Top 10 Bengali Actresses Who Are Dancers

Bengali celebrities have been known for their performances in the mainstream and backstages. Talents do not limit to a single genre. One person can be known for more than one type of performance. Here is the list of Bengali actresses who are dancers. They have been spotted in the film industry as well as the dance shows and stages.

1. Arati Das

Arati Das was an actress and dancer. She is known as Miss Shefali Arati Das, popularly known as Miss Shefali, was an >> Read More... . She was born in 1944 in Narayanganj, East Bengal. She came to India during the Partition of Bengal. When she was eleven years old, she became a cabaret at Firpo’s hotel and then at Grand Hotel. She did this to earn and support her family. Her first film is Chowringhee. She also acted in the theatre and stage plays of Saheb Bibi Golam, Ashlil, and Samrat O Sundari. She became a wonderful dancer as well. The films in which she acted are Pratidwandi, Lal Pathar, Ram Balram, and many more.

2. Mamata Shankar Mamata Shankar was born on 7th January 1955 in Kol >> Read More...

Mamata Shankar is an actress, dancer, and choreographer. She was born on 7 January 1955 in Kolkata, West Bengal. She is the niece of Pandit Ravi Shankar Born on April 7, 1920, in Banaras, Uttar Pradesh, >> Read More... . Her parents, Uday Shankar Uday Shankar is one the most well-known Indian fil >> Read More... and Amala Shankar Bio coming soon... >> Read More... are also dancers. She learned to dance at Uday Shankar India Culture Centre under Amala Shankar in Kolkata. Her first film was Mrigayaa. She acted in the films like Prajapati, Utsab, Agantuk, The Bong Connection, Ganashatru, and many more. She runs Udayan-Mamta Shankar Dance Company. She travels providing workshops as Mamata Shankar Ballet Troupe. She won BFJA Award for best supporting actress for the film Utsab and Shakha Prashakha.

3. Deboshree Roy

Deboshree Roy is an actress, dancer, and choreographer. She was born on 8 August 1962. She is also known as Kolkatar roshogolla. She first acted on Pagal Thakur. Her mother wanted her to become a dancer. She used to dance with her sister, Tanushree Bhattacharya Bio coming soon... >> Read More... . She was named Rumki. She is a trained Odissi dancer by Kelucharan Mohapatra. She formed her group, Natraj in 1991. She also learned Indian folk dance. She entered the film industry and had to pause dancing as a career. She acted in the films like Balak Gadadhar, Kuheli, Sudur Neharika, Aguner Phulki, and many more.

4. Nandini Ghoshal

Nandini Ghoshal is an actress, dancer, and choreographer. She is a trained Odissi dancer under Guru Poushali Mukherjee and Guru Kelucharan Mahapatra. She also played the lead role in dance acts by Guru Mahapatra. The films in which she acted are, Char Adhyay, Kichhu Sanlap Kichhu Pralap, Akeli, Anya Swapan, Byatikrami, Gandharvi, and many more. She also performed dance dramas. These were Radha in Utkal Mayura Moni, Sita in Mothhamoni Pradan, Sita in Dashanan, Radha in Kishoror Chandranan Champu, and many more. She is a member of the World Arts Council. It is a UNESCO-sponsored organization of the Valencian Government in Spain.

5. Devlina Kumar Devlina Kumar is an actress cum dancer working in >> Read More...

Devlina Kumar is an actress and dancer. She was born on 6 December in Kolkata to Devashish Kumar and Debjani Kumar. She studied at Carmel School, Ashok Hall Girl’s Secondary School, and St. Xavier’s College, Mumbai. She is married to Gourab Chatterjee Gourab Chatterjee is a Bengali television serial a >> Read More... . She has acted in the films like Praktan, Chol Kuntal, Haami, Abar Basanta Bilap, Mayaa, Datta, Clown, Circus Er Ghora, Teerondaj Shabor, Mahalaya, Gotra, and many more. She is also a trained dancer. She teaches Rabindra Nritya and Manipuri Dance. She has her dance school, Lai Haraoba. She is a guest lecturer of dance at Rabindra Bharati University.

6. June Malia June Malia was born in 1975 Darjeeling; West Benga >> Read More...

June Malia is an actress and dancer. She was born on 24 June 1972 in Darjeeling, West Bengal. She acted in the films like Lathi, Hothat Brishti, Bor Kone, Nil Nirjane, Amar Mayer Shapath, The Bong Connection, Shikar, Podokkhep, Prem Bibhrat, Sweater, Mitin Mashi, Kishmish, Khela Jokhon, Virgin Mohito Virgin Mohito is a Bengali language serial that pr >> Read More... , Karkat Rogue, Srikanto, Har Har Byomkesh and many more. She is a professional dancer. She has performed in many dance shows. She was the judge in a dance reality show, Dance Bangla Dance.

7. Rituparna Sengupta Rituparna Sengupta is as Indian actress who has co >> Read More...

Rituparna Sengupta is an actress and dancer. She was born on 7 November 1970 in Kolkata. On International Dance Day she declared that dance has always been her first passion. She paid tribute to this. Before becoming an actress, she was a dancer. She learned Bharatnatyam, Manipuri, and Odissi. She acted in several films like Shwet Kapot, The White Dove, Hortoner Golam, Nag Panchami, Laal Paan Bibi, Sujan Sokhi, Sansar Sangram, Bhagya Debata, Mohini, Abujh Mon, Matir Manush, Mayar Badhon Mayar Badhon is a Hindi-dubbed TV serial that aire >> Read More... , and many more.

8. Monami Ghosh Monami Ghosh is a Bengali TV and film actress. She >> Read More...

Monami Ghosh is an actress and dancer. She was born on 20 February 1981. She has acted in the films like Kalo Chita, Ek Mutho Chobi, Ogo Bodhu Sundari, Bela Sheshe, Maati, Padatik, Belashuru, Bhooter Bhabishyat, Bhallu Sardar; web series like Mouchak; Television shows like Saat Kahon, Sonar Horin Sonar Horin is a Bengali drama serial that was bro >> Read More... , Binni Dhaner Khoi Story Soon >> Read More... , Hiyar Majhe Hiyar Maajhe is a Bengali romantic soap opera that >> Read More... , and many more. She has been the dance judge of the dance show Dance Dance Junior Season 2 and Season 3 of Star Jalsha. She is a trained classical dancer. She also posts her dance videos regularly on social media.

9. Sayantika Banerjee Sayantika Banerjee was born on 12th August 1986 in >> Read More...

Sayantika Banerjee is an actress and dancer. She was born on 12 August 1986. She started dancing in a dance reality show Naach Doom Macha Ley, Bindaas Dance Season 1 and Season 2. She acted in the films like Target, Hangover, Mone Pore Ajo Sei Din, Awara, Shooter, Ghor Sangsar, Target: The Final Mission, Paapi, Herogiri, Power, Kelor Kirti, Abhimaan, Byomkesh Pawrbo, Ami Je Ke Tomar, Uma, Naqaab, Bagh Bandi Khela Bagh Bandi Khela is a Bengali thriller series that >> Read More... , Shesh Theke Shuru Sesh Theke Shuru was a Bengali family drama televi >> Read More... , Savings Account, and many more.

10. Subhashree Ganguly

Subhashree Ganguly is an actress and dancer. She is the highest-paid actress in the Bengal film Industry. She is the dance judge of the dance reality show Dance Bangla Dance Season 11 and Season 12 of Zee Bangla. She has acted in the films like Pitribhumi, Bajimaat, Challenge, Paran Jai Jaliya Re, Romeo, Khokababu, Megh Roddur, Khoka 420, Boss, Ami Sudhu Cheyechi Tomay, Game, Shesh Boley Kichu Nei, Bachchan, Prem Ki bUjhini, Abhimaan, Amar Aponjon, Boss 2, Nabab, Dekh Kemon Lage, Honeymoon, Chalbaaz, rosogolla, Parineeta, Habji Gabji, Bismillah, Boudi Canteen, Doctor Bakshi, Dharmajuddha, and many more.