Ladies and gentlemen, here are some actresses everybody should know about in 2025 if they want to know who is sparkling in her best this year in Bengali films.
Rukmini Maitra still keeps the fire alive. She drew much attention while playing Binodini Dasi in Binodiini: Ekti Natir Upakhyan — a role that gave her a platform to flaunt her acting ability, with history supporting her.
Priyanka Bhattacharya Bubly is rocking the boat with Gauri, where she is the lead in a romantic thriller — they say she really lit the screen with her presence and made a fresh contribution.
Almost all would know Rituparna Sengupta in Bengali cinema; she is still working hard. In Puratawn, where she plays a daughter of a mother with memory loss whom she lovingly cares for, her performance was so touching that it showcased her versatility.
Sharmila Tagore might be a surprise entry! The emotional and strong comeback felt after a real time of 14 years when she returned with her precious role of an aging mother in Puratawn.
Rakhee Gulzar also made a surprising return after 20 years and starred in the Aamar Boss which dealt with corporate work culture. It feels good to see the legends come back strong.
Srabanti Chatterjee is a fan favourite who keeps delivering hits. She is also part of Aamar Boss and continues to mesmerise the audience with her performances.
Sauraseni Maitra and Aishwarya Sen are two fresh talents who are garnering some attention lately. They were both part of Aamar Boss and brought new blood and energy into the industry.
So, 2025 is looking to be a year of vibes in Bengali cinema where the old guard makes relevant comebacks while the fresh faces put in their newly found perspective. The whole industry is feeling alive and evolving.
