Puja Cherry Roy (born 20 August 2002) is a Bangladeshi film actress and model. She debuted as a child actress in the film Moner Ghore Bosot Kore (2011), though her scenes were cut from the final release. Her first released role was in Bhalobashar Rong (2012), followed by her lead role debut in the Indo-Bangladesh joint production film Noor Jahaan (2018). She gained prominence for her role as Pori in PoraMon 2 (2018), earning the Meril Prothom Alo Award for Best Actress. She has also acted in promotional advertising. She is widely regarded as the most popular and successful Bangladeshi actress of this time.
Early life and education Cherry was born on 20 August 2002 in Gazirhat, Khulna, Bangladesh, to Dev Proshad Roy and Jorna Roy (d. 2024). She completed her Junior School Certificate (JSC) examination at Dhaka Cantonment Girls' Public School & College. She then completed her secondary education at Moghbazar Girls High School, passing her Secondary School Certificate (SSC) examination in 2019 from the business studies group. She completed her Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) examination from in 2021–22 from the arts group. Cherry continued her studies at Siddheswari Degree College, affiliated with the National University, Bangladesh, pursuing a degree program.
Career Puja Cherry began her acting career as a child actress in the film Moner Ghore Bosot Kore (2011), directed by Zakir Hossain Raju, where she was cast as Shakib Khan's sister. Her scenes were cut from the final release, disappointing her mother, Jorna Roy, who had invited around 20 family members, friends, and neighbors to the screening at BDR Cinema Hall. Initially aspiring for Puja to become a lawyer, Jorna resolved to support her daughter's pursuit of becoming a lead actress after this experience. Cherry went on to appear in child roles in films such as Bhalobashar Rong (2012), Agnee (2014), and Krishnopokkho (2016), and gained early recognition through a popular Teletalk 3G commercial.
Her breakthrough came with the 2018 Indo-Bangladesh romantic drama Noor Jahaan, where she played the lead role of Jahaan opposite Adrit Roy, earning praise for her emotional depth and on-screen chemistry. That same year, her role as Pori in PoraMon 2 with Siam Ahmed became a commercial success, winning her the Meril Prothom Alo Award for Best Actress (Public Choice) and solidifying her status as a leading actress in Dhallywood. She further showcased her versatility in the political drama Dahan (2018) and the romantic drama Prem Amar 2 (2019), both of which expanded her fanbase in Bangladesh and West Bengal.
Cherry continued to diversify her portfolio with roles in the action film Shaan (2022), the romantic drama Golui (2022), and the novel-based Hridita (2022). In 2023, she starred in the horror film Jinn and the web film Pori on Deepto Play. In 2024, she appeared in the web series Black Money, performing in the song "Premer Dokandar," which garnered significant online praise for her captivating presence. She is set to star in the action film Tagar opposite Adar Azad, with a planned release for Eid-ul-Adha 2025, and in Agnee 3 and Masud Rana, both awaiting release. Known for her natural acting and growing popularity, Cherry has established herself as one of Dhallywood's youngest leading actresses with a promising career ahead.
Personal life In March 2026, Cherry stated that she is engaged and planning to marry, but did not reveal her fiancé's name.
Filmography As lead roles
Year Title RoleNotes 2018 Noor Jahaan Jahaan Debut film as lead role; Indo-Bangladesh joint production PoraMon 2 Pori Dahan Asha2019 Prem Amar 2 Apurba Indo-Bangladesh joint production2022 Shaan Riya Psycho Jahan Khan Golui Mala 2023Jinn MonalisaPori Pori Released on DeeptoPlay2024Lipstick Buchi / MadhuriAgontuk Shraboni Akter "Iti"2025Tagar Joyeeta2026Domm: Until The Last BreathRani Masud Rana SohanaTBA Filming Awaiting Release
As child artist Year Title Role Director Notes 2011Moner Ghore Bosot KoreChild artistJakir Hossain RajuDeleted scenesChotto SongsarChild artistMontazur Rahman Akbar2012Sontaner Moto SontanChild artistShaheen SumonNayoriChild artistMohammad AminBhalobasar RongChild artistShaheen Sumon2013Most WelcomeChild artistAnonno MamunMy Name Is KhanChild artistBadiul Alam KhokonTobuo BhalobashiChild artistMontazur Rahman Akbar2014Daring LoverChild artistBadiul Alam KhokonAgneeYoung TanishaIftakar ChowdhuryMost Welcome 2Police officer Aryan's sisterAnanta Jalil2015BlackmailYoung ArinAnonno Mamun2016KrishnopokkhoYoung ZebaMeher Afroz ShaonBased on Humayun Ahmed's novelBadsha The DonBadsha's sisterBaba YadavIndo-Bangladesh joint production
Web series YearTitle RoleNotes2025Black Money Miss ShailaDebut in web series; released on Bongo BD
Awards and nominations Meril-Prothom Alo Awards Year Category Film Result Ref. 2018 Best Film Actress (Public Choice) PoraMon 2 Best Film Actress (Critics Choice) Best Newbie 2022 Best Film Actress Golui 2026Best Film ActressDomm: Until The Last Breath
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