Raj Chakraborty

Raj Chakraborty (born 21 February 1975) is an Indian film director, actor, producer and politician. He is one of the most commercially successful film-makers in Tollywood.[5] Before directing his debut film, he was busy in Bengali TV. Raj Chakraborty was associated with Zee Bangla's popular laughter show Mirakkel, hosted by Mir, and dance competition Dance Bangla Dance, judged by Mithun Chakraborty, during their initial days. He also directed Star Jalsha's laughter programme I Laugh You.[6][7][8] He has been a Member of Legislative Assembly of West Bengal from Barrackpore since 2021.

Raj Chakraborty
Raj Chakraborty on 2022
Member of the West Bengal Legislative Assembly
Assumed office
2 May 2021
Preceded byShilbhadra Dutta
ConstituencyBarrackpur, North 24 Parganas
Born (1975-02-21) 21 February 1975[1]
Halisahar, West Bengal, India
NationalityIndian
EducationRishi Bankim Chandra Colleges, Naihati
Occupation(s)Film director, actor, producer
Years active2008–present
Notable work
Political partyAll India Trinamool Congress
Spouses
    Shatabdi Mitra
    ​
    (m. 2006⁠–⁠2011)​
      ​
      (m. 2018)​
      [2]
      ChildrenYuvaan[3][4]

      Filmography

      As director
      Denotes films that have not yet been released
      Year Title Producer Notes
      2008Chirodini Tumi Je AmarShree Venkatesh FilmsRemake of Kaadhal (2004) (Tamil)
      2009ChallengeRemake of Dil (2003) and Bunny (2005) Telugu
      Prem AamarRemake of 7G Rainbow Colony (2004) (Tamil)
      2010Le ChakkaSrijan ArtsPartially Adapted From Chennai 600028 (2007) (Tamil)
      Dui PrithibiShree Venkatesh FilmsRemake of Gamyam (2008) (Telugu)
      2011ShotruEskay MoviesRemake of Singam (2010) (Tamil)
      2012Bojhena Shey BojhenaShree Venkatesh FilmsRemake of Engaeyum Eppothum (2011) (Tamil)
      2013KanamachiEskay MoviesRemake of Ko (2011) (Tamil)
      ProloyShree Venkatesh Films
      Raj Chakraborty Entertainment Productions      		Inspired by a true story
      2014BorbaadShree Venkatesh FilmsRemake of Polladhavan (2007) (Tamil)
      YoddhaRemake of Magadheera (2009) (Telugu)
      2015Parbona Ami Chartey TokeyShree Venkatesh Films
      Surinder Films      		Remake of Uyyala Jampala (2013) (Telugu)
      KatmunduGreenTouch EntertainmentOriginal
      2016AbhimaanReliance Entertainment
      Grassroot Entertainment
      Walzen Media Works      		Remake of Attarintiki Daredi (2013) (Telugu)
      2017ChaampDev Entertainment VenturesOriginal
      Bolo Dugga MaikiSVF EntertainmentPartially adapted from Oru Vadakkan Selfie (Malayalam)
      2018Adventures of Jojo[9]Original
      2019Shesh Theke ShuruJeetz Filmworks Pvt. Ltd.Original
      ParineetaRaj Chakraborty Entertainment ProductionsOriginal
      2022Habji Gabji[10]Original
      Dharmajuddha[11]Partially Inspired by Syed Mustafa Siraj's Short story Bharotbarso .
      2023Abar ProloySubhashree Ganguly, Raj Chakraborty Entertainment ProductionsZee5 Web Series
      TBDDM MalikkaShree Venkatesh FilmsHoichoi Web Series

      As actor
      Year Film Role
      2008Chirodini Tumi Je AmarCameo
      2009ChallengeCameo
      2012Hemlock SocietySetu Bhenkatraman
      Challenge 2Cameo
      Bojhena Shey Bojhena
      2015Jamai 420Himself
      Parbona Ami Chartey TokeyCameo
      2017Chaamp
      CockpitShanu Ghosal
      2018UmaCameo

      As producer
      Year Film Note
      2013Proloy
      2018Noor JahaanIndo-Bangladesh joint venture film.
      2019Prem Amar 2Indo-Bangladesh joint venture film.
      2019Parineeta
      2022Dharmajuddha
      2022Habji Gabji
      2023Abar ProloyZee5 Web Series
      TBDDM MalikkaHoichoi Web Series

      Accolades
      Award name Year Category Movie Result
      Anandalok Awards 2008 Best Director Chirodini Tumi Je Amar Won
      2009 Best Director Challenge Won
      2010 Best Director Le Chakka Won
      2011 Best Director Shotru Won
      Tele Cine Awards 2012 Best Director Bojhena Shey Bojhena Won
      BFJA Awards 2013 Best Promising Director Won
      2020 Best Director Parineeta Won

      Television

      Raj Chakraborty produced the television serial Kanamachi, which was aired on Star Jalsha. For Zee Bangla, Raj Chakraborty Productions made the popular soap opera Raage Anuraage. He returned as director of his very own show I Laugh You, a show he had started in its first season. I Laugh You was a very popular laughter programme in the Indian regional television world, which was aired on Star Jalsha. Raj Chakraborty's association with another very popular Bengali entertainment channel Colors Bangla occurred with him producing the soap opera Kajallata for that channel.

      Series

      Telefilms As Producer
      • Dev I Love You
      • Nimki Phulki
      • Guti Mallar
      • Dum Dum Digha Digha(Sequel of Guti Mallar)
      • Guti Mallarer Athithi(Sequel of Guti Mallar and Dum Dum Digha Digha)
      • Nimki Phulki 2(Sequel of Nimki Phulki)-produced and directed by Abhimanyu Mukherjee

      Political career

      He has recently joined in Trinamool Congress in the hands of leader Mamata Banerjee.[12] Later on 5 March 2021, Trinamool Congress leaders announced Chakraborty to be contesting this 2021 West Bengal Legislative Assembly Elections from Barrackpore (Vidhan Sabha constituency).[13][14] He won on 2 May 2021.

      References
      1. "Raj Chakrabarty is not his real name!". Times Of India.
      2. "Everything you want to know about Raj-Subhashree wedding". The Times of India. 9 March 2018. Retrieved 9 March 2018.
      3. "New mommy Subhashree Ganguly and baby Yuvaan's photo will melt your heart". Times Of India.
      4. "Subhashree Ganguly-Raj Chakraborty blessed with a baby boy; Celebs wish the proud parents". Times Of India.
      5. Nag, Kushali (26 December 2008). "A few good men". Calcutta, India: www.telegraphindia.com. Archived from the original on 28 December 2008. Retrieved 6 March 2009.
      6. "Bengal regional TV revolution grips everyone". ibnlive.in.com. Archived from the original on 13 October 2010. Retrieved 14 November 2008.
      7. "রাজ চক্রবর্তীর নাম করে প্রতারণা, থানায় গেলেন পরিচালক". Anandabazar.
      8. "Corona scare hits Raj Chakraborty, Subhasree's luxury housing complex". Times Of India.
      9. "Raj Chakraborty directed 'Adventures of Jojo' to air today". Times Of India.
      10. "Raj Chakraborty's Next Directorial Habji Gabji Post Production To Begin From This Date; Read Details Inside". Spotboye.
      11. "'Dharmajuddha' will be released in theatres first, confirms Raj Chakraborty". Times Of India.
      12. "Cricketer Manoj Tiwary, 3 Bengali film stars join TMC ahead of Bengal polls". India Today. 24 February 2021. Retrieved 6 March 2021.
      13. "TMC Candidates List: বাবা নেই তবে শুভশ্রী পাশে আছে, ব্যারাকপুরে অন্যের দখলদারিত্ব মানব না: রাজ". www.anandabazar.com (in Bengali). Retrieved 6 March 2021.
      14. "WB assembly election 2021: Raj Chakraborty reaction after being tmc candidate | কথা দিচ্ছি, বারাকপুর বিধানসভা কেন্দ্র জিতে দিদিকে উপহার দেব : Raj Chakraborty". zeenews.india.com. Retrieved 6 March 2021.
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