Bengali entertainment comprises a long list of television serials widely watched across households. Beautiful and talented actresses have contributed a lot to the success of Bengali serials. They have also ventured into films in Bengali and many other languages. Some of the most gorgeous actresses starring in Bengali serials have been listed here.
1. Madhumita Sarcar
Born in Kolkata on 26th October 1994, Madhumita is a renowned Bengali TV actress known for her versatile roles in Bengali television and film. She gained significant recognition for her role as Pakhi in the popular TV series “Bojhena Se Bojhena.” Her transition to the big screen was marked by performances in films like “Love Aaj Kal Porshu” and “Cheeni” and its sequel “Cheeni 2,” where she explored complex characters​.
2. Swikriti Majumdar
Swikriti Majumder is a model and actress. She made her television debut in 2020 with Khelaghor, which aired on Star Jalsha and became a household name due to her stellar performance in the serial. Majumdar won the Priyo Bou award at the Star Jalsha Pariwar Award in 2021. She played the lead role again in her second television series, Meyebela. Swikriti Majumdar has participated in several fashion shows. Currently, she is portraying the female lead in Zee Bangla’s Alor Kole.
3. Srijla Guha
Srijla Guha was born in Mexico but came to India with her parents at a young age. She made her acting debut in 2015 with the Odia movie Aa Aaa Harsaee and starred in two Bengali movies, Jamai Baran and Banjaraa. Guha debuted on television with the popular Bengali love drama serial Mon Phagun, playing the lead role of Pihu. Srijla Guha has starred in various web series, such as Pikasso, Kolonko and Dadur Kriti.
4. Soumily Chakraborty
Soumily Chakraborty is widely known for playing the role of Dipa Majumdar in the currently running television series on Star Jalsha named Anurager Choya. This is her first television series. Chakraborty has also starred in a number of music videos, such as Teher Jana Tu, Bum Bum Bhole, Konna Re and Brojogopi Khele Hori.
5. Indrani Paul
Indrani Paul is a well-known face in the Bengali television industry. She started her career in the glamour industry as a model before switching to acting. Paul debuted in television with the television series Boron in 2021, playing the lead of Tithi opposite Sushmit Mukherjee. Her performance in this serial made her popular among the audience. Indrani Paul is currently playing Nandini in the Star Jalsha serial Nabab Nandini.
6. Sandipta Sen
Sandipta Sen is a highly popular Bengali television actress. She debuted in Bengali television with the Star Jalsha television series Durga in the year 2008. Her breakthrough performance came in the Star Jalsha soap opera Pratidan which aired from 2017 to 2018. Sen has starred in many other serials, such as Tapur Tupur, Tumi Asbe Bole, Aye Khuku Aye and Karunamoyee Rani Rashmoni. Sandipta Sen has also appeared in numerous movies, including Shikarpur, Murder in the Hills, Astey Ladies, Ekannoborti and Noshtoneer.
7. Mohana Maiti
Mohana Maiti is a Bengali dancer and actress who is one of the youngest emerging Bengali actresses. She first grabbed eyeballs with her dance performances in the dance reality show Dance Bangla Dance, which aired on Zee Bangla in 2021. Maiti made her television debut with the 2022 television series Gouri Elo, playing the lead role of Gouri. Mohana Maiti won the Sonar Sansar Award in the Priyo Bouma category for her performance in Gouri Elo.
8. Oindrila Sen
Oindrilla Sen debuted as a child artist in the 2004 movie Bandhan, followed by the movie Abhimanyu in 2006. She debuted in television as a lead actress in the highly popular serial Phagun Bou, aired on Star Jalsa from 2018 to 2019. Sen played a negative role in the highly popular television series Saat Paake Bandha. Oindrila Sen has also appeared in movies such as Magic and Love Marriage.
9. Monami Ghosh
Monami Ghosh is a veteran Bengali television actress with almost two decades of career. She made her television debut at the age of 17 with the DD Bangla series Saat Kahon. After that, she gained fame for performing in various serials, such as Pratiksha Ektu Bhalobashar, Kon Shey Alor Shopno Niye, Ek Akasher Niche and Ekdin Pratidin. Ghosh is particularly well known for portraying the character Mohor in the hit ETV Bangla series Binni Dhaner Khoi. Monami Ghosh has starred in Bengali movies, such as Bhooter Bhabhishyat, Bela Seshe and Maati.
10. Mishmee Das
Mishmee Das is a Bengali model and actress. She rose to prominence after performing in the popular Zee Bangla series Rajjotok, which aired from 2014 to 2016. Das gained more fame for her role in the Zee Bangla series Premer Phande. Other serials to her credit include Buro Sadhu, Gachkouto and Jiyon Kathi.
11. Debaparna Paul Chowdhury
Debparna Paul Chowdhury is a well-known face in the Bengali telesoap industry. She has appeared in several popular television serials, such as Bhanumotir Khel, Bojhena Se Bojhena, Netaji and Trinayani. She is currently portraying Chandni in the Star Jalsha serial Meyebela.
From the charm of traditional roles to the finesse of contemporary characters, these actresses have made a significant impact in the Bengali television industry.
