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Soumitrisha Kundu

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Soumitrisha Kundu
Soumitrisha in an event
Born (2002-02-24) 24 February 2002 (age 23)
Barasat, West Bengal, India
Other namesSTK
CitizenshipIndian
EducationBarasat Girls' High School[1]
Alma materNetaji Subhas Open University[1]
OccupationActress
Years active2017–present
Notable work

Soumitrisha Kundu (born 24 February 2002),[2] also known by the initialism STK,[3] is an Indian actress who works in Bengali film and television industry. Acclaimed for her acting skills, she is one of the promising young actresses in the Bengali Film Industry.[4][5] She made her acting debut in the drama series E Amar Gurudakshina (2017) and became well known for portraying the female lead Mithai and her lookalike Mithi in Mithai (2021).[6][7][8]

She made her film debut with Avijit Sen's Pradhan (2023) portraying the female lead Rumi Pradhan opposite Dev. The film became one of the major successes of the year while Kundu's performance, screen presence and chemistry with her co-stars were well-received. Subsequently, she received her first Filmfare Awards Bangla nomination for Best Female Debut for the film.[9][10] In January 2025, Kundu was appointed as the brand ambassador for ABP Ananda and ABP Onestop Weddings.[11]

Early life and education

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Kundu was born on 24 February 2002 in Barasat, North 24 Parganas in West Bengal.[12] She did her higher secondary in Humanities and completed her education from Barasat Girls' High School. She took admission in St. Paul's Cathedral Mission College for her Bachelor's degree in English, but couldn't complete her course owing to her work pressure. Her family members also suggested her to focus on either studies or acting; and she chose the latter, following her passion. Later, she completed her graduation in English Pass from Netaji Subhas Open University.[13]

Media

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A single child, she mentioned in an interview that she shares a close relationship with her family and credited her parents for giving her confidence and encouraging her professionally.[14] She has mentioned in an interview that sketching, singing and dancing as her occasional habits.[14] She named Sridevi as her acting inspiration.[15] Popular in the media; her looks, personality, fashion and artistry have received considerable public attention.[16][17] She is quite active on her social profiles and regularly interacts with her fans and followers.[18] She is a Lord Krishna devotee and visited Vrindavan to mark her 23rd birthday.[19]

Career

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Kundu started her career with the television series E Amar Gurudakshina in 2017.[20] She has also featured in a number of shows like Jai Kali Kalkattawali, Aloukik Na Loukik and Gopal Bhar. She got her breakthrough as a lead in Kone Bou in 2019. In January, 2021 she was cast and had started portraying the dual characters Mithai/Mithi in Mithai which wrapped up in June 2023.[21][22]

Kundu made her film debut with Avijit Sen's Pradhan opposite Dev in 2023.[23] Released on the occasion of Christmas vacations, the film became a major critical and commercial success, emerging as the second highest grossing Bengali film of 2023.[24] Kundu portrayed the female lead Rumi Pradhan and received praise for her performance, screen presence and chemistry with her co-stars.[9][10] She was further nominated for the 7th Filmfare Awards Bangla in the Best Female Debut category for the film.[25] Kundu made her OTT debut in 2024, playing the lead role in the Ayan Chakraborti directorial murder-mystery drama series Kaalratri on Hoichoi.[26] In 2025, she played the female lead in Rupak Chakraborty's thriller drama film 10e June opposite Sourav Das.[27]

Filmography

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Year Film Role Director Notes Ref.
2023 Pradhan Rumi Pradhan Avijit Sen Debut film [23]
2025 10e June Mitali Rupak Chakraborty [28]

Web series

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Year Title Role Director Platform Genre Notes Ref.
2024 Kaalratri Debi Ayan Chakraborti Hoichoi Murder-mystery thriller Web series debut [29]

Television

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Year Title Role Language Channel Notes Production Company(s) Ref
2016– 2018 E Amar Gurudakshina Jhilly Bengali Colors Bangla Main Antagonist Subrata Roy Productions [30]
2017– 2019 Jai Kali Kalkattawali Raka Star Jalsha Episodic role Shree Venkatesh Films [31]
2017– 2018 Gopal Bhar Jahnavi Supporting role [20]
2019 Aloukik Na Loukik Putul Episodic Role Raj Chakraborty Productions [31]
2019– 2020 Kone Bou Koli Sen Sun Bangla Lead role Blues Productions [32]
2021–2023 Mithai Mithai Modak/Mithi Biswas Zee Bangla Zee Bangla Productions [33]

Special appearances

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Year Serial Channel Role Character Reference
2021 Dadagiri Unlimited Season 9 Zee Bangla Participant Mithai [34]
Rannaghor Guest Herself [35]
2022 Dadagiri Unlimited Season 9 Grand Finale [36]
Didi No. 1 Season 9 Participant Mithai [37]

Mahalaya

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Year Program Channel Role Reference
2021 Nana Roope Mahamaya Zee Bangla Devi Kamalekamini [38]
2022 Singhobahini Trinayani Devi Jayadurga [39]

Awards

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Year Award Category Name
2022 Zee Bangla Sonar Sansar 2022 Sera Nayika Mithai
Priyo Bouma
Priyo Juti(with Adrit Roy)
West Bengal Tele Academy Awards[40] Best Actress[41]
2023 Zee Bangla Sonar Sansar 2023 Sera Nayika
Zee 5 Popular Face
TV 9 Bangla Ghorer Bioscope Award 2023 Best Actress Television
2024 Bochorer Sera Award Best Actress
Telly Cine Awards Best Debutant Female Prodhan
2025 Anandalok Puraskar 2025 Best Actress OTT Kalratri

References

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  3. ^ "Soumitrisha Kundu On Jawan : বৃষ্টিভেজা পাহাড়ি রাস্তায় উদ্দাম নাচ, জওয়ানের গানে বাজিমাৎ মিঠাইরানি সৌমিতৃষার". Ei Samay (in Bengali). 11 September 2023. Retrieved 11 September 2023.
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