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Saswata Chatterjee Biography: Age, Career, Family and More

F4U Editorial Desk • Updated September 14, 2026 • 6 min read

Quick Info

Date of birth19 December 1970

Age54 Years

BirthplaceKolkata

ProfessionActor

NationalityIndian

Marital statusMarried

SpouseMohua Chatterjee

FamilyDaughter - Hiya Chatterjee; Father - Late Subhendu Chatterjee; Mother - Anjali Chatterjee; One brother (settled in USA)

Saswata Chatterjee Biography

Veteran Bengali and Hindi film actor known for his breakout Hindi role as Bob Biswas in Kahaani (2012), Saswata Chatterjee has built a steady career across

Early life and background
Saswata Chatterjee was born on 19 December 1970 in Kolkata, where he continues to be associated as his hometown. The son of actor Subhendu Chatterjee and Anjali Chatterjee, Saswata grew up in a family with theatrical and cinematic roots. He spent formative years working in theatre, first with Jochhon Dastidar’s group Charbak for six years and later joining his father’s theatre troupe, Biswarupa. That grounding in stage work helped shape his approach to performance.

Career
Chatterjee’s acting career spans television, Bengali cinema and notable entries in Hindi films. Early on he appeared in a television serial directed by Saibal Mitra, an adaptation of Samaresh Majumdar’s Kaalpurush, and won wider recognition for portraying Topshe in a television series directed by Sandip Ray.

On the big screen he has been a familiar face in Bengali films, with credits including Aamar Bhuvan (2002), Abar Aranye (2003), Aabar Asibo Phire (2004), Teen Yaari Katha (2006), Rang Milanti (2011), Byomkesh O Chiriyakhana (2016), Basu Poribar (2019), Sannyasi Deshonayok (2020), and Habuchandra Raja Gabuchandra Mantri (2020). His performances in supporting and character roles have earned him industry recognition and several awards.

His Hindi-film debut came with Kahaani (2012), in which he played Bob Biswas. That role brought him notable attention beyond Bengali cinema and remains one of his best-known performances. He later appeared in other Hindi projects, including Jagga Jasoos (2017) in which he portrayed a character credited as Tutti Futti or Biplab Bagchi, and he was part of the cast of Dil Bechara (2020).

Chatterjee has also explored short films and web series. In 2017 he acted in the short film Mickey & Mimi and featured in the Bengali web series Dhimaner Dinkaal for ALT Balaji.

Awards and recognition
Across his career he has been honored for supporting and comic roles. Notable awards listed include the Tele Cine Award for Best Supporting Actor (2011) for Byomkesh Bakshi, recognition at the Imphal International Short Film Festival (2011/2012) for The Forlorn, the Anandalok Award for Best Supporting Actor (2012) for Bhooter Bhabishyat, and the Zee Bangla Gaurav Samman for Best Comedian (2014) for the same film. These accolades reflect his versatility in both dramatic and comedic parts.

Public profile
Chatterjee is widely regarded for his character work and has developed a reputation as a reliable supporting actor in Bengali cinema and for select Hindi projects. Physically, he is approximately 170 cm tall (about 5'7"), with brown eyes and black hair. Outside acting he lists reading books and watching movies among his hobbies. He has been referred to by nicknames including Apuda and Apu.

Personal life
Saswata Chatterjee is married to Mohua Chatterjee, who is a teacher. The couple have a daughter, Hiya Chatterjee. His family includes a brother who lives in the United States. His grandparents are named Shailendra Chattopadhay and Manimala Devi. His late father, Subhendu Chatterjee, was also an actor, a connection that influenced Saswata’s theatrical beginnings.

Latest updates
Recent screen appearances noted include roles in films released through 2020 and continued activity across film and digital platforms. His body of work covers mainstream Bengali features, television serials, a short film and web series, and selected Hindi films, underscoring an ongoing presence in Indian cinema.
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Recent Work

Habuchandra Raja Gabuchandra Mantri

Bengali film release listed among his recent projects (2020)

2020
Dil Bechara

Hindi film in which he appeared alongside Sushant Singh Rajput and Sanjana Sanghi (2020)

2020
Dhimaner Dinkaal

Bengali web series for ALT Balaji (2017)

2017
Mickey & Mimi

Short film (2017)

2017
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Career Highlights

  1. Breakout Hindi role as Bob Biswas in Kahaani (2012)
  2. Longstanding career in Bengali cinema with roles in films from 2002 onward
  3. Television recognition for the role of Topshe in a Sandip Ray-directed series
  4. Multiple awards for supporting and comic performances, including Tele Cine, Anandalok and Zee Bangla honors
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Saswata Chatterjee born?

19 December 1970

What is Saswata Chatterjee known for?

Actor

What is Saswata Chatterjee’s marital status?

Married

Who is Saswata Chatterjee married to?

Mohua Chatterjee