Kalyan Chatterjee passes away at 81; Veteran Bengali actor

Key facts

• Kalyan Chatterjee passed away at the age of 81 after battling typhoid and age-related ailments.
• He made his acting debut in the 1968 film 'Apanjan' and appeared in over 400 films.
• Chatterjee was known for portraying the everyday Bengali man and worked with directors like Satyajit Ray and Sujoy Ghosh.
• His notable films include 'Pratidwandi', 'Kahaani', 'Dhanyee Meye', 'Dui Prithibi', 'Sabuj Dwiper Raja', and 'Baishe Srabon'.
• He also acted in Hindi films and web series like 'Tansener Tanpura'.