Swastika Mukherjee
Swastika Mukherjee | |
|---|---|
 Mukherjee in 2015 | |
| Born | 13 December 1980 Calcutta, West Bengal, India |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 2000–present |
| Spouse |
Promit Sen (m. 1998) |
| Children | 1 |
| Father | Santu Mukhopadhyay |
| Awards | |
Swastika Mukherjee (born 13 December 1980) is an Indian actress who mainly appears in Bengali and Hindi films and television. She is the daughter of actor Santu Mukhopadhyay.[1][2] Throughout her career, she received various accolades including four Filmfare Awards East (including a record of three wins and five nominations for Best Actress), one WBFJA, one Anandalok Award and one Kalakar Award.
Mukherjee made her screen debut with Devdasi, a Bengali TV series. She made her big screen debut with Hemanter Pakhi (2001). Her first leading role came with Mastan (2004), opposite Jeet. She made her Hindi film debut with Mumbai Cutting (2008).
Early life
Mukherjee spent her childhood in a self-described "simple life" with her father Santu Mukhopadhyay, younger sister Ajopa, and mother Gopa.[3][4] Her favourite films were Mary Poppins, The Sound of Music, and Chitty Chitty Bang Bang. She was educated at Carmel School, Kolkata, St. Teresa's Secondary School, and Gokhale Memorial School. Post-Graduation in History at Jadavpur University.[5]
Personal life
In 1998 at the age of 18, she married Promit Sen, son of Rabindra Sangeet singer Sagar Sen. The marriage was an unhappy one and lasted two years. Swastika accused Promit of physically abusing her and locking her out of their home when she was pregnant. She filed a charge against him for cruelty and solicitation of dowry. These charges were subsequently dismissed and Promit was acquitted.[5][6]
Swastika later filed an affidavit in court stating that her accusations were 'unfounded, false, baseless and speculative,' before confessing in a media conference that they were false.[7][8] Consequently, Promit's brother sued her for damages in Calcutta High Court and she was held liable for ₹7.7 crore ($1.7 million).[9] According to Mukherjee, Sen filed for divorce in 2000, but changed his mind when she became successful in her acting career.[5] She has one daughter from the marriage, Anwesha, born in 2000.[10]
In 2001, Mukherjee enrolled at the Ananda Shankar Centre for Culture, learning dance from veteran Tanusree Shankar.[5] During the filming of Mastan, she began dating her co-star Jeet.[5] They went on to appear in several films together, including Kranti, Sathihara, Priyotoma, Krishnakanter Will, Pitribhumi and Partner. She later began a relationship with Parambrata Chatterjee on the set of Brake Fail.[11] As she was still lawfully married to Promit Sen, he filed a charge against Chatterjee for criminal adultery and enticement of a married woman.[10] They separated in 2010 when Chatterjee moved to Bristol.[12]
Criminal case
In May 2026, an FIR was registered against Mukherjee and actor Parambrata Chatterjee at Gariahat police station in Kolkata about their social media posts on May 2, 2021, immediately after AITC's victory in the then Assembly elections instigated political violence against BJP workers in the state. The FIR registered by an advocate claims that at around 4 pm on May 4, Parambrata Chatterjee made a post in Bengali, which meant, “Let today be declared World ‘Rogorani’ thrashing Day!”), to which Mukherjee responded with an emoji, saying “Hahahah Hok Hok”, which instigated AITC workers for violence.[13][14][15]
Mukerjee has already appeared before the police and her statement was recorded by the Investigating Officer, while Parambrata Chatterjee has moved to Calcutta High Court with an appeal to quash the FIR registered against him.[16][17][18]
Filmography
| Year | Films | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | Hemanter Pakhi | |
| 2003 | Chokher Bali | Young Courtesan |
| 2004 | Mastan | Mamta |
| 2005 | Criminal | Nandita |
| Tobu Valobashi | Anu | |
| Mantra | ||
| Sathihara | Anuradha | |
| 2006 | Nayak | Nandini |
| Priyotoma | Uttara | |
| Kranti | Arpita | |
| 2007 | Kalishankar | Jhimli |
| Sangharsha | Nandini | |
| Krishnakanter Will | Rohini | |
| Jibon Sathi | ||
| Pitribhumi | ||
| Bondhu | Aditi | |
| Greptar | Trisha | |
| 2008 | Partner | Priya Bhattacharya |
| Shibaji | Durga | |
| Hello Kolkata | Raima | |
| 2009 | Sobar Upore Tumi | Bangladeshi film |
| Brake Fail | - | |
| Janala | Meera | |
| 033 | Mrinali NRI | |
| 2010 | Byomkesh Bakshi | Shiuli |
| 2011 | Mumbai Cutting | |
| Nandini | ||
| Bye Bye Bangkok | Tanima | |
| 2012 | Bhooter Bhabishyat | Kadalibala |
| Abar Byomkesh | Rajani | |
| Tabe Tai Hok | Tilottama | |
| 8:08 Er Bongaon Local | Shreyashi[19] | |
| 2013 | Mishawr Rawhoshyo | Snigdha |
| Ami Aar Amar Girlfriends | Shree | |
| Basanta Utsav | ||
| Maach Mishti & More | Reena | |
| Aborto | ||
| 2014 | Take One | Doyel Mitra- |
| Jaatishwar | Mahamaya Bandopadhyay/ Soudamini | |
| 2015 | Detective Byomkesh Bakshy! | Anguri Devi / Yasmeen |
| Ebar Shabor | Mitali | |
| Shesher Kobita | Ketaki | |
| 2016 | Saheb Bibi Golaam | Jaya |
| Kiriti Roy | ||
| 2017 | Byomkesh O Agnibaan | Malati |
| Ashampta | - | |
| 2018 | Aami Ashbo Phirey | Gargi |
| Michael | Shinjini Sen | |
| Aaron | Alita Apte | |
| 2019 | Kia and Cosmos | Dia Chaterjee |
| Shah Jahan Regency | Kamalini Guha | |
| The Lovely Mrs. Mukherjee | ||
| 2020 | Tasher Ghawr | Sujata |
| Dil Bechara | Mrs. Sunila Basu | |
| Guldasta | Dolly Bagri | |
| Karmachakra: Episode Zero | Ganga (voice) | |
| 2022 | Shrimati | |
| Kora Kagazz | ||
| Qala | Urmila Manjushree Hindi film | |
| 2023 | Shibpur | Mandira Biswas |
| Love All | Hindi film | |
| 2024 | Bijoyar Pore | Mrinmoyee |
| Tekka | Ira Sengupta | |
| Love Sex Aur Dhokha 2 | Lovina Singh | |
| 2025 | Durgapur Junction | Ushashie |
| 2026 | Bibi Payra | Shiuli |
| Gandhari | ||
Television and web series
| Year | Title | Role | Network | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000–2005 | Ek Akasher Niche | Piu | Zee Bangla | |
| 2001—2004 | Pratibimbo | Uttara | ||
| 2006/2009/2011 | Mahishasurmardini | Devi Mahamaya, Devi Yognidra, Devi Mahishasurmardini, Devi Koushiki, Devi Chandika | ETV Bangla | |
| 2017 | Dupur Thakurpo | Uma | Hoichoi | |
| 2019 | The Stoneman Murders | Sneha | ||
| 2020 | Charitraheen 3 | Rabeya Shamin | ||
| Black Widows | Jayati Sardesai | Zee5 | ||
| Paatal Lok | Dolly Mehra | Amazon Prime Video | ||
| Paanch Phoron | Nayana | Hoichoi | ||
| 2021 | Mohomaya | Aruna | [20] | |
| 2022 | Escaype Live | Mala | Disney+ Hotstar | |
| Criminal Justice: Adhura Sach | Avantika | |||
| 2023 | Nikhoj | Brinda Basu | Hoichoi | |
| 2024 | Bijoya | Bijoya | [21] | |
| 2025 | Nikhoj 2 | Brinda Basu | ||
| 2026 | Kaalipotka | Srima | ZEE5 | [22] |
| Didi No. 1 Season 10 | Host | Zee Bangla | [23] |
Awards
| Year | Award Name | Category | Movie |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Anandalok Award | Best Actress | Bhooter Bhabishyat |
| 2017 | Filmfare Awards East | Best Actress | Shaheb Bibi Golaam |
| 2021 | Shah Jahan Regency | ||
| 2023 | Shrimati | ||
| 2024 | Best Actress (Critics) | Shibpur | |
| West Bengal Film Journalists Association | Best Actress | ||
| 2025 | Joy Filmfare Glamour and Style Awards Bengal | Woman of Style and Substance | |
Controversies
In May 2014, Mukherjee was hospitalised after an alleged suicide attempt. Under strong local protest, Kolkata police detained Mukherjee's boyfriend Suman Mukhopadhyay.[24]
References
- ↑ "Tollywood top girls on the go, at a glance". The Telegraph. Calcutta, India. 4 September 2004. Archived from the original on 28 December 2004. Retrieved 8 September 2008.
- ↑ "Interview swastika Mukherjee on her talk of the town character spending time with shabitri and pushing boundaries". The Telegraph (India).
- ↑ "Swastika poses with father Santu Mukherjee". The Times of India. April 2019. Retrieved 25 March 2021.
- ↑ "We are family". The Telegraph (India). Retrieved 25 March 2021.
- 1 2 3 4 5 "Interview with Swastika Mukherjee". Savvy. 26 November 2009.
- ↑ "Singer Behind Bars for Wife-Bashing". Calcutta Telegraph. Calcutta, India. 9 June 2000. Archived from the original on 14 June 2011. Retrieved 12 April 2011.
- ↑ says, Ankan Basu. "Bengali Film Actress Swastika Mukherjee confessed false dowry allegations – Calcutta Tube". Retrieved 12 June 2020.
- ↑ "Paatal Lok Actor Swastika Mukherjee Publicly Apologised For Filing 498A Case Against Husband's Family". Archived from the original on 25 May 2021. Retrieved 25 May 2021.
- ↑ "Actress loses appeal in Rs 7.7 crore case". The Telegraph (India). Retrieved 12 June 2020.
- 1 2 "Arrest warrant against Param". The Times of India. 18 September 2009. Archived from the original on 9 May 2012. Retrieved 12 April 2011.
- ↑ Dasgupta, Priyanka (5 July 2009). "An intimate scene would be a pushover". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 9 May 2012. Retrieved 12 April 2011.
- ↑ "Swastika ready for one night stand?". The Times of India. 5 September 2010. Archived from the original on 9 May 2012. Retrieved 12 April 2011.
- ↑ "Lawyer files complaint against actors Parambarta and Swastika for their 2021 posts on X, says they instigated violence against BJP workers". Indian express. Retrieved 29 May 2026.
- ↑ "Bengali actors face heat after power shift to BJP; FIR filed over 2021 social media posts linked to post-poll violence". The Hindu. Retrieved 29 May 2026.
- ↑ "2021 post-poll violence tweet returns to haunt Bengal actors". India Today. Retrieved 29 May 2026.
- ↑ "Kolkata Police grills Swastika Mukherjee over purported 2021 social media post". The Telegraph. Retrieved 29 May 2026.
- ↑ "Bengali actress Swastika Mukherjee questioned over FIR on post-poll violence in 2021". Telangana Today. Retrieved 29 May 2026.
- ↑ "Parambrata Chatterjee moves Calcutta High Court to quash FIR in 2021 post-poll violence case". Telegraph. Retrieved 29 May 2026.
- ↑ "8:08 er Bonga Local Movie Review". The Times of India. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 26 May 2025.
- ↑ "SWASTIKA AND ANANYA ARE SET TO FIRE UP THE SCREEN IN MOHOMAYA SWASTIKA AND ANANYA ARE SET TO FIRE UP THE SCREEN IN MOHOMAYA". The Telegraph (India). Archived from the original on 22 April 2021.
- ↑ "Hoichoi's Bijoya rides on Swastika Mukherjee's stellar act as a grieving mother seeking justice".
- ↑ "Kaalipotka brings stories of power and survival to the fore". The Times of India. 21 January 2026. Retrieved 21 January 2026.
- ↑ "'দিদি নাম্বার ওয়ান' ছাড়লেন রচনা বন্দ্যোপাধ্যায়। এ বার থেকে শোয়ের সঞ্চালক কে?" [Who will replace Rachana Banerjee as host of the Bengali TV show Didi Number One?] (in Bengali).
- ↑ Roy, Gitanjali (6 November 2014). "Swastika Mukherjee: Bengals Sweetheart But Off-Screen, a Darker Story – NDTV Movies". NDTVMovies.com.
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