Ushasie Chakraborty

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Ushasie Chakraborty is an Indian actress and academic who works in Bengali language films. She has played the role of Satyabati in Anjan Dutt's film adaptations on Byomkesh Bakshi.[citation needed] She currently plays the role of June Guha in the Bengali television show Sreemoyee.[1]

Ushasie Chakraborty
Ushashi Chakraborty on Siti Cinema
Born17 February
Kolkata, India
OccupationActor
Notable workSatyabati
FatherShyamal Chakraborty

Personal life

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Chakraborty is the daughter of veteran Communist Party of India (Marxist) leader Shyamal Chakraborty,[2] who died in August 2020 after contracting COVID-19.[3][4]

In 2011, she campaigned for the CPI(M) before the 2011 West Bengal Legislative Assembly election.[5] In a June 2011 interview, she said she felt her father's political identity is a disadvantage for her in the film industry.[6]

Education

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In 2020, Chakraborty submitted her PhD thesis in the midst of personal challenges, including the death of her father.[3][7] At Jadavpur University, she wrote about bias against female drivers for her MPhil.[8]

Community service

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During the COVID-19 lockdown, Chakraborty helped organize and participated in a regular community kitchen for stranded migrant workers.[9]

Career

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Chakraborty is the daughter of veteran Communist Party of India (Marxist) leader Shyamal Chakraborty,[2] who died in August 2020 after contracting COVID-19.[3][4]

In 2011, she campaigned for the CPI(M) before the 2011 West Bengal Legislative Assembly election.[5] In a June 2011 interview, she said she felt her father's political identity is a disadvantage for her in the film industry.[6]

Filmography

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Television

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Web series

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Awards

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Year Award Category Name Result
2022 West Bengal Tele Academy Awards Best Actress (Negative role)[15] Sreemoyee Won

References

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  1. ^ "Ushasie Chakraborty, June Auntie: 'পরম সুন্দরী' থেকে ডেডলিফট গার্ল! নেটিজেনদের মুগ্ধ করছেন 'হট' জুন আন্টি". Aaj Tak বাংলা (in Bengali). Archived from the original on 20 December 2021. Retrieved 20 December 2021.
  2. ^ a b Bhattacharyya, Meghdeep (4 April 2011). "CPM young guns bat for poll Turk". Telegraph Calcutta. Calcutta, India. Archived from the original on 3 February 2013. Retrieved 2 July 2012.
  3. ^ a b c Of India, Times (28 September 2020). "Actress Ushasie Chakraborty submits her PhD thesis despite facing hurdles; her zeal leaves fans inspired". Times. Calcutta, India. Archived from the original on 29 September 2021. Retrieved 29 September 2020.
  4. ^ a b Roy, Subhajoy (31 January 2021). "A 'virtual epitaph' for those who died of Covid-19". The Telegraph India. Archived from the original on 13 February 2021. Retrieved 14 February 2021.
  5. ^ a b "SRKSPACE". Telegraph Calcutta. Calcutta, India. 25 April 2011. Archived from the original on 3 February 2013. Retrieved 2 July 2012.
  6. ^ a b c d Dasgupta, Priyanka (12 June 2011). "'Baba's political identity is my disadvantage'". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 22 February 2013. Retrieved 14 February 2021.
  7. ^ TOI (4 August 2020). "Ushasie Chakraborty tests negative for COVID-19; to resume shoot". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 24 September 2020. Retrieved 14 February 2021.
  8. ^ Dasgupta, Priyanka (11 August 2016). "Rough ride for women behind wheels". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 29 September 2021. Retrieved 14 February 2021.
  9. ^ Ghosh, Bishwanath (25 April 2020). "Bengali actor Ushasie Chakraborty arrives to lend a helping hand". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 29 September 2021. Retrieved 14 February 2021.
  10. ^ Chatterji, Shoma A. (12 April 2012). "Flawed logic mars thriller Abaar Byomkesh Bakshi-Chitrachor". The Indian Express. Archived from the original on 29 September 2021. Retrieved 14 February 2021.
  11. ^ a b c Ganguly, Ruman (28 May 2019). "Ushasie Chakraborty makes a comeback to the small screen". Entertainment Times. TNN. Archived from the original on 29 September 2021. Retrieved 14 February 2021.
  12. ^ TOI (28 February 2020). "'Rani Rashmoni' tops the TRP chart followed by 'Sreemoyee'". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 11 January 2021. Retrieved 14 February 2021.
  13. ^ "Web series on women and virginity – Times of India". The Times of India. 19 March 2018. Archived from the original on 15 August 2021. Retrieved 15 August 2021.
  14. ^ "Exclusive! Ushasie Chakraborty: Lobbying and PR are more important qualities than the acting ability to bag a role in Tollywood". ottplay.com. Retrieved 25 October 2023.
  15. ^ "Tele Academy Awards 2022 Winners: মিঠাই -সিদ্ধার্থ থেকে জুন আন্টি! দেখুন টেলি আকাদেমিতে অ্যাওয়ার্ডসে কারা পেলেন সেরার সেরা পুরস্কার". Aaj Tak বাংলা (in Bengali). Archived from the original on 13 March 2022. Retrieved 11 March 2022.
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