Before Scoop and Jubilee, Prosenjit Chatterjee starred in a love triangle with Aishwarya Rai in Chokher Bali!

Prosenjit Chatterjee is set to appear in Khakee: The Bengal Chapter, a new crime thriller releasing on March 20. Written by Neeraj Pandey, the series also stars Jeet, Parambrata Chatterjee, and Chitrangada Singh. It tells the story of crime and politics in Bengal and the battle to bring back law and order.

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The plot is set in 2002, when the murder of a respected police officer shakes the state. As crime and corruption rise, IPS officer Arjun Maitra takes charge, determined to uncover the truth. Prosenjit plays Barun Roy, a politician in this thriller, though minute details about his character are still under wraps. Whether he is on the side of law and order or standing against it remains to be seen, but one thing is certain, his performance will be something to watch out for.

Did you know? Prosenjit Chatterjee starred in Chokher Bali with Aishwarya Rai

Before Khakee: The Bengal Chapter, Prosenjit Chatterjee played a lead role in Chokher Bali, directed by Rituparno Ghosh. The film was based on Rabindranath Tagore¡¯s novel and told the story of love, betrayal, and social norms in colonial Bengal. Initially released in Bengali, the film was later dubbed in Hindi and released internationally.

In this movie, Prosenjit played Mahendra, a man deeply attached to his mother and caught in a complicated love triangle. Married to Ashalata played by Raima Sen, he finds himself drawn to Binodini as played by Aishwarya Rai, a young widow who enters their household. His character starts as carefree and self-indulgent but gradually faces the consequences of his emotional choices. The film was praised for its storytelling, and Prosenjit's role was appreciated for capturing the complexities of his character.

Apart from this in 2009, he also worked in Shob Charitro Kalponik, a Bengali film that was Bipasha Basu¡¯s debut in her mother tongue. He played a troubled poet whose life and creative struggles are seen through the eyes of his wife, played by Bipasha. His role showed the complexities of an artist torn between his passion and personal relationships.

While Prosenjit Chatterjee has had selective roles in Hindi films, he has dominated Bengali cinema for decades. Here is a look back at some of his memorable work in Bollywood and beyond in ¡®Hindi¡¯.

Prosenjit as Vijay in Aandhiyan

In Aandhiyan, Prosenjit played Vikram, a young man struggling with his feelings towards his father, played by Shatrughan Sinha. Raised by his mother, Vikram grows up believing his father abandoned them. However, when fate brings them back together, he comes to know about the truth behind their separation. Prosenjit portrayed the internal conflict of a son torn between love and resentment with great depth to bring back his separated parents, making his Bollywood debut a memorable one.

Prosenjit as Dev Kapoor in Traffic

In Traffic, Prosenjit played Dev Kapoor, a superstar whose daughter needs a life-saving heart transplant. The story shows a tense mission to transport the donor¡¯s heart across cities in heavy traffic. Dev, a man used to fame and privilege, suddenly finds himself in a position where he has no control over fate. His role showed the emotional journey of a father battling fear, helplessness, and hope, all in a race against time.

Prosenjit as Munna in Veerta

In Veerta, Prosenjit played a big industrialist's only son. His character, a man of principles, who loves his sister very much, soon comes under the eye of his sister¡¯s in-law who plans to kill him. Though the film was an action drama, his role was not just about fights and chases, it also showed his inner struggles, making it more than just a typical hero story.

Prosenjit as Dr. Ahmedi in Shanghai

In Shanghai, Prosenjit played Dr. Ahmedi, an outspoken social activist who challenges the powerful. His murder in the film begins a series of events that expose political corruption and greed. Though his screen time was limited, his character¡¯s presence shaped the entire film. Prosenjit made sure Dr. Ahmedi¡¯s voice echoed throughout the story, making a lasting impact on audiences.

Prosenjit as Srikant Roy in Jubilee

Prosenjit returned to Bollywood with Jubilee after 11 years where he played Srikant Roy, a powerful film producer in the golden age of the industry. As a studio owner, Roy discovers new talents and controls the industry with his influence. However, his ambition often puts him at odds with others, leading to intense rivalries when he finds out his wife is having an extramarital affair. Prosenjit brought charm, authority, and complexity to the character, making him one of the most memorable parts of the show.

With Khakee: The Bengal Chapter, he is once again bringing his talent to Hindi audiences. Whether playing a cop, an activist, or a powerful businessman, Prosenjit continues to prove that great acting has no language barrier.