Jisshu Sengupta
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Jisshu Sengupta
যীশু সেনগুপ্ত • ACTOR • PRODUCER • TELEVISION PRESENTER
Jisshu Sengupta, born Biswaroop Sengupta on 15 March 1977, is an Indian actor, producer and television presenter known primarily for his work in Bengali cinema, along with Hindi, Telugu and Kannada films. He began his acting career on television with Mahaprabhu in 1998, portraying Chaitanya Mahaprabhu, before making his feature-film debut with Priyojon in 1999. Over a career spanning more than two decades, he has become one of the most versatile performers in Bengali cinema. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}
1977
Born
1998
TV Debut
1999
Film Debut
25+
Years Active
ABOUT JISSHU SENGUPTA
Jisshu Sengupta was born as Biswaroop Sengupta on 15 March 1977 in Calcutta, West Bengal. He is the son of Bengali actor Ujjwal Sengupta and studied at the University of Calcutta and Heramba Chandra College. He entered the entertainment industry through Bengali television before establishing himself as a film actor. :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}
His television debut came with Mahaprabhu in 1998, where he portrayed Chaitanya Mahaprabhu. The role brought him considerable recognition and established him as a familiar face among Bengali television audiences. :contentReference[oaicite:3]{index=3}
Jisshu made his feature-film debut with Priyojon in 1999. In 2002, he portrayed Rabindranath Tagore in Chelebela, alongside Debashree Roy as Kadambari Devi. :contentReference[oaicite:4]{index=4}
A major step towards Hindi cinema came with Shyam Benegal’s Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose: The Forgotten Hero in 2004. His career later reached an important turning point through his collaborations with filmmaker Rituparno Ghosh, particularly Abohomaan, Shob Charitro Kalponik and Noukadubi. :contentReference[oaicite:5]{index=5}
During the 2010s, Jisshu established himself as one of the most dependable actors in Bengali cinema with films such as Jaatishwar, Rajkahini, Byomkesh O Chiriyakhana, Zulfiqar, Kelor Kirti, Posto, Ek Je Chhilo Raja and Mahalaya. :contentReference[oaicite:6]{index=6}
His performance as a contract killer in Rajkahini and as a detective in Byomkesh O Chiriyakhana received attention, while Zulfiqar became one of his biggest commercial successes. :contentReference[oaicite:7]{index=7}
Jisshu also expanded into South Indian cinema. He appeared in Telugu films including NTR: Kathanayakudu, Bheeshma and Sita Ramam, while also appearing in Hindi films such as Mardaani, Manikarnika and Antim: The Final Truth. :contentReference[oaicite:8]{index=8}
His OTT work includes Skyfire, Typewriter, Criminal Justice: Behind Closed Doors, The Trial, P.I. Meena and Dabba Cartel. He has also remained active as a television presenter, producer and reality-show judge. :contentReference[oaicite:9]{index=9}
CAREER JOURNEY
1998
Television Debut
Made his television debut with Mahaprabhu, playing Chaitanya Mahaprabhu.
1999–2004
Early Film Career
Made his film debut with Priyojon, followed by Chelebela and his Hindi-film debut Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose: The Forgotten Hero.
2010–2013
Critical Recognition
Collaborated with Rituparno Ghosh on Abohomaan, Shob Charitro Kalponik and Noukadubi, earning greater critical recognition.
2014–2016
Major Breakthrough
Appeared in Jaatishwar, Rajkahini, Byomkesh O Chiriyakhana and Zulfiqar.
2017–2019
Versatile Performances
Worked in Posto, Ek Je Chhilo Raja, Mahalaya, Ghawre Bairey Aaj and other acclaimed Bengali projects.
2019–2024
National & OTT Expansion
Expanded into Telugu and Hindi cinema while appearing in Typewriter, Criminal Justice, Sita Ramam, The Trial, P.I. Meena and Dabba Cartel.
2024–2026
Current Era
Recent credits include Khadaan, Thug Life, UI, Borbaad, Abhhiman and other projects across multiple Indian industries. :contentReference[oaicite:10]{index=10}
SIGNATURE WORKS
Abohomaan
Noukadubi
Jaatishwar
Rajkahini
Byomkesh O Chiriyakhana
Zulfiqar
Posto
Ek Je Chhilo Raja
Mahalaya
Sita Ramam
Khadaan
ICONIC ROLES
RABINDRANATH TAGORE
Chelebela • 2002
BYOMKESH BAKSHI
Byomkesh O Chiriyakhana • Detective role
CONTRACT KILLER
Rajkahini • 2015
AKBAR
Sita Ramam • 2022
QUICK FACTS
FULL NAME
Biswaroop Sengupta
KNOWN AS
Jisshu Sengupta
DATE OF BIRTH
15 March 1977
BIRTHPLACE
Calcutta, West Bengal, India
PROFESSION
Actor • Producer • TV Presenter
ACTIVE YEARS
1998–Present
SPOUSE
Nilanjana Sengupta
CHILDREN
Sara & Zara
FILM DEBUT
Priyojon • 1999
SELECTED FILMOGRAPHY
1999
Priyojon
2002
Chelebela
2004
Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose
2010
Abohomaan
2014
Jaatishwar / Mardaani
2015
Rajkahini / Piku
2016
Byomkesh O Chiriyakhana / Zulfiqar
2017
Posto / Kelor Kirti
2018
Ek Je Chhilo Raja / Ghare & Baire
2019
Mahalaya / Ghawre Bairey Aaj
2020
Bheeshma
2022
Sita Ramam / Abhijaan
2024
Khadaan / Thug Life / UI
2026
Abhhiman / 45 / The Raja Saab
AWARDS & RECOGNITION
West Bengal Film Journalists’ Association Awards — 2019
Best Actor — Ek Je Chhilo Raja
Bengali Film Festival Chicago — 2022
Best Actor — Abhijaan
Filmfare Awards Bangla — 2023
Best Actor (Critics)
Filmfare Awards East — 2017
Nominated for Best Actor and Best Supporting Actor
SIIMA — 2021
Nominated for Best Actor in a Negative Role – Telugu for Bheeshma
OTT & TELEVISION JOURNEY
MAHAPRABHU
Chaitanya Mahaprabhu • 1998
APARAJITO
Star Jalsha • Producer
SKYFIRE
Harshvardhan Dharma
TYPEWRITER
Amit Roy • Netflix
CRIMINAL JUSTICE
Vikram Chandra
THE TRIAL
Rajeev Sengupta
DABBA CARTEL
Shankar Dasgupta • Netflix
DANCE BANGLA DANCE
Judge • Season 13
SOUTH INDIAN CINEMA
Jisshu Sengupta has successfully expanded his career beyond Bengali cinema, appearing in Hindi, Telugu and Kannada productions. His South Indian credits include NTR: Kathanayakudu, Bheeshma, Sita Ramam, UI, Thug Life, The Raja Saab and 45. :contentReference[oaicite:11]{index=11}
NTR: Kathanayakudu
Bheeshma
Sita Ramam
UI
Thug Life
The Raja Saab
45
PERSONAL LIFE
Jisshu Sengupta married Nilanjana Sharma in 2004. The couple have two daughters, Sara Sengupta and Zara Sengupta. He is the son of Bengali actor Ujjwal Sengupta and is also related to the Bengali film industry through his family. :contentReference[oaicite:12]{index=12}
WHY JISSHU SENGUPTA STANDS OUT
ACTOR • PRODUCER • PRESENTER
From portraying Chaitanya Mahaprabhu on Bengali television to playing historical personalities, detectives, complex antagonists and supporting characters across Bengali, Hindi and South Indian cinema, Jisshu Sengupta has built a career defined by versatility. His collaborations with filmmakers such as Rituparno Ghosh and his later work in mainstream and OTT projects have made him a distinctive presence in Indian cinema.
CINEKOLKATA • JISSHU SENGUPTA
Latest news, interviews, reviews, photos, film updates and stories related to Jisshu Sengupta.
CINEKOLKATA ARTIST PROFILE
Jisshu Sengupta
যীশু সেনগুপ্ত • ACTOR • PRODUCER • TELEVISION PRESENTER
Jisshu Sengupta, born Biswaroop Sengupta on 15 March 1977, is an Indian actor, producer and television presenter known primarily for his work in Bengali cinema, along with Hindi, Telugu and Kannada films. He began his acting career on television with Mahaprabhu in 1998, portraying Chaitanya Mahaprabhu, before making his feature-film debut with Priyojon in 1999. Over a career spanning more than two decades, he has become one of the most versatile performers in Bengali cinema. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}
|
1977
Born
|
1998
TV Debut
|
1999
Film Debut
|
25+
Years Active
|
ABOUT JISSHU SENGUPTA
Jisshu Sengupta was born as Biswaroop Sengupta on 15 March 1977 in Calcutta, West Bengal. He is the son of Bengali actor Ujjwal Sengupta and studied at the University of Calcutta and Heramba Chandra College. He entered the entertainment industry through Bengali television before establishing himself as a film actor. :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}
His television debut came with Mahaprabhu in 1998, where he portrayed Chaitanya Mahaprabhu. The role brought him considerable recognition and established him as a familiar face among Bengali television audiences. :contentReference[oaicite:3]{index=3}
Jisshu made his feature-film debut with Priyojon in 1999. In 2002, he portrayed Rabindranath Tagore in Chelebela, alongside Debashree Roy as Kadambari Devi. :contentReference[oaicite:4]{index=4}
A major step towards Hindi cinema came with Shyam Benegal’s Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose: The Forgotten Hero in 2004. His career later reached an important turning point through his collaborations with filmmaker Rituparno Ghosh, particularly Abohomaan, Shob Charitro Kalponik and Noukadubi. :contentReference[oaicite:5]{index=5}
During the 2010s, Jisshu established himself as one of the most dependable actors in Bengali cinema with films such as Jaatishwar, Rajkahini, Byomkesh O Chiriyakhana, Zulfiqar, Kelor Kirti, Posto, Ek Je Chhilo Raja and Mahalaya. :contentReference[oaicite:6]{index=6}
His performance as a contract killer in Rajkahini and as a detective in Byomkesh O Chiriyakhana received attention, while Zulfiqar became one of his biggest commercial successes. :contentReference[oaicite:7]{index=7}
Jisshu also expanded into South Indian cinema. He appeared in Telugu films including NTR: Kathanayakudu, Bheeshma and Sita Ramam, while also appearing in Hindi films such as Mardaani, Manikarnika and Antim: The Final Truth. :contentReference[oaicite:8]{index=8}
His OTT work includes Skyfire, Typewriter, Criminal Justice: Behind Closed Doors, The Trial, P.I. Meena and Dabba Cartel. He has also remained active as a television presenter, producer and reality-show judge. :contentReference[oaicite:9]{index=9}
CAREER JOURNEY
|
1998
Television Debut
|
Made his television debut with Mahaprabhu, playing Chaitanya Mahaprabhu. |
|
1999–2004
Early Film Career
|
Made his film debut with Priyojon, followed by Chelebela and his Hindi-film debut Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose: The Forgotten Hero. |
|
2010–2013
Critical Recognition
|
Collaborated with Rituparno Ghosh on Abohomaan, Shob Charitro Kalponik and Noukadubi, earning greater critical recognition. |
|
2014–2016
Major Breakthrough
|
Appeared in Jaatishwar, Rajkahini, Byomkesh O Chiriyakhana and Zulfiqar. |
|
2017–2019
Versatile Performances
|
Worked in Posto, Ek Je Chhilo Raja, Mahalaya, Ghawre Bairey Aaj and other acclaimed Bengali projects. |
|
2019–2024
National & OTT Expansion
|
Expanded into Telugu and Hindi cinema while appearing in Typewriter, Criminal Justice, Sita Ramam, The Trial, P.I. Meena and Dabba Cartel. |
|
2024–2026
Current Era
|
Recent credits include Khadaan, Thug Life, UI, Borbaad, Abhhiman and other projects across multiple Indian industries. :contentReference[oaicite:10]{index=10} |
SIGNATURE WORKS
Abohomaan
Noukadubi
Jaatishwar
Rajkahini
Byomkesh O Chiriyakhana
Zulfiqar
Posto
Ek Je Chhilo Raja
Mahalaya
Sita Ramam
Khadaan
ICONIC ROLES
RABINDRANATH TAGORE
Chelebela • 2002
BYOMKESH BAKSHI
Byomkesh O Chiriyakhana • Detective role
CONTRACT KILLER
Rajkahini • 2015
AKBAR
Sita Ramam • 2022
QUICK FACTS
FULL NAME
Biswaroop Sengupta
KNOWN AS
Jisshu Sengupta
DATE OF BIRTH
15 March 1977
BIRTHPLACE
Calcutta, West Bengal, India
PROFESSION
Actor • Producer • TV Presenter
ACTIVE YEARS
1998–Present
SPOUSE
Nilanjana Sengupta
CHILDREN
Sara & Zara
FILM DEBUT
Priyojon • 1999
SELECTED FILMOGRAPHY
| 1999 | Priyojon |
| 2002 | Chelebela |
| 2004 | Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose |
| 2010 | Abohomaan |
| 2014 | Jaatishwar / Mardaani |
| 2015 | Rajkahini / Piku |
| 2016 | Byomkesh O Chiriyakhana / Zulfiqar |
| 2017 | Posto / Kelor Kirti |
| 2018 | Ek Je Chhilo Raja / Ghare & Baire |
| 2019 | Mahalaya / Ghawre Bairey Aaj |
| 2020 | Bheeshma |
| 2022 | Sita Ramam / Abhijaan |
| 2024 | Khadaan / Thug Life / UI |
| 2026 | Abhhiman / 45 / The Raja Saab |
AWARDS & RECOGNITION
West Bengal Film Journalists’ Association Awards — 2019
Best Actor — Ek Je Chhilo Raja
Bengali Film Festival Chicago — 2022
Best Actor — Abhijaan
Filmfare Awards Bangla — 2023
Best Actor (Critics)
Filmfare Awards East — 2017
Nominated for Best Actor and Best Supporting Actor
SIIMA — 2021
Nominated for Best Actor in a Negative Role – Telugu for Bheeshma
OTT & TELEVISION JOURNEY
MAHAPRABHU
Chaitanya Mahaprabhu • 1998
APARAJITO
Star Jalsha • Producer
SKYFIRE
Harshvardhan Dharma
TYPEWRITER
Amit Roy • Netflix
CRIMINAL JUSTICE
Vikram Chandra
THE TRIAL
Rajeev Sengupta
DABBA CARTEL
Shankar Dasgupta • Netflix
DANCE BANGLA DANCE
Judge • Season 13
SOUTH INDIAN CINEMA
Jisshu Sengupta has successfully expanded his career beyond Bengali cinema, appearing in Hindi, Telugu and Kannada productions. His South Indian credits include NTR: Kathanayakudu, Bheeshma, Sita Ramam, UI, Thug Life, The Raja Saab and 45. :contentReference[oaicite:11]{index=11}
NTR: Kathanayakudu
Bheeshma
Sita Ramam
UI
Thug Life
The Raja Saab
45
PERSONAL LIFE
Jisshu Sengupta married Nilanjana Sharma in 2004. The couple have two daughters, Sara Sengupta and Zara Sengupta. He is the son of Bengali actor Ujjwal Sengupta and is also related to the Bengali film industry through his family. :contentReference[oaicite:12]{index=12}
WHY JISSHU SENGUPTA STANDS OUT
ACTOR • PRODUCER • PRESENTER
From portraying Chaitanya Mahaprabhu on Bengali television to playing historical personalities, detectives, complex antagonists and supporting characters across Bengali, Hindi and South Indian cinema, Jisshu Sengupta has built a career defined by versatility. His collaborations with filmmakers such as Rituparno Ghosh and his later work in mainstream and OTT projects have made him a distinctive presence in Indian cinema.
CINEKOLKATA • JISSHU SENGUPTA
Latest news, interviews, reviews, photos, film updates and stories related to Jisshu Sengupta.
