Rajnandini Paul
Rajnandini Paul | |
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| Born | 6 July 1999 Kolkata, West Bengal, India |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 2018–present |
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Rajnandini Paul (born 6 July 1999) is an Indian actress who works primarily in Bengali cinema and streaming productions. She made her screen debut in Uronchondi (2018) and has since appeared in Ek Je Chhilo Raja (2018), Asur (2020), Oh! Lovely (2023) and Chhaad (2024).[1][2]
On streaming, Paul earned critical attention for the social‑thriller series Sampurna (2022–23).[3] Her subsequent OTT projects include the Mahalaya special Mahishasuramardini (2024) and Puro Puri Eken Season 8 (2025).[4][5]
As of April 2025, Paul has three projects awaiting release: the ensemble drama Tahader Kotha (24 May 2025),[6] the adventure series Mr Kolketa,[7] and Ram Kamal Mukherjee’s slice‑of‑life film Lakshmikantapur Local, which entered post‑production in April 2025.[8] She is also attached to Mainak Bhaumik’s comic‑book adaptation Rappa Roy o Full Stop Dot Com.[9]
Early life and education
[edit]Paul was born and raised in Kolkata.[10] The daughter of Odissi exponent and actor Indrani Dutta, she trained in classical dance forms before graduating in English literature from the University of Calcutta.[11]
Career
[edit]Film
[edit]Paul’s debut performance in Uronchondi (2018) was praised for its naturalism.[1] Cameos in Srijit Mukherji’s period drama Ek Je Chhilo Raja and Pavel’s art‑themed thriller Asur followed.[2][12] She then head‑lined Haranath Chakraborty’s comedy Oh! Lovely (2023) and played a young urban professional in Indrani Chakraborty’s Chhaad (2024).[13][14]
Web series and streaming
[edit]Paul’s digital breakthrough came with Sampurna (2022–23) on Hoichoi.[15][3] She next portrayed Devi Durga in the OTT‑first Mahalaya special Mahishasuramardini (2024).[4] In January 2025 she joined the detective‑comedy franchise as Kathakali dancer Paramita in Puro Puri Eken Season 8.[5][16]
Scheduled for late‑2025 is the adventure mystery Mr Kolketa, in which she pairs opposite Ritwick Chakraborty.[7]
Media image
[edit]Indian media often highlight Paul’s classical‑dance background and sartorial choices; Jagran English listed her sari blouses among “summer must‑haves”.[17] The Telegraph described her trajectory as “fearless and topical”, noting her preference for women‑centric subjects.[4]
Filmography
[edit]Feature films
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Uronchondi | Paromita | Debut[1] |
| 2018 | Ek Je Chhilo Raja | Chandrabati Devi | Cameo[12] |
| 2020 | Asur | Durga | [2] |
| 2021 | Lockdown | Episodic appearance | Anthology |
| 2023 | Oh! Lovely | Nidhi | Lead[13] |
| 2024 | Chhaad | Sohini | Lead[14] |
| 2025 | Tahader Kotha | Sushmita | Awaiting release[6] |
| TBA | Lakshmikantapur Local | TBA | Post-production[8] |
| TBA | Rappa Roy o Full Stop Dot Com | Dolphin | Filming[9] |
Television
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Channel | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025–Present | Rajrajeshwari Rani Bhabani | Rani Bhabani | Star Jalsha | Debut[18][19] |
Web series
[edit]| Year | Title | Platform | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022–23 | Sampurna (S1–2) | Hoichoi | Nandini Sanyal | Main[3] |
| 2024 | Mahishasuramardini | Hoichoi | Devi Durga / Mahamaya | Special[4] |
| 2025 | Puro Puri Eken (S8) | Hoichoi | Paramita | Main[5] |
| 2025 | Mr Kolketa | Hoichoi | Jhelum Sen | Post-production[7] |
Upcoming projects
[edit]- Tahader Kotha – ensemble social drama releasing 24 May 2025.[6]
- Lakshmikantapur Local – slice‑of‑life film currently in post-production.[8]
- Rappa Roy o Full Stop Dot Com – Mainak Bhaumik’s comic‑book adaptation, filming from mid‑2025.[9]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ a b c "Rajnandini Paul reveals how she bagged 'Uronchondi'". The Times of India. 2 August 2018. Retrieved 28 April 2025.
- ^ a b c "'Asur' preview: Jeet, Nusrat and Rajnandini team up for a tale of art and friendship". The Times of India. 24 December 2019. Retrieved 28 April 2025.
- ^ a b c "Sampurna review: Rajnandini Paul and Sohini Sarkar are outstanding in this disturbing saga of marital rape". OTTplay. 30 July 2022. Retrieved 28 April 2025.
- ^ a b c d "Watch Rajnandini Paul play Devi Durga in Hoichoi's 'Mahishasur Mordini'". The Telegraph. 6 September 2024. Retrieved 28 April 2025.
- ^ a b c "Puro Puri Eken review". The Times of India. 23 January 2025. Retrieved 28 April 2025.
- ^ a b c "'Tahader Kotha' release date announced". ABP Ananda (in Bengali). 15 May 2024. Retrieved 28 April 2025.
- ^ a b c "Ritwick Chakraborty shares Kolkata trivia with Rajnandini Paul before 'Mr Kolketa' release". The Telegraph. 12 August 2023. Retrieved 28 April 2025.
- ^ a b c "It's a wrap for 'Lakshmikantapur Local'". The Telegraph. 16 April 2025. Retrieved 28 April 2025.
- ^ a b c "Rajnandini Paul and Amartya Ray to star in Mainak Bhaumik's next film". The Times of India. 12 July 2024. Retrieved 28 April 2025.
- ^ "Rajnandini celebrates her birthday with friends and family". The Times of India. 6 July 2021. Retrieved 28 April 2025.
- ^ "Actress Rajnandini Paul talks about the bond she shares with her mother Indrani Dutta". Anandabazar Patrika (in Bengali). 14 February 2025. Retrieved 28 April 2025.
- ^ a b "Rajnandini Paul's fan-girl moment with Aparna Sen". The Times of India. 17 September 2018. Retrieved 28 April 2025.
- ^ a b "Oh! Lovely movie details". The Times of India. 25 August 2023. Retrieved 28 April 2025.
- ^ a b "'Chhaad: The Terrace' movie review – where space and identity intertwine". The Times of India. 2 February 2024. Retrieved 28 April 2025.
- ^ "Guess who is set to play Devi Durga on Hoichoi this year?".
- ^ "Rajnandini Paul as Mahamaya in Mohishashur Mordini". The Times of India. 6 September 2024.
- ^ "6 gorgeous saree blouses by Rajnandini Paul for summers". Jagran English. 8 April 2024. Retrieved 28 April 2025.
- ^ "ছোটপর্দায় ফের রানি কাহিনি, এবার রাজনন্দিনীর কাঁধে গুরুদায়িত্ব - RAJNANDINI PAUL IN BENGALI SERIAL".
- ^ "স্টার জলসার 'রাণী ভবানী' হবেন রাজনন্দিনী! ছোটপর্দায় সত্যিই কি অভিষেক হচ্ছে অভিনেত্রীর?".