Jahor Roy
Jahar Roy (September 19, 1919 – August 11, 1977) was an Indian actor and comedian in Bengali cinema. He is most known for his comedy films with Bhanu Bandyopadhyay. Though a character actor, Roy earned a substantial fan following. The actor, with his roly-poly build, was a frequent choice of directors who wanted to add comedy to serious movies. Roy's first major film roles were in Purbarag directed by Ardhendu Mukherjee, and in Anjangarh (1948) directed by Bimal Roy. Among his countless performances are Dhonny Meye, Chadmabeshi, and Bhanu Goenda Jahor Assistant. He acted in a couple of films under the direction of Satyajit Ray. Although a small role, Roy portrayad the male servant of Tulsi Chakrabarti in Parash Pathar. There was a meatier role in Goopy Gyne Bagha Byne where he played the role of a crooked war-mongering minister of an innocent and peace-loving king. He also performed the song Cho Cho Kya Sharam Ki Baat in Chhadmabeshi. At the end of his career, when he was ailing, he did a cameo in Ritwik Ghatak's autobiographical film Jukti Takko Aar Gappo.
Personal facts
| Birth date | January 01, 1919 |
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| Date of death | August 11, 1977 |
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