Raj Chakraborty
Raj Chakraborty | |
|---|---|
 Chakraborty in 2022 | |
| Member of the West Bengal Legislative Assembly | |
| In office 2 May 2021 – 4 May 2026 | |
| Preceded by | Silbhadra Dutta |
| Succeeded by | Kaustuv Bagchi |
| Constituency | Barrackpur |
| Born | 21 February 1975[1] Halisahar, West Bengal, India |
| Education | West Bengal State University |
| Occupations | Film director, actor, producer |
| Years active | 2008–present |
| Notable work | |
Political party | All India Trinamool Congress (till 2026) |
| Spouses | |
| Children | Yuvaan Yaalini[3][4] |
Raj Chakraborty (born 21 February 1975) is an Indian film director, actor, producer and politician. He is one of the most commercially successful film-makers in Tollywood.[5] Before directing his debut film, he was busy in Bengali TV. Raj Chakraborty was associated with Zee Bangla's laughter show Mirakkel, hosted by Mir, and the dance competition Dance Bangla Dance, judged by Mithun Chakraborty, during their initial days. He also directed Star Jalsha's laughter programme I Laugh You.[6][7][8] He was a Member of Legislative Assembly of West Bengal from Barrackpore from 2021 to 2026.
Early life
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Chakraborty graduated from Rishi Bankim Chandra Colleges, Naihati which is affiliated with West Bengal State University.[citation needed] He worked backstage for various theatre productions between 1993 and 1995 in his locality. After graduating, Chakraborty left his home and moved to Belgachia to start his career in acting. In 1996, Chakraborty moved to Netaji Nagar, Kolkata.[citation needed]
Filmography
[edit]As director
[edit]| † | Denotes films that have not yet been released |
| Year | Title | Producer | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Chirodini Tumi Je Aamar | Shree Venkatesh Films | Debut film; Based on Rizwanur-Priyanka controversy (2007) |
| 2009 | Challenge | ||
| Prem Aamar | remake of the Tamil-Telugu bilingual blockbuster film 7G Rainbow Colony. | ||
| 2010 | Le Chakka | Srijan Arts | |
| Dui Prithibi | Shree Venkatesh Films | remake of 2008 Telugu movie Gamyam | |
| 2011 | Shotru | Eskay Movies | Remake of Tamil movie Singam (2010) |
| 2012 | Bojhena Shey Bojhena | Shree Venkatesh Films | |
| 2013 | Kanamachi | Eskay Movies | remake of 2011 Tamil film Ko |
| Proloy | Shree Venkatesh Films Raj Chakraborty Entertainment Productions |
A felicitation to Barun Biswas | |
| 2014 | Borbaad | Shree Venkatesh Films | remake of Tamil film Polladavan (2007) while the romance between Bonny and Rittika is inspired from another Tamil film Sullan (2004). |
| Yoddha | remake of 2009 Telugu film Magadheera. | ||
| 2015 | Parbona Ami Chartey Tokey | Shree Venkatesh Films Surinder Films |
remake of the 2013 Telugu film Uyyala Jampala |
| Katmundu | GreenTouch Entertainment | ||
| 2016 | Abhimaan | Reliance Entertainment Grassroot Entertainment Walzen Media Works |
remake of the 2013 Telugu film, Attarintiki Daredi (2013) |
| 2017 | Chaamp | Dev Entertainment Ventures | Based on Moti Nandi's novel Shibar Phire Asha |
| Bolo Dugga Maiki | SVF Entertainment | ||
| 2018 | Adventures of Jojo[9] | ||
| 2019 | Shesh Theke Shuru | Jeetz Filmworks Pvt. Ltd. | Adapted from the novel Water & Fire |
| Parineeta | Raj Chakraborty Entertainment Productions | Inspired from true events | |
| 2022 | Habji Gabji[10] | Adapted from Promoda Ranjan Roy's Boner Khobor | |
| Dharmajuddha[11] | Based on Syed Mustafa Siraj's short story | ||
| 2024 | Babli | Based on Buddhadeb Guha's novel Babli | |
| Shontaan | Shree Venkatesh Films | ||
| 2026 | Hok Kolorob | Raj Chakraborty Entertainment Productions | Inspired by 2014 Jadavpur University protests and 2023 Jadavpur University ragging case, also story writer |
As actor
[edit]| Year | Film | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | Apan Holo Par | Cameo |
| 2008 | Chirodini Tumi Je Amar | |
| 2009 | Challenge | |
| Prem Aamar | ||
| 2012 | Hemlock Society | Sethu Venkatraman |
| Challenge 2 | Cameo | |
| Bojhena Shey Bojhena | ||
| 2015 | Jamai 420 | Himself |
| Parbona Ami Chartey Tokey | Cameo | |
| 2017 | Chaamp | |
| Cockpit | Shanu Ghosal | |
| 2018 | Uma | Cameo |
| 2022 | Kolkatar Harry |
As producer
[edit]| Year | Film | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Proloy | |
| 2018 | Noor Jahaan | Indo-Bangladesh joint venture film. The film is a remake of 2008 Telugu movie Gamyam |
| 2019 | Prem Amar 2 | Indo-Bangladesh joint venture film. |
| 2019 | Parineeta | |
| 2022 | Dharmajuddha | |
| 2022 | Habji Gabji | |
| 2024 | Babli |
Accolades
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| Award name | Year | Category | Movie | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anandalok Awards | 2008 | Best Director | Chirodini Tumi Je Amar | Won |
| 2009 | Best Director | Challenge | Won | |
| 2010 | Best Director | Le Chakka | Won | |
| 2011 | Best Director | Shotru | Won | |
| Tele Cine Awards | 2012 | Best Director | Bojhena Shey Bojhena | Won |
| BFJA Awards | 2013 | Best Promising Director | Bojhena Shey Bojhena | Won |
| 2020 | Best Director | Parineeta | Won |
Television
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Raj Chakraborty produced the television serial Kanamachi, which was aired on Star Jalsha. For Zee Bangla, Raj Chakraborty Productions made the popular soap opera Raage Anuraage. He returned as director of his very own show I Laugh You, a show he had started in its first season. I Laugh You was a very popular laughter programme in the Indian regional television world, which was aired on Star Jalsha. Raj Chakraborty's association with another very popular Bengali entertainment channel Colors Bangla occurred with him producing the soap opera Kajallata for that channel.
As producer in television
[edit]Series
[edit]- Proloy Asche (Directed for Sananda TV produced by ABP)
- Nayika (Directed for Sananda TV produced by ABP)
- Josh (On Sananda TV produced by ABP)
- Kanamachi (On Star Jalsha)
- Raage Anuraage (On Zee Bangla)
- Kajallata (On Colors Bangla)
- Bedini Moluar Kotha (On Zee Bangla)
- Falna (On Star Jalsha)
- Sangeet er Mahajuddha (On Colors Bangla) (Also Director)
- Godhuli Alap (On Star Jalsha)
- Grihoprobesh (On Star Jalsha)
Telefilms As Producer
[edit]- Dev I Love You
- Nimki Phulki
- Guti Mallar
- Dum Dum Digha Digha (Sequel of Guti Mallar)
- Guti Mallarer Athithi (Sequel of Guti Mallar and Dum Dum Digha Digha)
- Nimki Phulki 2 (Sequel of Nimki Phulki)-produced and directed by Abhimanyu Mukherjee
Political career
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He has recently joined Trinamool Congress in the hands of leader Mamata Banerjee.[12] Later on 5 March 2021, Trinamool Congress leaders announced Chakraborty to be contesting this 2021 West Bengal Legislative Assembly Elections from Barrackpore.[13][14] He won on 2 May 2021. In 2026 West Bengal Legislative Assembly election, he was defeated by Kaustuv Bagchi of the Bharatiya Janata Party.[15][16]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ↑ "Raj Chakrabarty is not his real name!". Times Of India.
- ↑ "Everything you want to know about Raj-Subhashree wedding". The Times of India. 9 March 2018. Retrieved 9 March 2018.
- ↑ "New mommy Subhashree Ganguly and baby Yuvaan's photo will melt your heart". Times Of India.
- ↑ "Subhashree Ganguly-Raj Chakraborty blessed with a baby boy; Celebs wish the proud parents". Times Of India.
- ↑ Nag, Kushali (26 December 2008). "A few good men". Calcutta, India: www.telegraphindia.com. Archived from the original on 28 December 2008. Retrieved 6 March 2009.
- ↑ "Bengal regional TV revolution grips everyone". ibnlive.in.com. Archived from the original on 13 October 2010. Retrieved 14 November 2008.
- ↑ "রাজ চক্রবর্তীর নাম করে প্রতারণা, থানায় গেলেন পরিচালক". Anandabazar.
- ↑ "Corona scare hits Raj Chakraborty, Subhasree's luxury housing complex". Times Of India.
- ↑ "Raj Chakraborty directed 'Adventures of Jojo' to air today". Times Of India.
- ↑ "Raj Chakraborty's Next Directorial Habji Gabji Post Production To Begin From This Date; Read Details Inside". Spotboye.
- ↑ "'Dharmajuddha' will be released in theatres first, confirms Raj Chakraborty". Times Of India.
- ↑ "Cricketer Manoj Tiwary, 3 Bengali film stars join TMC ahead of Bengal polls". India Today. 24 February 2021. Retrieved 6 March 2021.
- ↑ "TMC Candidates List: বাবা নেই তবে শুভশ্রী পাশে আছে, ব্যারাকপুরে অন্যের দখলদারিত্ব মানব না: রাজ". www.anandabazar.com (in Bengali). Retrieved 6 March 2021.
- ↑ "WB assembly election 2021: Raj Chakraborty reaction after being tmc candidate | কথা দিচ্ছি, বারাকপুর বিধানসভা কেন্দ্র জিতে দিদিকে উপহার দেব : Raj Chakraborty". zeenews.india.com. Retrieved 6 March 2021.
- ↑ "Barrackpur election results 2026: Kaustuv Bagchi of BJP wins against Raj Chakraborty of AITC". The Times of India. 4 May 2026. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 5 May 2026.
- ↑ "West Bengal Election Results 2026 Winners: Who won, who lost - Key seats, top faces and FULL LIST of constituency-wise results". Wion. Retrieved 5 May 2026.
External links
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Media related to Raj Chakraborty at Wikimedia Commons- Raj Chakraborty at IMDb
- Upperstall.com
- Raj Chakraborty Lifestyle at Haldia News
