Quick Info
| Profession | Actor, Director |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 30/01/1980 |
| Age | 46 years |
| Birthplace | Karol Bagh, New Delhi |
| Hometown | Karol Bagh, New Delhi |
| Zodiac sign | Aquarius |
Latest News about Chandan Roy Sanyal
15/03/2025
Chandan Roy Sanyal spoke publicly about his journey in the film industry, emphasizing that he is not a failure despite facing challenges and setbacks. He shared insights into his upcoming projects and expressed gratitude for the support from director Vishal Bhardwaj and his fans.
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Bio/Wiki
| Nickname | Raja |
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Physical Stats & More
| Height | 170 cm, 1.70 m, 5’ 7” |
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| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
| School | Raisina Bengali Senior Secondary School in New Delhi |
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| College/University | Zakir Husain College, Delhi |
| Educational Qualification | Honours in Mathematics |
Personal Life
| Food Habit | Non-Vegetarian |
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| Hobbies | Writing Poetry and Travelling |
| Tattoo | A tattoo of Lord Krishna on his right bicep. |
| Pets | Cats - Rani, Pani, Tintin; Dog - Nimki |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Not Known |
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Family
| Father | Govind Sanyal |
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| Mother | Bandana Sanyal |
| Siblings | Brother - Abhishek Roy Sanyal (Director) |
Career
| Debut |
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| Plays |
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| Bollywood Films |
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| Bengali Films |
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| Web-Series |
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| Production House | Proscenium Film Company |
| Directorial Debut | So Sicily (long-short film, screened at various film festivals) |
Favourites
| Music Band(s) | Radiohead, Led Zeppelin, and Pink Floyd |
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| Actor(s) | Sanjeev Kumar, Leonardo DiCaprio, and Philip Seymour Hoffman |
| Actress(es) | Kate Winslet, Monica Bellucci, Urmila Matondkar, and Drew Barrymore |
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Social Media
| https://www.instagram.com/iamroysanyal/ |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Chandan Roy Sanyal is an Indian actor and director. | |
| 2. Chandan Roy Sanyal drinks alcohol. | |
| 3. He was born into a middle-class Bengali family. | |
| 4. He aspired to join IIT but did not pass the entrance exam. | |
| 5. He pursued Mathematics in college and tutored to support himself financially. | |
| 6. His father stopped speaking to him when he chose acting over studies. | |
| 7. Chandan is trained in the dance form Chhau under Bhumikeshwar Singh’s academy. | |
| 8. He formed the theatre group ‘Antara’ during his college years. | |
| 9. He attended the acting workshop ‘Sic Macay’ by Habib Tanveer. | |
| 10. Chandan has performed in plays like 'Mudara Rakshasa' and 'A Midsummer Night’s Dream.' | |
| 11. He has appeared in Bollywood films such as 'Kaminey' (2009) and 'Jab Harry Met Sejal' (2017). | |
| 12. Chandan shared his audition experience for 'Kaminey' in an interview. | |
| 13. He shares a close bond with director Vishal Bhardwaj, whom he considers his mentor. | |
| 14. Chandan's directorial play 'Sakharam Binder' won the 'THESPO' award for best play in 2004. | |
| 15. He has acted in Bengali films like 'Mahanagar@Kolkata' (2010). | |
| 16. Chandan starred in the web-series 'Parchhayee' and 'Bhram' in 2019. | |
| 17. He has pet cat named Rani and a pet dog named Nimki. | |
| 18. He is an excellent cook, specializing in fusion and Bengali dishes. | |
| 19. He has produced short films like Hiroshima, Azaad, Elementa, and In Between under his production house. |