Subhashree Ganguly is an Indian actress who primarily works in Bengali cinema. She is the winner of Anandalok Nayikar Khonje 2006[3][4][5] and one of the highest paid actress of Bengali cinema.[6][5][7]

Subhashree Ganguly
Born (1990-11-03) 3 November 1990 (age 34)[1][2]
Bardhaman, West Bengal, India
OccupationActress
Years active2007–present
Notable work
SpouseRaj Chakraborty
Children2
Awards

Ganguly made her acting debut in 2008 with the Odia comedy drama film Mate Ta Love Helare and subsequently made her debut in Bengali films with Pitribhumi, in which she played a supporting role.[8] She got her first lead role in a Bengali film with Bajimaat. After this she had worked in numerous commercially successful Bengali films like Challenge, Paran Jai Jaliya Re (2009), Romeo, Khokababu (2012), Khoka 420 (2013), Boss, Game, Ami Shudhu Cheyechi Tomay (2014), Abhimaan (2016), Boss 2: Back to Rule (2017), Nabab (2017), Chalbaaz (2018) and critically successful films like Parineeta (2019), Dharmajuddha, Bismillah and Boudi Canteen (2022).

Early life and background

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Subhashree Ganguly was born at Bardhaman, West Bengal, India to Bina and Debaprasd Ganguly.[9] Her mother Bina Ganguly is a house wife and her father Debaprashad Ganguly was a school clerk.[10] She studied at Burdwan Municipal Girl's High School.

In 2006 she joined the television reality show Anandalok Nayikar Khonje and became the winner.[3][4] after that she started her career as a model then she made her debut in film industry by an Oriya-film Mate Ta Love Helare in 2008, which was directed by Ashok Pati subsequently she made her debut in Bengali films with Pitribhumi, in which she played a supporting role.[8]

Personal life

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In the year 2016 when Ganguly was filming Abhimaan, she had a relationship with the director of the film Raj Chakraborty. On 6 March 2018 they got engaged at Kolkata and were married on 11 May, at Bawali Rajbari.[11] On 12 September 2020 she gave birth to a baby boy.[12] On November 30 2023 they had a baby girl.[13]

Career

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After winning Anandalok Nayikar Khonje in 2006,[3][4][5][7] Subhashree made her debut in Oriya films with Mate Ta Love Helare. Subsequently, she made her debut in Bengali films with Pitribhumi, in which she played a supporting role.[8]

She rose to prominence after working with Bengali film actor Dev in films such as Challenge, Khokababu, Khoka 420, Romeo, Paran Jai Jaliya Re and the unreleased Dhumketu . Khoka 420 and Paran Jai Jaliya Re are ranked among the highest grossing Bengali movies.[citation needed]

Her pairing with another Bengali actor Jeet has been equally successful with films like Boss, Game, Abhimaan and Boss 2: Back to Rule. Boss 2: Back to Rule has been ranked among the biggest hits in the history of Bengali cinema.[citation needed]

She paired up with Shakib Khan in the films Nabab and Chalbaaz.

In 2019, film Parineeta marked a significant change in her career. Her portrayal of mehul brought her appreciation from critics and she won multiple awards for best actress, including Best Actor In A Leading Role (Female) in Filmfare Awards Bangla.[14][15]

In 2022, her performance in Boudi Canteen earned her the Filmfare award for Best Actor (Female) Critics.[16][17]

Television

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Reality show

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Year Serial Character Channel
2 October 2016 Didi No. 1 (season 7) Contestant, promotion of film Abhimaan Zee Bangla
21 July 2017 Didi No. 1 (season 7) Contestant, promotion of film Dekh Kemon Lage Zee Bangla
16 September 2018 Didi No. 1 (season 8) Grand Opening, Winner Zee Bangla
24 February 2019 – 26 May 2019 Ebar Jombe Moja (season 1) Judge Star Jalsha
2 September 2019 Didi No. 1 (season 8) Contestant, promotion of film Parineeta Zee Bangla
6 September 2019 Dadagiri Unlimited (season 8) Contestant, promotion of film Dharmajuddha Zee Bangla
25 April 2021 Didi No. 1 (season 8) Contestant, Baisakhi Bumper Zee Bangla
May–December 2021 Dance Bangla Dance (season 11) Judge Zee Bangla[18]
2023 Dance Bangla Dance (season 12) Judge Zee Bangla[19][20][21]

Mahalaya

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Year Serial Character Channel
7 October 2010 Ai Bhubonomonomohini Devi Yogomaya, Devi Mahamaya and Devi Mahishasurmardini Zee Bangla
15 October 2012 51 Sotipith Devi Paravti, Devi Mahamaya, Devi Ugrakali, Devi Lalita Tripura Sundari and Devi Mahishasurmardini Zee Bangla
23 September 2014 Noborupe Adrija Devi Mahishasurmardini and her Nabadurga avatars Ruposhi Bangla
28 September 2019 12 Mashe 12 Rupe Debibaran Mata Uma & Devi Mahishasurmardini Zee Bangla[22]
6 October 2021 Nanarupe Mahamaya Shaktirupeno Shanhasthita Devi Addya Shakti and Devi Mahishasurmardini Zee Bangla[23]
25 September 2022 Singhobahini Trinayani Devi Mahishasurmardini Zee Bangla
2 October 2024 Noborupe Debi Durga Devi Mahamaya and Devi Mahishasurmardini Zee Bangla

Filmography

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Key
Denotes films that have not yet been released

Films

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  • All films are in Bengali, unless mentioned otherwise.
List of Subhashree Ganguly film credits
Year Title Character Notes Ref.
2008 Mate Ta Love Helare Megha Debut in Odia film
Pitribhumi Jhuma Debut in Bengali film
Bajimaat Jhilik
2009 Challenge Pooja
Paran Jai Jaliya Re Anamika/Ana
2011 Romeo Pooja
2012 Khokababu Pooja
2013 Megh Roddur Madhuja Sen
Khoka 420 Bhoomi
Boss: Born to Rule Rusha
2014 Ami Shudhu Cheyechi Tomay Bhoomi
Game: He Plays to Win Trisha
Shesh Boley Kichu Nei Kakoli/Koko
Bachchan Dancer Special appearance in a song
Spark Anupama Debut in Hindi film
2016 Prem Ki Bujhini Paromita/Paro
Abhimaan Dishani [24]
2017 Amar Aponjon Shree
Boss 2: Back to Rule Rusha [25]
Nabab Diya
Dekh Kemon Lage Gunja
2018 Honeymoon Jayati
Chalbaaz Srijeeta
Rosogolla Malkanjaan Special appearance
2019 Parineeta Mehul [26]
2022 Habji Gabji Ahana Basu [27]
Dharmajuddha Munni [28]
Bismillah Fatima [29]
Boudi Canteen Poulomi [30]
2023 Doctor Bakshi Mrinalini [31]
2024 Babli Babli [32]
Shontaan Adv. Indrani Sen [33]

Web series

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List of Subhashree Ganguly web series credits
Year Web Series Character Language Notes Ref.
2023 Indubala Bhaater Hotel Indubala Mallick Bengali Web series debut [34]

Awards

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Year Award Category Film
2006 Fairever Anandalok Nayikar Khonje[35]
2008 Anandalok Awards Best Debut in Bengali cinema Bajimaat
2013 Tele Cine Awards Best Actress Khokababu
Bengali Youth & Cultural Awards Best Actress
Kalakar Awards Best Actress Khoka 420
2014 Best Actress Boss
Best Actress Ami Shudhu Cheyechi Tomay
2015 Tele Cine Awards Best Actress Ami Shudhu Cheyechi Tomay
2018 Kalakar Awards Tolly Queen of the Year Boss 2, Nabab
Tele Cine Awards Best Actress Honeymoon
International Bengali Film Awards Best Actress Honeymoon
2020 WBFJA Awards Best Actress Parineeta
Films & Frames Digital Film Awards Best Actress Parineeta
2021 Filmfare Awards Bangla Best Actor - Leading Role (Female) Parineeta
2022 Filmfare Awards Bangla Best Actor - Leading Role (Female) - critics award Boudi Canteen
2023 Mahanayak Samman
Zee Bangla Sonar Sansar 2023 Priyo Sodosyo Dance Bangla Dance
TV 9 Bangla Ghorer Bioscope Best Actress Indubala Bhaater Hotel
2024 Siima Awards Best Regional Actress Critics
OTT Samman Best Actress in a Leading Role
Zee Bangla Sonar Sansar 2024 Priyo Sodosyo Dance Bangla Dance

References

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