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{{short description|Indian actress}} | {{short description|Indian actress (born 1959)}} | ||
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'''Rita Koiral''' | {{Infobox person | ||
Koiral was born in [[Kolkata]], and was still living there at the time of her death. She obtained | | name = Rita Koiral | ||
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| birth_date = {{Birth date|1959|07|03}} | |||
| birth_place = [[Kolkata]], [[West Bengal]], India | |||
| death_date = {{Death date |2017|11|19}} (aged 58) | |||
| death_place = Kolkata, West Bengal, India | |||
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| occupation = Actress | |||
| relatives = [[Jahar Ganguly]] (maternal grandfather) | |||
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'''Rita Koiral''' or '''Rita Kayral''' (3 July 1959 – 19 November 2017) was an [[West Bengal|Indian Bengali]] actress, known for her television and [[Cinema of West Bengal|film]] roles.<ref name="ent">{{cite web|url=http://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/entertainment-others/actor-rita-koiral-passes-away-4944996/|title=Actor Rita Koiral passes away|website=Indian Express|date=19 November 2017|access-date=29 November 2017}}</ref> She appeared in several [[soap opera]] roles, often as villains and often opposite [[Monami Ghosh]].<ref name="Tolly">{{cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/bengali/movies/news/-tollywood-mourns-for-rita-koiral/articleshow/61722980.cms|title=Tollywood mourns for Rita Koiral|author=Ruman Ganguly|website=The Times of India|date=20 November 2017|access-date=29 November 2017}}</ref> Directors she worked with included [[Prabhat Roy]], [[Agnidev Chatterjee]] and [[Aparna Sen]]. She also acted in ''[[Jatra (theatre)|jatra]]'' (a form of folk theatre).<ref>{{cite web|url=http://indianewengland.com/2017/11/bengali-actress-rita-koiral-dead-58/|title=Bengali actress Rita Koiral dead at 58|website=India New England News|date=19 November 2017|access-date=29 November 2017|archive-date=1 December 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171201032529/http://indianewengland.com/2017/11/bengali-actress-rita-koiral-dead-58/|url-status=dead}}</ref> | |||
Koiral was born in [[Kolkata]], and was still living there at the time of her death. She obtained a [[Bachelor of Arts|BA]] and an [[Master of Arts|MA]] in accountancy from [[Calcutta University]]. Later she joined Durdarshan Kendra Calcutta as its newsreader. | |||
Her first marriage was | Her first marriage was with fellow Bengali actor [[Soumitra Banerjee]]. Famous actor [[Jahar Ganguly]] was her maternal grandfather. She was estranged from her second husband, by whom she had one daughter named Amrita.<ref name="Tolly"/> She also had one son who died at an early age. | ||
==Career== | ==Career== | ||
In [[Anupam Kher]]'s 2000 film ''[[Bariwali]]'', Rita Koiral provided the voice for another Indian actress, [[Kirron Kher]], the producer's wife, but she was not given the credit when Kher received a National Award for her role in the film. According to the rules, Kher should not have qualified for the award because the role was dubbed.<ref>{{cite web|url= | In [[Anupam Kher]]'s 2000 film ''[[Bariwali]]'', Rita Koiral provided the voice for another Indian actress, [[Kirron Kher]], the producer's wife, but she was not given the credit when Kher received a National Award for her role in the film. According to the rules, Kher should not have qualified for the award because the role was dubbed.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/mumbai/entertainment/recognising-behind-the-voice-actors/article8457780.ece|title=Recognising 'behind the voice actors'|author=Radha Rajadhyaksha|website=The Hindu|date=10 April 2016|access-date=29 November 2017}}</ref> Koiral claimed that Anupam Kher had offered her a share of the award money, but Kirron Kher denied that her part had been overdubbed.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/magazine/society-the-arts/story/20000904-dubbing-controversy-embroils-kiron-kher-national-award-for-best-actress-777948-2000-09-03|title=Dub and be damned|author=S. Kalidas|website=India Today|date=4 September 2000|access-date=29 November 2017}}</ref> Following Koiral's death, ''[[The Times of India]]'' claimed that she "nursed the wound of being denied her due credit" for the rest of her life.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/kolkata/dengue-prevention-begins-with-respect-for-environment/articleshow/61724019.cms?|title=One of Rita Koiral's most significant works remains unacknowledged|author=Zinia Seni|website=The Times of India|date=20 November 2017|access-date=29 November 2017}}</ref> | ||
In addition to acting, Koiral ran a school of [[dance]].<ref name="Tolly"/> She continued to act after being diagnosed with [[liver cancer]],<ref>{{cite web|url= | In addition to acting, Koiral ran a school of [[dance]].<ref name="Tolly"/> She continued to act after being diagnosed with [[liver cancer]],<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.business-standard.com/article/news-ians/bengali-actress-rita-koiral-dead-117111900688_1.html|title=Bengali actress Rita Koiral dead|website=Business Standard|date=19 November 2017|access-date=29 November 2017}}</ref> and died in hospital in [[Kolkata]], aged 58.<ref name="ent"/> | ||
==Filmography== | ==Filmography== | ||
{|class="wikitable" | |||
!Year | |||
!Title | |||
|- | |||
|1995 | |||
|''[[Daughters of This Century]]'' | |||
|- | |||
|1996<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.bfi.org.uk/films-tv-people/4ce2bbb4213cf|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171201090624/http://www.bfi.org.uk/films-tv-people/4ce2bbb4213cf|url-status=dead|archive-date=1 December 2017|title=Rita Koiral|website=British Film Institute|access-date=29 November 2017}}</ref> | |||
|''[[Atmaja]]'' | |||
|- | |||
| rowspan="4" |1999 | |||
|''[[Asukh]]'' | |||
|- | |||
|''[[Gunda (1999 film)|Gunda]]'' | |||
|- | |||
|''[[Jiban Niye Khela]]'' | |||
|- | |||
|''[[Khelaghar]]'' | |||
|- | |||
|2000 | |||
|''[[Paromitar Ek Din]]'' | |||
|- | |||
|2005 | |||
|''[[Rajmohol]]'' | |||
|- | |||
| rowspan="2" |2008 | |||
|''[[Bor Asbe Ekhuni]]'' | |||
|- | |||
|''[[Chirodini Tumi Je Amar]]'' | |||
|- | |||
|2011 | |||
|''[[Mon Bole Priya Priya]]'' | |||
|- | |||
|2012 | |||
|''[[Dutta Vs Dutta]]'' | |||
|- | |||
|2013 | |||
|''[[Ganesh Talkies]]'' | |||
|- | |||
|2014 | |||
|''[[Window Connection]]'' | |||
|- | |||
| | |||
|''[[Boro Bou]]'' | |||
|} | |||
==Television== | ==Television== | ||
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*''Saat Paake Bandha'' as Charu | *''Saat Paake Bandha'' as Charu | ||
*''[[Ek Akasher Niche]]''(2000-2005) ([[Zee Bangla]]) | *''[[Ek Akasher Niche]]''(2000-2005) ([[Zee Bangla]]) | ||
*''[[Shyaola]]'' | |||
*''[[Kon Se Alor Swapno Niye]]'' | *''[[Kon Se Alor Swapno Niye]]'' | ||
*''[[Binni | *''[[Sholo Aana]]'' | ||
*''[[Binni Dhaner Khoi]]'' | |||
*''[[Sonar Horin]]'' | *''[[Sonar Horin]]'' | ||
*''[[Swade Ahladey]]'' | *''[[Swade Ahladey]]'' | ||
*''[[Stree (TV series)|Stree]]'' as Sabitri Ghosh | *''[[Stree (TV series)|Stree]]'' as Sabitri Ghosh | ||
*''Mouchaak'' as Paroma | *''Mouchaak'' as Paroma sen | ||
*''[[Ishti Kutum]]'' as Kumudini | |||
*''Janani'' as Supriya Devi's (Janani) second daughter, and Partha Mukhopadhyay's wife | *''Janani'' as Supriya Devi's (Janani) second daughter, and Partha Mukhopadhyay's wife | ||
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[[Category:Bengali actresses]] | [[Category:Bengali actresses]] | ||
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Latest revision as of 02:29, 11 February 2026
Rita Koiral | |
|---|---|
| Born | July 3, 1959 Kolkata, West Bengal, India |
| Died | November 19, 2017 (aged 58) Kolkata, West Bengal, India |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Relatives | Jahar Ganguly (maternal grandfather) |
Rita Koiral or Rita Kayral (3 July 1959 – 19 November 2017) was an Indian Bengali actress, known for her television and film roles.[1] She appeared in several soap opera roles, often as villains and often opposite Monami Ghosh.[2] Directors she worked with included Prabhat Roy, Agnidev Chatterjee and Aparna Sen. She also acted in jatra (a form of folk theatre).[3] Koiral was born in Kolkata, and was still living there at the time of her death. She obtained a BA and an MA in accountancy from Calcutta University. Later she joined Durdarshan Kendra Calcutta as its newsreader.
Her first marriage was with fellow Bengali actor Soumitra Banerjee. Famous actor Jahar Ganguly was her maternal grandfather. She was estranged from her second husband, by whom she had one daughter named Amrita.[2] She also had one son who died at an early age.
Career[edit | edit source]
In Anupam Kher's 2000 film Bariwali, Rita Koiral provided the voice for another Indian actress, Kirron Kher, the producer's wife, but she was not given the credit when Kher received a National Award for her role in the film. According to the rules, Kher should not have qualified for the award because the role was dubbed.[4] Koiral claimed that Anupam Kher had offered her a share of the award money, but Kirron Kher denied that her part had been overdubbed.[5] Following Koiral's death, The Times of India claimed that she "nursed the wound of being denied her due credit" for the rest of her life.[6]
In addition to acting, Koiral ran a school of dance.[2] She continued to act after being diagnosed with liver cancer,[7] and died in hospital in Kolkata, aged 58.[1]
Filmography[edit | edit source]
| Year | Title |
|---|---|
| 1995 | Daughters of This Century |
| 1996[8] | Atmaja |
| 1999 | Asukh |
| Gunda | |
| Jiban Niye Khela | |
| Khelaghar | |
| 2000 | Paromitar Ek Din |
| 2005 | Rajmohol |
| 2008 | Bor Asbe Ekhuni |
| Chirodini Tumi Je Amar | |
| 2011 | Mon Bole Priya Priya |
| 2012 | Dutta Vs Dutta |
| 2013 | Ganesh Talkies |
| 2014 | Window Connection |
| Boro Bou |
Television[edit | edit source]
- Rakhi Bandhan as Malina Chatterjee (later replaced by Chaitali Chakraborty)
- Saat Paake Bandha as Charu
- Ek Akasher Niche(2000-2005) (Zee Bangla)
- Shyaola
- Kon Se Alor Swapno Niye
- Sholo Aana
- Binni Dhaner Khoi
- Sonar Horin
- Swade Ahladey
- Stree as Sabitri Ghosh
- Mouchaak as Paroma sen
- Ishti Kutum as Kumudini
- Janani as Supriya Devi's (Janani) second daughter, and Partha Mukhopadhyay's wife
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Actor Rita Koiral passes away". Indian Express. 19 November 2017. Retrieved 29 November 2017.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 Ruman Ganguly (20 November 2017). "Tollywood mourns for Rita Koiral". The Times of India. Retrieved 29 November 2017.
- ↑ "Bengali actress Rita Koiral dead at 58". India New England News. 19 November 2017. Archived from the original on 1 December 2017. Retrieved 29 November 2017.
- ↑ Radha Rajadhyaksha (10 April 2016). "Recognising 'behind the voice actors'". The Hindu. Retrieved 29 November 2017.
- ↑ S. Kalidas (4 September 2000). "Dub and be damned". India Today. Retrieved 29 November 2017.
- ↑ Zinia Seni (20 November 2017). "One of Rita Koiral's most significant works remains unacknowledged". The Times of India. Retrieved 29 November 2017.
- ↑ "Bengali actress Rita Koiral dead". Business Standard. 19 November 2017. Retrieved 29 November 2017.
- ↑ "Rita Koiral". British Film Institute. Archived from the original on 1 December 2017. Retrieved 29 November 2017.
External links[edit | edit source]
Rita Koiral on IMDb