Indrani Dutta
Indrani Dutta | |
|---|---|
| Born | |
| Years active | 1987–present |
| Spouse | Janardan Paul[2] |
| Children | Rajnandini Paul (Daughter)[3] |
| Website | indranidutta |
Indrani Dutta is an Indian actress and dancer who is known for her work in Bengali cinema.[4] Recipient of a BFJA Award, Dutta shot to fame in 1990s.[5][6][7][8]
Early life
Dutta was born in Kolkata. She is the youngest child of Dr. Himangshu Jyoti Dutta and Manjushree Dutta. Even as a child while studying in Kamala Girls' High School, She nurtured an ambition to become an actress. Her versatility was reflected in dance and sports. She acquired formal training in dance and music and was a sports topper in her school. Among her favourite hobbies were listening to music and stamp collecting. Dutta became graduate in arts from the Sivanath Sastri College, an affiliated college of the prestigious University of Calcutta. Under the able guidance of her Guru Sumitra Mitra, She was conferred Pravakar in Kathak dance by Allahabad University. Her artistic inclinations are reflected in her love for music, interior design and gardening. Her easygoing, down-to-earth, loving nature makes her popular among all age groups. She is also a responsible citizen and environmentalist; with a love for animals, she is an active supporter of the cause of People for Animals.
Filmography
| Year | Film Name | Director | Genre | Role |
| 1987 | Pap Punya | Rajat Das | Actor | |
| 1987 | Nadiya Nagar | Sushil Mukherjee | Actor (Bishnupriya) | |
| 1988 | Maa Ek Mandir | Sukhen Das | Actor | |
| 1988 | Apaman | Chandan Mukherjee | Actor | |
| 1989 | Aghatan Ajo Ghate | Amal Mitra | Actor | |
| 1989 | Aparanher Alo | Agradoot | Actor | |
| 1989 | Tufan | Biresh Chatterjee | Actor (Lina) | |
| 1990 | Shesh Aghat | Jayanta Purkayastha | Actor | |
| 1990 | Papi | Prabhat Roy | Actor | |
| 1990 | Apan Aamar Apan | Tarun Majumdar | Actor | |
| 1990 | Byabodhan | Dilip Mukherjee | Actor | |
| 1990 | Ladai | Rana Mukhopadhay | Actor | |
| 1991 | Pati Param Guru | Biresh Chattopadhyay | Actor | |
| 1991 | Prashna | Saran Dey | Actor | |
| 1991 | Swapno Niye | Bishnu Pal Choudhury | Actor | |
| 1992 | Surer Bhubane | Prabir Mitra | Actor | |
| 1992 | Shesh Biday | Milan Bhowmik | Actor | |
| 1992 | Shaitan | Sachin Adhikari | Actor | |
| 1992 | Krodhi | Panna Hussain | Actor | |
| 1994 | Tumi Je Aamar | Inder Sen | Actor | |
| 1995 | Premsangee | Prabir Mitra | Actor | |
| 1995 | Patibrata | Nitai Goswami | Actor | |
| 1995 | Kencho Khunrte Keute | Chiranjit | Actor (Parama) | |
| 1995 | Sukher Asha | Sadhan | Actor | |
| 1996 | Tridhara | Prashanta Nanda | Actor | |
| 1996 | Parikrama | Shantimoy Bandyopadhyay | Actor | |
| 1996 | Nikhonj | Dipen Pal | Actor | |
| 1997 | Mittir Barir Chhoto Bou | Sushil Mukherjee | Actor | |
| 1997 | Sedin Chaitramas | Prabhat Roy | Actor (Kusum) | |
| 1997 | Nishpap Asami | Swapan Saha | Actor | |
| 1999 | Dadabhai | Unknown | Actor | |
| 1999 | Swapno Niye | Bishnu Paul Chowdhury | Actor | |
| 1999 | Santan Jakhan Satru | Swapan Saha | Actor | |
| 2000 | Dabi | Unknown | Actor | |
| 2000 | Master Moshai | Unknown | Guest Appearance in "Bhalobaste sekho ei Jibon take" | |
| 2008 | Janatar Adalat | Manoj Thakur | Actor | |
| 2009 | Krishna | Shankar Roy | Actor | |
| 2010 | Soldier | Dulal Bhowmick | Actor | |
| 2010 | Preyashi | Purnendu Halder | Actor | |
| 2010 | Hangover | Prabhat Roy | Guest Appearance in "Joy Joy Bolo" | |
| 2014 | Khancha | Raja Sen | Guest appearance in an item Song | |
| 2015 | Belaseshe | Shibaprasad Mukherjee & Nandita Roy | Actor (Sarmistha) | |
| 2017 | Nayeekar Bhumikaay | Swagata CHowdhury | Actor (Lahana) | |
| 2017 | Sedin Basante | Sanjay Guha | Actor (Anuradha) | |
| 2019 | Bela Shuru | Shibaprasad Mukherjee & Nandita Roy | Actor | |
| 2019 | Kolkatay Kohinoor | Santanu Ghosh | Actor (Anamika) |
Television works
Indrani's career as an actor is not confined to the big screen. Her performances in telefilms such as Thir Bijuri, Thager Ghar, Swet Mayur, Hatat Bristi and in serials such as Chira Kumar Sabha, Sesh Prasno, Sima Rekha and Louha Kapat is praiseworthy.
In 1997, Indrani acted in the episode Necklace for the Hindi TV series Byomkesh Bakshi as Uma (credited as Indrani Dutt).[9]
Indrani Dutta Kala Niketan
Indrani has a great passion for dance; this passion led her to create her own dance school in Kolkata. Before opening this dance school, she had also had her own dance troupe, named "Srishti". Indrani Dutta Kala Niketan is now a popular and a remarkable dance institution of Kolkata and is well known all over East India. The dance troupe and the dance school have presented many shows in India and overseas.[10]
Mahisasurmardini
Indrani Dutta played the role of goddess Durga twice on the television show named Mahisasurmardini aired on ETV Bangla on 2005 and Star Ananda on 2010. Both of the programs have the same name; both were aired in different years and in different styles.
Jibon Saathi
Indrani Dutta is currently playing the role of Shalankara Banerjee on the television show named Jibon Saathi aired on Zee Bangla since 2020.[11] Shalankara Banerjee is the mother of the leading male protagonist, Sankalpa Banerjee.[12]
Awards
She won the Bengal Film Journalists' Association Best Actress award for Prabhat Roy's Shedin Choitromaash.[13]
References
- ^ "Indrani Dutta". bollywoodhungama.com. Archived from the original on 22 January 2013. Retrieved 3 September 2015.
- ^ "Indrani Dutta's b'day bash, Kolkata TimesCity". timescity.com. Retrieved 3 September 2015.
- ^ "Rajnandini's surprise for mom Indrani on Daughter's Day - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 23 January 2022.
- ^ "This Bengali actress looks beautiful in western look". News Track. 25 March 2020. Retrieved 11 December 2021.
- ^ "Screen -The Business of Entertainment". www.screenindia.com. Retrieved 27 October 2008.
- ^ "Indrani Dutta Profile". in.com. Archived from the original on 9 December 2012. Retrieved 3 September 2015.
- ^ "Actress Indrani Dutta tests positive for COVID-19 - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 11 December 2021.
- ^ "Rachna Banerjee to June Maliah: These Bengali actresses seem to be ageing backwards". The Times of India. 23 January 2021. Retrieved 11 December 2021.
- ^ Archived at Ghostarchive and the Wayback Machine: Byomkesh Bakshi: Ep#17 - Necklace. YouTube.
- ^ Indrani Dutta Kala Niketan Facebook.com. Retrieved 25 June 2021
- ^ "Jibon Saathi kept me creatively occupied amid the pandemic when many had no job: Indrani Dutta". The Times of India. 31 October 2020. Retrieved 11 December 2021.
- ^ "Indrani Dutta starrer 'Jibon Saathi' to be launched on October 5 - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 11 December 2021.
- ^ "Screen -The Business of Entertainment". www.screenindia.com. Retrieved 27 October 2008.