Soumitrisha Kundu
Soumitrisha Kundu | |
|---|---|
 Soumitrisha Kundu from Kone Bou in 2020 | |
| Born | 24 February 2000 |
| Other names | STK[1] |
| Citizenship | Indian |
| Alma mater | Indira Gandhi National Open University |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 2017–present |
| Notable work | |
Soumitrisha Kundu (born 24 February 2000),[2] also known by the initialism STK,[1] is an Indian actress who works in Bengali film and television industry. Noted for her acting skills and good looks in the media, she is widely regarded as one of the most popular and promising young actresses in Tollywood.[3][4][5] She made her acting debut in the drama series E Amar Gurudakshina (2017) and became well known for portraying the female lead Mithai and her lookalike Mithi in Mithai (2021).[6][7][8] After being a popular and critically acclaimed artist in the television industry for five years, she made her film debut with Avijit Sen's Pradhan (2023) portraying the female lead Rumi Pradhan opposite Dev. The film became one of the major successes of the year while Kundu's performance, screen presence and chemistry with her co-stars were well-received. She subsequently received her first Filmfare Awards Bangla nomination for Best Female Debut for the film.[9][10]
Early life and education
[edit]Kundu is from Barasat, West Bengal. She was born to Goutam Kundu and Mousumi Kundu in a Bengali Hindu Tili family. She passed her higher secondary examination from Barasat Girls High School. She came to Kolkata to learn dancing and started modeling in the meanwhile. She took admission in St. Paul's Cathedral Mission College in Kolkata but soon dropped out to concentrate on her acting career. Later she did her graduation in English literature from Indira Gandhi National Open University.[4][5]
Career
[edit]Kundu started her career with the television series E Amar Gurudakshina in 2017.[11] She has also featured in a number of shows like Jai Kali Kalkattawali, Aloukik Na Loukik and Gopal Bhar. She got her breakthrough as a lead in Kone Bou in 2019. In January, 2021 she was cast and had started portraying the dual characters Mithai/Mithi in Mithai which wrapped up in June 2023.[12][13] Kundu made her film debut with Avijit Sen's Pradhan opposite Dev in 2023.[14] Released on the occasion of Christmas vacations, the film became a major critical and commercial success. Kundu portrayed the female lead Rumi Pradhan and received praise for her performance, screen presence and chemistry with her co-stars. She was further nominated for the Filmfare Awards Bangla in the Best Female Debut category for the film.[9][10] Kundu is next slated to star as the leading lady in Rupak Chakraborty's thriller drama film 10e June opposite Sourav Das.[15] She will be making her OTT debut as the lead in streaming platform Hoichoi's upcoming murder-mystery drama web series Kaalratri directed by Ayan Chakraborti.[16]
Personal life and in the media
[edit]Kundu is an only child. She shares a close relationship with her family and has credited her parents for giving her confidence and encouraging her professionally.[17] She has named Sridevi as her acting inspiration.[18] Kundu is single. She has mentioned sketching, singing and dancing as her occasional habits.[17] Kundu is one of the most followed Tollywood actresses on social platforms. She is noted to be quite active on her social profiles and regularly interacts with her fans and followers.[19] She is a Lord Krishna devotee and visited Vrindavan to mark her 23rd birthday.[20] Regarded as one of the most popular and successful young artists in the media, her looks, personality, fashion and artistry have received considerable public attention.[21][22]
Filmography
[edit]| Year | Film | Role | Director | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Pradhan | Rumi Pradhan | Avijit Sen | Debut film | [14] |
| 2024 | 10e June | Mitali | Rupak Chakraborty | Thriller | [23] |
Web series
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Director | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Kaalratri | Devi | Ayan Chakraborti | Murder-mystery | [16] |
Television
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Language | Channel | Notes | Production Company(s) | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016– 2018 | E Amar Gurudakshina | Jhilly | Bengali | Colors Bangla | Main Antagonist | Subrata Roy Productions | [24] |
| 2017– 2019 | Jai Kali Kalkattawali | Raka | Bengali | Star Jalsha | Episodic role | Shree Venkatesh Films | [2] |
| 2017– 2018 | Gopal Bhar | Jahnavi | Bengali | Supporting role | [11] | ||
| 2019 | Aloukik Na Loukik | Putul | Bengali | Episodic Role | Raj Chakraborty Productions | [2] | |
| 2019– 2020 | Kone Bou | Koli Sen | Bengali | Sun Bangla | Lead role | Blues Productions | [25] |
| 2021–2023 | Mithai | Mithai Modak/Mithi Biswas | Bengali | Zee Bangla | Lead role | Zee Bangla Productions | [26] |
Special appearances
[edit]| Year | Serial | Channel | Role | Character | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Dadagiri Unlimited Season 9 | Zee Bangla | Participant | Mithai | [27] |
| Rannaghor | Guest | Herself | [28] | ||
| 2022 | Dadagiri Unlimited Season 9 Grand Finale | [29] | |||
| Didi No. 1 Season 9 | Participant | Mithai | [30] |
Mahalaya
[edit]| Year | Program | Channel | Role | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Nana Roope Mahamaya | Zee Bangla | Devi Kamalekamini | [31] |
| 2022 | Singhobahini Trinayani | Devi Jayadurga | [32] |
Awards
[edit]| Year | Award | Category | Name | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | West Bengal Tele Academy Awards[33] | Best Actress[34] | Mithai | Won |
| 2024 | Filmfare Awards Bangla | Best Female Debut | Pradhan | Nominated |
References
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- ^ a b c "Mithai actress Soumitrisha Kundu turns a year older - Times of India". The Times of India. 24 February 2021. Retrieved 18 May 2021.
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- ^ a b "'আশাহত করব না…', দেবের নায়িকা হয়ে মন্তব্য 'মিঠাই' সৌমিতৃষার". Sangbad Pratidin. Retrieved 31 May 2023.
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