Koel Mallick
Koel Mallick | |
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 Mallick in 2007
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Rukmini Mallick
28 April 1982
Calcutta, West Bengal, India
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| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 2003–present |
| Spouse | |
| Children | Kabir Singh |
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Koel Mallick (born Rukmini Mallick on 28 April 1982) 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).
Early life and education
Mallick was born in Kolkata to Bengali film actor Ranjit Mallick and Deepa Mallick, of Kolkata's Mallick Bari of Bhowanipore. 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.
Career
Film
Mallick's screen debut was in Nater Guru – opposite Jeet. Nater Guru was a "runaway success" at the box office. 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.
In 2004, she starred in Debipaksha, Shudhu Tumi, Badsha The King and Bandhan. While the first two performed poorly 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.
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.
Television
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.
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. 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
Mallick has endorsed a variety of multi-national brands and has done television commercials for TVS Motor Company, Fair & Lovely, Panasonic, and Vaseline.
Personal life
Mallick married Nispal Singh (Rane) on 1 February 2013. 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. 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.
Filmography
| Denotes films that have not yet been released |
- All films are in Bengali unless otherwise noted.
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
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| 2023 | Jongole Mitin Mashi | Mitin Mashi | |
| 2021 | Bony | Pratibha Mukherjee | |
| Flyover | Bidisha | ||
| 2020 | Rawkto Rawhoshyo | Swarnaja | |
| 2019 | Sagardwipey Jawker Dhan | Dr. Ruby Chatterjee | |
| Mitin Mashi | Mitin Mashi | ||
| Shesh Theke Shuru | Pujarini | ||
| 2018 | Ghare & Baire | Labanya, Love with Jishu | |
| 2017 | Cockpit | Riya | |
| Chaya O Chobi | Rai | ||
| 2015 | Besh Korechi Prem Korechi | Rai | |
| Herogiri | Maria | ||
| 2014 | Highway | Sohini | |
| Chaar | Monika | ||
| Arundhati | Misti & Arundhati (double role) | ||
| 2013 | Rangbaaz | Madhu, Love with Dev and Daughter of Rajtav Dutta | |
| 2012 | Doshomi | Tuli | |
| Paglu 2 | Riya | ||
| Hemlock Society | Meghna | ||
| Jaaneman | Riya | ||
| 100% Love | Anuradha | ||
| 2011 | Paglu | Rimi | |
| 2010 | Mon Je Kore Uru Uru | Diya | |
| Dui Prithibi | Nandini | ||
| Prem By Chance | Annapurna | ||
| Bolo Na Tumi Amar | Madhurima Chatterjee | ||
| 2009 | Hitlist | Anindita | |
| Neel Akasher Chadni | Chandni | ||
| Jackpot | Piu | ||
| Saat Paake Bandha | Pallavi | ||
| 2008 | Bor Asbe Ekhuni | Mitil | |
| Love | Riya | ||
| Chirosathi | Riya | ||
| Mon Mane Na | Riya | ||
| Premer Kahini | Barsha | ||
| 2007 | Chander Bari | Nandini | |
| Minister Fatakeshto | Chaitali Roy | ||
| Nabab Nandini | Nandini | ||
| 2006 | M.L.A Fatakestho | Choitaly | |
| Shikar | Seema | ||
| Ghatok | Pooja, wife of Jeet | ||
| Eri Naam Prem | Rina | ||
| Hero | Pooja | ||
| 2005 | Chore Chore Mastuto Bhai | Malati | |
| Shubhodrishti | Sonali, wife of Jeet | ||
| Premi No. 1 | Priti | Odia film | |
| Yuddho | Barsha | ||
| Manik | Riya | ||
| 2004 | Debipaksha | Jayanti | |
| Shudhu Tumi | Nandini | ||
| Bandhan | Meena and Reena (Dual Role) | ||
| Badsha The King | Titli | ||
| 2003 | Nater Guru | Manisha |
Television
| 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 |
Mahalaya
| Year | Mahalaya Title | Character | Channel | Ref. |
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| 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 (Shailputri, Brahmacharini, Chandraghanta, Kushmanda, Skandmata, Kattyani, Kalratri, Mahagauri, Siddhidatri) | Zee Bangla | |
| 6 October 2021 | Nabarupe Mahadurga | Devi Parvati, Mahamaya, Uma, Mahadurga/Mahishasurmardini | Colors Bangla | |
| 14 October 2023 | Ya Devi Sarvavuteshu | Devi Parvati, Devi Sati and Devi Mahishasurmardini | Star Jalsha |
Awards
- 4th Tele Cine Awards 2004, Best Actor in Leading Role Female for Nater Guru (2003)
- 2004 Kalakar Awards, Best Debutant for Nater Guru (2003)
- 2006 Kalakar Awards, Best Rising Star for Shubhodrishti (2005)
- ZEE Bangla Gourav Samman Award for Best Actress for Bolo Na Tumi Amar (2010)
- Star Jalsha Award for Best Actress for Dui Prithibi (2010)
- BFJA Awards 2013 for Best Actress for Hemlock Society (2012)
- ZEE Bangla Gourav Samman Award for Best Actress for Hemlock Society (2012)
- Star Jalsha Award for Best Actress for Arundhati (2014)
- Films and Frames Digital Film Awards for Best Actress Critics Choice Mitin Mashi (2019)