Prosenjit Chatterjee Biography: Age, Movies, Wife, Net Worth, Height, Children, Awards, Career, Family

Prosenjit Chatterjee, fondly known as “Bumba Da,” is a legendary Indian actor, producer, and director, widely regarded as one of the most influential figures in modern Bengali cinema.

With a career spanning over five decades, he has appeared in over 350 films, excelling in both commercial and parallel cinema, and has ventured into television and cinema hall business to promote Bengali theater culture.

Profile

• Full Name: Prosenjit Chatterjee
• Stage Name: Prosenjit Chatterjee
• Born: September 30, 1962
• Age: 62 years old
• Birthplace: Kolkata, West Bengal, India
• Nationality: Indian
• Occupation: Actor, Producer, Director, Television Presenter
• Height: 5 feet 8 inches (1.73 m)
• Parents: Biswajit Chatterjee, Ratna Chatterjee, Ira Chatterjee
• Siblings: Pallavi Chatterjee, Shambhavi Chatterjee
• Spouse: Arpita Pal (m. 2002–present), Debashree Roy (m. 1992–div. 1995), Aparna Guhathakurta (m. 1997–div. 2002)
• Children: Trishanjit Chatterjee, Prerona Chatterjee
• Relationship: Married
• Net Worth: $26 million to $30 million USD

Early Life and Education

Prosenjit Chatterjee was born on September 30, 1962, in Kolkata, West Bengal, into a family entrenched in the film industry.

His father, Biswajit Chatterjee, was a prominent Bollywood and Bengali actor, director, and producer, while his mother, Ratna Chatterjee, was an actress.

Raised in Kolkata, Prosenjit was exposed to cinema early, debuting as a child actor at age four.

He attended Calcutta Airport English High School until the 10th grade, then continued at St. Xavier’s Collegiate School, Kolkata.

He graduated with a degree from St. Xavier’s College, Kolkata. His early involvement in professional theater and radio plays, along with his family’s cinematic legacy, shaped his passion for acting.

He took a brief hiatus from acting to focus on studies before returning to the industry.

Career

Prosenjit began his career as a child actor in Hrishikesh Mukherjee’s Chhotto Jigyasa (1968), earning the Bengal Film Journalists’ Association (BFJA) Most Outstanding Work of the Year Award at age six.

After several child roles, he debuted as a lead in Bimal Roy’s Duti Pata (1983), a teenage romance that was critically and commercially unsuccessful.

His breakthrough came with Amar Sangi (1987), a romantic drama opposite Vijayeta Pandit, with the song “Chirodini Tumi Je Amar” becoming a cult hit.

He dominated Bengali cinema, collaborating with actresses like Satabdi Roy (50+ films), Rachana Banerjee (35 films), Rituparna Sengupta (50 films), Indrani Haldar (16 films), and Arpita Pal (4 films).

His Bollywood debut was in David Dhawan’s Aandhiyan (1990), followed by roles in Meet Mere Man Ke (1991), Shanghai (2012), and Traffic (2016).

Prosenjit transitioned to parallel cinema with Rituparno Ghosh’s Chokher Bali (2003), earning acclaim for films like Dosar (2006), Moner Manush (2010), Autograph (2010), Baishe Srabon (2011), and Jaatishwar (2014).

He produced the TV series Gaaner Oparey (2010), launching careers like Mimi Chakraborty’s, and debuted in non-fiction TV with Mahanayak (2016).

As a director, he helmed Purushottam (1992) and Aami Sei Meye (1998). Recent works include Mayurakshi (2017), Gumnaami (2019), Jyeshthoputro (2019), Kacher Manush (2022), Ajogyo (2024), and Dawshom Awbotaar (2023).

In 2025, he announced plans to enter the cinema hall business to revive Bengali theater culture.

Awards and Nominations

• 1968: Bengal Film Journalists’ Association (BFJA) Most Outstanding Work of the Year Award for Chhotto Jigyasa (Winner)
• 2006: National Film Award – Special Jury Mention for Dosar (Winner)
• 2014: National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Bengali for Shankhachil (Producer, Winner)
• 2010: Nominated – Best Actor, Mahindra Indo-American Arts Council (MIAAC) Film Festival for Autograph
• Unknown Years: 7 BFJA Best Actor Awards
• Unknown Years: 2 Filmfare Awards East
• Unknown Years: 4 Kalakar Awards
• 2012: Nominated – Most Desirable Woman in the Telugu Film Industry

Social Media

• Instagram Handle: @prosenjitbumba
• Facebook Handle: Prosenjit Chatterjee
• Twitter Handle: @prosenjitbumba

Personal Life

Prosenjit Chatterjee, a 62-year-old icon, is married to actress Arpita Pal since 2002, with whom he has a son, Trishanjit Chatterjee, a recent graduate.

He was previously married to actress Debashree Roy (1992–1995) and Aparna Guhathakurta (1997–2002), with whom he has a daughter, Prerona Chatterjee, who lives abroad and has limited contact with him.

A UNICEF advocate for child survival in West Bengal, he supports child welfare, healthcare, and education initiatives.

Prosenjit resides in Kolkata, enjoys watching The Godfather, and is the Managing Director of Ideas, Creations & Productions Pvt Ltd.

He avoids terms like “Megastar” and maintains a strong bond with his family, including sisters Pallavi and Shambhavi Chatterjee.

Filmography (Selected):

• Chhotto Jigyasa (1968) – Child Artist
• Duti Pata (1983) – Lead Role
• Amar Sangi (1987) – Lead Role
• Choto Bou (1988) – Lead Role
• Aandhiyan (1990) – Lead Role (Bollywood)
• Meet Mere Man Ke (1991) – Lead Role (Bollywood)
• Chokher Bali (2003) – Lead Role
• Dosar (2006) – Lead Role
• Moner Manush (2010) – Lalon (Lead Role)
• Autograph (2010) – Arun Chatterjee (Lead Role)
• Baishe Srabon (2011) – Lead Role
• Shanghai (2012) – Lead Role (Bollywood)
• Mishawr Rawhoshyo (2013) – Lead Role
• Jaatishwar (2014) – Anthony Firingee (Lead Role)
• Shankhachil (2016) – Lead Role (Producer)
• Traffic (2016) – Lead Role (Bollywood)
• Mayurakshi (2017) – Lead Role
• Jyeshthoputro (2019) – Lead Role
• Gumnaami (2019) – Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose (Lead Role)
• Kacher Manush (2022) – Lead Role
• Jubilee (2023) – Lead Role
• Dawshom Awbotaar (2023) – Police Officer (Lead Role)
• Ajogyo (2024) – Lead Role
• Kaberi Antardhan (2023) – Lead Role
• Nirontor (Year Unknown) – Lead Role
• 3 Dev (Upcoming) – Lead Role (Bollywood)
• Tabeer (Upcoming) – Lead Role (Bollywood)
• Gaaner Oparey (2010) – Producer (TV Series)
• Mahanayak (2016) – Lead Role (TV Mini-Series)

Net Worth

Prosenjit Chatterjee’s estimated net worth is $26 million to $30 million USD.

His wealth comes from acting in over 350 Bengali and Hindi films, producing projects like Shankhachil and Gaaner Oparey, and directing films.

Additional income is derived from his role as Managing Director of Ideas, Creations & Productions Pvt Ltd, launching ZEE Bangla in 1994, and his recent venture into cinema hall business.