Monami Ghosh | |
|---|---|
| Born | Monami Ghosh |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Known for | Pratiksha Ektu Bhalobashar... (as Ananya) Ekdin Pratidin (as Barsha) Binni Dhaner Khoi (as Mohor) Punyi Pukur (as Kankon) Irabotir Chupkotha (as Iraboti) |
Monami Ghosh is an Indian Bengali film and television actress with a career spanning almost two decades. She has acted in several television serials, among which the 2009 ETV Bangla serial Binni Dhaner Khoi is noteworthy.[1]
Career
Ghosh started her acting career with the Bengali television serial "Saat Kahon" (aired on DD Bangla) when she was 17 years old. She has played the lead in 25–30 serials and is well known for her portrayal of the characters Ananya in Pratiksha Ektu Bhalobashar... (2001–02), Komolika in Kon Shey Alor Swapno Niye (2003), Zeenat in Ek Akasher Niche (2004-04), and Barsha in Ekdin Pratidin. Her most well-known performance is as the character Mohor and in the ETV Bangla serial Binni Dhaner Khoi (2009-2013) where she also played the character Lin (Mohor's daughter).[2]
In parallel with her television career, Ghosh has appeared in several film roles. In 2008, she finished shooting for Aniruddha Banerjee's film Box No. 1313, opposite Parambrata Chatterjee. In 2012, she acted in Anik Dutta's Bengali film Bhooter Bhabishyat, in which she played the role of "Lachhmi". She also appeared in the 2015 film Bela Seshe directed by the duo Nandita Roy and Shiboprosad Mukherjee, and as "Piu" and "Jiniya" in the 2018 cross-border film Maati, starring Adil Hussain and Paoli Dam.
Monami Ghosh went on to appear in more Bengali television serials like the 2013 ETV Bangla series Hiyar Majhe, which had the same unit employed on Binni Dhaner Khoi. Her character in the show was that of Bhromor aka Kurani. Her co-actor was Badsah Maitra. She then appeared in Sadhak Bamakhyapa and Amloki, and starred as Kankaboti Banerjee, aka Kankon, in the 2015 Star Jalsha drama series Punyi Pukur. In 2018, she began playing the character of "Iraboti Mitra"[3][4] in the serial Irabotir Chupkotha on Star Jalsha.
In July 2025, it was announced that Ghosh had signed an agreement with Melbet, becoming a brand ambassador for the online betting company.[5]
Filmography
- Kalo Chita (2004)
- Ek Mutho Chobi (2005)
- Box No. 1313 (2009)
- Ogo Bodhu Sundari (2010)
- Bhoi (2011) as Rupsha
- Bhallu Sardar (2012)
- Bhooter Bhabishyat (2012) as Lachhmi
- Bela Seshe (2015) as Piu
- Maati (2018) as Jiniya
- Belashuru (2022) as Piu
- Padatik (2024) as Gita Sen
Television
| Year | Show | Channel | Character | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999-2000 | Saat Kahon | DD Bangla | ||
| 2001-2002 | Pratiksha Ektu Bhalobashar... | DD1 | Ananya | |
| 2003 | Kon Shey Alor Swapno Niye | Akash Bangla | Komolika | |
| 2004 | Sonar Horin | ETV Bangla | ||
| 2004-2005 | Ek Akasher Niche | Zee Bangla | Zeenat | |
| 2005-2007 | Ekdin Pratidin | Barsha | ||
| Manasi | Akash Bangla now Akash Aath | Manasi | ||
| 2007-2008 | Kaal | Akash Bangla | ||
| 2009–2012 | Binni Dhaner Khoi | ETV Bangla | Dr. Kojagori Mukherjee, aka Mohor
and Lin Banerjee (double role) | |
| 2013-2014 | Hiyar Majhe | ETV Bangla | Bhromor | |
| 2015 | Sadhak Bamakhyapa | Colors Bangla | Sulokkhona | |
| 2015–2017 | Punyi Pukur | Star Jalsha | Kankaboti Banerjee aka Kankon | |
| 2018 | Amloki | Zee Bangla (later replaced by Sreetoma Roy Chowdhury) | Mohona Guha Thakurata Sarkar | |
| 2018–2020 | Irabotir Chupkotha [6][7][8] | Star Jalsha | Dual role as Iraboti Mitra and Arushi | |
| 2018 | Dadagiri Unlimited Season 8 | Zee Bangla | Guest Participant to support team Darjeeling | |
| 2021 | Dance Dance Junior Season 2 | Star Jalsha | Judge | |
| 2022 | Dance Dance Junior Season 3 | Judge |
Web series
| Year | Show | Platform | Character | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Mouchak | Hoichoi Originals | Mou | [9] |
Awards
- Star Jalsha Parivar Awards 2016: Priyo Misti Somporko as Radharani-Kakon for Punyi Pukur
- Star Jalsha Parivar Awards 2021: Best Style Icon Female (Non-Fiction) for Dance Dance Junior Season 2
- Anandalok Awards 2025: Best Actress (Critics) as Geeta Sen for Padatik
- Filmfare Awards Bangla 2025: Best Supporting Actress as Geeta Sen for Padatik
Mahalaya
| Year | Program Name | Character | Channel |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Nabadurga | Devi Kalratri | Ruposhi Bangla |
| 2018 | Durgotinashini Durga | Dance Performance | Star Jalsha |
References
- ^ "Age is no barrier, feels Monami". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 3 January 2013. Retrieved 18 November 2012.
- ^ "Leading lady!". The Telegraph Calcutta. 28 May 2008. Archived from the original on 31 May 2014. Retrieved 18 November 2012.
- ^ Ganguly, Ruman (23 November 2019). "Monami to get married for the 87th time!". Times of India.
- ^ Ganguly, Ruman (2 August 2018). "I am so much like Iraboti: Monami Ghosh". Times of India.
- ^ "Melbet announce Monami Ghosh as new brand ambassador". FreeTips.com.
- ^ "Irabatir chupkotha actress Momami Ghosh looks cute in this pic take a look". The Times of India. 25 December 2018.
- ^ "Actress Momami Ghosh aka iraboti enjoys shooting from home". The Times of India. 14 May 2020.
- ^ "iraboti chupkotha monami Ghosh to play a double role". The Times of India. 4 May 2020.
- ^ ভট্টাচার্য্য, তোর্ষা (14 June 2021). "Monami Ghosh Exclusive: মৌ-বৌদিই আমার করা সবচেয়ে সাহসী চরিত্র: মনামী". abplive.com (in Bengali). Retrieved 20 June 2021.
External links
- Monami Ghosh at IMDb
