Mimi Chakraborty (born 11 February 1989) is an Indian actress, singer and politician.[1] She is known for her work in Bengali cinema and television.[2] Her debut film was Bapi Bari Jaa in which she played the female lead, Dola. She was listed as the most desirable woman in the Calcutta Times list of Most Desirable Women 2016 and 2020.[3]
Mimi Chakraborty | |
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 Mimi Chakraborty at the opening function of the KIFF 29 in Kolkata | |
| Member of Parliament, Lok Sabha | |
| In office 23 May 2019 – 4 June 2024 | |
| Preceded by | Sugata Bose |
| Succeeded by | Saayoni Ghosh |
| Constituency | Jadavpur |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 11 February 1989 Jalpaiguri, West Bengal, India |
| Political party | Trinamool Congress (2019–2024) |
| Alma mater | Asutosh College (BA) |
| Occupation |
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Chakraborty was a Member of Parliament in the 17th Lok Sabha from Jadavpur constituency from 2019 to 2024.[4]
Early life
editChakraborty was born on 11 February 1989.[5][6][7] She hails from Jalpaiguri, a city in the Indian state of West Bengal.[5][8] She spent her childhood in Arunachal Pradesh in Deomali, a town in Tirap district, but later moved back to her ancestral home in Jalpaiguri City[5] with her family. She was educated in Holy Child School, Jalpaiguri and later at St. James' School, Binnaguri. She graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in 2011 from Asutosh College in Kolkata.[7] Her parents live in Siliguri.[9]
Career
editMimi Chakraborty was a model before starting her acting career. She participated in Femina Miss India. Her acting debut was with Champion.[5]
Her second project was a TV serial Gaaner Oparey, produced by Ideas Creations. It aired on Star Jalsha from 28 June 2010 to 16 April 2011. Ideas Creations, the production house of Prosenjit Chatterjee together with Star Jalsha launched the mega-serial Gaaner Oparey to pay tribute to Rabindranath Tagore on the 150th anniversary of his birth. The likes of Rituparno Ghosh (who was initial scriptwriter of Gaaner Oparey), Debojyoti Mishra (music director), and other noted personalities from the film industry were involved with the project.[10]
Her debut film Bapi Bari Jaa was released on 7 December 2012.[11]
Gaaner Oparey
editGaaner Oparey, was the musical journey between two artists, Bohemian Gora and traditional Pupe and their love and in the whole process reinventing Tagore's "music". The story revolved around a girl called Pupe from an orthodox Tagore-worshipping family and Gora, an extremely talented but care-free lad, who keeps on experimenting with Rabindra Sangeet. This TV show marks the beginning of a year-long celebration of 150th birth anniversary of Kabiguru Rabindranath Tagore.[12]
Chakraborty portrayed the role of Pupe, a very talented singer, belonging to an orthodox Tagore worshipping family, who used to sing Rabindra Sangeet in traditional form in concurrence with her family values. She was brilliant in all the emotions and made Pupe iconic.[13]
Bapi Bari Jaa
editChakraborty's film debut was in Bapi Bari Jaa in which she played the female lead, Dola. The film was produced by Prosenjit Chatterjee production house, Ideas Creations. The film was also the silver-screen debut of Arjun Chakrabarty (better known as Gora, the male protagonist from Gaaner Opaarey) who played the role of Bapi, the male lead.[14]
Political career
editIn 2019, she joined politics and contested from Jadavpur Loksabha Constituency in 2019 Indian general election as a Trinamool Congress candidate.[15][16] She was a Member of Parliament in the 17th Lok Sabha from Jadavpur constituency. Chakraborty resigned from her post on 15 February 2024.[17][4]
Fashion
editChakraborty has been a part of Fame Fashion and Creative Excellence (FFACE) in different ways. In 2014, she unveiled the Edition 1 of the FFACE Calendar at Tantra, Park Hotel Kolkata. The same year she was a part of the conceptual greeting card produced by FFACE as the FFACE of DURGA promoting women empowerment.[citation needed]
Filmography
edit| Denotes films that have not yet been released |
| Year | Film | Role | Notes | Ref(s) |
| 2012 | Bapi Bari Jaa | Dola | Debut film | [18] |
| Bojhena Shey Bojhena | Riya | [19] | ||
| 2013 | Proloy | Durga | [20] | |
| 2014 | Bangali Babu English Mem | Riya | [21] | |
| Golpo Holeo Shotti | Anu | [22] | ||
| Yoddha: The Warrior | Rajkumari Durga / Nandini | [23] | ||
| Khaad | Punam | [24] | ||
| 2015 | Jamai 420 | Tina | [25] | |
| Katmundu | Rai | [26] | ||
| Shudhu Tomari Jonyo | Koli | [27] | ||
| 2016 | Ki Kore Toke Bolbo | Anjali | [28] | |
| Kelor Kirti | Reema | [29] | ||
| Gangster | Ruhi | [30] | ||
| 2017 | Posto | Sushmita | [31] | |
| Amar Aponjon | Mou | Cameo appearance | ||
| Dhananjoy | Kavya Sinha | |||
| 2018 | Total Dadagiri | Jonaki | ||
| Uma | Herself | Special Appearance with Dev and Nusrat Jahan | ||
| Crisscross | Ira | |||
| Villain | Ria | |||
| 2019 | Mon Jaane Na | Pari Banu | ||
| 2020 | Dracula Sir | Manjari | [32] | |
| SOS Kolkata | Sanjana | |||
| 2021 | Baazi | Kyra | ||
| 2022 | Mini | Titli | [33] | |
| Khela Jawkhon | Urmi Chowdhury | [34] | ||
| 2023 | Raktabeej | Sanjukta Mitra | [35] | |
| Shastry Virudh Shastry | Mallika | |||
| 2024 | Palasher Biye | Shalini | ||
| Alaap | Aditi Mitra | |||
| Toofan | Suchona | Bangladeshi film |
Television
edit| Year | Serial | Character | Channel | Reference | Production Company(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Champion | Diya | Akash Bangla | Ideas Creations | |
| 2010-11 | Gaaner Oparey | Sohini Deb | Star Jalsha | Ideas Creations | |
| 2013 | Didi No. 1 Season 5 | Contestant | Zee Bangla | Zee Bangla Productions | |
| 2019 | Didi No. 1 Season 8 | Winner | Zee Bangla | Zee Bangla Productions | |
| 2020 | Durga Durgotinashini | Devi Mahamaya and Devi Mahisasurmardini | Star Jalsha | [36] | Eyewash Productions |
| 2022 | Didi No. 1 Season 9 | Contestant | Zee Bangla | [37] | Zee Bangla Productions |
| 2024 | Jaha Bolibo Shotto Bolibo | Pritha Roy | Hoichoi | Hoichoi |
Discography
edit| Year | Title | Singer | Director | Note | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Anjana | Mimi Chakrabarty | Baba Yadav | Debut Single | [38][39] |
| 2019 | Pal | Mimi Chakrabarty | Baba Yadav | ||
| 2020 | Pari Hun Main | Mimi Chakraborty | Baba Yadav | ||
| 2020 | Amaro Porano Jaha Chay | Mimi Chakraborty | Rabindra Sangeet | ||
| 2020 | Tomar Khola Hawa | Mimi Chakraborty | Rabindra Sangeet | ||
| 2022 | Let's 1xbat | [40] |
Awards
edit| Year | Awards | Category | Films | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Tele Samman | Telekonya | Gaaner Opaarey | Won |
| 2013 | Big Bangla Rising Star Awards | Rising Star (Female)[41] | Bapi Bari Ja | Won |
| 71st Annual BFJA Awards | Best Promising Actress | Bapi Bari Ja | Won |
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