Indrani Haldar | |
|---|---|
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| Born | (1971-01-06) 6 January 19711 |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 1986–present |
| Notable work | Biyer Phool, Mayurakshi, Sreemoyee,2 |
| Spouse | Bhaskar Roy3 |
| Awards | BFJA Awards, Anandalok Awards |
Indrani Haldar is an Indian actress who is mostly known for her work in Bengali cinema.456 She was conferred with a National Award, three BFJA Awards and two Anandalok Awards.
Halder made her debut in 1986 with the Bengali TV series Tero Parbon directed by Jochon Dastidar.7 She made her big screen debut opposite Prosenjit Chatterjee in Mandira (1990).8 She has appeared in numerous films, telefilms and TV series and hit the pinnacle of her career with the Bengali TV series Goyenda Ginni.9 She appeared in critically acclaimed films such as Charachar, Dahan, Anu, Sajhbatir Rupkathara, Faltu, Tokhon Teish, Mayurakshi to name a few.10 She has also worked at Maa Shakti by BR Chopra.
Career
Indrani made her acting debut in the television serial Tero Parban (1986).11 She lived in Mumbai during 2008 to 2013 to act in Hindi TV serials.12
In January 2022, she sang the Dwijendralal Ray song "Dhono Dhanne Pushpe Bhora" in a show at the request of one. However, she thought it is Rabindranath Tagore's song. And so she was trolled on social media.13
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | Abishkar | |||
| Debata | ||||
| Mandira | ||||
| 1991 | Debor | |||
| Neelimay Neel | ||||
| 1992 | Dan Pratidan | |||
| Shwet Patharer Thala | ||||
| 1993 | Kaancher Prithibi | |||
| Kanyadan | ||||
| Charachar | ||||
| Tapasya | ||||
| Prem Sanghat | ||||
| 1994 | Biswas Abiswas | |||
| 1995 | Antartama | |||
| Jay Bijay | ||||
| 1996 | Biyer Phool | Lily Chatterjee | ||
| Jamaibabu | ||||
| Bonophool | ||||
| 1997 | Saptami | |||
| Dahan | Srabani / Jhinuk | |||
| Bhalobasha | 14 | |||
| Lal Darja | ||||
| Dabidar | ||||
| 1998 | Gharer Laxmi | |||
| Gouri | ||||
| Chowdhury Paribar | ||||
| Sagar Banya | ||||
| Saikat Sangeet | ||||
| Anu | Anu | |||
| Nayaner Alo | ||||
| 1999 | Day Dayita | |||
| Sampradaan | ||||
| Ebong Tumi Aar Aami | ||||
| Dadabhai | ||||
| 2000 | Paromitar Ek Din | Cameo | ||
| Buk Bhara Bhalobasa | ||||
| 2000 | Apon Holo Par | |||
| 2001 | Dekha | |||
| Bhairav | ||||
| Sesh Ashray | ||||
| 2002 | Debdas | Chandramukhi | ||
| Saanjhbatir Roopkathara | ||||
| Barkane | ||||
| Anandalok | ||||
| 2004 | Atatayee | |||
| Assassin | ||||
| 2005 | Asamapto | |||
| 2006 | Faltu | |||
| Aankush | ||||
| 2007 | Jara Brishtitey Bhijechhilo | |||
| Raatporir Rupkatha | ||||
| 2009 | Angshumaner Chhobi | |||
| 2010 | Banshiwala | |||
| Thikana Rajpath | ||||
| Antim Swash Sundar | ||||
| Antarbash | ||||
| 2011 | Takhan Teish | |||
| 2012 | Chakravyuha | |||
| 2013 | Mistake | |||
| 2014 | Strings of Passion | |||
| 2015 | Aro Ekbar | |||
| 2017 | Mayurakshi | |||
| 2018 | Drishyantar | |||
| 2022 | Kuler Achaar | Mitali |
Web series
| Year | Series | Role | Director | OTT Platform | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 72 Ghanta | Anjana | Atanu Ghosh | Chorki | Film released om OTT platform due to COVID-19 induced lockdown | 15 |
| 2023 | Chhotolok | Mohor Bhattacharya | Indraneel Roy Chowdhury | ZEE5 | 16 |
Television series
- Seemarekha as Seema and Rekha-Dual role (Zee Bangla)
- Goyenda Ginni as Poroma (Zee Bangla)
- Spandan (Zee Bangla)
- Sreemoyee (Star Jalsha)
- Savitri - EK Prem Kahani as Leena Roy Choudhary (2013)
- Sanjivani
- Maryada: Lekin Kab Tak?
- Tamasharekha (Zee Bangla)
- Jeebon Rekha (Zee Bangla)
- Sujata
- Maa Shakti
- Savitri
- Sanai (Akash Bangla)
- Rajmahal (Aakash Aath)
- Bahnishikha
- Kudrat as Ganga Ajaynarayan Seth
Telefilms and Short series
- Fakir
- Tithir Atithi
- Kuasha Jakhan
- Bahanno Episode(Directed by Rituporno Ghosh)
- Purbo Purush
- Bhool Thikana
- Hamaari Shaadi(Directed by Basu Chatterjee)
- Tero Parban
- Prashchito (NTV Bengali Telefilm)
- Pinzor (NTV Bengali Telefilm)
- Khonik Bosonto (BTV Telefilm), 2002
- Somoy (Rupasi Bangla)
- Kapalkundala
Reality and Talk shows
- Ghore Ghore Zee Bangla (Reality show)- Host (Zee Bangla) 17
- Sange Indrani - a weekly interview on Tara TV featuring celebrity guests, hosted by Haldar
Mahalaya
| Year | Channel | Show Name | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | DD Bangla | Maa Elo Oi | Devi Mahisasurmardini | |
| 2016 | Zee Bangla | Matrirupeno | ||
| 2017 | Zee Bangla | Rupang Dehi Jayang Dehi | Devi Jayanti, Maangala, Kali, Bhadrakali, Kapalini and Mahisasurmardini | |
| 2019 | Star Jalsha | Mahisasurmardini | Dance Performance |
Awards and nominations
| Year | Award | Category | Character | Film/TV show |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | Kalakar Awards | Kalakar Award for Best Actress | Tapashya | |
| 1996 | Bengal Film Journalists' Association Awards | Best Actress | Gouri | Charachar |
| 1997 | 45th National Film Awards | National Film Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role | Jhinuk | Dahan |
| 1997 | Kalakar Awards | Best Actress TV | Tapashya | |
| 1998 | Kalakar Awards | Best Actress TV | Kuasa Jokhon | |
| 1999 | Anandalok Puraskar | Anandalok Best Actress Award | Jhinuk | Dahan |
| 2000 | Anandalok Puraskar | Anandalok Best Actress Award | Anu | |
| 2002 | Kalakar Awards | Best Actress TV | Maa Shakti | |
| 2003 | Bengal Film Journalists' Association Awards | Bengal Film Journalists' Association – Best Actress Award | Sanjhbati | Sanjhbatir Roopkathara |
| 2005 | Kalakar Awards | Best Actress TV | Pinjor | |
| 2006 | Kalakar Awards | Best Actress TV | Bonnisikha | |
| 2007 | Bengal Film Journalists' Association Awards | Bengal Film Journalists' Association – Best Supporting Actress Award | Suri Khepi | Faltu |
| 2007 | Telly Samman | Best Actress | Aaloy Phera | |
| 2008 | Madrid International Film Festival | Best Actress | Radha | Jara Bristite Bhijechhilo18 |
| 2009 | Kalakar Awards | Best Actress | Sujata | Sujata |
| 2016 | Zee Bangla Sonar Sansar Awards 2016 | Sera Nayika | Poroma | Goyenda Ginni |
| Priyo Bouma | ||||
| 2017 | Telly Academy Awards 2017 | Sera Nayika | ||
| Zee Bangla Sonar Sansar Awards 2017 | Priyo Sodosyo | |||
| 2018 | Zee Bangla Sonar Sansar Awards 2018 | Sera Kholnayika | Seema | Seemarekha |
| Most Versatile Actress | For her contributions to the Bengali Film Industry | N/a | ||
| 2019 | Telly Academy Awards 2019 | Best Actress | Sreemoyee | Sreemoyee |
| 2021 | Star Jalsha Parivar Awards 2021 | Priyo Maa | ||
| Cholo Paltai | ||||
| 2022 | Telly Awards Bangla | Best Actress in a Leading Role | ||
| Tele Academy Awards 2022 | Inspirational Character | |||
| Banga Bhushan | For her contributions to the Bengali Film Industry | N/a |
References
References
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- The Times of India website: Indrani Halder back on the small screen with her new serial
- Sekho.in website: Indrani Haldar
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- "রবীন্দ্র সংগীত ভেবে গাইলেন 'ধন ধান্য পুষ্প ভরা', নেটদুনিয়ায় তুলোধনা ইন্দ্রানীকে". Hindustantimes Bangla (in Bengali). 24 January 2022. Archived from the original on 25 January 2022. Retrieved 26 January 2022.
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- "Indrani Halder's New Game Show: এবার দর্শকদের 'ঘরে ঘরে' পৌঁছাবেন ইন্দ্রাণী! আসছে নতুন গেম শো".
- Indrani Haldar bags best actress award in Spain Archived 9 January 2009 at the Wayback Machine