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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 laughter show Mirakkel, hosted by Mir, and the 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.

Early Life

Chakraborty was granted his Graduation from Rishi Bankim Chandra Colleges, Naihati. He acted in backstage for various theater productions between 1993 and 1995 in his locality. After completing his graduation, Chakraborty left his home and moved to Belgachia to make his career in acting. In 1996, Chakraborty moved to Netaji Nagar, Kolkata.

Filmography

As director

As actor

As producer

Accolades

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.

As producer in television

Series

Telefilms As Producer

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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