10 Popular Hindi TV Actors Who Acted In Bengali Cinema

The popular Bengali film actress rose to popularity after playing the character Draupadi in the hit Television series Mahabharat in 1988 which lead to a role in Mrinal Sen's “Ek Din Achanak”. She then went on to do films like “Padma Nadir Majhi” by Gautam Ghose, “Yugant” by Aparna Sen, and “Antarmahal” by Rituparno Ghosh. After working in a few Hindi films, she shifted to Kolkata, and appeared in Bengali films through the 1990s and then shifted base to Mumbai in 2007, with an English film called, ‘Bow Barracks Forever’ (2004), directed by Anjan Dutt,and continues to act in Bengali films. She has worked in Hindi TV series like ’Karam Apnaa Apnaa’ (2007), ‘Love Story’(2007), and ‘Agle Janam Mohe Bitiya Hi Kijo’ (2009). Her most recent Bengali movie was “Aro Ekbar” with Indrani Halder and Rituparna Sengupta. Catch her scintillating​ act in the trailer of "Aro Ekbar".

The notable Bengali actor Saswata Chatterjee began his career with a Hindi serial directed by Saibal Mitra, based on Samaresh Majumdar's “Kaalpurush”. He gained popularity by portraying the character of Topshe in a Feluda-based television series directed by Sandip Ray. His acting in Bengali films has been praised by the critics, including his portrayal of a Ritwik Ghatak-inspired character in the 2013 film “Meghe Dhaka Tara”. He enjoyed success at the national level in Sujoy Ghosh's 2012 blockbuster Hindi film “Kahaani” where he played an assassin by name Bob Biswas. Some of his notable appearances include “Tiyasha”, “Jekhane Bhuter Bhoy”, “Meghe Dhaka Tara”, “Bhooter Bhabishyat”, “Abar Bomkesh” and his latest being “Ebar Shobor”. Watch his raw performance in the trailer of "Ebar Shobar".

After a string of duds in Bollywood, Balaji Telefilms breathed a new life to actor Ronit Roy by offering Rishabh Bajaj, a totally ruthless yet suave middle aged business tycoon in popular telly serial “KasautiiZindagii Kay”. The overnight stardom led him to play many pivotal TV characters in serials like KyunkiSaasBhiKabhiBahuThi, Sarkarr, Kasamh Se, Bandini, etc. Currently, he stars in “ItnaKaro Na MujhePyar” as Dr.Nachiket Khanna on Sony TV. The actor has starred in various Bengali films like “Bansodhar”, “Agnishiksha”, “Atanka”, etc. with various notable Bengali actors. Watch him act in "Agni Shikha".

Rohit Roy is an Indian television star, known for his roles in Hindi television serials such as ‘Des Mein NikllaHoga Chand’ and ‘Swabhimaan’. Besides working in television series, Rohit has also acted in Bollywood movies as well as Bengali movies like “Achena Atithi”,“Pa Ma Ga Re Sa” and 'BhorerAlo', with his latest being “Sada Canvas” with actress Paoli Dam. Watch his song "Ami Boli Na Boli".

MouliGanguly is an Indian television and film actress, who has worked in both Hindi and Bengali cinema. She shot to fame asShaina in Ekta Kapoor's popular hit thriller series KaahinKissii Roz.Her television success lead to an appearance in Rituporno Ghosh's critically acclaimed movie Raincoat (2004) alongside Aishwarya Rai and Ajay Devgan. She has starred with bengali superstar Prosenjit in Bengali films like “ChaloPaltai”, “BhalobasharChhoan”, “Kulangar”, “ShudhuEakbarBalo”. Catch her beautiful performance in "Kalratri".

The actor started his career as model and then appeared in Hindi television show “Pyaarke do naam...EkRadhaEkShyaam”.In 2008, he starred in Bengali movie “Janala” with Swastika Mukherjee and directed by BuddhadevDasgupta.He then starred opposite IndraniHaldar in “AngshumanerChhobi”, which was directed by first-time filmmaker, Atanu Ghosh. In late 2009, he also starred as a bisexual lover in Kaushik Ganguly's “ArektiPremerGolpo”. His love interest in the film was director Rituparno Ghosh who acted in the film.In 2010, he did his first commercial Bengali film, “Jodi Ekdin” directed by Riingo andthenstarred as a young aspiring director in the acclaimed Bengali movie “Autograph” with Prosenjit Chatterjee and Nandana Sen. Experience his acting prowess in “AngshumanerChhobi”.

Payel Sarkar is a Bengali filmand Hinditelevision actress. She started her career with Hindi serial “Love Story” and then went on to do a few more like “Ladies Special” to finally shifting her base to Bengali cinema industry. She is currently one of the leading actress in Bengali cinema with movies like “Jomai Raja DiloBor”, “Jamai 420”, “EbarShabor”, “PremAamar”, “Bachchan”, “Amanush 2”, etc.

Sayantani Ghosh started her career with Bengali films like “Swapno” and “Raju Uncle” with Bengali superstar Prosenjit Chatterjee. She then went on to work full time in Hindi serials like “Naaginn” and “Adaalat” and garnered good reviews from critics and popularity through these roles.She has participated in the sixth season of Bigg Boss.Later she appeared as Satyavati in the hit television series “Mahabharat” (2013 TV series). Enjoy her performance in the film "Swano" with Jisshu and Prosenjit.

After starting her television career with “Kahaani HamaarayMahaabhaarat Ki”, Pooja Bose was seen in romantic show “Tujh Sang PreetLagaiSajna”, in which she played the role of a simple Punjabi girl, Vrinda. She did her debut in Bengali industry with the film “Macho Mustanaa” with Hiran Chatterjee. She then went on to do “Challenge 2” starring superstar Dev Adhikari and SujitMondal's next film “Rocky” starring Mahaakshay Chakraborty. Catch her dancing on "Pyar Ka Bukhar" from movie "Challenge 2".

From age of 5, Tinna Dutta has acted in television with shows like “Sister Nivedita” and soon started acting in films as child artist in “Pita MatarSantaan”, “Dus Number Bari”, “Sagarkanya” and many more. Dutta made her film debut in Rituparno Ghosh's 2003 movie Chokher Bali at the age of 16 alongside Aishwarya Rai. She later played the role of young Lolita in the 2005 Hindi-movie ‘Parineeta’. Later, Dutta got the lead role on the Hindi show ‘Uttaran’ on Colors TV as Ichcha Veer Singh Bundela and has been active on Hindi Telly scene since then. Watch her debut performance in movie "Chokher Bali".