Portrait of Basu Chatterjee

Directing

Basu Chatterjee

Career

Active from 1969 to 2006, busiest in 1978 and 1979 with 6 main titles each.

Average score
GoodWatch score71/100
Highest rated
Poster for Byomkesh Bakshi
Byomkesh Bakshi
GoodWatch score89/100

What stands out

Compared with the average well-known movie, over 9 of their titles. Select a trait to filter titles.

Energy: 2.4 versus catalog average 4.6EnergyHeart: 5.3 versus catalog average 4.2HeartHumor: 2.9 versus catalog average 2.6HumorWorld: 5.5 versus catalog average 5.6WorldCraft: 5.1 versus catalog average 5.3CraftStyle: 5.8 versus catalog average 5.9Style
Basu Chatterjee Catalog average

Rarely in their work

  • Violence
    1.1, average 4.1
  • Adrenaline
    2.4, average 4.8
  • Uncanny
    0.4, average 2.5
  • Tension
    3.9, average 6.0

Main genres

Select a genre to see those titles.

Recurring tags

  • Situational Humor 3
  • Family Dynamics 2
  • Contemporary Setting 2
  • Social Realism 2
  • Character Study 2
  • Family Drama 2
  • Romantic Comedy 2
  • Social Commentary 2
  • Musical 2
  • Coming-of-Age 2

Works often with

People in at least two of their main titles.

Movies and TV shows

40
Type
Role
Score
Decade
Genre
Group by

2020s

1 title ยท average score 76
Shotyi Bole Shotyi Kichhu Nei
Shotyi Bole Shotyi Kichhu Nei (2025)
GoodWatch score 76

Original Film Writer

2000s

4 titles ยท average score 48
Prateeksha
Prateeksha (2006)

Director

Main Prem Ki Diwani Hoon
Main Prem Ki Diwani Hoon (2003)
GoodWatch score 48

Story

Tok Jhal Mishti
Tok Jhal Mishti (2002)

Director

Chupi Chupi
Chupi Chupi (2001)

Director

1990s

4 titles ยท average score 67
Hothat Brishti
Hothat Brishti (1998)
GoodWatch score 79

Director

Gudgudee
Gudgudee (1997)
GoodWatch score 56

Director, Screenplay

Triyacharitra
Triyacharitra (1994)

Director

Hamari Shaadi
Hamari Shaadi (1990)

Director

1980s

12 titles ยท average score 75
Kamla Ki Maut
Kamla Ki Maut (1989)
GoodWatch score 77

Director, Writer

Zevar
Zevar (1987)

Producer, Director

Ek Ruka Hua Faisla
Ek Ruka Hua Faisla (1986)
GoodWatch score 81

Director, Screenplay

Chameli Ki Shaadi
Chameli Ki Shaadi (1986)
GoodWatch score 71

Director

Kirayadar
Kirayadar (1986)

Director

Sheesha
Sheesha (1986)

Director

Lakhon Ki Baat
Lakhon Ki Baat (1984)

Writer, Director

Pasand Apni Apni
Pasand Apni Apni (1983)

Director

Hamari Bahu Alka
Hamari Bahu Alka (1982)

Director

Shaukeen
Shaukeen (1982)
GoodWatch score 71

Director

Apne Paraye
Apne Paraye (1980)
GoodWatch score 77

Dialogue, Screenplay

Man Pasand
Man Pasand (1980)

Director

1970s

18 titles ยท average score 70
Manzil
Manzil (1979)
GoodWatch score 74

Director

Do Ladke Dono Kadke
Do Ladke Dono Kadke (1979)

Director

Baton Baton Mein
Baton Baton Mein (1979)
GoodWatch score 69

Producer, Director

Khatta Meetha
Khatta Meetha (1978)
GoodWatch score 72

Director, Dialogue

Safed Jhooth
Safed Jhooth (1978)

Director

Dillagi
Dillagi (1978)
GoodWatch score 70

Director

Priyatama
Priyatama (1978)

Director

Swami
Swami (1977)
GoodWatch score 54

Director, Writer

Chhoti Si Baat
Chhoti Si Baat (1976)
GoodWatch score 83

Director, Dialogue

Chitchor
Chitchor (1976)
GoodWatch score 78

Writer, Director

Rajnigandha
Rajnigandha (1974)
GoodWatch score 66

Screenplay, Director

Piya Ka Ghar
Piya Ka Ghar (1972)
GoodWatch score 70

Dialogue, Director

1960s

1 title
Sara Akash
Sara Akash (1969)

Writer, Director