Anurager Chhowa’s Ahona Dutta to Jagaddhatri Ankita Mallick: Artists whose first show made them household names

Bengali television has a long list of popular and immensely talented actors. Some of them have been a part of this industry for a long time while a few are comparatively new but their very first show made these actors a household name. And these artists not just rule prime time television but also hearts of a million fans, who simply adore her. From Ankita Mallick to Mithai Anumita Kahali, the list is quite interesting. Take a look.. (Photo: Facebook)

Tiyasha aka Krishnakoli is an overnight sensation. Within a very brief period of her debut show, Tiyasha became a star. Her innocent looks and screen presence made Tiyasha among the most popular faces in the Bengali television industry. (Photo: Facebook)

Sean’s first television show ‘Ami Sirajer Begum’ couldn’t cast a spell on the TRP charts and eventually went off-air much sooner than expected but it did make him popular. His handsome looks, chiseled body and romantic hero persona helped him bag new shows. And among the male artists from Bengali television industry, none can compete with the popularity he enjoys. (Photo: Facebook)

Apu is indeed ‘Aparajita’. The actress became a household name with her very first show. Susmita, who caught the attention of the makers after participating in a beauty pageant, was chosen to play the female lead in Rohaan Bhattacharya starrer ‘Aparajita Apu’. After the show, she bagged back-to-back projects. Although not all of these worked wonders, but Susmita’s popularity after Aparajita Apu was sky-high. (Photo: Facebook)

Ankita made her debut last year with television show ‘Jagaddhatri’, which turns out to be a massive hit. Bengali television has seen all-rounder bahus, detective bahus and also those who can single-handedly beat the goons black and blue. But all in one? Yes, that too we have and she is none other than Jagaddhatri aka Jass, an intelligence officer. Ankita as Jagaddhatri is hugely popular. And she is not just the favourite of Bengali audience but also loved by Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, who regularly follows her show. (Photo: Facebook)

No, technically, ‘Mithai’ wasn’t his debut television project. Adrit, who stepped into showbiz with an Abhimanyu Mukherjee-directed movie, first appeared in a small series ‘Lockdown Diary’. Mithai, on the other hand, is his first daily soap. And the television serial, starring Soumitrisha Kundoo in the titular role, made him as well as the actress overnight sensation. Not just individually, but as a reel pair, they enjoy a huge fan base. No wonder, a huge number of fans turned outside the studio of Mithai, patiently waited for the Adrit aka Siddhartha Modak, and brought him flowers and gifts. Not just that, they couldn’t be any happier when Adrit sang a song dedicated to fans. (Photo: Facebook)

Gouri Elo is Mohana’s very first show became a major hit among Bengali television audience. Her innocent smile, natural acting skills, and charming personality made her among the most promising young artists within a short span of time. (Photo : Facebook)

From ‘Debi Choudhurani’ to ‘Mohor’, she has popular shows to her credit. And what else? She has a huge fan following after the success of her very first television show starring Rahul Mazumder. (Photo: Facebook)

TV show Khelaghor, which has now been remade in Malayalam too, made Swikriti a star. She played a rebellious girl in the Syed Arefin starrer and her performance was quite convincing. Viewers loved Swikriti and Syed Arefin’s chemistry too. (Photo: Facebook)

Yes, viewers love to hate Dr. Mishika; after all, she is the sole reason behind all the issues between protagonists Surya and Deepa. But actress Ahona, who plays the character, is a sensation. She stepped into showbiz after participating in Dance Bangla Dance and it made her instantly popular. A hit show, long list of admirers and awards; she has all in her kitty. (Photo: Facebook)