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Bengali actors who made a mark in Bollywood

Sonal Khandelwal
| ETimes.in | Last updated on - Jul 19, 2025, 06:00 IST
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Prosenjit Chatterjee

Prosenjit Chatterjee, a legendary name in Bengali cinema, took Bollywood by storm with Shanghai and Traffic. Despite being a superstar in the East, he’s chosen select, impactful Hindi films, showcasing his flair for layered storytelling and character depth across regions.

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Jisshu Sengupta

Jisshu Sengupta has appeared in Bollywood hits like Mardaani, Manikarnika, and Shakuntala Devi. With his expressive eyes and versatile style, he balances regional cinema and mainstream success without losing artistic integrity—a rare and commendable feat.

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Parambrata Chatterjee

Parambrata Chatterjee rose to prominence with Kahaani, matching Vidya Balan’s screen presence with quiet intensity. A filmmaker too, Parambrata bridges Bengali and Hindi industries with effortless grace, choosing projects with soul and substance over stardom.

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Tota Roy Chowdhury

After years in Bengali TV and films, Tota Roy Chowdhury stunned Bollywood with his Kathak sequence in Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani. The actor’s elegance and discipline found a wider audience, proving reinvention is always possible.

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Bob Biswas

Before becoming the eerie Bob Biswas in Kahaani, Saswata Chatterjee was a beloved face in Bengali serials and films. His chilling performance created an unforgettable character, leading to national recognition and a spin-off starring Abhishek Bachchan.

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