Srabanti Chatterjee
Srabanti Chatterjee (born 13 August 1987) is an Indian actress and politician who works in Bengali films. One of the highest paid actresses in Bengali cinema, she is known for her versatile acting skills and has been a popular face in the Bengali film industry. Chatterjee began her acting career as a child artist in 1997 with the film Mayar Badhon, directed by Swapan Saha. She rose to fame in 2003 after playing the lead role in Champion. Throughout her career, she has delivered several notable performances in films such as Amanush (2010), Shikari (2016) and Bhootchakra Pvt. Ltd. (2019). She is widely acclaimed for her roles in romantic and family drama films, earning her a loyal fan base across West Bengal, Bangladesh and beyond. She has a son named Abhimanyu Chatterjee.
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 Chatterjee at the 29th KIFF in 2023 | |
| Born | 13 August 1987 Calcutta, West Bengal, India |
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| Years active | 1997, 2003, 2008–present |
| Political party | Bharatiya Janata Party (2021) |
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| Children | 1 |
Srabanti Chatterjee (born 13 August 1987) is an Indian actress and politician who works in Bengali films.[3] One of the highest paid actresses in Bengali cinema, she is known for her versatile acting skills and has been a popular face in the Bengali film industry. Chatterjee began her acting career as a child artist in 1997 with the film Mayar Badhon, directed by Swapan Saha.[4] She rose to fame in 2003 after playing the lead role in Champion. Throughout her career, she has delivered several notable performances in films such as Amanush (2010), Shikari (2016) and Bhootchakra Pvt. Ltd. (2019). She is widely acclaimed for her roles in romantic and family drama films, earning her a loyal fan base across West Bengal, Bangladesh and beyond.
She has a son named Abhimanyu Chatterjee.
Personal life
[edit]Chatterjee's third marriage with cabin-crew Roshan Singh ended in 2020.[5]
In 2022 Chatterjee was issued a notice from the Wildlife Crime Control cell of West Bengal in relation to a video posted on social media featuring a mongoose pup in chains.[6]
In 2023, fitness enthusiasts lodged a complaint against a gym she co-owned. Chatterjee denied any involvement in the issue.[7]
Political career
[edit]Chatterjee joined Bharatiya Janata Party on 1 March 2021.[8][9] She was given the ticket and contested the 2021 West Bengal Legislative Assembly election from Behala Paschim against state minister of School Education and TMC heavyweight Partha Chatterjee but lost the election by 50,884 votes.[10] Less than a year after joining, Srabanti left the Bharatiya Janata Party on 11 November 2021 citing disillusionment with the party's lack of initiative and sincerity to further the cause of the state.[11]
Filmography
[edit]| † | Denotes films that have not yet been released |
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | Mayar Badhon | Maya | Child artist | [12][13] |
| 2003 | Champion | Kabita | Lead artist | |
| 2008 | Bhalobasa Bhalobasa | Priya | ||
| 2009 | Dujone | Meghna | ||
| 2010 | Wanted | Puja | ||
| Amanush | Riya | |||
| Josh | Anuradha/Anu | |||
| Sedin Dekha Hoyechilo | Nandini | |||
| 2011 | Fighter | Indu | ||
| Faande Poriya Boga Kaande Re | Mishti | |||
| 2012 | Idiot | Anjali | ||
| 2013 | Deewana | Shruti | ||
| Kanamachi | Nayana Banerjee | |||
| Goynar Baksho | Chaitali/ Young Rashmoni | |||
| Majnu | Meghna | |||
| 2014 | Bindaas | Anjali | ||
| Buno Haansh | Sohag | |||
| 2015 | Katmundu | Pallabi Sharma | ||
| Shudhu Tomari Jonyo | Nayanthara | |||
| 2016 | Shikari | Chhutki/ Riya | Indo-Bangladesh joint venture | |
| Sesh Sangbad | Sharmistha | |||
| 2017 | Jio Pagla | Priya | ||
| 2018 | Uma | Menoka | [14] | |
| Bhaijaan Elo Re | Hiya | |||
| Piya Re | Riya | [15] | ||
| Drishyantar | Roopsha | |||
| Bagh Bandi Khela | Jayanti | |||
| 2019 | Jodi Ekdin | Aritri | Bangladeshi film | |
| Googly | Dali | |||
| Bhootchakra Pvt. Ltd. | Ranja | |||
| Teko | Mina | |||
| 2020 | Uraan | Poulami | ||
| Hullor | Kuhu | |||
| Chobiyal | Labanyo | |||
| 2021 | Ajob Premer Golpo | Sulagna | ||
| Lockdown | Madhubala | |||
| 2022 | Kishmish | Special Appearance | ||
| Bhoy Peo Na | Ananya | |||
| Bikkhov | Afree | Bangladeshi film | ||
| Achena Uttam | Gauri Devi | |||
| 2023 | Kaberi Antardhan | Kaberi Bhattacharya | ||
| 2024 | Sada Ronger Prithibi | Shibani & Bhabani | Dual Role | [16] |
| 2025 | Babu Shona | Shona | ||
| Hungama.com | Pooja | |||
| Aarii | Special Appearance | |||
| Aamar Boss | Mousumi Banerjee | |||
| Rabindra Kabya Rahasya | Hiya Sen | |||
| Devi Chowdhurani | Prafullamukhi/ Devi Chowdhurani | [17] | ||
| 2026 |
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TBA | Filming | |
| O Mon Bhromon | TBA | [18] | ||
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Ami Amar Moto |
TBA | |||
| Durganagar | TBA | [19] | ||
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Erao Manush |
TBA |
Television
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Network | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Dance Bangla Dance | (Season 9) Judge | Zee Bangla | [20] |
| 2018 | Dance Bangla Dance | (Season 10) Judge | Zee Bangla | [21] |
| 2018 | Didi No.1 | (Season 7) Contestant | Zee Bangla | |
| 2020 | Superstar Parivaar | Host | Star Jalsha | |
| 2021 | Dance Bangla Dance | (Season 11) Guest Judge | Zee Bangla | |
| 2021 | Dujone | Ahona | Hoichoi | [22][23] |
| 2023 | Dance Bangla Dance | (Season 12) Judge | Zee Bangla | [24][25][26] |
| 2026 | Thakumar Jhuli | Girijabala Sanyal | Hoichoi |
Mahalaya
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Network |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Dasharupe Dasabhuja Mahalaya 2011 | Devi Parvati, her various avatars and Devi Mahisasurmardini | Zee Bangla |
| 2012 | 51 Sotipith, Mahalaya 2012 | Devi Sati and Shyama Kali, Kamakhya, Joydurga, Astabhuja Singhobahini, Devi Shodashi, Bisalokkhi Monikorni | Zee Bangla |
| 2014 | Durga Durgatinashini, Mahalaya 2014[broken anchor] | Devi Mahisasurmardini | ETV Bangla |
| 2017 | Rupang Dehi Jayang Dehi, Mahalaya 2017 | Devi Parvati and Durga, Shiba, Khama, Dhatri, Swaha, Swadha | Zee Bangla[citation needed] |
| 2017 | Asur Dalani Durga, Mahalaya 2017[broken anchor] | Devi Mahisasurmardini (Repetition of ETV Bangla mahalaya 2014) | Colors Bangla |
| 2020 | Asubhonashini Durga, Mahalaya 2020[broken anchor] | Devi Mahisasurmardini (Repetition of ETV Bangla mahalaya 2014) | Colors Bangla[27] |
References
[edit]- ^ "Roshan got a chance to know my other side during lockdown: 'SuperStar Paribaar' host Srabanti Chatterjee". The Times of India. 25 July 2020. Archived from the original on 20 December 2021. Retrieved 29 March 2021.
- ^ Ganguly, Ruman (2 November 2020). "Trouble in paradise: Srabanti and Roshan don't live together anymore". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 14 December 2020. Retrieved 24 November 2020.
- ^ Sengupta, Rupsa (13 August 2020). "7 photos of birthday girl Srabanti Chatterjee fans can't afford to miss". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 3 April 2023. Retrieved 29 March 2021.
- ^ "শ্রাবন্তী চট্টোপাধ্যায়". dhakapost.com (in Bengali). Retrieved 4 December 2024.
- ^ "Srabanti Chatterjee now wants alimony from estranged husband Roshan Singh in divorce case". The Times of India. 11 October 2021. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 12 December 2023.
- ^ "Wildbuzz | Filmy love knows no laws". Hindustan Times. 6 March 2022. Retrieved 12 December 2023.
- ^ "Allegations surface against gym co-owned by Srabanti Chatterjee; actress issues a statement denying involvement". The Times of India. 8 April 2023. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 12 December 2023.
- ^ "Will work for BJP's 'Sonar Bangla': Srabanti Chatterjee". The Economic Times. 1 March 2021. Archived from the original on 22 April 2021. Retrieved 21 November 2021.
- ^ "West Bengal Polls 2021: Bengali actor Srabanti Chatterjee joins BJP". The Economic Times. Archived from the original on 11 March 2021. Retrieved 18 March 2021.
- ^ "SRABANTI CHATTERJEE". myneta.info. Retrieved 30 October 2025.
- ^ "Bengali actor Srabanti Chatterjee quits BJP". The Hindu. 11 November 2021.
- ^ "Tollywood is a one big family". The Times of India. 11 January 2017. Archived from the original on 14 May 2018. Retrieved 14 May 2018.
- ^ "যাঁর নাম আছে, তাঁর বদনাম আছে: শ্রাবন্তী". sangbadpratidin. Retrieved 27 February 2024.
- ^ "Srabanti Chatterjee to reunite with Shakib Khan in 'Bhaijaan'". The Times of India. 23 February 2018. Archived from the original on 28 June 2018. Retrieved 13 May 2018.
- ^ "Piye Re movie changed its release date'". Celebrity Out. 3 August 2018. Archived from the original on 3 August 2018. Retrieved 3 August 2018.
- ^ "দুরন্ত অভিনয়ে বাজিমাত শ্রাবন্তীর, রহস্য-রোমাঞ্চে ঘেরা 'সাদা রঙের পৃথিবী', পড়ুন রিভিউ". sangbadpratidin. Retrieved 27 February 2024.
- ^ "দেবী চৌধুরানী শ্রাবন্তী, ভবানী পাঠক প্রসেনজিৎ! সিনেমায় থাকছেন ভিকি কৌশলের বাবাও". Hindustantimes Bangla (in Bengali). 25 February 2023. Archived from the original on 4 March 2023. Retrieved 27 February 2024.
- ^ সংবাদদাতা, আনন্দবাজার অনলাইন. "স্বস্তিকা, নুসরত, শ্রাবন্তী ছবি করতে গিয়ে আমাকেই সামলেছে: রাজর্ষি" (in Bengali). Archived from the original on 21 November 2024. Retrieved 28 January 2025.
- ^ "Soham and Srabanti's upcoming film Durganagar aims to blend mythology with modern storytelling". T2 Online. 16 February 2025. Retrieved 17 May 2025.
- ^ "Fan of the Week Contest! Dance Bangla Dance Junior 9 4th September 2016 Episode Performance Video" (in Bengali). 4 September 2016. Archived from the original on 26 November 2022. Retrieved 18 August 2021.
- ^ "Mythology themed episode on Dance Bangla Dance Junior 10". The Times of India (in Bengali). 23 March 2018. Archived from the original on 18 August 2021. Retrieved 18 August 2021.
- ^ প্রথমবার ওয়েব সিরিজে জুটি বাঁধছেন সোহম-শ্রাবন্তী, দর্শকদের উপহার দেবেন থ্রিলার লাভস্টোরি [Soham-Sravanti to tie the knot for the first time in web series, thriller Love Story to present to viewers]. Sangbad Pratidin (in Bengali).
- ^ "Srabanti Chatterjee, Soham Chakraborty to make OTT debut with Hoichoi series Dujone". Cinestaan. 9 November 2020. Archived from the original on 10 November 2020. Retrieved 10 November 2020.
- ^ "Dance Bangla Dance: বিচারকের আসনে প্রথমবার একসঙ্গে শুভশ্রী, শ্রাবন্তী, মৌনী, ১০ বছর পরে ছোটপর্দায় প্রত্যাবর্তন মিঠুনের" (in Bengali). Archived from the original on 1 February 2023. Retrieved 1 February 2023.
- ^ "Subhashree Ganguly, Srabanti Chatterjee and Ankush Hazra add to Dance Bangla Dance 12's glitz" (in Bengali).
- ^ "Ankush Hazra to host the new season of Dance Bangla Dance" (in Bengali). Archived from the original on 1 February 2023. Retrieved 1 February 2023.
- ^ "Srabanti Chatterjee gets nostalgic; shares her memories of shooting for Mahalaya special show". The Times of India (in Bengali). 24 August 2020. Archived from the original on 18 August 2021. Retrieved 18 August 2021.
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