Pradip Mukherjee

Acting

Pradip Mukherjee

Known for

Acting

Credits

35 titles

Pradip Mukherjee was an Indian actor and dramatist who primarily acted in Bengali movies. Although not famous for acting in loud mainstream Bengali movies, Pradip Mukherjee has received critical acclaim for his acting in movies like Satyajit Ray's Jana Aranya, Buddhadeb Dasgupta's Dooratwa and Rituparno Ghosh's Utsab. He died of pneumonia on August 29, 2022.

Known for

The Branches of the Tree poster
7.2

When a wealthy patriarch falls ill on his 70th birthday, three of his sons rush in from Calcutta, leading to a reunion filled with painful ironies and lingering disillusionment. As the family—including an addled fourth son who lives with the old man—watches and waits, the static occasion brings out simmering tensions in their family dynamics, from the father’s moral rectitude to the business ambition of two sons and the withdrawal of their siblings.

The Branches of the Tree

1990

Maach Mishti & More poster
7.0

Three generations of a family live together but they are very different from each other. The three young sons learn various lessons from life and end up as better human beings.

Maach Mishti & More

2013

Pupa poster
7.0

Four paused lives. One tough decision. Shubhro returns to India, only to learn that his mother passed away before his arrival. To add to his grief, his father suffers a stroke and goes into a coma, which leaves the family in a dilemma.

Pupa

2018

The Middleman poster
7.2

A bright and idealistic young graduate steels himself for a dog-eat-dog world, only to flounder in a job market packed with thousands of other hopefuls. When he eventually decides to start his own business as a middle-man, he discovers that the world of business does not live up to his lofty ideals.

The Middleman

1976

Kahaani 2 poster
6.6

Vidya Sinha has only one obsession in life. She wants to see her teenage daughter Mini, who is paralysed waist-downwards, walk again. But, is this scenario as obvious as it seems? Or is Vidya an impersonator of Durga Rani Singh from Kalimpong, who is wanted for kidnapping and murder?

Kahaani 2

2016

The Parcel poster
6.0

A woman tries to uncover the mystery behind a series of mysterious packages from an anonymous sender that threaten her marriage.

The Parcel

2020

Film credits

2020s · 4 titles

2010s · 15 titles

Maach Mishti & More poster
7.0

Three generations of a family live together but they are very different from each other. The three young sons learn various lessons from life and end up as better human beings.

Maach Mishti & More

2013

Pupa poster
7.0

Four paused lives. One tough decision. Shubhro returns to India, only to learn that his mother passed away before his arrival. To add to his grief, his father suffers a stroke and goes into a coma, which leaves the family in a dilemma.

Pupa

2018

Kahaani 2 poster
6.6

Vidya Sinha has only one obsession in life. She wants to see her teenage daughter Mini, who is paralysed waist-downwards, walk again. But, is this scenario as obvious as it seems? Or is Vidya an impersonator of Durga Rani Singh from Kalimpong, who is wanted for kidnapping and murder?

Kahaani 2

2016

The Jewellery Box poster
6.9

Shirshendu Mukhopadhyay's famous tale of 3 generations of women & their changing position in society,seen in relation to a box of jewels, handed down from one generation to the next. A film by Aparna Sen.

The Jewellery Box

2013

Shajarur Kanta poster
5.0

Deepa and Debasish are married under unhappy circumstances, and their relationship proceeds as such, with little communication or connection between husband and wife. Meanwhile, there is a series of mysterious murders where the quill of a porcupine pierces the heart of the victim, killing them instantly. These two stories converge, requiring the presence of detective Byomkesh Bakshi to solve the mystery.

Shajarur Kanta

2015

Gorosthane Sabdhan poster
6.1

By accident, more than anything else, the three find themselves beside the grave of Thomas Godwin. The grave was dug up by some miscreants for unknown reasons. The rather colorful history of Mr. Godwin makes Feluda curious to know more about the man.From the diary of Thomas' daughter Charlotte, Feluda finds that a very precious clock went to Thomas' grave with him. To his surprise, Feluda finds that another party knows about this clock and they are trying to get it aided by the letter with them. Thanks to the brilliance of the detective and the help of 'Haripodobabu', the chauffeur of Mr. Ganguli, a new introduction in this book, their plot is foiled.

Gorosthane Sabdhan

2010

Shatru poster
6.2

The story of Sub-inspector Dibakar Singho who settles every dispute in his town with wisdom and logic, is compelled to use force when an extortionist with mafia links - Arjun Sarkar confronts him. An official remake of the Tamil Superhit film Singam which starred Surya and Anushka Shetty. Singam was written by Tamil director, Hari, who is known for his movies with rural settings.

Shatru

2011

Sondhey Namaar Aagey poster
NR

A young woman sets out to find the truth behind her mother's death after she receives a letter from her father, 16 years after his execution for her murder, claiming he was framed.

Sondhey Namaar Aagey

2014

Bilu Rakkhosh poster
6.3

Bilu struggles to balance his busy corporate job, family duties, and his love for music. As he loses control of his life, his dreams fade and his inner fears begin to take over his everyday world.

Bilu Rakkhosh

2017

Badshahi Angti poster
7.5

Feluda and his cousin Topshe goes to Lucknow with Topshe's father to spend the Puja vacation. They arrived at the house of Dhirendra Kumar Sanyal, a friend of Topshe's father. That evening Dr. Shrivastav also came to Dhirendra Kumar Sanyal and tells him about last night, a thief tried to steal his 'Ring of Aurangzeb' (The Emperor's Ring) which was given to him by Pyarilaal Seth. After the incident Dr. Shrivastav has been afraid and asks Dhirendra Kumar Sanyal to keep the ring safe. Dhirendra Kumar Sanyal agreed and keeps the ring to his home. But someday the ring goes missing from there. Then Feluda and Topshe started investigation for the culprit. Meanwhile, Feluda meets an interesting person in doctor's neighborhood, Mr. Bonobihari Sarkar. Bonobihari babu has ferocious and poisonous creatures like crocodile, African tiger, hyena, rattlesnake, scorpion and black widow spider in his own home.

Badshahi Angti

2014

Kolkata Calling poster
4.0

People from different backgrounds struggle to make their mark in the world while also trying to deal with their families and societal pressures.

Kolkata Calling

2014

Parobas poster
NR

A young woman living in a notorious Gulf country with her husband goes through various struggles but turns to her family for emotional strength.

Parobas

2016

Jekhane Bhooter Bhoy poster
6.7

Sandip Ray's next where 4 ghost stories are spun together in a comical twist surrounding unusual events.The film is a collection of four short films based on four Bengali short stories- Sharadindu Bandyopadhyay's - Bhut Bhabishyat, Satyajit Ray's- Brown Saheber Bari, Anath Babur Bhoy and Lucknow-er Duel.

Jekhane Bhooter Bhoy

2012

Mayabazaar poster
NR

Three different stories Smriti (Memories), Satwa (Soul) and Bhobiswot (Future) get interwoven in one complex plot, creating a world of illusion.

Mayabazaar

2012

Ami Aadu poster
NR

An endearing love story in the time of cultural conflicts presenting the personal tragedy of the emigrant commoner caught in the crossfire of international wars.

Ami Aadu

2010

2000s · 3 titles

1990s · 5 titles

The Branches of the Tree poster
7.2

When a wealthy patriarch falls ill on his 70th birthday, three of his sons rush in from Calcutta, leading to a reunion filled with painful ironies and lingering disillusionment. As the family—including an addled fourth son who lives with the old man—watches and waits, the static occasion brings out simmering tensions in their family dynamics, from the father’s moral rectitude to the business ambition of two sons and the withdrawal of their siblings.

The Branches of the Tree

1990

Mahaan poster
NR

Ajit, a driver, decides to take care of Chandu after an accident changes his perspective of life. He gives up everything in order to devote his time to Chandu's upbringing.

Mahaan

1996

Baksho Rahashya poster
7.2

Famous Bengali private investigator Pradosh C. Mitter (Feluda) is hired by wealthy businessman Dinnanath Lahiri. His suitcase has been accidentally exchanged with someone on the Kalka Mail. Inside it is a valuable manuscript written by Shambucharan Bose. The case takes Feluda, Topshe and Jatayu to Shimla, where they discover a priceless diamond in a film container, disguised as a betel - nut. 'The Three Musketeers' face great danger in Shimla, before Feluda eventually solves the case.

Baksho Rahashya

1996

Dahan poster
8.7

One night, the newlywed Romita is molested by five men until Jhinuk, a teacher, helps save her. But even after the incident ends, the two women are faced with several hurdles.

Dahan

1998

Hirer Angti poster
6.4

Gandharva Kumar's arrival disrupts the festival mood of Durga Puja at Ratanlal Babu's house. He captivates the grandchildren of Ratanlal — Babu, Habul, and Tinni — with his magic tricks. Gandharva Kumar then reveals a long-forgotten secret wherein he claims to be heir to the family property of Ratanlal Babu. This creates shock in the entire family and casts gloom, resulting in dramatic incidents.

Hirer Angti

1992

1980s · 5 titles