Subhashree Ganguly (born 3 November 1990), also credited mononymously as Subhashree, is an Indian actress who primarily works in Bengali movies. One of the highest paid and leading actresses of Bengali cinema, Ganguly made her acting debut in Prabhat Roy's Pitribhumi (2007).
She has worked in numerous commercially successful Bengali films like Challenge, Paran Jai Jaliya Re (2009), Romeo, Khokababu (2012), Khoka 420 (2013), Boss, Game, Ami Shudhu Cheyechi Tomay (2014), Abhimaan (2016), Boss 2: Back to Rule (2017), Nabab (2017), Chalbaaz (2018) as well as Parineeta (2019), Dharmajuddha, Boudi Canteen (2022), Babli, Shontaan (2024), Grihapravesh and Dhumketu (2025) and Lawho Gouranger Naam Rey (2025).
Early life and background Subhashree Ganguly was born on 3 November 1990 in Bardhaman, West Bengal to Bina and Debaprasad Ganguly into a Bengali Brahmin family. She studied at Burdwan Municipal Girls' High School.
In 2006 after completing her 10th class, she joined the television reality show Anandalok Nayikar Khonje and became the winner. After that, she started her career as a model, and then she made her debut in the film industry with the Oriya-film Mate Ta Love Helare in 2008, which was directed by Ashok Pati. Subsequently, she made her debut in Bengali films with Pitribhumi, in which she played a supporting role.
Personal life In the year 2016, when Ganguly was filming Abhimaan, she had a relationship with the director of the film, Raj Chakraborty. On 6 March 2018, they got engaged in Kolkata and were married on 11 May at Bawali Rajbari. On 12 September 2020, she gave birth to a baby boy. On 30 November 2023, they had a baby girl.
Career After winning Anandalok Nayikar Khonje in 2006, Subhashree made her debut in Oriya films with Mate Ta Love Helare. Subsequently, she made her debut in Bengali films with Pitribhumi, in which she played a supporting role.
She rose to prominence after working with Bengali film actor Dev in films such as Challenge, Khokababu, Khoka 420, Romeo, Paran Jai Jaliya Re and Dhumketu. Khoka 420, Paran Jai Jaliya Re and Dhumketu are ranked among the highest grossing Bengali movies of all time.
Her pairing with another Bengali actor Jeet has been equally successful with films like Boss, Game, Abhimaan and Boss 2: Back to Rule. Boss 2: Back to Rule has been ranked among the biggest hits in the history of Bengali cinema and one of the highest grossing Bengali movies of all time.
She paired up with Shakib Khan in the films Nabab and Chalbaaz.
In 2019, film Parineeta marked a significant change in her career. Her portrayal of mehul brought her appreciation from critics and she won multiple awards for best actress, including Best Actor In A Leading Role (Female) in Filmfare Awards Bangla.
In 2022, her performance in Boudi Canteen earned her the Filmfare award for Best Actor (Female) Critics.
In 2024, Babli brought her third Filmfare Award Bangla for Best Actress award. Her second release of the year, Shontaan, brought her another nomination in Filmfare Award Bangla for Best Supporting Actress category.
Filmography
Films All films are in Bengali, unless mentioned otherwise. + List of Subhashree Ganguly film credits Year Title Role(s) Notes 2007 Pitribhumi Jhuma Debut in Bengali film 2008 Mate Ta Love Helare Megha Debut in Odia film Bajimaat Jhilik 2009 Challenge Pooja Sen Paran Jai Jaliya Re Anamika "Anna" Banerjee 2011 Romeo Pooja Chatterjee 2012 Khokababu Pooja 2013 Megh Roddur Madhuja Sen Khoka 420 Bhoomi Boss: Born to Rule Rusha Roy 2014 Ami Shudhu Cheyechi Tomay BhoomiIndo-Bangladesh joint production Game: He Plays to Win Trisha Shesh Boley Kichu Nei Kakoli / Koko Bachchan Dancer Special appearance in a song Spark Anupama Debut in Hindi film 2016 Prem Ki Bujhini Paromita / ParoIndo-Bangladesh joint production Abhimaan Dishani 2017 Amar Aponjon Shree Boss 2: Back to Rule Rusha Roy Indo-Bangladesh joint production Nabab Diya / Salma Dekh Kemon Lage Gunja 2018 Honeymoon Jayati Chalbaaz Srijeeta Rosogolla Malkanjaan Special appearance 2019 Parineeta Mehul Bose 2022Habji GabjiAhana BasuDharmajuddhaMunniBismillahFatima Boudi CanteenPoulomi 2023Doctor Bakshi Mrinalini 2024Babli Damayanti "Babli"ShontaanAdv. Indrani Sen 2025 Grihapravesh Titli Ray Dhumketu Rupa Lawho Gouranger Naam Rey Binodini Dasi 2026 Abhhiman Shree Completed Filming
Web series + Year Web Series Role(s) Language Platform Notes 2023 Indubala Bhaater HotelIndubala MallickBengaliHoichoiWeb series debut2025 Anusandhan Journalist Anumita Sen
Television Year Serial Character Channel 2 October 2016 Didi No. 1 (season 7) Contestant, promotion of film Abhimaan Zee Bangla 21 July 2017 Didi No. 1 (season 7) Contestant, promotion of film Dekh Kemon Lage Zee Bangla 16 September 2018 Didi No. 1 (season 8) Grand Opening, Winner Zee Bangla 24 February 2019 – 26 May 2019 Ebar Jombe Moja (season 1) Judge Star Jalsha 2 September 2019 Didi No. 1 (season 8) Contestant, promotion of film Parineeta Zee Bangla 6 September 2019 Dadagiri Unlimited (season 8) Contestant, promotion of film Dharmajuddha Zee Bangla 25 April 2021 Didi No. 1 (season 8) Contestant, Baisakhi Bumper Zee Bangla May–December 2021 Dance Bangla Dance (season 11) Judge Zee Bangla 2023 Dance Bangla Dance (season 12) Judge Zee Bangla 2024 Grihoprobesh Producer Star Jalsha 2025 Dance Bangla Dance (season 13) Judge Zee Bangla
Mahalaya Year Serial Character Channel 7 October 2010 Mahishasurmardini Ayi Bhubonomonomohini Devi Yogmaya, Devi Mahamaya, Devi Mangalchandi, Devi Kattayani and Devi Mahishasurmardini Zee Bangla 15 October 2012 51 Sotipith Devi Parvati, Devi Mahamaya, Devi Ugrakali, Devi Lalita Tripura Sundari and Devi Mahishasurmardini Zee Bangla 23 September 2014 Noborupe Adrija Devi Mahishasuramardini and her Nabadurga avatars Ruposhi Bangla 28 September 2019 12 Mashe 12 Rupe Debibaran Devi Uma & Devi Mahishasurmardini Zee Bangla 6 October 2021 Nanarupe Mahamaya Shaktirupeno Shansthita Devi Adyashakti and Devi Mahishasurmardini Zee Bangla 25 September 2022 Singhabahini Trinayani Devi Mahishasurmardini 2 October 2024 Noborupe Debi Durga Devi Mahamaya and Devi Mahishasurmardini 10 October 2026 Rupe Rupantare Mahisasurmardini Devi Mahamaya, Devi Mahalakshmi, Devi Parbati and Devi Mahishasurmardini Star Jalsha
Awards Year Award Category Film 2006 Anandalok Awards Fairever Anandalok Nayikar Khonje 2008Anandalok Awards Best Debut in Bengali cinema Bajimaat 2013 Bengali Youth & Cultural Awards Best Actress Tele Cine Awards Best Actress Khokababu 2014 Kalakar Awards Best Actress Khoka 420 2015 Kalakar Awards Best Actress Ami Shudhu Cheyechi Tomay 2015 Tele Cine Awards Best Actress2018 Tele Cine AwardsBest ActressHoneymoonInternational Bengali Film Awards Kalakar Awards Tolly Queen of the year Boss 2, Nabab 2020 WBFJA Award Best Actress in a Leading Role ParineetaFilms & Frames Digital Film Awards Best Actress 2021 Filmfare Awards Bangla Best Actor - Leading Role (Female) 2023 Filmfare Awards Bangla Best Actor - Leading Role (Female) - critics award Boudi Canteen Mahanayak Samman Zee Bangla Sonar Sansar 2023 Priyo Sodosyo Dance Bangla Dance TV 9 Bangla Ghorer Bioscope Best Actress Indubala Bhaater Hotel 2024 Siima Awards Best Regional Actress Critics OTT Samman Best Actress in a Leading Role Zee Bangla Sonar Sansar 2024 Priyo Sodosyo Dance Bangla Dance 2025 Joy Filmfare Glamour and Style Awards Bengal Most Stylish Star (Female) Filmfare Awards Bangla Best Actor - Leading Role (Female)BabliAnadalok AwardsBest ActressAnadalok Awards Best Supporting Actress Shontaan 2026WBFJA Award Best Actress in a Leading Role GrihapraveshZee 24 Ghanta Binodoner Sera 24 Best Actor-FemaleTele Cine Awards 2026 Best Actor-Female
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