Raj Chakraborty

Raj Chakraborty (born 21 February 1975) is an Indian film director, actor, producer and politician. He is one of the most commercially successful film-makers in Tollywood.[5] Before directing his debut film, he was busy in Bengali TV. Raj Chakraborty was associated with Zee Bangla's popular laughter show Mirakkel, hosted by Mir, and dance competition Dance Bangla Dance, judged by Mithun Chakraborty, during their initial days. He also directed Star Jalsha's laughter programme I Laugh You.[6][7][8] He has been a Member of Legislative Assembly of West Bengal from Barrackpore since 2021.

Raj Chakraborty
Chakraborty in 2022
Member of the West Bengal Legislative Assembly
Assumed office
2 May 2021
Preceded byShilbhadra Dutta
ConstituencyBarrackpur, North 24 Parganas
Born (1975-02-21) 21 February 1975[1]
Halisahar, West Bengal, India
NationalityIndian
EducationRishi Bankim Chandra Colleges, Naihati
Occupation(s)Film director, actor, producer
Years active2008–present
Notable work
Political partyAll India Trinamool Congress
Spouses
Shatabdi Mitra
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(m. 2006⁠–⁠2011)​
    ​
    (m. 2018)​
    [2]
    ChildrenYuvaan[3][4]

    Filmography

    As director
    Denotes films that have not yet been released
    Year Title Producer Notes
    2008Chirodini Tumi Je AmarShree Venkatesh FilmsRemake of Kaadhal (2004) (Tamil)
    2009ChallengeRemake of Dil (2003) and Bunny (2005) Telugu
    Prem AamarRemake of 7G Rainbow Colony (2004) (Tamil)
    2010Le ChakkaSrijan ArtsPartially Adapted From Chennai 600028 (2007) (Tamil)
    Dui PrithibiShree Venkatesh FilmsRemake of Gamyam (2008) (Telugu)
    2011ShotruEskay MoviesRemake of Singam (2010) (Tamil)
    2012Bojhena Shey BojhenaShree Venkatesh FilmsRemake of Engaeyum Eppothum (2011) (Tamil)
    2013KanamachiEskay MoviesRemake of Ko (2011) (Tamil)
    ProloyShree Venkatesh Films
    Raj Chakraborty Entertainment Productions    		Inspired by a true story
    2014BorbaadShree Venkatesh FilmsRemake of Polladhavan (2007) (Tamil)
    YoddhaRemake of Magadheera (2009) (Telugu)
    2015Parbona Ami Chartey TokeyShree Venkatesh Films
    Surinder Films    		Remake of Uyyala Jampala (2013) (Telugu)
    KatmunduGreenTouch EntertainmentOriginal
    2016AbhimaanReliance Entertainment
    Grassroot Entertainment
    Walzen Media Works    		Remake of Attarintiki Daredi (2013) (Telugu)
    2017ChaampDev Entertainment VenturesOriginal
    Bolo Dugga MaikiSVF EntertainmentPartially adapted from Oru Vadakkan Selfie (Malayalam)
    2018Adventures of Jojo[9]Original
    2019Shesh Theke ShuruJeetz Filmworks Pvt. Ltd.Original
    ParineetaRaj Chakraborty Entertainment ProductionsOriginal
    2022Habji Gabji[10]Original
    Dharmajuddha[11]Partially Inspired by Syed Mustafa Siraj's Short story Bharotbarso .

    As actor
    Year Film Role
    2008Chirodini Tumi Je AmarCameo
    2009ChallengeCameo
    2012Hemlock SocietySetu Bhenkatraman
    Challenge 2Cameo
    Bojhena Shey Bojhena
    2015Jamai 420Himself
    Parbona Ami Chartey TokeyCameo
    2017Chaamp
    CockpitShanu Ghosal
    2018UmaCameo

    As producer
    Year Film Note
    2013Proloy
    2018Noor JahaanIndo-Bangladesh joint venture film.
    2019Prem Amar 2Indo-Bangladesh joint venture film.
    2019Parineeta
    2022Dharmajuddha
    2022Habji Gabji

    Accolades
    Award name Year Category Movie Result
    Anandalok Awards 2008 Best Director Chirodini Tumi Je Amar Won
    2009 Best Director Challenge Won
    2010 Best Director Le Chakka Won
    2011 Best Director Shotru Won
    Tele Cine Awards 2012 Best Director Bojhena Shey Bojhena Won
    BFJA Awards 2013 Best Promising Director Won
    2020 Best Director Parineeta Won

    Television

    Raj Chakraborty produced the television serial Kanamachi, which was aired on Star Jalsha. For Zee Bangla, Raj Chakraborty Productions made the popular soap opera Raage Anuraage. He returned as director of his very own show I Laugh You, a show he had started in its first season. I Laugh You was a very popular laughter programme in the Indian regional television world, which was aired on Star Jalsha. Raj Chakraborty's association with another very popular Bengali entertainment channel Colors Bangla occurred with him producing the soap opera Kajallata for that channel.

    Series

    Telefilms As Producer
    • Dev I Love You
    • Nimki Phulki
    • Guti Mallar
    • Dum Dum Digha Digha(Sequel of Guti Mallar)
    • Guti Mallarer Athithi(Sequel of Guti Mallar and Dum Dum Digha Digha)
    • Nimki Phulki 2(Sequel of Nimki Phulki)-produced and directed by Abhimanyu Mukherjee

    Political career

    He has recently joined in Trinamool Congress in the hands of leader Mamata Banerjee.[12] Later on 5 March 2021, Trinamool Congress leaders announced Chakraborty to be contesting this 2021 West Bengal Legislative Assembly Elections from Barrackpore (Vidhan Sabha constituency).[13][14] He won on 2 May 2021.

    References
    1. "Raj Chakrabarty is not his real name!". Times Of India.
    2. "Everything you want to know about Raj-Subhashree wedding". The Times of India. 9 March 2018. Retrieved 9 March 2018.
    3. "New mommy Subhashree Ganguly and baby Yuvaan's photo will melt your heart". Times Of India.
    4. "Subhashree Ganguly-Raj Chakraborty blessed with a baby boy; Celebs wish the proud parents". Times Of India.
    5. Nag, Kushali (26 December 2008). "A few good men". Calcutta, India: www.telegraphindia.com. Archived from the original on 28 December 2008. Retrieved 6 March 2009.
    6. "Bengal regional TV revolution grips everyone". ibnlive.in.com. Archived from the original on 13 October 2010. Retrieved 14 November 2008.
    7. "রাজ চক্রবর্তীর নাম করে প্রতারণা, থানায় গেলেন পরিচালক". Anandabazar.
    8. "Corona scare hits Raj Chakraborty, Subhasree's luxury housing complex". Times Of India.
    9. "Raj Chakraborty directed 'Adventures of Jojo' to air today". Times Of India.
    10. "Raj Chakraborty's Next Directorial Habji Gabji Post Production To Begin From This Date; Read Details Inside". Spotboye.
    11. "'Dharmajuddha' will be released in theatres first, confirms Raj Chakraborty". Times Of India.
    12. "Cricketer Manoj Tiwary, 3 Bengali film stars join TMC ahead of Bengal polls". India Today. 24 February 2021. Retrieved 6 March 2021.
    13. "TMC Candidates List: বাবা নেই তবে শুভশ্রী পাশে আছে, ব্যারাকপুরে অন্যের দখলদারিত্ব মানব না: রাজ". www.anandabazar.com (in Bengali). Retrieved 6 March 2021.
    14. "WB assembly election 2021: Raj Chakraborty reaction after being tmc candidate | কথা দিচ্ছি, বারাকপুর বিধানসভা কেন্দ্র জিতে দিদিকে উপহার দেব : Raj Chakraborty". zeenews.india.com. Retrieved 6 March 2021.
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