Anjana Basu is an Indian actress. 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''. 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. Anjana has worked with

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in ''Krishnakali''.

Early life

Anjana spent her childhood in a joint family in

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. Her father didn't want her to come into

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or acting, and thus she concentrated in her studies. She learned

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in her childhood. Her father was a member of an amateur theater group. She studied in Howrah Girls' School and Bijoy Krishna Girls' College, and pursued with psychology. After completing her studies she entered the Rajabazar Science College, for post graduation, but could not complete her studies. She got married and moved to

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. Later she came back to Kolkata and since then, took acting as her career.

Career

She rose to fame with the

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serial ''Krishnakali'', which was directed by

, 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. She joined in BJP in 2019.

Filmography

*'' 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) *''

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'' (2012) *'' Room No. 103'' (2015)Room No. 103' unit"> *''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)

Television

*'' Robir Aloy'' (2003) aired on Zee Bangla *'' Gaaner Oparey'' (2010–2011), aired on Star Jalsha *''Alpona'', aired on Mahuaa Bangla *''Krishnakali'', aired on

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*''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'', aired on Star Jalsha *'' Bijoyinee'', aired on Star Jalsha *'' Mon Mane Na'', aired on Colors Bangla *'' Pilu'', aired on Zee Bangla *'' Roopsagore Moner Manush'' aired on Sun Bangla *''Uraan'' as Purnima aired on Star Jalsha (2024-2025) *''Kusum'' as Indrani (2025-Present) aired on Zee Bangla

Telefilms

*''Parokiya'' (2000) (directed by Atanu Ghosh), aired on

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*''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

References

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* {{DEFAULTSORT:Basu, Anjana 1973 births 20th-century Indian actresses 21st-century Indian actresses Actresses in Bengali cinema Actresses in Bengali television Actresses in Hindi cinema Actresses in Hindi television Bengali television actresses Bharatiya Janata Party politicians from West Bengal Living people People from Howrah University of Calcutta alumni