Anjana Basu
Anjana Basu | |
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| Born | Howrah, West Bengal, India |
| Other names | Tumpa |
| Occupations |
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| Years active | 2000–present |
| Political party | Bharatiya Janata Party (2019–present) |
Anjana Basu is an Indian actress and politician who works in Bengali films and television.[1] She started her acting career with modelling, and gradually with a serial "Robir Aloy" which aired on Alpha Bangla (presently known as Zee Bangla), she came into the limelight. The year was 2003. In 2005, she was a part of a horror film, Raat Barota Panch.[2]
She has appeared in Aniket Chattopadhyay's Chha-e Chhuti and Bye Bye Bangkok. She has also worked in television mega-serials like Gaaner Oparey, Shonar Horin, Debdas, Bidhir Bidhan, Bodhuboron etc.[1] Anjana has worked with Amol Palekar in Krishnakali.[3]
Early life
[edit]Anjana spent her childhood in a joint family in Howrah in West Bengal. Her father didn't want her to come into theater or acting, and thus she concentrated in her studies. She was trained in Bharatnatyam as a child. Her father was a member of an amateur theater group.[citation needed] She studied in Howrah Girls' School and pursued Psychology from Bijoy Krishna Girls' College. After completing her graduation she got admitted to Rajabazar Science College, for post graduation, but could not complete her studies. She got married and moved to Patna. Later she came back to Kolkata and since then, took acting as her career.[2]
Career
[edit]She rose to fame with the Hindi serial Krishnakali, which was directed by Amol Palekar, based on a story by Shivani. She played an important character in Amol Palekar's film Dum Kata. In 2007 or 2008, she starred in a telefilm Parokiya, directed by Atanu Ghosh.[citation needed] She joined in BJP in 2019.[4]
Political career
[edit]Basu joined the BJP in 2019.[5][6] She contested for the party in the Sonarpur Dakshin seat in the 2021 West Bengal Legislative Assembly election but lost to fellow actress-politician Arundhuti Maitra.[7][8]
Filmography
[edit]- Raat Barota Panch (2005)
- Dum Kata (2007)
- Jara Bristite Bhijechhilo (2007)
- Angshumaner Chhobi (2009)
- Eka Eka (2009)
- Durga (2009) (unreleased)
- Chha-e Chhuti (2009)
- Ghar Sansar (2010)
- Bye Bye Bangkok (2011)[9]
- Laptop (2012)
- Room No. 103 (2015)[10][11]
- Adbhut (2013)
- Byomkesh Phire Elo (2014)
- Durbin (2014)
- Abar Boshonto (2014) (unreleased)
- Pakaram (2015)
- Abhimaan
- Dwikhondito
- Ragini
- Kishmish (2022)
- Aparajito (2022)
- Palasher Biye (2024)
- Fasco (2024)
- Shreeman v/s Shreemati (2025)
- Haati Haati Paa Paa
Television
[edit]- Robir Aloy (2003) aired on Zee Bangla
- Gaaner Oparey (2010–2011)as Shatarupa Deb (Rupa) aired on Star Jalsha
- Alpona, aired on Mahuaa Bangla
- Krishnakali, aired on DD National
- Bhalobasha.com aired on Star Jalsha
- Durgeshnandinii aired on Colors Bangla
- Bhasha aired on Star Jalsha
- Prabahini Ei Shomoy aired on Akash Aath
- Ashambhab aired on Zee Bangla
- Jagaran aired on DD Bangla
- Ghorer Bhitor Jhor aired on Colors Bangla
- Bidhir Bidhan, aired on Star Jalsha
- Bodhuboron as Indira Chowdhury, aired on Star Jalsha
- Bijoyinee as Subarna, aired on Star Jalsha
- Mon Mane Na as Rajani "Boro Ma" aired on Colors Bangla
- Pilu as Rijula Mukhopadhyay aired on Zee Bangla
- Roopsagore Moner Manush as Anasuya aired on Sun Bangla
- Uraan as Purnima aired on Star Jalsha (2024-2025)
- Kusum as Indrani Ganguly (2025-Present) aired on Zee Bangla
Telefilms
[edit]- Parokiya (2000) (directed by Atanu Ghosh), aired on Tara Muzik
- Jhumuria (2008) (directed by Abhijit Dasgupta) aired on Tara Muzik
- Dadi
- Dark room
- Tutul aired on Tara Muzik
- Bhuturiar Bhutera
- Lobon Joler shira
- Shopno Shishu
- Je Jekhane Darie aired on Tara Muzik
- Fire dekha
- Akmutho kash ful aired on Akash Aath
- Dinante
- Odbhoot Noksha aired on Tara Muzik
Awards
[edit]| Year | Award | Category | Character | Film/TV show |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Star Jalsha Parivaar Awards 2014 | Priyo Sashuri | Indira (Choto Maa) | Bodhuboron |
| 2015 | Star Jalsha Parivaar Awards 2015 | Priyo Maa | ||
| 2016 | Star Jalsha Parivaar Awards 2016 |
References
[edit]- ^ a b "Anjana Basu is choosy". The Times of India. 16 September 2010. Archived from the original on 3 January 2013. Retrieved 26 June 2012.
- ^ a b "Anjana Basu, Actress". Archived from the original on 16 July 2012. Retrieved 26 June 2012.
- ^ "On a local quest". Telegraph Calcutta. Calcutta, India. 29 June 2006. Archived from the original on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 26 June 2012.
- ^ "অসুস্থতা কাটিয়ে সিরিয়ালে ফিরেছেন অঞ্জনা". Retrieved 26 July 2024.
- ^ "Bengali cinema and television stars join BJP". The Hindu. 17 February 2021.
- ^ "Bengal Election: Meet Anjana Basu, Prominent Bengali Actor Being Fielded By BJP". She The People. 16 March 2021.
- ^ "ANJANA BASU". myneta.info. Retrieved 30 October 2025.
- ^ "Star candidates steal the show for TMC, but fail to shine for BJP in poll battle". The Times of India. 3 May 2021.
- ^ Bhattacharya, Arijit (31 January 2011). "Comedy of errors". Telegraph Calcutta. Calcutta, India. Archived from the original on 4 February 2011. Retrieved 26 June 2012.
- ^ "A welcome relief for 'Room No. 103' unit". The Times of India. 6 June 2012. Archived from the original on 3 January 2013. Retrieved 26 June 2012.
- ^ "His master's voice". Telegraph Calcutta. Calcutta, India. 15 June 2012. Archived from the original on 16 June 2012. Retrieved 26 June 2012.
External links
[edit]- Anjana Basu at IMDb
- Living people
- 1973 births
- Indian film actresses
- Indian television actresses
- Actresses in Bengali cinema
- Actresses in Bengali television
- Actresses from Kolkata
- Bengali actresses
- Bengali television actresses
- Actresses in Hindi cinema
- Actresses in Hindi television
- Bharatiya Janata Party politicians from West Bengal
- Women in West Bengal politics
- Politicians from Kolkata
- Indian actor-politicians
- People from Howrah
- University of Calcutta alumni
- 20th-century Indian actresses
- 21st-century Indian actresses
- 21st-century Indian women politicians