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| caption = Raj Chakraborty on 2021 | | caption = Raj Chakraborty on 2021 | ||
| office = [[West Bengal Legislative Assembly |Member of West Bengal Legislative Assembly]] | | office = [[West Bengal Legislative Assembly|Member of West Bengal Legislative Assembly]] | ||
| term_start = 2 May 2021 | | term_start = 2 May 2021 | ||
| predecessor = [[Shilbhadra Dutta]] | | predecessor = [[Shilbhadra Dutta]] | ||
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| party = [[All India Trinamool Congress]] | | party = [[All India Trinamool Congress]] | ||
| spouse ={{Plainlist| | | spouse ={{Plainlist| | ||
*{{married| | *{{married|Shatabdi Mitra|2006|2011}} | ||
*{{married|[[Subhashree Ganguly]]|2018}}<ref>{{cite news |date=9 March 2018 |title=Everything you want to know about Raj-Subhashree wedding |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/bengali/movies/news/everything-you-want-to-know-about-raj-subhashree-wedding/articleshow/63215521.cms |work=[[The Times of India]] |access-date=9 March 2018}}</ref>}} | *{{married|[[Subhashree Ganguly]]|2018}}<ref>{{cite news |date=9 March 2018 |title=Everything you want to know about Raj-Subhashree wedding |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/bengali/movies/news/everything-you-want-to-know-about-raj-subhashree-wedding/articleshow/63215521.cms |work=[[The Times of India]] |access-date=9 March 2018}}</ref>}} | ||
| children = | | children = Yuvaan<ref>{{cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/bengali/new-mommy-subhashree-ganguly-and-baby-yuvaans-photo-will-melt-your-heart/articleshow/78118814.cms|title=New mommy Subhashree Ganguly and baby Yuvaan's photo will melt your heart|work=Times Of India}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/bengali/subhashree-ganguly-raj-chakraborty-blessed-with-a-baby-boy-celebs-wish-the-proud-parents/articleshow/78075026.cms|title=Subhashree Ganguly-Raj Chakraborty blessed with a baby boy; Celebs wish the proud parents|work=Times Of India}}</ref> | ||
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'''Raj Chakraborty''' is an Indian film director, actor and producer. | '''Raj Chakraborty''' {{small|[[Member of Legislative Assembly (India)|MLA]]}} (born 21 February 1975) is an Indian film director, actor and producer. He is one of the most commercially successful film-makers in [[Cinema of West Bengal|Tollywood]].<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.telegraphindia.com/1081226/jsp/entertainment/story_10302186.jsp|title=A few good men|publisher=www.telegraphindia.com|access-date=6 March 2009|last=Nag|first=Kushali|location=Calcutta, India|date=26 December 2008}}</ref> Before directing his debut film, he was busy in Bengali TV. Raj Chakraborty was associated with [[Zee Bangla]]'s popular laughter show ''[[Mirakkel]]'', hosted by [[Mir Afsar Ali|Mir]], and dance competition ''[[Dance Bangla Dance]]'', judged by [[Mithun Chakraborty]], during their initial days. He also directed [[Star Jalsha]]'s laughter programme ''I Laugh You''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://ibnlive.in.com/news/bengal-regional-tv-revolution-grips-everyone/74746-3.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101013132547/http://ibnlive.in.com/news/bengal-regional-tv-revolution-grips-everyone/74746-3.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=13 October 2010|title=Bengal regional TV revolution grips everyone|publisher=ibnlive.in.com|access-date=14 November 2008}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.anandabazar.com/entertainment/film-director-raj-chakraborty-lodged-compliant-against-fraudsters-dgtl-1.1211016|title=রাজ চক্রবর্তীর নাম করে প্রতারণা, থানায় গেলেন পরিচালক|work=Anandabazar}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/bengali/corona-scare-hits-raj-chakraborty-subhasrees-luxury-housing-complex/articleshow/75819670.cms|title=Corona scare hits Raj Chakraborty, Subhasree's luxury housing complex|work=Times Of India}}</ref> He is a member of [[West Bengal Legislative Assembly]] from [[Barrackpore]] since 2021. | ||
==Filmography== | ==Filmography== | ||
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| 2009 || ''[[Prem Aamar]]'' || Remake of ''[[7G Rainbow Colony]]'' (2004) <small>(Tamil)</small> | | 2009 || ''[[Prem Aamar]]'' || Remake of ''[[7G Rainbow Colony]]'' (2004) <small>(Tamil)</small> | ||
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| 2010 || ''[[Le Chakka]]'' || Srijan Arts || | | 2010 || ''[[Le Chakka]]'' || Srijan Arts || Partially Adapted From ''[[Chennai 600028]]'' (2007) <small>(Tamil)</small> | ||
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| 2010 || ''[[Dui Prithibi (2010 film)|Dui Prithibi]]'' || [[Shree Venkatesh Films]] || Remake of ''[[Gamyam]]'' (2008) <small>(Telugu)</small> | | 2010 || ''[[Dui Prithibi (2010 film)|Dui Prithibi]]'' || [[Shree Venkatesh Films]] || Remake of ''[[Gamyam]]'' (2008) <small>(Telugu)</small> | ||
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| 2019 || ''[[Parineeta (2019 film)|Parineeta]]'' || | | 2019 || ''[[Parineeta (2019 film)|Parineeta]]'' || | ||
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| | | 2022 || ''[[Dharmajuddha]]'' || | ||
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| | | 2022 || ''[[Habji Gabji]]'' || | ||
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=== Television === | === Television === | ||
Raj Chakraborty produced the television serial ''[[Kanamachi (TV series)|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. | Raj Chakraborty produced the television serial ''[[Kanamachi (TV series)|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. | ||
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====As producer in television==== | ====As producer in television==== | ||
=====Series===== | =====Series===== | ||
* Directed 'Proloy Asche' for Sananda | * Directed 'Proloy Asche' for Sananda TV produced by ABP | ||
*''[[Kanamachi (TV series)|Kanamachi]]'' | *''[[Kanamachi (TV series)|Kanamachi]]'' | ||
*''[[Raage Anuraage]]'' | *''[[Raage Anuraage]]'' | ||
*''Kajallata'' | *''Kajallata'' | ||
*''Bedini Moluar Kotha'' | *''Bedini Moluar Kotha'' | ||
*'' | *'' [[Falna (TV series)|Falna]]'' | ||
=====Telefilms As Producer===== | =====Telefilms As Producer===== | ||
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== Political career == | == Political career == | ||
He has recently joined in [[All India Trinamool Congress|Trinamool Congress]] in the hands of leader [[Mamata Banerjee]].<ref>{{Cite web|date=February 24, 2021|title=Cricketer Manoj Tiwary, 3 Bengali film stars join TMC ahead of Bengal polls|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/elections/west-bengal-assembly-polls-2021/story/cricketer-manoj-tiwari-3-bengali-film-stars-join-tmc-ahead-of-bengal-polls-1772516-2021-02-24|access-date=2021-03-06|website=India Today|language=en}}</ref> Later on 5 March 2021, Trinamool Congress leaders announced Chakraborty to be contesting this [[2021 West Bengal Legislative Assembly election|2021 West Bengal Legislative Assembly Elections]] from [[Barrackpur (Vidhan Sabha constituency)|Barrackpore (Vidhan Sabha constituency)]].<ref>{{Cite web | He has recently joined in [[All India Trinamool Congress|Trinamool Congress]] in the hands of leader [[Mamata Banerjee]].<ref>{{Cite web|date=February 24, 2021|title=Cricketer Manoj Tiwary, 3 Bengali film stars join TMC ahead of Bengal polls|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/elections/west-bengal-assembly-polls-2021/story/cricketer-manoj-tiwari-3-bengali-film-stars-join-tmc-ahead-of-bengal-polls-1772516-2021-02-24|access-date=2021-03-06|website=India Today|language=en}}</ref> Later on 5 March 2021, Trinamool Congress leaders announced Chakraborty to be contesting this [[2021 West Bengal Legislative Assembly election|2021 West Bengal Legislative Assembly Elections]] from [[Barrackpur (Vidhan Sabha constituency)|Barrackpore (Vidhan Sabha constituency)]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=TMC Candidates List: বাবা নেই তবে শুভশ্রী পাশে আছে, ব্যারাকপুরে অন্যের দখলদারিত্ব মানব না: রাজ|url=https://www.anandabazar.com/entertainment/west-bengal-election-2021-tmc-candidates-list-director-raj-chakraborty-opens-up-after-being-declared-as-tmc-candidate-from-barrackpore-dgtl/cid/1269589|access-date=2021-03-06|website=www.anandabazar.com|language=bn}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=WB assembly election 2021: Raj Chakraborty reaction after being tmc candidate {{!}} কথা দিচ্ছি, বারাকপুর বিধানসভা কেন্দ্র জিতে দিদিকে উপহার দেব : Raj Chakraborty|url=https://zeenews.india.com/bengali/entertainment/wb-assembly-election-2021-raj-chakraborty-reaction-after-being-tmc-candidate_371296.html/amp|access-date=2021-03-06|website=zeenews.india.com}}</ref> He won on 2 May 2021. | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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[[Category:People from North 24 Parganas district]] | [[Category:People from North 24 Parganas district]] | ||
[[Category:21st-century Indian film directors]] | [[Category:21st-century Indian film directors]] | ||
[[Category:West Bengal MLAs | [[Category:West Bengal MLAs 2021–2026]] | ||
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Raj Chakraborty | |
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 Raj Chakraborty on 2021 | |
| Member of West Bengal Legislative Assembly | |
| Assumed office 2 May 2021 | |
| Preceded by | Shilbhadra Dutta |
| Constituency | Barrackpur, North 24 Parganas |
| Born | February 21, 1975[1] Halisahar, West Bengal, India |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Education | Rishi Bankim Chandra Colleges, Naihati |
| Occupation | Film director, actor, producer |
| Years active | 2008–present |
Notable work | |
| Political party | All India Trinamool Congress |
| Spouse(s) | |
| Children | Yuvaan[3][4] |
| 2= | |
Raj Chakraborty MLA (born 21 February 1975) is an Indian film director, actor and producer. 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 popular laughter show Mirakkel, hosted by Mir, and 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 is a member of West Bengal Legislative Assembly from Barrackpore since 2021.
Filmography[edit | edit source]
As director[edit | edit source]
| Denotes films that have not yet been released |
| Year | Title | Producer | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Chirodini Tumi Je Amar | Shree Venkatesh Films | Remake of Kaadhal (2004) (Tamil) |
| 2009 | Challenge | Remake of Dil (2003) and Bunny (2005) Telugu | |
| 2009 | Prem Aamar | Remake of 7G Rainbow Colony (2004) (Tamil) | |
| 2010 | Le Chakka | Srijan Arts | Partially Adapted From Chennai 600028 (2007) (Tamil) |
| 2010 | Dui Prithibi | Shree Venkatesh Films | Remake of Gamyam (2008) (Telugu) |
| 2011 | Shotru | Eskay Movies | Remake of Singam (2010) (Tamil) |
| 2012 | Bojhena Shey Bojhena | Shree Venkatesh Films | Remake of Engaeyum Eppothum (2011) (Tamil) |
| 2013 | Kanamachi | Eskay Movies | Remake of Ko (2011) (Tamil) |
| 2013 | Proloy | Shree Venkatesh Films Raj Chakraborty Entertainment Productions |
Inspired by a true story |
| 2014 | Borbaad | Shree Venkatesh Films | Remake of Polladhavan (2007) (Tamil) |
| 2014 | Yoddha | Remake of Magadheera (2009) (Telugu) | |
| 2015 | Parbona Ami Chartey Tokey | Shree Venkatesh Films Surinder Films |
Remake of Uyyala Jampala (2013) (Telugu) |
| 2015 | Katmundu | GreenTouch Entertainment | Original |
| 2016 | Abhimaan | Reliance Entertainment Grassroot Entertainment Walzen Media Works |
Remake of Attarintiki Daredi (2013) (Telugu) |
| 2017 | Chaamp | Dev Entertainment Ventures | Original |
| 2017 | Bolo Dugga Maiki | SVF Entertainment | Partially adapted from Oru Vadakkan Selfie (Malayalam) |
| 2018 | Adventures of Jojo[9] | Original | |
| 2019 | Shesh Theke Shuru | Jeetz Filmworks Pvt. Ltd. | Original |
| 2019 | Parineeta | Raj Chakraborty Entertainment Productions | Original |
| 2022 | Dharmajuddha[10] | ||
| 2022 | Habji Gabji[11] | Original |
As actor[edit | edit source]
| Year | Film | Role |
| 2008 | Chirodini Tumi Je Amar | Cameo |
| 2009 | Challenge | Cameo |
| 2012 | Hemlock Society | Setu Bhenkatraman |
| Challenge 2 | Cameo | |
| Bojhena Shey Bojhena | ||
| 2015 | Jamai 420 | Himself |
| Parbona Ami Chartey Tokey | Cameo | |
| 2017 | Chaamp | |
| Cockpit | Shanu Ghosal | |
| 2018 | Uma | Cameo |
As producer[edit | edit source]
| Year | Film | Note |
| 2013 | Proloy | |
| 2018 | Noor Jahaan | Indo-Bangladesh joint venture film. |
| 2019 | Prem Amar 2 | Indo-Bangladesh joint venture film. |
| 2019 | Parineeta | |
| 2022 | Dharmajuddha | |
| 2022 | Habji Gabji |
Accolades[edit | edit source]
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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 | Won | |
| 2020 | Best Director | Parineeta | Won |
Television[edit | edit source]
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 | edit source]
Series[edit | edit source]
- Directed 'Proloy Asche' for Sananda TV produced by ABP
- Kanamachi
- Raage Anuraage
- Kajallata
- Bedini Moluar Kotha
- Falna
Telefilms As Producer[edit | edit source]
- 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[edit | edit source]
He has recently joined in 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 (Vidhan Sabha constituency).[13][14] He won on 2 May 2021.
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ "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. 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.
- ↑ "'Dharmajuddha' will be released in theatres first, confirms Raj Chakraborty". Times Of India.
- ↑ "Raj Chakraborty's Next Directorial Habji Gabji Post Production To Begin From This Date; Read Details Inside". Spotboye.
- ↑ "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.