Mohit Chattopadhyay

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Mohit Chattopadhyay

Writing June 1, 1934

Barisal, East Pakistan [now in Barishal, Bangladesh]

**Mohit Chattopadhyay (1934–2012)** was an acclaimed Bengali playwright, poet and screenwriter, best known for his pioneering contribution to experimental Bengali theatre. He wrot…

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Adarsha Hindu Hotel

Adarsha Hindu Hotel

1989 TV Show
The Outsider

The Outsider

6.6 1977 Movie
The Man with the Axe

The Man with the Axe

7.2 1979 Movie
Chorus

Chorus

6.6 1974 Movie
The Royal Hunt

The Royal Hunt

7.0 1977 Movie
Krishnakanter Will

Krishnakanter Will

2007 Movie
Damu

Damu

1996 Movie
Devipaksha

Devipaksha

2004 Movie

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**Mohit Chattopadhyay (1934–2012)** was an acclaimed Bengali playwright, poet and screenwriter, best known for his pioneering contribution to experimental Bengali theatre. He wrote over 100 plays and also collaborated with filmmaker **Mrinal Sen** on films such as *Mrigayaa* and *Genesis*. He received the **Sangeet Natak Akademi Award for Playwriting in 1991**.

Filmography

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  1. 2007
    Krishnakanter Will

    Movie Screenplay

  2. 2004
    Devipaksha

    Movie Writer

  3. 1996
    Damu

    Movie Screenplay

  4. 1989
    Adarsha Hindu Hotel

    TV show Screenplay

  5. 1979
    The Man with the Axe

    Movie Screenplay

  6. 1977
    The Royal Hunt

    Movie Screenplay

  7. 1977
    The Outsider

    Movie Screenplay

  8. 1974
    Chorus

    Movie Writer