Koel Mallick (listen; born Rukmini Mallick on 28 April 1982[1][2]) is an Indian actress who appears in Bengali films. She is the daughter of actor Ranjit Mallick and Deepa Mallick. She made her film debut with Nater Guru (2003) opposite Jeet, which was a box office-success. Some of her popular films are Shubhodrishti (2005), Mon Mane Na (2008), Premer Kahini (2008), Paglu (2011), Paglu 2 (2012), Rangbaaz (2013), Arundhati (2014) and Besh Korechi Prem Korechi (2015).

Koel Mallick
Koel Mallick in 2007
Born
Rukmini Mallick

(1982-04-28) 28 April 1982 (age 42)
OccupationActress
Years active2003–present
Spouse
(m. 2013)
Children2
FatherRanjit Mallick

Early life and education

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Mallick was born in Kolkata to Bengali film actor Ranjit Mallick and Deepa Mallick, of Kolkata's Mallick Bari of Bhowanipore.[3][4] Mallick did her schooling at Modern High School for Girls, and completed a BSc (honors) in Psychology from the Gokhale Memorial Girls' College, an affiliated college of the University of Calcutta.[5]

Career

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Film

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Mallick's screen debut was in Nater Guru – opposite Jeet. Nater Guru was a "runaway success" at the box office.[6] The film, released in 2003, marked Mallick's entry into Tollywood. She also won her first award for Best Actor in a Leading Role Female at the 4th Tele Cine Awards (2004) for Nater Guru. In the film, Mallick plays the role of a 23-year-old girl named Monica opposite Jeet. Since the release of Nater Guru the pair has worked together often, appearing in eleven films.[7][8]

In 2004, she starred in Debipaksha, Shudhu Tumi, Badsha The King and Bandhan. While the first two performed poorly[clarification needed] at the box office, Bandhan was a huge success in Bengal and was a blockbuster at the box office. It was also the highest grossing Bengali film of 2004.[citation needed]

In 2005, Mallick appeared in Shubhodrishti, Manik, Yuddho and Chore Chore Mastuto Bhai. In 2005, Koel Mallick entered the Odia film industry for the first time. In her first Odia film, Premi No.1, Mallick acted opposite Anubhav Mohanty. She appeared in Yuddho opposite Mithun Chakraborty and Debashree Roy. The film recorded an initial collection of 12 million (12 million) in its first week. In 2006, she took on a more serious role in MLA Fatakeshto in which she played a reporter. She also starred in the 2008 film Love, the Bengali remake of Love Story.[9]

Television

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Mallick made her television debut with Zee Bangla's first Mahalaya in the year 2007 as Devi Mahisasuramardini and her various avatars. She also appeared in Didi No. 1 in 2010 as a celebrity contestant. She also hosted her first talk-show Katha O Kahini. The show went on to air on Star Jalsha.[10]

In 2013 Mallick appeared as a celebrity judge in the Bengali version of Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa along with Bollywood choreographer Remo D'Souza. The show aired on ETV Bangla.[11] She also starred in Dance Bangla Dance Junior as a Judge and in Season 11 as a celebrity judge. She was also seen in Zee Bangla's various reality shows like Rannaghor, Dadagiri Unlimited, and Didi No. 1.

Mallick and Jeet were also seen as a guests in the Star Jalsha serial Sansar Sukher Hoy Romonir Gune for the promotion of the movie 100% Love. Mallick has also appeared on the popular soap Bojhena Se Bojhena which is also aired on STAR Jalsha.

Brand endorsements

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Mallick has endorsed a variety of multi-national brands and has done television commercials for TVS Motor Company, glow & Lovely, Panasonic, and Vaseline.[12]

Personal life

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Mallick married Nispal Singh (Rane) on 1 February 2013.[13] They had been in a relationship for seven years before that, but both of them had decided to keep their relationship away from the glamour world of Tollywood.[14] On 1 February 2020 she announced on Instagram that she was expecting her first child. On 5 May 2020, Mallick gave birth to a boy. The couple named their son Kabir Singh.[15] On 3 October she announced the news of her second pregnancy via social media.On 14th December,2024 she gave birth to a baby girl.

Filmography

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Denotes films that have not yet been released
  • All films are in Bengali unless otherwise noted.
Year Films Role(s) Language(s) Notes
2003 Nater Guru Manisha Bengali Debut film; based on Samaresh Basu's novel of the same name; Winner, Tele Cine Awards for Best Actress; Winner, Kalakar Awards for Best Debudant Actress
2004 Badsha The King Titli
Bandhan Dual Roles; Meena and Reena
Shudhu Tumi Nandini
Debipaksha Jayanti
2005 Manik Riya
Yuddho Barsha
Premi No. 1 Priti Odia Bilingual film
Bengali
Shubhodrishti Sonali Bengali Based on Jashwant Gangani's Gujarati story; Winner, Kalakar Awards for Best Rising Star; Winner, Anandalok Puraskar for Best Upcoming Star
Chore Chore Mastuto Bhai Malati
2006 Hero Puja
Eri Naam Prem Reena
Ghatak Puja
Shikar Seema
MLA Fatakeshto Chaitali Roy
2007 Nabab Nandini Nandini
Minister Fatakeshto Chaitali Roy
Chander Bari Nandita Based on Pracheta Gupta's story of the same name
2008 Premer Kahini Barsha
Mon Mane Na Riya
Chirosathi Riya
Love Riya Based on Erich Segal's 1970 novel Love Story
Bor Asbe Ekhuni Mitil
2009 Saat Paake Bandha Pallabi
Jackpot Piu
Neel Akasher Chadni Chandni
Hitlist Anindita
2010 Bolo Na Tumi Aamar Dr. Madhurima Chatterjee
Hangover Herself Special appearance in the song "Joy Bangla"
Prem By Chance Annapurna
Dui Prithibi Dr. Nandini Sen Inspired from Motorcycle Diaries (2004)
Mon Je Kore Uru Uru Diya
2011 Paglu Rimi
2012 100% Love Anuradha Sen
Jaaneman Riya
Hemlock Society Meghna Nominated, National Award for Best Actress in a leading role
Paglu 2 Riya
Dawshomi Tuli
2013 Rangbaaz Madhurima
2014 Arundhati Dual roles; Rani Arundhati and Mishti
Chaar Monika Nandi Anthology film
Highway Sohini Dasgupta
2015 Herogiri Maria
Besh Korechi Prem Korechi Rai Roy
2017 Chaya O Chobi Rai
Cockpit Riya
2018 Ghare & Baire Labanya
2019 Shesh Theke Shuru Pujarini Based on the 2005 English novel Water & Fire
Mitin Mashi Pragyaparamita Mukherjee alias Mitin Mashi Based on Suchitra Bhattacharya's story Haatey Matro Tintey Din
Sagardwipey Jawker Dhan Dr. Ruby Chatterjee Sequel to Jawker Dhan (2017)
2020 Rawkto Rawhoshyo Swarnaja
2021 Flyover Bidisha
Bony Pratibha Mukherjee Based on Shirshendu Mukhopadhyay's novel of the same name
2023 Jongole Mitin Mashi Pragyaparamita Mukherjee alias Mitin Mashi Sequel to Mitin Mashi (2019); based on Suchitra Bhattacharya's novel Saranday Shoytan
2025 Shonar Kellaye Jawker Dhan Dr. Ruby Chatterjee Third installment of the Jawker Dhan franchise
Ekti Khunir Sandhane Mitin Pragyaparamita Mukherjee alias Mitin Mashi Third installment of the Mitin Mashi franchise
Shwarthopor TBA

Television

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Year Serial Character Channel
2011 Sansar Sukher Hoy Romonir Gune Guest Appearance Star Jalsha
2014 Bojhena Se Bojhena Guest Appearance for Promoting Arundhati Star Jalsha
2013 Jhalak Dikla Jaa Judge ETV Bangla
2013 Didi No.1 Season 4 Guest Zee Bangla
2018 Dance Bangla Dance Season 10 Guest-Judge Zee Bangla
2018 Didi No 1 Season 7 Guest Zee Bangla
2020 Super Singer Grand Finale Guest-Judge Star Jalsha
2021 Dance Bangla Dance Season 11 Guest-Judge Zee Bangla[16]

Mahalaya

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Year Mahalaya Title Character Channel Ref.
10 October 2007 Mahishasurmardini Devi Mahishasurmardini and her various avatars Zee Bangla
27 September 2011 Durga Durgatinashini Devi Mahishasurmardini Star Jalsha
12 October 2015 Mahishasurmardini Nabarupe Nabadurga Devi Mahishasurmardini and her 9 avatars (Devi Shailaputri, Devi Brahmacharini, Devi Chandraghanta, Devi Kushmanda, Devi Skandamata, Devi Kattayani, Devi Kaalratri, Devi Mahagouri, Devi Siddhidatri) Zee Bangla [citation needed]
6 October 2021 Nabarupe Mahadurga[broken anchor] Devi Parvati, Devi Mahamaya, Devi Uma, & Devi Mahadurga/Mahishasurmardini Colors Bangla [17][18]
14 October 2023 Ya Devi Sarvabhuteshu Devi Parvati, Devi Sati and Devi Mahishasurmardini Star Jalsha
2 October 2024 Ranong Dehi Bhairavi Maa, & Devi Mahishasurmardini Star Jalsha

Awards and nominations

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Year Award Category Character Film/TV show
2004 Tele Cine Awards Best Actress Manisha Nater Guru [19]
2004 Kalakar Awards Best Debudant Actress Manisha Nater Guru[20]
2005 Kalakar Awards Best Rising Star Sonali Shubhodrishti[20]
2005 Anandalok Awards Best Upcoming Star Sonali Shubhodrishti
2010 Zee Bangla Gourav Samman Award Best Actress Madhurima Bolo Na Tumi Aamar
2010 Star Jalsa Entertainment Award Best Actress Nandini Dui Prithibi
2010 Star Jalsa Entertainment Award Best Actress Madhurima Bolo Na Tumi Aamar
2011 Star Jalsa Entertainment Award Best Actress Nandini Dui Prithibi
2013 BFJA Awards Best Actress Meghna Hemlock Society
2012 Zee Bangla Gourav Samman Award Best Actress Meghna Hemlock Society
2013 BFJA Awards Best Actress Meghna Hemlock Society
2014 Star Jalsa Entertainment Award Best Actress Arundhuri Arundhati (2014 film)
2019 Films and Frames Digital Film Awards Best Actress Critics Mitin Mashi Mitin Mashi
2019 Zee 24 Ghanta Swoyong-Siddha
2019 The Telegraph SHE Awards
2022 Anandalok Impact Award [21]
2023 Mahanayok Samman [22]
2024 Star Jalsa Parivar Award Best Entertainment Show Goddess Sati,Parvati and Durga Ya Devi Sarvabhuteshu
2024 Filmfare Awards Bangla Best Director Ardhangini

References

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  9. ^ Nag, Kushali (3 October 2007). "A Tale of Tenderness". The Telegraph. Calcutta, India. Archived from the original on 17 November 2007. Retrieved 12 February 2010.
  10. ^ Nag, Kushali (29 April 2010). "Star talk". The Telegraph. Calcutta, India. Archived from the original on 4 May 2010. Retrieved 29 August 2012.
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  15. ^ "Koel-Nispal's son, Kabir, turns one today". The Times of India. 5 May 2021. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 9 October 2023.
  16. ^ "Dance Bangla Dance: Koel Mallick, Govinda and Jeet to set the stage on fire". The Times of India. 17 August 2021.
  17. ^ "Koel Mallick as Devi Durga: মহিষাসুর বধ করবেন কোয়েল! দেখুন দেবী দুর্গা রূপে নায়িকার PHOTOS". 8 September 2021.
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  20. ^ a b "Kalakar award winners" (PDF). Kalakar website. 22 January 2006. Archived from the original (PDF) on 25 April 2012. Retrieved 22 September 2019.
  21. ^ "Memorable moments from Anandalok Puraskar 2022".
  22. ^ "Mahanayak Award: কোয়েল, শুভশ্রী, শ্রাবন্তীকে 'মহানায়ক' সম্মান, শিল্পীদের হাতে পুরস্কার তুলে দিলেন মুখ্যমন্ত্রী". 24 July 2023.
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