Srabanti Chatterjee (born 13 August 1987) is an Indian actress who works in Bengali films. One of the highest paid and finest actresses of Bengali Cinema, She is known for her versatile acting skills and has been a popular face in Bengali Film Industry. Srabanti began her acting career as a child artist in 1997 with the film '' Mayar Badhon'', directed by

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. She rose to fame in 2003 after playing the lead role in

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. Throughout her career, Srabanti has delivered several notable performances in films such as ''Amanush'' (2010), ''Shikari'' (2016) and '' Bhootchakra Pvt. Ltd.'' (2019). She is widely acclaimed for her roles in romantic and family drama films, earning her a loyal fan base across

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and beyond. Srabanti's personal life has often been in the spotlight due to her multiple marriages and personal choices. She has a son named Abhimanyu Chatterjee.

Political career

Chatterjee joined

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on 1 March 2021. She was given the ticket and contested the

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from Behala Paschim against state minister of School Education and TMC heavyweight Partha Chatterjee but lost the election by 50,884 votes. Less than a year after joining, Srabanti left the

on 11 November 2021.

Personal life and controversies

Chatterjee's third marriage with cabin-crew Roshan Singh ended in 2020. Singh later alleged that Chatterjee was emotionally abusive. In 2022 Chatterjee was issued a notice from the Wildlife Crime Control cell of West Bengal in relation to a video posted on social media featuring a mongoose pup in chains. In 2023, fitness enthusiasts lodged a complaint against a gym she co-owned. Chatterjee denied any involvement in the issue.

Filmography

Television

Mahalaya

References

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