee and Jaya Ahsan.

Awards and Nominations

• 2014: Bengal Film Journalists’ Association (BFJA) Award for Best Actor for Chotushkone (Winner)
• 2016: Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor – Bengali for Cinemawala (Nominated)
• 2019: National Film Award for Best Actor for Konttho (Winner)
• Unknown Year: Rituparno Ghosh Memorial Award for Hawa Bodol (Winner, Directorial)

Social Media

• Instagram Handle: @parambratachatterjee
• Facebook Handle: Parambrata Chatterjee
• Twitter Handle: @parambratac

Personal Life

Parambrata Chatterjee, a 45-year-old actor and director, married Piya Chakraborty, a singer and mental health activist, on November 27, 2023, in a private ceremony in Kolkata.

They welcomed a son on June 1, 2025.

Previously, he was in a relationship with actress Swastika Mukherjee and had a nearly decade-long relationship with Ike Schouten, a doctor from the Netherlands.

He is known for his stylish outfits in red, black, and white and has a strong social media presence with millions of followers.

A Hindu by religion, he keeps his personal life private, focusing on his career and family.

He resides in Kolkata and enjoys acting, directing, and staying connected with fans through social media.

Discography (Selected Songs):

• Songs for Chaya Manush (Bengali Film)
• Songs for Samantaral (Bengali Film)

Filmography (Selected):

• Bombaiyer Bombete (2003) – Topshe (Bengali Film)
• Bhalo Theko (2003) – Supporting Role (Bengali Film)
• Nishijapon (2005) – Supporting Role (Bengali Film)
• Baishe Srabon (2011) – Abhijit Pakrashi (Bengali Film)
• Jiyo Kaka (2011) – Director (Bengali Film)
• Kahaani (2012) – Satyoki “Rana” Sinha (Hindi Film)
• Hawa Bodol (2013) – Actor, Director (Bengali Film)
• Sold (2014) – Lead Role (English Film)
• Chotushkone (2014) – Lead Role (Bengali Film)
• Lorai: Play to Live (2015) – Director (Bengali Film)
• Cinemawala (2016) – Lead Role (Bengali Film)
• Traffic (2016) – Supporting Role (Hindi Film)
• Bhuban Majhi (2017) – Lead Role (Bangladeshi Film)
• Kadambari (2017) – Lead Role (Bengali Film)
• Mandobasar Galpo (2017) – Lead Role (Bengali Film)
• Anukul (2017) – Lead Role (Bengali Film)
• Pari (2018) – Lead Role (Hindi Film)
• Shonar Pahar (2018) – Director (Bengali Film)
• Shahjahan Regency (2019) – Supporting Role (Bengali Film)
• Password (2019) – Lead Role (Bengali Film)
• Satyanweshi Byomkesh (2019) – Byomkesh Bakshi (Bengali Film)
• Konttho (2019) – Lead Role (Bengali Film)
• Ramprasad Ki Tehrvi (2019) – Supporting Role (Hindi Film)
• Dwitiyo Purush (2020) – Abhijit Pakrashi (Bengali Film)
• Bulbbul (2020) – Supporting Role (Hindi Film)
• Tiki-Taka (2020) – Director (Bengali Film)
• Bony (2021) – Lead Role, Director (Bengali Film)
• Abhijaan (2022) – Director (Bengali Film)
• Doctor Bakshi (2023) – Lead Role (Bengali Film)
• Khakee: The Bengal Chapter (2023) – Lead Role (Web Series, Hindi)
• Mithya: The Darker Chapter (2025) – Lead Role (Web Series, Hindi)
• Putulnacher Itikotha (2025) – Director (Bengali Film, Upcoming)

Net Worth

Parambrata Chatterjee’s estimated net worth ranges from $2 million to $65 million USD.

His income is derived from acting in Bengali, Hindi, and international films, directing projects like Shonar Pahar and Abhijaan, and producing through Workshop Productions Pvt. Ltd.