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Top 5 Bengali actresses who made their name in the TV industry

Devoleena Bhattacharjee

Devoleena is a trained Bharatanatyam dancer, who started her career from auditioning for Dance India Dance 2. She debuted in acting with Sawaare Sabke Sapne Preeto as Bani. Devloeena achieved success from the show Saath Nibhaana Saathiya, where she played the role of Gopi for five years.


Mouni Roy

Mouni started her career in 2007 as Krishnatulsi in Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi.. she recevoved after playing the role of Sati in Devon Ke Dev…Mahadev. Another hit show of hers was Naagin and Naagin 2. She also participated in many dance reality shows like Zara Nachke Dikha and Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa Season 7. She did her Bollywood debut recently with Gold opposite Akshay Kumar. Her upcoming movies include Brahmastra and Made in China.

Tina Dutta

Tina’s role of Ichcha Veer Singh Bundela and Meethi Akash Chatarji in Uttran, made her one of the most successful actresses of Television. She also participated in reality shows like Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa Season 7 and Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi 7.

Sreejita De

She started her career with Kasautii Zindagii Kay, later Sreejita played the role of Annu in Annu Ki Ho Gayee Waah Bhai Waah. She also played a lead character of Mukta in Uttran. Other daily soaps she worked in include Tum Hi Ho Bandhu Sakha Tumhi, Piya Rangrezz, Koi Laut Ke Aaya Hai, Aahat, Ssh Koi Hai, Horror Nights, and Aye Zindagi.

Sumona Chakravarti

She started her acting career as a child artist in Mann. Sumona got fame from her role in Natasha in Bade Achhe Lagte Hain. She was part of few comedy shows like Kahani Comedy Circus Ki, Comedy Nights with Kapil and The Kapil Sharma Show.

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