Indrani Haldar is an Indian actress who is mostly known for her work in Bengali cinema.[1][2][3] She was conferred with a National Award, three BFJA Awards and two Anandalok Awards.
Halder made her debut in 1986 with the Bengali TV series Tero Parbon directed by Jochon Dastidar.[4] She made her big screen debut opposite Prosenjit Chatterjee in Mandira (1990).[5] She has appeared in numerous films, telefilms and TV series and hit the pinnacle of her career with the Bengali TV series Goyenda Ginni.[6] She appeared in critically acclaimed films such as Charachar, Dahan, Anu, Sajhbatir Rupkathara, Faltu, Tokhon Teish, Mayurakshi to name a few.[7] She has also worked at Maa Shakti by BR Chopra.
Career
Indrani made her acting debut in the television serial Tero Parban (1986).[8] She lived in Mumbai during 2008 to 2013 to act in Hindi TV serials.[9]
In January 2022, she sang the Dwijendralal Ray song "Dhono Dhanne Pushpe Bhora" in a show at the request of one. However, she thought it is Rabindranath Tagore's song. And so she was trolled on social media.[10]
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Template:Tooltip |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | Abishkar | |||
| Debata | ||||
| Mandira | ||||
| 1991 | Debor | |||
| Neelimay Neel | ||||
| 1992 | Dan Pratidan | |||
| Shwet Patharer Thala | ||||
| 1993 | Kaancher Prithibi | |||
| Kanyadan | ||||
| Charachar | ||||
| Tapasya | ||||
| Prem Sanghat | ||||
| 1994 | Biswas Abiswas | |||
| 1995 | Antartama | |||
| Jay Bijay | ||||
| 1996 | Biyer Phool | Lily Chatterjee | ||
| Jamaibabu | ||||
| Bonophool | ||||
| 1997 | Saptami | |||
| Dahan | Srabani / Jhinuk | |||
| Bhalobasha | [11] | |||
| Lal Darja | ||||
| Dabidar | ||||
| 1998 | Gharer Laxmi | |||
| Gouri | ||||
| Chowdhury Paribar | ||||
| Sagar Banya | ||||
| Saikat Sangeet | ||||
| Anu | Anu | |||
| Nayaner Alo | ||||
| 1999 | Day Dayita | |||
| Sampradaan | ||||
| Ebong Tumi Aar Aami | ||||
| Dadabhai | ||||
| 2000 | Paromitar Ek Din | Cameo | ||
| Buk Bhara Bhalobasa | ||||
| 2000 | Apon Holo Par | |||
| 2001 | Dekha | |||
| Bhairav | ||||
| Sesh Ashray | ||||
| 2002 | Debdas | Chandramukhi | ||
| Saanjhbatir Roopkathara | ||||
| Barkane | ||||
| Anandalok | ||||
| 2004 | Atatayee | |||
| Assassin | ||||
| 2005 | Asamapto | |||
| 2006 | Faltu | |||
| Aankush | ||||
| 2007 | Jara Brishtitey Bhijechhilo | |||
| Raatporir Rupkatha | ||||
| 2009 | Angshumaner Chhobi | |||
| 2010 | Banshiwala | |||
| Thikana Rajpath | ||||
| Antim Swash Sundar | ||||
| Antarbash | ||||
| 2011 | Takhan Teish | |||
| 2012 | Chakravyuha | |||
| 2013 | Mistake | |||
| 2014 | Strings of Passion | |||
| 2015 | Aro Ekbar | |||
| 2017 | Mayurakshi | |||
| 2018 | Drishyantar | |||
| 2022 | Kuler Achaar | Mitali |
Web series
| Year | Series | Role | Director | OTT Platform | Notes | Template:Refh |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 72 Ghanta | Anjana | Atanu Ghosh | Chorki | Film released om OTT platform due to COVID-19 induced lockdown | [12] |
| 2023 | Chhotolok | Mohor Bhattacharya | Indraneel Roy Chowdhury | ZEE5 | [13] |
Television series
- Seemarekha as Seema and Rekha-Dual role (Zee Bangla)
- Goyenda Ginni as Poroma (Zee Bangla)
- Spandan (Zee Bangla)
- Sreemoyee (Star Jalsha)
- Savitri - EK Prem Kahani as Leena Roy Choudhary (2013)
- Sanjivani
- Maryada: Lekin Kab Tak?
- Tamasharekha (Zee Bangla)
- Jeebon Rekha (Zee Bangla)
- Sujata
- Maa Shakti
- Savitri
- Sanai (Akash Bangla)
- Rajmahal (Aakash Aath)
- Bahnishikha
- Kudrat as Ganga Ajaynarayan Seth
Telefilms and Short series
- Fakir
- Tithir Atithi
- Kuasha Jakhan
- Bahanno Episode(Directed by Rituporno Ghosh)
- Purbo Purush
- Bhool Thikana
- Hamaari Shaadi(Directed by Basu Chatterjee)
- Tero Parban
- Prashchito (NTV Bengali Telefilm)
- Pinzor (NTV Bengali Telefilm)
- Khonik Bosonto (BTV Telefilm), 2002
- Somoy (Rupasi Bangla)
- Kapalkundala
Reality and Talk shows
- Ghore Ghore Zee Bangla (Reality show)- Host (Zee Bangla) [14]
- Sange Indrani - a weekly interview on Tara TV featuring celebrity guests, hosted by Haldar
Mahalaya
| Year | Channel | Show Name | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | DD Bangla | Maa Elo Oi | Devi Mahisasurmardini | |
| 2016 | Zee Bangla | Matrirupeno | Template:Citation needed | |
| 2017 | Zee Bangla | Rupang Dehi Jayang Dehi | Devi Jayanti, Maangala, Kali, Bhadrakali, Kapalini and Mahisasurmardini | |
| 2019 | Star Jalsha | Mahisasurmardini | Dance Performance |
Awards and nominations
| Year | Award | Category | Character | Film/TV show |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | Kalakar Awards | Kalakar Award for Best Actress | Tapashya | |
| 1996 | Bengal Film Journalists' Association Awards | Best Actress | Gouri | Charachar |
| 1997 | 45th National Film Awards | National Film Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role | Jhinuk | Dahan |
| 1997 | Kalakar Awards | Best Actress TV | Tapashya | |
| 1998 | Kalakar Awards | Best Actress TV | Kuasa Jokhon | |
| 1999 | Anandalok Puraskar | Anandalok Best Actress Award | Jhinuk | Dahan |
| 2000 | Anandalok Puraskar | Anandalok Best Actress Award | Anu | |
| 2002 | Kalakar Awards | Best Actress TV | Maa Shakti | |
| 2003 | Bengal Film Journalists' Association Awards | Bengal Film Journalists' Association – Best Actress Award | Sanjhbati | Sanjhbatir Roopkathara |
| 2005 | Kalakar Awards | Best Actress TV | Pinjor | |
| 2006 | Kalakar Awards | Best Actress TV | Bonnisikha | |
| 2007 | Bengal Film Journalists' Association Awards | Bengal Film Journalists' Association – Best Supporting Actress Award | Suri Khepi | Faltu |
| 2007 | Telly Samman | Best Actress | Aaloy Phera | |
| 2008 | Madrid International Film Festival | Best Actress | Radha | Jara Bristite Bhijechhilo[15] |
| 2009 | Kalakar Awards | Best Actress | Sujata | Sujata |
| 2016 | Zee Bangla Sonar Sansar Awards 2016 | Sera Nayika | Poroma | Goyenda Ginni |
| Priyo Bouma | ||||
| 2017 | Telly Academy Awards 2017 | Sera Nayika | ||
| Zee Bangla Sonar Sansar Awards 2017 | Priyo Sodosyo | |||
| 2018 | Zee Bangla Sonar Sansar Awards 2018 | Sera Kholnayika | Seema | Seemarekha |
| Most Versatile Actress | For her contributions to the Bengali Film Industry | Template:N/a | ||
| 2019 | Telly Academy Awards 2019 | Best Actress | Sreemoyee | Sreemoyee |
| 2021 | Star Jalsha Parivar Awards 2021 | Priyo Maa | ||
| Cholo Paltai | ||||
| 2022 | Telly Awards Bangla | Best Actress in a Leading Role | ||
| Tele Academy Awards 2022 | Inspirational Character | |||
| Banga Bhushan | For her contributions to the Bengali Film Industry | Template:N/a |
References
- ↑ Indrani Halder, Rachna Banerjee: Senior actresses who rule Bengali TV; challenge industry's 'obsession' with young artists. The Times of India(28 August 2021). Retrieved 11 December 2021.
- ↑ Sreemoyee: গুরুতর অসুস্থ রোহিত, ধারাবাহিক শেষের পথে, তার মধ্যেই হঠাৎ নাচ ইন্দ্রাণীর! কেন?, সংবাদদাতা, নিজস্ব. anandabazar.com. Retrieved 11 December 2021.
- ↑ Indrani Haldar movies, filmography, biography and songs – Cinestaan.com. Cinestaan. Retrieved 7 April 2019.
- ↑ বাংলার ঘরে ঘরে 'তেরো পার্বণ'. anandabazar.com. Anandabazar Patrika. Retrieved 6 January 2021.
- ↑ Four much fun. The Telegraph (India). Retrieved 6 January 2021.
- ↑ শাশুড়িদের ট্যাঁকে পুরতে হলে রসে-বশে রাখ. anandabazar.com. Retrieved 6 January 2021.
- ↑ সামাজিক বার্তাতেই এখনও রাজেন্দ্রাণী. Ei Samay. Retrieved 6 January 2021.
- ↑ Star, Artist. Rediff. Retrieved 20 March 2007.
- ↑ INDRANI HALDAR BENGAL AND BEYOND(13 January 2015). Retrieved 13 January 2015.
- ↑ রবীন্দ্র সংগীত ভেবে গাইলেন 'ধন ধান্য পুষ্প ভরা', নেটদুনিয়ায় তুলোধনা ইন্দ্রানীকে. Hindustantimes Bangla(24 January 2022). Retrieved 26 January 2022.
- ↑ Bhalobasa (1997), FilmiClub. FilmiClub. Retrieved 25 December 2023.
- ↑ Soumitra’s last movie falls short of becoming memorable. The Business Standard(9 December 2021). Retrieved 18 December 2025.
- ↑ Chhotolok review: Daminee Basu shines bright in Indranil Roy Chowdhury’s unputdownable cop drama. OTTplay(3 November 2023). Retrieved 18 December 2025.
- ↑ Indrani Halder's New Game Show: এবার দর্শকদের 'ঘরে ঘরে' পৌঁছাবেন ইন্দ্রাণী! আসছে নতুন গেম শো.
- ↑ Indrani Haldar bags best actress award in Spain Template:Webarchive
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