Debolina Dutta
Debolina Dutta is an Indian actress known for her work in Bengali cinema and television.[2][3] She has also made a name for herself in the Bengali television. Dutta is known for her ability to portray diverse characters with depth and conviction. She made her acting debut with a small role in Seemarekha (1996) a Bengali TV series.[2] She rose to prominence for her role as Deepaboli in Saat Kahon a Bengali TV series, based on Samaresh Majumdar's novel of the same name. She hit the crux of her stardom after she starred as Nandini in Ravi Ojha's Ek Akasher Niche.[4] Her success continued with roles in TV series such as Kobe Je Kothay, Sakhi and Andarmahal. Despite her fame and popularity, She did not undergo a successful phase of her big screen career as she did not want to compromise with the casting couch in Bengali Film Industry. She made her Bollywood debut in Rajnandini (2022).[5]
Debolina Dutta | |
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Born | Kolkata |
Nationality | Indian |
Occupation | Actress |
Years active | 1996—present |
Spouse | Tathagata Mukherjee (m. 2014)[1] |
She has been targeted by far-right hate groups associated with the Bharatiya Janata Party for her liberal and secular views and food choices. This has resulted in legal proceedings against the perpetrators.[6]
Career
Dutta began her acting career with a small role in Seemarekha, a 1996 Bengali TV series.[2] After Aditi Chatterjee walked out, Ravi Ojha approached Dutta to play the lead Nandini in Ek Akasher Niche. The role catapulted her to stardom. She played the protagonist in Sin Sister.[7]
List of works
Films
§ | Indicates a short film |
Year | Title | Role | Note | Ref. |
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2002 | Manush Amanush | [8] | ||
2011 | Raja Gaja No Problem | |||
2013 | Ekla Akash | |||
2014 | Taan | |||
Chotushkone | ||||
2015 | Anubrato Bhalo Acho | |||
Ebar Shabor | ||||
Force | Cameo | |||
Sesh Anka | ||||
2016 | Bastav | |||
Shuopoka § | ||||
2019 | Unicorn | |||
Borunbabur Bondhu | ||||
2020 | Sin Sister | Piyu/ Kuhu | Double role | [7] |
Bhotbhoti | ||||
2021 | Rajnandini |
TV series
Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref |
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1996 | Seemerekha | |||
Akashchoyan | ||||
Prabaha | ||||
Ki Ashay Bandhi Khelaghor | ||||
Ek No. Mess Bari | ||||
Shanai | ||||
Janmabhumi | ||||
1999-2000 | Saat Kahon | Deepaboli | ||
2000-2005 | Ek Akasher Niche | Nandini | ||
2003-? | Kobe Je Kothay | |||
Protibimbo | ||||
Raja and Goja, Bindas Moja | ||||
Sokhi | ||||
2008 | Durga | Titli Roy Chowdhury[lower-alpha 1] | ||
Ekhane Aakash Neel | ||||
Nil Simana | ||||
Shaola | ||||
Mahabharat | Draupadi (voice) | Dubbed in Bengali | ||
Thik Jeno Love Story | ||||
Andarmahal | ||||
Ichchhe Nodee | ||||
Kusum Dola | ||||
Tin Shaktir Adhar Trishul | ||||
Sreemoyee |
Mahalaya
Year | Title | Season | Role | Channel | Notes | Ref |
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2022 | Debi Doshomahavidya | Devi Tripurasundari | Colors Bangla |
Reality show
Year | Title | Role | Channel | Notes | Ref |
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Mirakkel | Judge | Zee Bangla | |||
2016 | Bigg Boss Bangla 2 | Contestant | Colors Bangla |
Notes
- Later replaced by Debjani Kaushik
References
- "Debleena Dutta gets married". The Times of India. Bennett, Coleman & Co. Ltd. TNN. 23 October 2014. Retrieved 22 July 2015.
- "'এখন ধারাবাহিকের মান পড়ে গিয়েছে'". www.anandabazar.com (in Bengali). Retrieved 3 June 2023.
- "The Telegraph - Calcutta : Bengal". www.telegraphindia.com. Archived from the original on 2 November 2012. Retrieved 5 August 2018.
- দত্ত, দেবলীনা. "প্রযোজক বললেন আমার জামার মাপ তিনি নিজেই নেবেন". www.anandabazar.com (in Bengali). Retrieved 3 June 2023.
- "Debolina set for her Hindi debut". The Times of India. 30 December 2019. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 3 June 2023.
- Dasgupta, Priyanka (20 January 2021). "Actress trolled, goes to Kolkata cops, gets West Bengal CM's support". The Times of India. TNN. Retrieved 3 November 2021.
- NotInTown. "Upcoming film Sin Sister is a psychological thriller with deep mystery around twin sisters". NotInTown. Retrieved 9 June 2023.
- FilmiClub. "Manush Amanush (2002) Complete Cast & Crew". FilmiClub. Retrieved 9 June 2023.