Top 10 Actresses In The Bengali Film Industry

Bengali women have always been known for their drop-dead beauty. And now, the film industry is witnessing that beauty in its frame on the big screen. A perfect direction and a good plot are not enough for a film to be successful. The casting also plays a crucial role in deciding a film’s success. These Bengali actresses are bringing a lot of recognition to the industry worldwide. They are not just grabbing the attention of their audiences by their glamorous looks but also by their extraordinary talents onscreen. The Bengali film industry has seen numerous beautiful actresses earlier, so it’s time to get familiar with the top 10 Bengali actresses in 2022.

1. Mimi Chakraborty

Actress, singer, and politician Chakraborty debuted with the film Bapi Bari Jaa. She was a model before starting her career in television and then gradually went on to act in movies. Mimi Chakraborty became a well-known face in the Bengali commercial film industry. She got an opportunity to work with some noted personalities from the Bengali film industry Rituparno Ghosh and Debojyoti Mishra, while acting in a Bengali TV serial Gaaner Oparey. She joined politics in 2019 and is a Member of Parliament (Lok Sabha) from the Jadavpur constituency. Mon Jaane Na, Dracula Sir, SOS Kolkata, Baazi, and Mini are her recent releases.

2. Subhashree Ganguly

Bengali cinema’s highest-paid actress Ganguly debuted in Bengali cinema with Pitribhumi, where she played the role of a supporting actress. She got her initial success with films like Khoka 420, Challenge, Paran Jai Jaliya Re, and Challenge, where she paired up with the successful Bengali actor Dev Adhikari. In 2019, she grew to immense fame with her film Parineeta where she played the role of Mehul. Her acting skills got a tremendous amount of appreciation from her audiences as she received many awards and nominations for the film. Dharmajuddha, Bismillah, Doctor Bakshi, Paakhi, and Boudi Canteen are her upcoming films in 2022.

3. Nushrat Jahan

Born in a Bengali Muslim family, Jahan debuted with the Bengali film Shotru which became a box-office hit, and critics appreciated it. In 2019, the actress became active in politics. She is a Member of Parliament (Lok Sabha) from the Basirhat constituency in Bengal. The actress is known for being outspoken about her personal life and relationships in the media. She has been grabbing headlines for her divorce recently and her relationship with the Bengali actor Yash Dasgupta. Crisscross, Asur, and SOS Kolkata is her recent releases for which she has been receiving wider appreciation.

4. Rukmini Maitra

Before getting into films, Maitra started her career as a fashion model. She modeled for many national and international brands such as Lux, ITC, Parachute, Emami, Sunsilk, Lakme, Reliance, and many more. She also got the opportunity to model for top Indian fashion designers like Anita Dongre, Anju Modi, Masaba Gupta, and many more. In 2017, Rukmini debuted with the Bengali film Chaamp, directed by the successful Bengali film director Raj Chakraborty, which became the third highest-grossing film of 2017. In 2021, she made her Bollywood debut with the film Sanak, opposite Vidyut Jammwal.

5. Sohini Sarkar

Sohini debuted in the 2013 Bengali film Rupkatha Noy by Atanu Ghosh. She was appreciated for her performance in her next Bengali film Phoring by Indranil Roychowdhury, for playing the character of Doyel in the same year. Crisscross, Vinci Da, and Bibaho Obhijaan are her recent releases on bigscreen. Manbhanjan, Paanch Phoron, Mandaar, and Sampurna are her recent OTT releases. These websites are available on the Bengali OTT platform Hoichoi.

6. Paoli Dam

After working in the Bengali television industry for more than seven years, Dam made her debut in the film Agnipariksha in 2006. Later, she earned success with Kaalbela, a Bengali film directed by Goutam Ghose in 2009. She also got to work with the notable Bengali film director Rituparno Ghosh in the film Shob Charitro Kalponik. The actress made her Bollywood debut with Hate Story, an erotic thriller film released in 2012. Recently, she is happening to be the talk of the town for her role in Bulbbul, released on Netflix in 2020. Konttho, Password, Sanjhbati, and Byomkesh Hotyamancha are her recent Bengali film releases.

7. Rituparna Sengupta

Known as one of the most successful Bengali actresses, Sengupta is a recipient of the National Film Award for Best Actress for her Bengali film, Dahan. In 1992, the actress rose to success with her debut Bengali film Shwet Patharer Thala directed by Prabhat Roy, which won the National Award. And then, in 1994, she made her Bollywood debut with Teesra Kaun by Partho Ghosh. 2019 brought a milestone success for the actress as she got cast in various commercially and critically successful Bengali films. She got featured in Main, Meri Patni Aur Woh, a critically acclaimed Hindi film, opposite Rajpal Yadav in 2005. Praktan, Bela Seshe, Rajkahini, Drishtikone, and Ahaa Re are her recent Bengali film releases. Her upcoming films in 2022 are Labangalata, Chhuti, and Mayakumari.

8. Raima Sen

Granddaughter of Bengali Cinema legend Suchitra Sen, Raima debuted in Godmother in 1999. Due to her small role in the film, other lead casts outshined her. Her breakthrough success came when she got the opportunity to get cast in Chokher Bali, directed by Rituparno Ghosh. Her work in the 2011 Bengali film Baishe Srabon, directed by Srijit Mukherjee, is well-appreciated. Later in 2017, she also acted in the Bengali web series, Hello, available on the OTT platform Hoichoi. Dwitiyo Purush and Mai on Netflix are her recent releases.

9. Madhumita Sarcar

A well-known face in Bengali television serials, Sarcar hails from Champahati, a small town in Kolkata. She debuted in the Bengali film industry with her film Paribartan in 2017, but it failed at the box office. Success came to her when she got cast in Cheeni in 2020. The film was successful, commercially as well as critically. Love Aaj Kal Porshu, Tangra Blues, Kuler Achaar, and Cheeni are her recent releases.

10. Koel Mallick

The Bengali actress made a box-office hit with her debut film Nater Guru. Koel Mallick is the daughter of the famous Bengali actor Ranjit Mallick. After tremendous success in her debut film, she got cast in many commercial Bengali films that became box-office blockbusters. She also won several film awards and nominations for the film Yuddho which recorded 12 million rupees in its first week. Rawkto Rawhoshyo, Mitin Mashi, and Shesh Theke Shuru are her recent releases.