Dipankar De Wiki, Biography, Age, Family, Wife, Girlfriend, and More

This comprehensive biography explores the life and career of renowned Bengali actor, Dipankar De. From his early life and education to his significant contributions to both film and television, we delve into the details that make him a prominent figure in Indian entertainment.

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Wiki/Biography

Dipankar De entered the world on Wednesday, July 5th, 1944 (age 79 as of 2023), in Jamshedpur, Bihar Province (present-day Jharkhand), British India. He spent his formative years in Kolkata. His zodiac sign is Cancer. His educational journey included schooling at St. Xavier’s School in Kolkata, followed by an Economics Honours degree and a Master of Arts from Presidency University, Kolkata.

Physical Appearance

Here’s a glimpse into his physical attributes:

Eye Colour: Black
Hair Colour: Black (semi-bald)

Family, Caste & Wife

Dipankar De’s father was an engineer based in Jamshedpur. His mother, who worked in England, returned to India when he was 10 years old, passing away eight years later. He has two children from a previous marriage. After a long-term relationship, he married Dolon Roy on January 16th, 2020.

Career

His acting career began with the Bengali film “Seemabaddha” in 1971. He went on to star in numerous successful Bengali films, including:

Subarna Golak (1981)
Amar Kantak (1986)
Shakha Proshakha (1990)
Titli (2002)
Utsab (2000)
Mayer Anchal (2003)
Sangram (2005)
Hemlock Society (2012)
Kailashe Kelenkari (2007)
Challenge 2 (2014)
Agantuker Pore (2015)
Har Har Byomkesh (2015)
Dotara (2018)
Ahaa Re (2019)

His Bollywood debut was in “Youngistaan” (2014). His television career started with the Bengali show “Ganer Oparey” (2010-2011), and he’s appeared in many popular shows since then. His Hindi television debut was in Star Bharat’s “Jai Kanhaiya Lal Ki” (2018).

Facts/Trivia

Here are some interesting facts about Dipankar De:

He enjoys reading and listening to music.
His family and close friends affectionately call him “Tito.”
He won the National Film Award for Best Supporting Actor in 1986 for his role in “Parama.”
He received the Banga Bibhushan Samman from the former Governor of West Bengal and the Chief Minister for his contributions to Kolkata’s Science City.

In January 2020, he experienced severe breathing difficulties and was hospitalized in Kolkata.