Prosenjit Chatterjee’s selective yet powerful journey in Bollywood cinema

Shanghai (2012) brought him critical praise. Playing a shrewd politician in Dibakar Banerjee’s political thriller, Prosenjit showcased understated brilliance, marking a triumphant return to Bollywood after nearly two decades.

Meherjaan (2011)—while primarily a Bangladeshi film, it had Hindi dialogues and featured Prosenjit in a sensitive role as a former Pakistani soldier, showcasing his versatility across borders.

In the early 1990s, he featured in Meet Mere Man Ke and Sone Ki Zanjeer. These films saw him explore emotional and action-driven roles, but didn’t match the acclaim of his Bengali successes.

In Traffic (2016), he reprised a powerful role in the Hindi remake of a Malayalam hit. His portrayal of a grieving father added emotional depth, earning quiet accolades for its restraint and strength.

Prosenjit entered Hindi cinema with Aandhiyan (1990), a David Dhawan film. Though it didn’t spark widespread fame, the project introduced him to Bollywood, marking the beginning of his cross-industry exploration beyond Bengali cinema.