Sreelekha Mitra is a famous Indian actress and director known for her outstanding contribution to Bengali cinema.
She is known for her roles in films like “Hothat Blishti”, “Kantatar”, “Aschorjo Prodip”, “Swade Ahlade”, “Choukath” and “Rainbow Jelly” which cemented her as a film icon in the Bengali film industry status.
Mitra’s talent and dedication have been recognized with several prestigious honors, including the BFJA and Anandalok Awards.
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- Full name: Srilekha Mitra
- Stage name: Sreelekha Mitra
- Date of birth: August 30, 1975
- Age: 49 years old
- Place of birth: Kolkata, India.
- Nationality: Indian
- Occupation: Actor
- Height: 1.62m
- Parents: unknown
- Siblings: unknown
- Spouse: Shiladitya Sanyal (married 2003-2013)
- Children: Dashi Sanyal.
- Relationship: Divorced
- Net worth: $1 million to $5 million.
early life and education
Sreelekha Mitra was born on August 30, 1975 in Kolkata, India. Her parents raised her, but details about them and her siblings have not been publicly disclosed.
Sreelekha graduated from Jaypuriya College with an Honors degree in English Literature. She is of Indian origin and her religion is Hinduism.
After completing her studies, Sreelekha started a career in the entertainment industry using her passion for art and excellent communication skills.
Profession
Mitra started her acting journey with the Bengali drama Balikar Prem directed by Dulal Lahiri.
She gained recognition in 1996 for her role as Nabanita in the Bengali TV series Trishna directed by Anindya Sarkar.
She made her film debut with Basu Chatterjee’s Hothat Brishti (1998), which was a huge commercial success.
Mitra won the BFJA Award and the Anandalok Award for her performance in Bappaditya Bandopadhyay’s Kantatar (2006).
She was also nominated for the Filmfare Award and the Zee Bangla Gourav Samman Award for her performance in “Aschorjo Prodip” (2013).
She also starred in other critically acclaimed films such as Swade Ahlade (2015), Choukath (2015) and Rainbow Jelly (2018), showcasing her versatility as an actor.
In addition to her film work, Mitra has had an extensive career in Bengali television, playing important roles in telefilms and TV series.
She made her Bollywood debut in Reema Mukherjee’s Ardhangini Ek Ardhsatya (2016). Mitra’s versatile acting skills, captivating screen presence and talent have earned her recognition including the BFJA Award, Anandalok Award and Zee Bangla Gourav Samman Award, cementing her beloved image in the Bengali film industry.
Awards and nominations
- National Film Award for Best Supporting Actress
- Bangladesh Film Journalists Association Award
- Karaka Award for Best Actress
- TV Movie Award for Best Supporting Actress
- Zee Cine Award for Best Supporting Actress
social media
- Instagram account: @sreelekamitraofficial
- Facebook account: Sreelekha Mitra
- Twitter handle: @SrilekhaMitra
personal life
Sreelekha Mitra is married to Shiladitya Sanyal. They married in 2003 but separated ten years later in 2013.
Before their separation, they had a daughter named Oishi Sanyal. The reasons for their separation remain private and undisclosed, as the couple would rather keep their affairs out of the public eye.
Despite the breakdown of their marriage, they continued to prioritize their daughter Oishi’s well-being and growth, ensuring she had a stable and nurturing environment during this transition.
film chronology
- Hotabrishti(1998)
- Cantata(2006)
- Ashjo Prodip(2013)
- Swad Alaid(2015)
- Jokas(2015)
- Rainbow Jelly(2018)
net worth
Sreelekha Mitra is an accomplished Indian actress known for her work in the Bengali film industry.
While her wealth is not publicly disclosed, it is estimated her deficit is between $1 million and $5 million.
Such a huge net worth is most likely attributed to her decades of success and prolific acting career in the entertainment industry.
