Debadrita Basu
Debadrita Basu | |
|---|---|
| Born | Debadrita Basu |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 2017–present |
Debadrita Basu is a Bengali TV and Theatre actress.[1] Although her career started with stage plays, she is best known for playing the lead roles of Joyee in the serial Joyee, Alo in the serial Alo Chhaya, both of these aired on Zee Bangla and Rajkumari Meera / Meerabai in the mythological serial Shree Krishna Bhakto Meera on Star Jalsha,[2]and Alo in the serial Alor Theekana on Sun Bangla.
Early life
Basu was born in Chakdaha, West Bengal to Sanjay and Shukla Basu. She has a younger sister, Debopriya, who is also an actress. Basu's acting career started with the theater group Ha Za Ba Ra La at age 8. While studying at school, Basu started the theatre practice with her father.[3] Drohi Choitonnya was her first theater drama. She had an opportunity through auditioning to work on TV serials.
Career
Basu played the lead role of the serial Joyee on the Bengali channel Zee Bangla in Calcutta.[4]
She also played Alo Sengupta, the titular protagonist in the soap opera Alo Chhaya.
She was last seen as Meerabai in the mythological drama Shree Krishna Bhakto Meera on Star Jalsha which unexpectedly stopped airing due to low popularity of the show.
Since 2022, she has been playing Alo, the main protagonist in the daily soap, Alor Theekana on Sun Bangla.[5]
Television
Television Series
| Year | Title | Role | Channels | Notes | Ref(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017–2019 | Joyee | Joyee/Jessica | Zee Bangla | Lead Role | [6] |
| 2019–2021 | Alo Chhaya | Alo Sengupta (née Chatterjee) | [7][8][9] | ||
| 2021 | Shree Krishna Bhakto Meera | Meerabai
|
Star Jalsha | [10] | |
| 2022–2023 | Alor Theekana | Alo | Sun Bangla | [2] | |
| 2023–Present | Mithijhora | Nilanjana aka Nilu | Zee Bangla | 2nd Female Lead Role | [1] |
Mahalaya
- Shaktirupeno as Devi Bipottarini (Zee Bangla Mahalaya 2018)
- Baro Mashe Baro Rupe Debiboron as Devi Faloharini and Jagadhatri (Zee Bangla Mahalaya 2019)
- Durga Saptashati Sambhabami Yuge Yuge as Devi Yogmaya (Zee Bangla Mahalaya 2020)
- Debi Doshomahavidya as Devi Chinnamasta (Colors Bangla Mahalaya 2022)
References
- ^ a b "Debadrita Basu isn't complaining about the new normal". The Times of India.
- ^ a b "I took part in school plays, but never thought I'll act on TV: Debadrita Basu". The Times of India. Retrieved 25 June 2018.
- ^ দত্ত, নবনীতা. "ফুটবল ছুঁয়েও দেখিনি কখনও, জানালেন জয়ী". Anandabazar Patrika (in Bengali). Retrieved 27 June 2018.
- ^ "অভিনয়ে এত ভাল কেন 'জয়ী', পরিবারের পরিচয়ে লুকিয়ে রহস্য". ebela.in. Retrieved 25 June 2018.
- ^ "Debadrita Basu-John Bhattacharyya starrer 'Alor Thikana' to premiere on September 19". etimes.in. Retrieved 5 September 2022.
- ^ Ganguly, Ruman (16 March 2018). "I took part in school plays, but never thought I'll act on TV: Debadrita Basu - Times of India". The Times of India.
- ^ "Alo Chhaya actress debadrita Basu is a diva off screen". The Times of India.
- ^ "Debadrita Basu is all game for playing challenging characters". The Times of India.
- ^ "Actresses Debadrita Basu and Oindrila Bose to play Alo-Chhaya". The Times of India.
- ^ "Actress Debadrita Basu to play Meera in an upcoming show - Times of India". The Times of India. 26 April 2021.