Sourav Chakraborty is an Indian actor, director, writer and producer who works primarily in the Bangladeshi film industry. He is recognized for his role as “Sourav Moitra” in the TV series “Bodhu Kon Alo Laaglo Chokhe”. Sourav is known for his work in films like Bhobishyoter Bhoot (2019) and Burning Butterfly (2021).
Wiki/Biography
Sourav Chakraborty was born on Tuesday, October 11, 1988, in West Bengal, India (35 years old as of 2023). His zodiac sign is Libra.
Sourav Chakraborty childhood photos
appearance
Height (approximately): 5′ 9″
Weight (approximately): 70kg
Hair color: medium golden brown
Eye color: dark brown
family
Parents and siblings
His mother’s name is Anita Chakraborty. Sourav’s father died of cancer.
Sourav Chakraborty and his mother Anita Chakraborty
Sourav Chakraborty and his father
He has a sister named Sunanda Chakraborty.
Sourav Chakraborty and his sister Sunanda Chakraborty
wife and children
Sourav Chakraborty married actress Madhumita Sarcar in 2015; however, their relationship encountered some difficulties, leading to their separation in late 2019.
Sourav Chakraborty and Madhumita Sarcar wedding photos
In an interview, Madhumita Sarcar spoke about her relationship with Sourav and mentioned why they decided to break up. She said,
When a girl decides to marry someone, love is not the only thing on her mind. There’s more to come. We had feelings for each other, but somewhere along the way we felt like things weren’t going anywhere. It seems we are no longer suitable. “
Relationships/Affairs
Madhumita Sarkar
Sourav Chakraborty and Madhumita Sarcar first met in 2011 on the sets of the TV series “Sobinoy Nibedon”. Over time, their friendship turned into a romantic relationship. Four years later, they decided to take their relationship to the next level and got married.
Sourav Chakraborty and Madhumita Sarkar
Profession
actor
television
Sourav Chakraborty made his debut in Bengali television with the daily soap opera “Sabinoy Nibedan” (2011), where he played the role of “Joydeep”.
Sourav Chakraborty as ‘Joydeep’ in TV series ‘Sabinoy Nibedan’ (2011) stills
Sourav played the role of Sourav Moitra in the daily soap opera “Bodhu Kon Alo Laaglo Chokhe” (January 16, 2012 to June 28, 2014) aired on Star Jalsha channel. He has appeared in many other TV series including “Aaj Aari Kaal Bhaab” (2015-2016), “Membou” (2016-2017) and “Shwetkali” (2023).
Movie
Sourav Chakraborty has also acted in some Bengali films. In 2015, he played the role of ‘Ronny’ in the film ‘Ekti Bangali Bhooter Goppo’. Sourav has also appeared in other films, including the 2019 satirical comedy film Bhobishyoter Bhoot and Burning Butterfly (2021).
web series
Sourav Chakraborty has appeared in some of Hoichoi’s web series such as Abhay in “Charitraheen” (2018), “Paanch Phoron” (2019) and Bijoy Mukherjee in “Murder in the Hills” (2021). In 2023, he starred in ZEE5’s thriller web series “Shwetkali”.
Stills of Sourav Chakraborty in web series “Shwetkali” (2023)
director
web series
Sourav made his directorial debut with the Bengali web series Cartoon (2017).
Poster for the web series “Cartoon” (2017)
He has directed several Bengali web series including “Dhanbad Blues” (2018), “Calm Sutra” (2019), “Shobdo Jobdo” (2020) and “Rajneeti” (2023).
Awards
- 2020: Web series ‘Charitraheen 2’ wins Hoichoi Award
Sourav Chakraborty’s Instagram post
- 2022: Channel “Uribaba” wins YouTube Gold Award
Sourav Chakraborty holding a gold YouTube plaque
Facts/Trivia
- Apart from acting, Sourav is also interested in poetry. In fifth grade, he wrote his first book, “A Drop of Happiness.” Two years later, when he was in seventh grade, he published his second book titled “Achena Alo Rekha”. In 2002, his third book “Ekante Abhimanyu” was released at the book fair. In January 2023, a book titled “Khobor Achhe” was released in Oxford Bookstore; Sourav dedicated the book to his father.
Sourav Chakraborty and his book Khobor Achhe (2023)
- In 2020, Sourav Chakraborty co-founded an entertainment website company called ‘Uribaba’ which is considered to be Bangladesh’s first independent free entertainment station that offers fresh videos in the form of web series, short films and sketches.
- In 2023, Sourav Chakraborty took to Instagram to reminisce about his childhood memories. He shared that as children, he and his sister Sunanda Chakraborty would eagerly watch the movie King Kong vs. Godzilla and try to imitate the epic battle; however, their innocent games would often escalate into a blood-curdling one. fighting. Sourav humorously revealed that their father would step in as referee and “show them a red card” to end their sibling rivalry.
Sourav Chakraborty’s Instagram post
- In an interview, Sourav shared his insights on the making of the web series Rajneeti (2023) and the philosophy it embodies. He said that he does not support any political party, but he has his own political views, because politics inevitably affects our daily lives. He has shown a keen interest in narratives that explore the boundaries and implications of political thought and ideology. Sourav Chakraborty said in an interview,
I am not a supporter of any particular political party, but yes, I have my own political ideology because no one can escape the impact of real life politics. Rajneeti is made up of these ideas, these ideological differences. But it won’t hurt any individual party. You’ll find politics everywhere – in our daily lives, in our offices, and within our homes. The story focuses on ordinary citizens, such as sex, family, and money, rather than political intrigue. Frankly, I’m more interested in stories that expose the limitations of political thought and ideology. “
- Sourav has a deep affection for animals, especially dogs. His love for these furry companions is evident, as he often shares heartwarming photos of himself and his dogs on social media.
Sourav Chakraborty and a husky dog
- Sourav Chakraborty’s passion for reading is evident through his social media.
Sourav Chakraborty’s Instagram post expresses his love for books
Categories: Biography
Source: HIS Education