Sumona Chakravarti Explained

Sumona Chakravarti
Birth Date:24 June 1988[1]
Birth Place:Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India
Nationality:Indian
Height:1.54m
Alma Mater:Jai Hind College, Mumbai[2] [3]
Occupation:Actress, model
Years Active:1999–present
Known For:The Kapil Sharma Show
Comedy Nights with Kapil
Comedy Circus

Sumona Chakravarti (born 24 June 1988)[4] is an Indian actress who works in Hindi television productions. She is best known for her roles in Sony TV's daily soap opera, Bade Achhe Lagte Hain, with Comedy Nights With Kapil on Colors TV and The Kapil Sharma Show on Sony TV. She is currently a contestant of the stunt based show,

Career

She began her acting career at the age of 11 through Aamir Khan and Manisha Koirala starrer Mann in the year 1999.[5] In the next few years she did quite a few television shows but her big breakthrough happened in 2011 when she played the role of Natasha in Bade Achhe Lagte Hain, a television show produced by Balaji Telefilms.

In the following year she participated in the comedy show Kahani Comedy Circus Ki on Sony TV with Kapil Sharma and the duo emerged as the winners of the show. From there on began her professional partnership with Kapil Sharma that is still going on. From June 2013 to January 2016 she was seen as Manju Sharma in Comedy Nights with Kapil where she played the role of Kapil Sharma's wife. In 2016, she came back to the screen with Sony TV's The Kapil Sharma Show which she was seen playing the role of Sarla Gulati, a girl deeply in love with her neighbour Kapil. The show came back with its second season in 2018 where she is playing the role of Bhuri.

Sumona Chakravarti has presented two travel shows namely Dubai Diaries and Swiss Made Adventures both on NDTV Good Times. While she was the host in Dubai Diaries,[6] she went in as a participant seeking the adventurous side of Switzerland in Swiss Made Adventures.[7]

Filmography

Year Title Role
1999MannNeha[8]
2010Aakhari DecisionMansee[9]
2012 Barfi!Shruti's Friend[10]
2014 KickVidhi[11]
2015Phir Se...Pia[12]

Television

YearTitleRoleNotes
2006Kasamh SeNivedita Deb; Aparajit's sister
2007Detective DollDetective Doll
2007Sun Yaar Chill Maar
2007–2009KasturiVandy Singhania[13]
2010Neer Bhare Tere Naina DeviChiraiya[14]
2010Sapno Se Bhare Naina
2010Horror NightsMiaEpisode: "Haunted Hospital"[15]
2011Khotey SikkeyAnjaliEpisode: "MLA Ashok Rao gets murdered in Williamson Hotel"[16]
2011–2014Bade Achhe Lagte HainNatasha Amarnath Kapoor
2012Kahani Comedy Circus KiSumona Chakravarti
2013Ek Thhi NaaykasortLaboni[17]
2013–2016Comedy Nights with KapilManju Sharma, Bittu's wife
2014Savdhaan IndiaShruti(Episode 740)[18]
2014Yeh Hai AashiquiTejaswini[19]
2015Jamai RajaMisha Grewal[20]
2016–2023The Kapil Sharma ShowSarla Gulati/Bindu[21]
2016Dubai DiariesHost[22]
2016Swiss Made AdventuresSumona ChakravartiTraveller[23]
2017DevMeera Ghosh[24] [25]
2018–2021 Shonar BengalHost[26] [27]
2024 Khatron Ke KhiladiSumona

Theatre

TitleYearRoleDirectorVenueNotes
scope=rowDa Dating Truths2009Prriya Ary and Ravi GosainSt. Andrews Auditorium, Bandra (W), Mumbai[28]
scope=rowThe Relationship Agreement2016The GirlMeherzad PatelNational Centre for the Performing Arts (India)[29] [30]

Awards and nominations

Indian Television Academy Awards

YearNominated WorkCategoryResult
scope=row2015Comedy Nights with KapilBest Actress in a Supporting Role (Comedy)[32]
scope=row2023The Kapil Sharma Show Season 5Best Actress – Comedy -TV[33]

Yash Bharti Award

Sumona Chakravarti was awarded with the Yash Bharti Award [34] [35] on 27 October 2016 by the Government of Uttar Pradesh.

Boroplus Gold Awards

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: sumonachakravarti#Famjam #ringinginbirthday Since 24.06.1985 . https://ghostarchive.org/iarchive/s/instagram/BVwkVhEgJ7x . 24 December 2021 . registration . Instagram.
  2. Web site: Back to my college #JaiHindMumbai n this time to judge an event.. #Nostalgia . . 22 July 2017 . 21 June 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220621092235/https://twitter.com/sumona24/status/671269308538871808 . live .
  3. Web site: College days were the best phase of my life . 22 July 2017 . 28 October 2018 . https://web.archive.org/web/20181028033951/http://www.afternoondc.in/education-careers/college-days-were-the-best-phase-of-my-life/article_37771 . dead .
  4. Web site: Sumona Chakravarti's hard hitting post on being an outsider: 'One wonders if dreaming to be part of movies will ever be a reality' . 16 June 2020 . 27 June 2020 . https://web.archive.org/web/20200627222138/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/sumona-chakravartis-hard-hitting-post-on-being-an-outsider-one-wonders-if-dreaming-to-be-part-of-movies-will-ever-be-a-reality/articleshow/76398113.cms . live .
  5. News: 2022-06-14 . Did you know Sumona Chakravarti marked her acting debut with Aamir Khan’s 1999 Bollywood film ‘Mann’? . 2024-03-25 . The Times of India . 0971-8257.
  6. Web site: Dubai Diaries . 22 July 2017 . 25 July 2018 . https://web.archive.org/web/20180725192140/http://www.goodtimestv.in/tv-shows/dubai-diaries-788 . dead .
  7. Web site: Swiss Made Adventures . 30 December 2017 . 8 August 2018 . https://web.archive.org/web/20180808183727/http://www.goodtimestv.in/tv-shows/swiss-made-adventures-789 . dead .
  8. Web site: Sumona Chakravarti and Manisha Koirala meet after 18 years on Kapil Sharma's show . . 22 July 2017 . 26 July 2017 . https://web.archive.org/web/20170726030219/http://www.hindustantimes.com/tv/sumona-chakravarti-and-manisha-koirala-meet-after-18-years-on-kapil-sharma-s-show/story-xft1mt9JfZttyltGrLX7zI.html . live .
  9. Web site: Review: Aakhari Decision is so bad, it?s good! . https://web.archive.org/web/20180915235124/http://www.sify.com/movies/review-i-aakhari-decision-b-is-so-bad-it-s-good-review-bollywood-pclx2Efdjeegd.html . dead . 15 September 2018 . Sify.
  10. Web site: Barfi! with Ranbir was like a workshop: Sumona Chakravarti . . 22 July 2017 . 13 September 2017 . https://web.archive.org/web/20170913151802/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/Barfi-with-Ranbir-was-like-a-workshop-Sumona-Chakravarti/articleshow/16407573.cms . live .
  11. Web site: "Yup," That Kid In Aamir Khan's Film Mann Was The Kapil Sharma Show Star Sumona Chakravarti . 2022-09-30 . NDTV.com . en . 30 September 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220930192833/https://www.ndtv.com/entertainment/yup-that-kid-in-aamir-khans-film-mann-was-the-kapil-sharma-show-star-sumona-chakravarti-3066241 . live .
  12. Web site: Sumona Chakravarti shares video of herself as child star from the 1999 film Mann, says 'I was a kid yaar'. Watch . 2022-09-30 . Hindustan Times . en . 30 September 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220930193130/https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/tv/sumona-chakravarti-shares-old-clip-of-hers-from-1999-film-mann-watch-101655127977305.html . live .
  13. Web site: The 'Comedy Nights with Kapil' Bahu Sumona Chakravarti: A very down-to-earth, bubbly and vivacious actress . 22 July 2017 . 15 September 2018 . https://web.archive.org/web/20180915235121/https://www.nagpurtoday.in/the-comedy-nights-with-kapil-bahu-sumona-chakravarti-a-very-down-to-earth-bubbly-and-vivacious-actress/10311519 . live .
  14. Web site: Woah! Kapil Sharma's on-screen wife Sumona Chakravarti is all set to make her comeback on TV serial . 22 July 2017 . 12 June 2018 . https://web.archive.org/web/20180612210229/https://www.filmydrama.co/2017/03/woah-kapil-sharmas-screen-wife-sumona-chakravarti-set-make-comeback-tv-serial/ . live .
  15. Web site: Comedian Sumona Chakravarti Biography, Movies, TV Shows, Marriage . 22 July 2017 . 9 August 2017 . https://web.archive.org/web/20170809222228/http://youthdevelopers.com/comedian-sumona-chakravarti-biography/ . live .
  16. Web site: 18 Mar 2011 - MLA Ashok Rao gets murdered in Williamson Hotel . Sony LIV/ . 22 July 2017 . 15 September 2018 . https://web.archive.org/web/20180915235120/http://www.sonyliv.com/details/episodes/4674614825001/18-Mar-2011---MLA-Ashok-Rao-gets-murdered-in-Williamson-Hotel . dead .
  17. Web site: Sumona is a daayan in Ek Thhi Naayka . . 22 July 2017 . 15 September 2018 . https://web.archive.org/web/20180915235050/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/Sumona-is-a-daayan-in-Ek-Thhi-Naayka/articleshow/18984685.cms . live .
  18. Web site: Savdhaan India - India Fights Back . 22 July 2017 . 3 July 2017 . https://web.archive.org/web/20170703032922/http://www.hotstar.com/tv/savdhaan-india-india-fights-back/363/shrutis-married-to-a-dead-person/1000006843 . live .
  19. Web site: Sumona Chakravarti turns rockstar for TV show . 22 July 2017 . 1 August 2017 . https://web.archive.org/web/20170801050511/http://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/television/sumona-chakravarti-turns-rockstar-for-tv-show/ . live .
  20. Web site: Sumona Chakravarti enters Zee TV's Jamai Raja . 22 July 2017 . 14 July 2016 . https://web.archive.org/web/20160714121530/http://www.zeetv.com/press-releases/sumona-chakravarti-enters-zee-tvs-jamai-raja.html . live .
  21. Web site: The Kapil Sharma Show kick-starts first episode with Shah Rukh Khan in New Delhi . 22 July 2017 . 28 April 2016 . https://web.archive.org/web/20160428133853/http://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/television/tkss-with-srk-live-delhi-the-kapil-sharma-show-shah-rukh-khan-first-episode/ . live .
  22. Web site: Dubai Diaries . . 22 July 2017 . 25 July 2018 . https://web.archive.org/web/20180725192140/http://www.goodtimestv.in/tv-shows/dubai-diaries-788 . dead .
  23. Web site: Swiss Made Adventures . . 22 July 2017 . 8 August 2018 . https://web.archive.org/web/20180808183727/http://www.goodtimestv.in/tv-shows/swiss-made-adventures-789 . dead .
  24. Web site: Dev . . 5 August 2017 . 15 September 2018 . https://web.archive.org/web/20180915235053/http://www.colorstv.com/in/shows/dev-anand-3781.html . dead .
  25. Web site: A brand new chapter begins as Meera Banerjee in #DevOnColors. . . 5 August 2017 . 15 September 2018 . https://web.archive.org/web/20180915235115/https://twitter.com/sumona24/status/893447838591590400 . live .
  26. Web site: Dev . . 5 August 2017 . 15 September 2018 . https://web.archive.org/web/20180915235053/http://www.colorstv.com/in/shows/dev-anand-3781.html . dead .
  27. Web site: A brand new chapter begins as Meera Banerjee in #DevOnColors. . . 5 August 2017 . 15 September 2018 . https://web.archive.org/web/20180915235115/https://twitter.com/sumona24/status/893447838591590400 . live .
  28. Web site: DA DATING TRUTHS...Feel the magic of Indian Cinema on Stage... . 22 July 2017 . 15 September 2018 . https://web.archive.org/web/20180915235122/https://www.mumbaitheatreguide.com/dramas/Articles/09/dec/01-da-dating-truths-feel-the-magic-of-indian-cinema.asp . live .
  29. Web site: The Relationship Agreement . 22 July 2017 . 15 September 2018 . https://web.archive.org/web/20180915235109/https://sillypointproductions.com/the-relationship-agreement/ . live .
  30. Web site: Rules of Engagement . 22 July 2017 . 15 September 2018 . https://web.archive.org/web/20180915235109/https://www.pressreader.com/india/mid-day/20170202/282282435029929 . live .
  31. Web site: Winners List of 14th Indian Television Academy Awards 2014 . 22 July 2017 . 15 September 2018 . https://web.archive.org/web/20180915235120/http://indiatellytalkies.com/winners-list-14th-indian-television-academy-awards-2014harshad-arora-deepika-singh-grabs-best-actor-actress/ . live .
  32. Web site: Nominations for Indian Telly Awards 2015 out; see who all have made the cut . 22 July 2017 . 28 May 2017 . https://web.archive.org/web/20170528202321/http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/indian-telly-awards-2015-nominations-divyanka-tripathi-karan-patel-shakti-arora-sriti-jha-anita-hassanandani-kapil-sharma-salman-khan-bigg-boss-jhalak-dikhhla-jaa-comedy-nights-with-kapil-noominated/1/527855.html . live .
  33. Web site: The 23rd ITA Awards 2023 – The Indian Television Academy . 2024-01-05 . en-US.
  34. Web site: The Kapil Sharma Show's Sumona Chakravarti honoured with Yash Bharti Award . . 22 July 2017 . 8 July 2017 . https://web.archive.org/web/20170708062601/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/The-Kapil-Sharma-Shows-Sumona-Chakravarti-honoured-with-Yash-Bharti-Award/articleshow/55113038.cms . live .
  35. Web site: Today i'am truly honoured and overwhelmed embracing the coveted & prestigious award of U.P, #YashBhartiAward . . 22 July 2017 . 15 September 2018 . https://web.archive.org/web/20180915235111/https://twitter.com/sumona24/status/791586315896848384 . live .