Mimi Chakraborty (born 11 February 1989) is an Indian actress, singer and former politician. She is known for her work in Bengali cinema and television. Her debut film was Bapi Bari Jaa in which she played the female lead, Dola.
She was listed as the most desirable woman in the Calcutta Times list of Most Desirable Women 2016 and 2020.
Chakraborty was a Member of Parliament in the 17th Lok Sabha from Jadavpur constituency from 2019 to 2024.
Early life Chakraborty was born on 11 February 1989. She hails from Jalpaiguri, a city in the Indian state of West Bengal. She spent her childhood in Arunachal Pradesh in Deomali, a town in Tirap district, but later moved back to her ancestral home in Jalpaiguri City with her family. She was educated in Holy Child School, Jalpaiguri and later at St. James' School, Binnaguri. She graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in 2011 from Asutosh College in Kolkata. Her parents live in Siliguri.
Career Chakraborty worked was a model before starting her acting career. She participated in Femina Miss India. Her acting debut was with Champion.
Her second project was a TV serial Gaaner Oparey, produced by Ideas Creations. It aired on Star Jalsha from 28 June 2010 to 16 April 2011. Ideas Creations, the production house of Prosenjit Chatterjee together with Star Jalsha launched the mega-serial Gaaner Oparey to pay tribute to Rabindranath Tagore on the 150th anniversary of his birth. The likes of Rituparno Ghosh (who was initial scriptwriter of Gaaner Oparey), Debojyoti Mishra (music director), and other noted personalities from the film industry were involved with the project.
Her debut film Bapi Bari Jaa was released on 7 December 2012.
Gaaner Oparey Gaaner Oparey, was the musical journey between two artists, Bohemian Gora and traditional Pupe and their love and in the whole process reinventing Tagore's "music". The story revolved around a girl called Pupe from an orthodox Tagore-worshipping family and Gora, an extremely talented but care-free lad, who keeps on experimenting with Rabindra Sangeet.
Chakraborty portrayed the role of Pupe, a very talented singer, belonging to an orthodox Tagore worshipping family, who used to sing Rabindra Sangeet in traditional form in concurrence with her family values. She was brilliant in all the emotions and made Pupe iconic.
Bapi Bari Jaa
Chakraborty's film debut was in Bapi Bari Jaa in which she played the female lead, Dola. The film was produced by Prosenjit Chatterjee production house, Ideas Creations. The film was also the silver-screen debut of Arjun Chakrabarty (better known as Gora, the male protagonist from Gaaner Opaarey) who played the role of Bapi, the male lead.
Political career In 2019, she joined politics and contested from Jadavpur Loksabha Constituency in 2019 Indian general election as a Trinamool Congress candidate which she won. She was a Member of Parliament in the 17th Lok Sabha from Jadavpur constituency. Chakraborty resigned from her post on 15 February 2024.
Fashion Chakraborty has been a part of Fame Fashion and Creative Excellence (FFACE) in different ways. In 2014, she unveiled the Edition 1 of the FFACE Calendar at Tantra, Park Hotel Kolkata. The same year she was a part of the conceptual greeting card produced by FFACE as the FFACE of DURGA promoting women empowerment.
Filmography Film Denotes films that have not yet been released YearTitleRoleNotes 2012 Bapi Bari Jaa Dola Debut film Bojhena Shey Bojhena Riya 2013 Proloy Durga 2014 Bangali Babu English Mem Riya Golpo Holeo Shotti Anu Yoddha: The Warrior Rajkumari Durga / Nandini Khaad Punam 2015 Jamai 420 Tina Katmundu Rai Shudhu Tomari Jonyo Koli 2016 Ki Kore Toke Bolbo Anjali Kelor Kirti Reema Gangster Ruhi 2017 Posto Sushmita Amar Aponjon Mou Cameo appearance Dhananjoy Kavya Sinha 2018 Total Dadagiri Jonaki Uma Herself Special Appearance with Dev and Nusrat Jahan Crisscross Ira Villain Ria 2019 Mon Jaane Na Pari Banu 2020 Dracula Sir Manjari SOS Kolkata Sanjana 2021 Baazi Kyra 2022 Mini TitliKhela Jawkhon Urmi Chowdhury2023Raktabeej Sanjukta Mitra Shastry Viruddh ShastryMallika ShastryHindi film 2024Palasher BiyeShalini AlaapAditi Mitra ToofanSuchonaBangladeshi film 2025 Raktabeej 2 Sanjukta Mitra 2026 Bhanupriya Bhooter Hotel Nandini Phool Pishi O Edward Segun Cameo Filming Post-production, Hindi film, Netflix release
Television Year Serial Character Channel ReferenceProduction company(s) 2008 Champion Diya Akash Bangla Ideas Creations 2010-11 Gaaner Oparey Sohini Deb Star Jalsha Ideas Creations 2013 Didi No. 1 Season 5 Contestant Zee Bangla Zee Bangla Productions 2019 Didi No. 1 Season 8 Winner Zee Bangla Zee Bangla Productions 2020 Durga Durgotinashini Devi Mahamaya and Devi Mahisasurmardini Star Jalsha Eyewash Productions 2022 Didi No. 1 Season 9 Contestant Zee Bangla Zee Bangla Productions
Web series Year Series Director Character Platform Note Reference2024 Jaha Bolibo Shotto Bolibo Chandrasish Ray Pritha Roy Hoichoi Market her web series debut 2025 Dainee Nirjhar Mitra Pata Hoichoi 2026 Queens Nirjhar Mitra Meera Sarkar Hoichoi
Discography Year TitleSingerDirectorNoteReference2019"Anjana"Mimi ChakrabartyBaba Yadav Debut Single2019"Pal" 2020"Pari Hun Main"2020"Amaro Porano Jaha Chay" Rabindra Sangeet2020"Tomar Khola Hawa"2022"Let's 1xbat"
Awards Year Awards Category Films 2011 Tele Samman Telekonya Gaaner Opaarey 2013 Big Bangla Rising Star Awards Rising Star (Female) Bapi Bari Ja 71st Annual BFJA Awards Best Promising Actress Bapi Bari Ja 2016 Tele Cine Awards Best Jodi Katmundu 2017 Star Jalsha Parivar Award Best Jodi Ki Kore Toke Bolbo With Ankush Hazra 2025 Tele Cine Awards Best Actor in a leading role (Female) OTT Dainee 2025 TV 9 Bangla Ghorer Bioscope Awards Best Actress in a Leading Role (OTT) Dainee
References
External links
Mimi Chakraborty – Sansad profile Mimi Chakraborty – PRS profile