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Koel Mallick (; born Rukmini Mallick on 28 April 1982), known
mononym A mononym is a name composed of only one word. An individual who is known and addressed by a mononym is a mononymous person. A mononym may be the person's only name, given to them at birth. This was routine in most ancient societies, and remains ...
ously as Koel, is an Indian actress known for her work primarily in
Bengali Bengali or Bengalee, or Bengalese may refer to: *something of, from, or related to Bengal, a large region in South Asia * Bengalis, an ethnic and linguistic group of the region * Bengali language, the language they speak ** Bengali alphabet, the w ...
films. Often referred to as the "Tolly-Queen", she is the recipient numerous accolades, including a
Filmfare Awards Bangla Filmfare Awards Bangla is the Bengali segment of the annual Filmfare Awards, presented by the ''Filmfare'' magazine of The Times Group to honour the artistic and cinematic excellence in Cinema of West Bengal, Bengali cinema. When it was introd ...
, two
BFJA Awards Bengal Film Journalists' Association Awards commonly referred as BFJA Awards, is given by The Bengal Film Journalists' Association. The BFJA is the oldest association of film critics in India, founded in 1937 to serve the developing film journalism ...
, a
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. In 2023, she was honoured with the Mahanayak Samman by the
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. The daughter of
Ranjit Mallick Ranjit Mallick (born 28 September 1944) is an Indian actor who works mainly in Bengali cinema. Though he has starred in parallel films like ''Interview'', '' Calcutta 71'', '' Shakha Proshakha'' and romantic comedy like '' Mouchak''; he is pa ...
, Koel made her acting debut with '' Nater Guru'' (2003), which was a box office-success. She rose to fame starring in commercially successful films '' Shubhodrishti'' (2005), ''Mon Mane Na'' (2008), ''
Premer Kahini ''Premer Kahini'' () is a 2008 Indian Bengali-language musical romantic drama film co-written, edited and directed by Ravi Kinnagi. Produced by Shrikant Mohta under the banner of Shree Venkatesh Films, it stars Dev, Koel Mallick and Ranji ...
'' (2008), ''Rangbaaz'' (2013), ''Arundhati'' (2014) and. Starring roles in the top-grossing romances ''
Paglu ''Paglu'' (English: ''Crazy'') is a 2011 Indian Bengali-language action film directed by Rajib Biswas. Produced by Surinder Films, the film stars Dev, Koel and Rajatava Dutta in lead roles. The screenplay and the dialogues were written b ...
'' (2011) and '' Besh Korechi Prem Korechi'' (2015), established her as a leading star in Bengali cinema. Her performances in the family drama '' Bandhan'' (2004), the political thriller ''
MLA Fatakeshto ''MLA Fatakeshto'' is a 2006 Indian Bengali language political action film directed by Swapan Saha and produced by Shree Venkatesh Films. The film stars Mithun Chakraborty in the titular role alongside Debashree Roy, Rajatava Dutta, Soumitra Cha ...
'' (2006), the drama '' Dui Prithibi'' (2010), the black comedy ''
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'' (2012), the thriller ''
Mitin Mashi ''Mitin Mashi'' is a 2019 Indian Bengali detective action thriller film directed by Arindam Sil, produced by Rupa Datta and presented by Camellia Production Pvt. Ltd. The film starring Koel Mallick and Vinay Pathak, is based on the ''Haatey Mat ...
'' (2019) received critical acclaim. In addition to acting in films, Koel is a social activist and noted for her work with widows and children. Koel has been married to the producer
Nispal Singh Nispal Singh is an Indian producer in Tollywood. He produces films and serials under his banner ''Surinder Films Surinder Films is an Indian media and entertainment company headquartered in Kolkata, West Bengal West Bengal (; Ben ...
since 2013, with whom she has two children.


Early life and education

Mallick was born in
Kolkata Kolkata, also known as Calcutta ( its official name until 2001), is the capital and largest city of the Indian state of West Bengal. It lies on the eastern bank of the Hooghly River, west of the border with Bangladesh. It is the primary ...
to Bengali film actor
Ranjit Mallick Ranjit Mallick (born 28 September 1944) is an Indian actor who works mainly in Bengali cinema. Though he has starred in parallel films like ''Interview'', '' Calcutta 71'', '' Shakha Proshakha'' and romantic comedy like '' Mouchak''; he is pa ...
and Deepa Mallick, of Kolkata's Mallick ''Bari'' of
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. Mallick did her schooling at Modern High School for Girls, and completed a BSc (honors) in
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from the
Gokhale Memorial Girls' College Gokhale Memorial Girls' College is a women's college in South Kolkata, established in 1938. The college offers undergraduate degrees and is affiliated with the University of Calcutta. The name commemorates Gopal Krishna Gokhale, one of the fou ...
, an affiliated college of the
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.


Career


Film

Mallick's screen debut was in '' Nater Guru'' – opposite Jeet. ''Nater Guru'' was a "runaway success" at the box office. The film, released in 2003, marked Mallick's entry into Tollywood. She also won her first award for Best Actor in a Leading Role Female at the 4th Tele Cine Awards (2004) for ''Nater Guru''. In the film, Mallick plays the role of a 23-year-old girl named Monica opposite Jeet. Since the release of ''Nater Guru'' the pair has worked together often, appearing in eleven films. In 2004, she starred in '' Debipaksha'', '' Shudhu Tumi'', '' Badsha The King'' and '' Bandhan''. While the first two performed poorly at the box office, ''Bandhan'' was a huge success in Bengal and was a blockbuster at the box office. It was also the highest grossing Bengali film of 2004. In 2005, Mallick appeared in '' Shubhodrishti'', '' Manik'', '' Yuddho'' and '' Chore Chore Mastuto Bhai''. In 2005, Koel Mallick entered the Odia film industry for the first time. In her first Odia film, '' Premi No.1'', Mallick acted opposite Anubhav Mohanty. She appeared in ''Yuddho'' opposite
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and
Debashree Roy Debashree Roy (born 8 August 1962) also known as Debasree Roy, is an Indian actress, dancer, choreographer, politician and animal rights activist. She was a bankable star of Bengali cinema during 1980s, 1990s and early 2000s. She received mo ...
. The film recorded an initial collection of 12 million (12 million) in its first week. In 2006, she took on a more serious role in ''
MLA Fatakeshto ''MLA Fatakeshto'' is a 2006 Indian Bengali language political action film directed by Swapan Saha and produced by Shree Venkatesh Films. The film stars Mithun Chakraborty in the titular role alongside Debashree Roy, Rajatava Dutta, Soumitra Cha ...
'' in which she played a reporter. She also starred in the 2008 film ''Love'', the
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remake of ''
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''.


Television

Mallick made her television debut with Zee Bangla's first Mahalaya in the year 2007 as ''Devi Mahisasuramardini'' and her various avatars. She also appeared in '' Didi No. 1'' in 2010 as a celebrity contestant. She also hosted her first talk-show ''Katha O Kahini''. The show went on to air on
Star Jalsha Star Jalsha is an Indian Bengali language general entertainment pay television channel owned by JioStar, a joint venture between Viacom18 and Disney India. It primarily broadcasts family dramas, comedies, reality shows and films. It launched ...
. In 2013 Mallick appeared as a celebrity judge in the Bengali version of ''
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'' along with Bollywood choreographer
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. The show aired on
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. She also starred in Dance Bangla Dance Junior as a Judge and in Season 11 as a celebrity judge. She was also seen in
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's various reality shows like '' Rannaghor'', '' Dadagiri Unlimited'', and '' Didi No. 1''. Mallick and Jeet were also seen as a guests in the Star Jalsha serial ''Sansar Sukher Hoy Romonir Gune'' for the promotion of the movie ''100% Love''. Mallick has also appeared on the popular soap ''Bojhena Se Bojhena'' which is also aired on
STAR Jalsha Star Jalsha is an Indian Bengali language general entertainment pay television channel owned by JioStar, a joint venture between Viacom18 and Disney India. It primarily broadcasts family dramas, comedies, reality shows and films. It launched ...
.


Brand endorsements

Mallick has endorsed a variety of multi-national brands and has done television commercials for
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, glow & Lovely,
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, and
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.


Personal life

Mallick married Nispal Singh (Rane) on 1 February 2013. They had been in a relationship for seven years before that, but both of them had decided to keep their relationship away from the glamour world of Tollywood. On 1 February 2020 she announced on Instagram that she was expecting her first child. On 5 May 2020, Mallick gave birth to a boy. The couple named their son Kabir Singh. On 3 October she announced the news of her second pregnancy via social media. On 14 December 2024 she gave birth to a baby girl.


Filmography


Films

* ''All films are in Bengali unless otherwise noted.''


Television


Mahalaya


Awards and nominations


References


External links

* * * {{DEFAULTSORT:Mallick, Koel Living people 1982 births Indian film actresses Indian television actresses Actresses from Kolkata Actresses in Bengali cinema Actresses in Bengali television Actresses in Odia cinema Bengali actresses Kalakar Awards winners Gokhale Memorial Girls' College alumni University of Calcutta alumni 21st-century Indian actresses