Background
He was born on 24 November 1931 in Kolkata.
He was born on 24 November 1931 in Kolkata.
In 1949 he completed his matriculation from the South Suburban Main School.
He is best known for his comic roles, though his versatile acting talent brought him success in various kinds of roles. He was a regular in Satyajit Ray films. Rabi Ghosh was a renowned actor in Bengali theatre and television as well.
His real name was Robi Ghosh Dostidar.
After completing his intermediate in science, he joined the Asutosh College for graduation. He used to work in Bankshal Court from 1953 to 1959.
After her demise, he re-married Baishakhi Devi on 24 November 1982. Rabi Ghosh’s role in the play Angar was noticed by director Aurabinda Mukhopadhay.
Robi made his debut in a small role in his film Ahoban in 1959.
His breakthrough was in Tapan Sinha"s Galpo Holeyo Sotti, and his role in Satyajit Ray’s became a landmark in his career.,, Hirak Rajar Deshe (1980),, and are some of his memorable movies. He was also a noted theatre personality who was a student of Utpal Dutta’s Little Theatre Group.
He traveled abroad extensively for his performances in Berlin (1969), Mauritius (1988), the United States of America and Europe (1995).
He also directed the movie Nidhiram Sardar. In 1970, he participated in the Berlin Film Festival as the lead actor of Goopi Gyne Bagha Byne.
In 1960 he was awarded for his outstanding performance in the play Angar. He died on 4 February 1997.