Jisshu Sengupta Biography

Early Life and Education Jisshu Sengupta was born on 15 March 1977 in Kolkata and grew up in a Bengali family with connections to the entertainment world. His father, Ujjal Sengupta, was associated with Bengali cinema. Jisshu eventually developed his own identity as an actor and television personality. For his education, Jisshu studied at Heramba Chandra College, affiliated with the University of Calcutta. His academic years were followed by his entry into television, where he received an important early opportunity to establish himself as a performer. His acting career began with the television series Mahaprabhu in 1998, where he played Chaitanya Mahaprabhu. The role earned him recognition and provided a strong starting point for his professional acting journey. He then transitioned to films with Priyojon in 1999. Jisshu's early film career included several Bengali projects, while his performance as Rabindranath Tagore in Chelebela (2002) helped demonstrate his ability to take on historical and literary personalities. He also appeared in the Bangladeshi Bengali film Moner Majhe Tumi, which became a major commercial success in Bangladesh. Career Journey & Entry into Bollywood As his career developed, Jisshu increasingly moved into supporting and character roles. His Bollywood work included Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose: The Forgotten Hero, followed years later by films such as Manikarnika: The Queen of Jhansi, Mardaani 2, Shakuntala Devi, Antim and Sita Ramam. His work in Sita Ramam (2022) and other South Indian productions further expanded his reach beyond Bengali and Hindi cinema. He subsequently appeared in Telugu projects including Shaakuntalam and Tiger Nageswara Rao, demonstrating his ability to work comfortably across India's multilingual film industries. Jisshu also continued to appear in Hindi films and streaming projects. His filmography includes Blackout, Lantrani, Mirza: Part 1 - Joker and other projects, while his Bengali career remained active. His long experience across regional and mainstream cinema has made him a versatile character performer. In 2026, Jisshu appeared in several major projects, including Mardaani 3, The Raja Saab, 45 and Bhooth Bangla. Mardaani 3, released on 30 January 2026, features him in the ensemble alongside Rani Mukerji, Janki Bodiwala and Mallika Prasad. His continued presence across Bengali, Hindi, Telugu and Kannada productions reflects the broad scope of his career.
	Jisshu Sengupta Biography, Age, Education Movies, Acting Career Jisshu Sengupta, born Biswaroop Sengupta on 15 March 1977 in Kolkata, West Bengal, is an Indian actor, producer and television presenter who has worked extensively in Bengali cinema and has also appeared in Hindi, Telugu and Kannada films. Over more than two decades, he has developed a reputation for his versatility and ability to portray both leading and supporting characters. Jisshu began his professional acting journey with the Bengali television series Mahaprabhu in 1998, in which he portrayed Chaitanya Mahaprabhu. The role brought him early recognition before he moved into films. He made his film debut with Priyojon in 1999 and later gained appreciation for portraying Rabindranath Tagore in Chelebela (2002). His career gradually expanded beyond Bengali cinema. He appeared in Shyam Benegal's Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose: The Forgotten Hero and later worked in films such as Manikarnika: The Queen of Jhansi, Mardaani 2, Sita Ramam, Tiger Nageswara Rao, Shaakuntalam, Antim and Blackout. His performances across different languages have made him a familiar face in Indian cinema. In 2026, Jisshu Sengupta appeared in several films, including Mardaani 3, The Raja Saab, 45 and Bhooth Bangla. In Mardaani 3, directed by Abhiraj Minawala, he appears alongside Rani Mukerji and other members of the ensemble cast.
Full Name:	Jisshu Sengupta (Biswaroop Sengupta)
Profession:	Actor
Date of Birth	15 March 1977
Birthplace:	Calcutta, West Bengal, India

Film Awards and Nomination
1	*Byomkesh O Chiriyakhana (2nd Filmfare Awards East)*	*2017*	*Nominated*
2	*Zulfiqar (2nd Filmfare Awards East)*	*2017*	*Nominated*
3	*Ek Je Chhilo Raja (West Bengal Film Journalists' Association Awards)*	*2019*	*Won*
4	*Ghawre Bairey Aaj (West Bengal Film Journalists' Association Awards)*	*2020*	*Nominated*
5	*Mahalaya (West Bengal Film Journalists' Association Awards)*	*2020*	*Nominated*
6	*Bheeshma (9th South Indian International Movie Awards)*	*2021*	*Nominated*
7	*Abhijaan (Bengali Film Festival Chicago)*	*2022*	*Won*
8	*Abhijaan (6th Filmfare Awards Bangla)*	*2023*	*Won*

*Complete Jisshu Sengupta Bangali Movie List*
1	*Priyojon*	*1999*
2	*Shesh Thikana*	*2000*
3	*Rinmukti*	*2000*
4	*Ektu Choya*	*2001*
5	*Chelebela*	*2002*
6	*Devdas*	*2002*
7	*Kurukshetra*	*2002*
8	*Sneher Protidan*	*2003*
9	*Abar Aranye*	*2003*
10	*Moner Majhe Tumi*	*2003*
11	*Guru*	*2003*
12	*Anyay Atyachar*	*2004*
13	*Premi*	*2004*
14	*Gaindakol*	*2004*
15	*Sajani*	*2004*
16	*Rajababu*	*2004*
17	*Sangram*	*2005*
18	*Devi*	*2005*
19	*Chore Chore Mastuto Bhai*	*2005*
20	*Shudhu Bhalobasha*	*2005*
21	*Swarthopor*	*2006*
22	*Swapno*	*2006*
23	*Abhimanyu*	*2006*
24	*Tapasya*	*2006*
25	*Hungama*	*2006*
26	*Aamra*	*2006*
27	*Shapmochan*	*2007*
28	*Kali Shankar*	*2007*
29	*Janmadata*	*2008*
30	*Premer Kahini*	*2008*
31	*Golmaal*	*2008*
32	*90 Ghanta*	*2008*
33	*Ek Nadir Galpo: Tale of a River*	*2008*
34	*Love*	*2008*
35	*Bor Asbe Ekhuni*	*2008*
36	*Neel Akasher Chandni*	*2009*
37	*Shob Charitro Kalponik*	*2009*
38	*Abohomaan*	*2010*
39	*Kokhono Biday Bolona*	*2010*
40	*Arekti Premer Golpo*	*2010*
41	*Noukadubi*	*2011*
42	*Takhan Teish*	*2012*
43	*Chitrangada: The Crowning Wish*	*2012*
44	*Golemale Pirit Koro Na*	*2013*
45	*Jaatishwar*	*2014*
46	*Sesh Bole Kicchu Nei*	*2014*
47	*Nirbaak*	*2015*
48	*Byomkesh Bakshi*	*2015*
49	*Rajkahini*	*2015*
50	*Arshinagar*	*2015*
51	*Kelor Kirti*	*2016*
52	*Zulfiqar*	*2016*
53	*Byomkesh O Chiriyakhana*	*2016*
54	*Hemanta*	*2016*
55	*The Bongs Again*	*2017*
56	*Aranyadeb*	*2017*
57	*Posto*	*2017*
58	*Yeti Obhijaan*	*2017*
59	*Byomkesh O Agnibaan*	*2017*
60	*Jio Pagla*	*2017*
61	*Ghare & Baire*	*2018*
62	*Amoli (Documantary)*	*2018*
63	*Uma*	*2018*
64	*Shonar Pahar*	*2018*
65	*Ek Je Chhilo Raja*	*2018*
66	*Mukhomukhi*	*2019*
67	*Basu Poribar*	*2019*
68	*Mahalaya*	*2019*
69	*Bornoporichoy*	*2019*
70	*Ghawre Bairey Aaj*	*2019*
71	*Shironam*	*2020*
72	*Baba Baby O*	*2022*
73	*Abhijaan*	*2022*
74	*Palaan*	*2023*
75	*Dawshom Awbotaar*	*2023*
76	*Mirza: Part 1 – Joker*	*2024*
77	*Khadaan*	*2024*
78	*Lawho Gouranger Naam Rey*	*2025*

*Complete Jisshu Sengupta Bollywood Movies List*
1	*Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose: The Forgotten Hero*	*2005*
2	*Barfi!*	*2012*
3	*Mardaani*	*2014*
4	*Piku*	*2015*
5	*Manikarnika*	*2019*
6	*Mardaani 2*	*2019*
7	*Shakuntala Devi*	*2020*
8	*Sadak 2*	*2020*
9	*Durgamati*	*2020*
10	*The Power*	*2021*
11	*Antim: The Final Truth*	*2021*
12	*Lantrani*	*2024*
13	*Blackout*	*2024*
14	*Mardaani 3*	*2026*
15	*Bhooth Bangla*	*2026*

*Complete Jisshu Sengupta South Movies List*
1	*NTR: Kathanayakudu*	*2019*
2	*Aswathama*	*2020*
3	*Bheeshma*	*2020*
4	*Maestro*	*2021*
5	*Shyam Singha Roy*	*2021*
6	*Acharya*	*2022*
7	*Sita Ramam*	*2022*
8	*Shaakuntalam*	*2023*
9	*Spy*	*2023*
10	*Tiger Nageswara Rao*	*2023*
11	*Saindhav*	*2024*
12	*Prathinidhi 2*	*2024*
13	*Viswam*	*2024*
14	*Ghaati*	*2025*
15	G2	*2026*

*Complete Jisshu Sengupta Other Movies List*
1	*Mr. and Mrs. Iyer (English)*	*2002*
2	*Moner Majhe Tumi (Bangladeshi film)*	*2003*
3	*The Last Lear (English)*	*2007*
4	*Borbaad (Bangladeshi film)*	*2025*
5	*45 (Kannada)*	*2025*

Conclusion Jisshu Sengupta has built a diverse career spanning Bengali television, Bengali cinema, Bollywood and South Indian cinema. From his early breakthrough as Chaitanya Mahaprabhu in television to his work in Sita Ramam, Manikarnika, Mardaani 2 and Mardaani 3, he has consistently explored different types of characters. His multilingual film career and ability to move between mainstream and character-driven projects have established him as one of the more versatile performers in contemporary Indian cinema. His 2026 releases further demonstrate that Jisshu Sengupta continues to remain active across multiple Indian film industries.

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