Tollywood is an indispensable part of Bengalis. Here is a list of top Bangla actors who have received both name and fame in this industry. Famous Bengali Actors Dev, Jeet, Prosenjit, Yash Dasgupta, and Abir rule the Tollywood Box Office. Movies that did wonders for these stars are also mentioned. It would be interesting to see if they can maintain their position in 2021.
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Prosenjit Chatterjee
Prosenjit, Jyesthoputro of Tollywood, completed 35 illustrious years in the industry in 2020. Prosenjit aka Bumba da became the top Bangla actor after his superhit film Amar Sangi in 1987. He has retained his top position since then. In his long acting career, he has received many awards and accolades.
From the Sagar of Amar Sangi to the Gumnami baba of Gumnami, Prosenjeet has aced all the characters. His latest movie, Gumnaami, was based on the death mystery of Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose and got released in Hindi too.
Best Films – Gumnaami, Jaatishwar, Mayurakshi, Shankhachil, Baishe Srabon, Dosar, Praktan, Autograph, Amar Sangi, Chokher Bali, Noukadubi, Abohomaan, Shob Charito Kalponik
Dev
Dev is known to be one of the highest-paid Bengali actors. He has forayed into politics and has won the Lok Sabha Election as a Trinamool Congress candidate from the Ghatal constituency twice. His continuous effort to bring change to Bengali cinema is quite commendable. He has become a producer too and using new-age techniques in all his movies.
Sanjhbati his last release was a huge hit and his performance was hailed by audiences.
Best Films – Chander Pahar, Amazon Obhijaan, Password, Shedin Dekha Hoyechilo, Challenge, Dui Prithibi, Chaamp, Paglu, Khokababu, Khoka 420, Rangbaaz, Shudhu Tomari Jonya, Sanjhbati
Jeet
Jeet finds himself lucky that he is still untouched by politics. With full time dedicated to cinema, he works on 2-3 movies every year. He became the most sought after Bengali actor after his 2002 Debut film Saathi. Jeet has worked for nearly two decades in Bengali cinema and still rules the Box Office. His latest blockbuster Asur is the best Bengali movie of 2020 that you should not miss.
Best Bengali movies Of Jeet
Asur, Sathi, Wanted, Deewana, Boss, The Royal Bengal Tiger, Dui Prithibi, Bachchan, 100 percent Love, Saat Paake Bandha
Abir Chatterjee
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Abir started his career with Bengali serials. His claim to fame was his portrayal of detective characters, Byomkesh Bakshi, Feluda, and Sonada. His acting skills are impeccable.
His movie Durgeshgorer Guptodhon was a blockbuster. The audience loved this movie.
His movie Bishorjon won the National Award for Best Bengali film in 2017. He was voted the Calcutta Times most desirable Man of 2019.
Best Films – Bojhena Shey Bojhena, The Royal Bengal Tiger, Guptodhoner Sandhane, Durgeshgorer Guptodhon, Ebar Shabor, Bishorjon, Baishe Srabon, Badshahi Angthi
Jisshu Sengupta
He is one of the most versatile actors of Tollywood. He started his career with the
Bengali serial Mahaprabhu where he portrayed the character of Chaitanya Mahaprabhu. In the Bengali movie, Mahalaya, he acted the role of Bengali icon, Late Uttam Kumar.
Jisshu has worked on many Bollywood projects. In Mardaani, he played the role of Rani Mukherjee’s husband and in Sadak 2, he portrayed the role of Alia Bhatt’s father. The actor has received a lot of appreciation for his roles.
He shared the screen space with Kangana Ranaut in the Bollywood movie Manikarnika, where he played the part of Gangadhar Rao, the protagonist’s husband. He is also working on the Telugu movie Thalaivi, which is based on the life of late politician Jayalalithaa.
Best Films– Uma, Mahalaya, Noukadubi, Shob Charitro Kalponik, Jaatishwar, Posto, Ek Je Chillo Raja
Yash Dasgupta
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He is the current heartthrob of Tollywood and extremely popular among young female audiences for his good looks. He became popular with his debut movie Gangster.
Yash started his career with Hindi Television serials. He became a household name with the Star Jalsha serial Bojhena Shey Bojhena.
Best Films – Gangster, One
Ritwick Chakraborty
He is considered one of the best actors in India. Bengali Cinema’s brightest star is known for his natural acting skills. He easily fits into any character. He has created a completely different niche for himself. He has worked on several movies like Vinci Da, Tarikh, Jyesthoputro, Shantilal O Projapoti Rohoshyo, Parineeta, and Buro Sadhu.
Best Films – Parineeta, Phoring, Maacher Jhol, Jeshtoputro, Nagarkirtan, Bibaho Diaries, Shabdo, Ahare Mon,
Anirban Bhattacharya
He is one of the most versatile and talented Bangla actors. He has become quite popular with the Hoichoi web series Byomkesh.
Best Films – Eagoler Chokh, Ghawre Baire Aaj, Dhananjay, Dwitiyo Purush
Parambrata Chatterjee
He is the grand-nephew of the renowned filmmaker Ritwik Ghatak. The intellectual actor has acted in some of the finest Bengali movies. He impresses the audience with his brilliant acting.
Parambrata received accolades for his role as a Kolkata police officer in the Hindi blockbuster Kahaani.
Best Films – Kahaani, Baishe Srabon, Dwitiyo Purush, Hemlock Society, The Bong Connection, Tintorettor Jishu, Bhooter Bhabishyat, Maach Mishti & More, Chotuskone
Ankush Hazra
He is a mass hero and known as the best dancer in the Bengali film industry. He is in a relationship with the popular Bengali Television actress Oindrila Sen.
Best Films – Villain, Bolo Dugga Mai Ki, Kanamachi
Soham Chakraborty
Soham has appeared in more than 100 films of Tollywood as a child artist or male lead.
He has joined politics and is currently appointed as the vice president of the All India Trinamool Youth Congress.
Best Films – Bojhey Na Shey Bojhey Na, Amanush, Amanush 2, Prem Aamar, Shudhu Tomari Jonya, Golpo Holeo Shotti
Bonny Sengupta
He is the star of the new generation. Bony has successfully made a mark in the Bengali film industry. He has a huge fan base in the rural area of Bengal.
Best Films – Borbaad, Parbona Ami Chartey Tokey
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