Bio/Wiki
| Nickname | Banchharam |
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Physical Stats & More
| Eye Color | Black |
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| Hair Color | Grey (half bald) |
Educational Qualification(s)
| School | Dandirhat N K U S Niketan, Basirhat, West Bengal |
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Family
| Father | Ashok Kumar Mitra (government employee) |
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| Siblings | Brother - Amar Mitra (writer) |
Career
| Debut | Manoj Mitra began his journey as a writer in the theatre play 'Bogol Dhiman'. He has made significant contributions as a playwright, director, and actor in Bengali literature and cinema. He is known for numerous acclaimed plays and has transitioned into various forms of artistic expression over his long career. |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| He began his education at home before attending school due to his father's transferable job. | |
| Inspired by street plays and jatras during Durga Puja, his parents initially discouraged his involvement in theater. | |
| During his college years, he became actively engaged in theater, which ignited his passion for acting and playwriting. | |
| He founded a theater group named Sundaram with friends and learned the nuances of theater from his mentor, Manmath Roy. | |
| Manoj briefly worked as a philosophy teacher before focusing solely on his theater career. | |
| He has written several notable Bengali plays and acted in many as well. | |
| His work transcends literature into visual arts, focusing on themes of nature and femininity in his paintings. |
