Tanusree Chakraborty (born 6 August 1984) is an Indian model turned actress in Bengali film and television.[1][2][3]
Tanusree Chakraborty | |
|---|---|
 Tanusree Chakraborty | |
| Born | 6 August 1984 |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Other names | Priyadarshini |
| Occupation(s) | Model, actress |
| Years active | 2010-present |
Along with films, she has also worked on various television shows. Recently she has been hosting a beauty and lifestyle show called Sampurna on Zee Bangla channel. Tanusree Chakraborty joined the BJP in 2021,[4][5] and contested for the party in the Shyampur seat in the 2021 West Bengal Legislative Assembly election but lost.[6][7] She owns two restaurants in Kolkata.[8]
Early life edit
Chakraborty was born in Kolkata and was a student at Kamala Girls' High School. She later studied political science at Basanti Devi College, a University of Calcutta affiliate.[9]
Career edit
After finishing school, Chakraborty began to work as a model. At that time, she did not have a full idea of what modeling consisted of. She worked as a model for a short time and appeared in numerous advertisements, among which was a Bangladeshi commercial for Pran Powder Spice that was very popular in both Bengals. She came to prominence with the 2011 film Uro Chithi.[9] She came into the limelight with performances in Bengali films such as Bedroom (2012), Obhishopto Nighty (2014), Window Connections (2014), Buno Haansh (2014) etc.
Filmography edit
- Chirosakha Hey (2023)
- Revolver Rohoshyo (2023)
- Raavan (2022)
- Tonic (2021)
- Nirbandhamer Jora Khun (2020)
- Antardhan (2020)
- Zombiesthaan (2019)
- Harano Prapti (2019)
- Gumnaami (2019)
- Flat No 609 (2018)
- Michael (2018)
- Chawlochitro Circus (2017)
- Samantaral (2017)
- Durga Sohay (2017)
- Colkatay Columbus (2016)
- Chorabali (2016)
- Cross Connection 2 (2015)
- Ichchhemotir Gappo (2015)
- Khaad (2014)
- Buno Haansh (2014)
- Window Connections (2014)
- Obhishopto Nighty (2014)
- Shunyo (Unreleased)
- Basanta Utsab (2013)
- Swabhoomi (2013)
- Chhoan (2012)
- Kayekti Meyer Golpo (2012)
- Bhalobasa Off Route (2012)
- Bedroom (2012)
- Uro Chithi (2011)
- Bondhu Eso Tumi (2010)
Reality Shows edit
- Didi No. 1 (2010) Zee Bangla
- Ebar Jalsha Rannaghore (2015) Star Jalsha
See also edit
References edit
- ^ 2013 Times of India article—A fragrant autumn for Tanusree Chakraborty
- ^ 2014 Times of India article—Men are moderately mad about me: Tanusree Chakraborty
- ^ 2014 Times of India article—I was inspired by Shah Rukh Khan in Happy New Year: Tanusree Chakraborty
- ^ "Bengali actor Tanusree Chakraborty joins BJP".
- ^ "TMC candidate Madan Mitra celebrates Holi with BJP nominees on Hooghly river". 28 March 2021.
- ^ "West Bengal Elections 2021: BJP Candidate Tanushree Chakraborty Campaigns in Shyampur Seat". News18. 5 April 2021. Retrieved 1 May 2021.
- ^ "Shyampur Election Result 2021 LIVE: Shyampur MLA Election Result & Vote Share - Oneindia". www.oneindia.com. Retrieved 3 December 2021.
- ^ "Hungry souls draw a Swiggy blank". The Telegraph. Retrieved 27 February 2023.
- ^ a b Sanyal, Supratim (12 August 2011). "Interview: Actress Tanusree Chakraborty On Bengali Films Uro Chithi, Bhalobasha Off Route E, Bedroom & her Tollywood Experience". WBRi. Archived from the original on 14 June 2012. Retrieved 28 October 2021.