Shakuntala Barua biography
Shakuntala Barua is an Indian actress, born on 22 April 1947 in Kolkata.
Shakuntala Barua's screen career began in 1973 with Anutaap.
Shakuntala Barua has appeared in 66 films and 4 television or streaming titles in Bengali cinema.
The most recent films are Projapati 2 (2025), Tonic (2021), Ahaa Re (2019).
- Born
- 22 April 1947 (age 79)
- Birthplace
- Kolkata
- Work
- Actor
- Film industries
- Bengali cinema
- Years active
- 1973 to present
Shakuntala Barua filmography
66 films and 4 television or streaming titles, newest first.
Films
| Year | Title | Role | Where | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Projapati 2 | Bengali | Popular commercial hit | |
| 2021 | Tonic | Uma Sen | Bengali | Popular commercial hit |
| 2019 | Ahaa Re | Debi | Bengali | |
| 2016 | Colours of Innocence | Bangla | ||
| 2016 | Sahaj Paather Gappo / Colours of Innocence | Lakshmi Granny | Bengali | Critically acclaimed |
| 2014 | Ami Shudhu Cheyechi Tomay | Bangla | ||
| 2014 | Gogoler Kirti | Bengali | ||
| 2013 | Chaap , The Pressure | Bengali | ||
| 2013 | Alik Sukh , A Tale of Fleeting Happiness | Bengali | ||
| 2012 | Phire Eso Tumi | Bengali | ||
| 2012 | Amrita | Bengali | ||
| 2012 | Aaro Kachha Kachhi | Bengali | ||
| 2011 | Aami Montri Hobo | Bangla | ||
| 2011 | Ami Montri Hobo | Bengali | ||
| 2010 | Shedin Dekha Hoyechilo | Bengali | ||
| 2010 | Bejanma | Bengali | ||
| 2009 | Moner Ajante | Bengali | ||
| 2007 | Pitribhumi | Bengali | ||
| 2006 | Nayak | Bengali | ||
| 2005 | Parinam | Bangla | ||
| 2003 | Biswasghatak | Bengali | ||
| 2001 | Srimoti Bhayonkori | Bengali | ||
| 2001 | Shesh Ashray | Bengali | ||
| 2001 | Parinati | Bengali | ||
| 1999 | Yugavatar Lokenath | Bengali |
Show all 66 films
| Year | Title | Role | Where | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | Sagar Banya | Bengali | ||
| 1998 | Atmiyo Swajan | Bengali | ||
| 1997 | Manasha Kanya | Bengali | ||
| 1997 | Dahan | Jhinuk’s mother | Bengali | National Award-winning film |
| 1997 | Dabidar | Bengali | ||
| 1994 | Tumi Je Amar | Joyeeta Haldar | Bengali | |
| 1994 | Sarbojaya | Bengali | ||
| 1994 | Dhusar Godhuli | Bengali | ||
| 1992 | Hirer Angti | Bengali | ||
| 1992 | Pratham Dekha | Bengali | ||
| 1992 | Monikanchan | Bengali | ||
| 1992 | Gunjan | Bengali | ||
| 1992 | Bedenir Prem | Bengali | ||
| 1991 | Katha Dilam | Bangla | ||
| 1990 | Mandira | Bangla | ||
| 1990 | Ekhane Aamar Swarga | Bengali | ||
| 1990 | Apan Amar Apan | Bangla | ||
| 1990 | Debata | Bengali | ||
| 1990 | Badnam | Bengali | ||
| 1990 | Apon Amaar Apon | Bengali | ||
| 1989 | Asha O Bhalobasha | Bengali | ||
| 1989 | Tufan (Toofan) | Bengali | ||
| 1989 | Sati | Bengali | ||
| 1989 | Chokher Aloy | Bengali | ||
| 1989 | Akrosh | Bengali | ||
| 1989 | Aamar Tumi | Bengali | ||
| 1988 | Ora Chaar Jon | Bengali | ||
| 1987 | Ekanto Apon | Bangla | ||
| 1987 | Guru Dakshina | Bengali | ||
| 1987 | Amar Sangi | Bangla | ||
| 1986 | Amar Kantak | Bangla | ||
| 1985 | Paroma (Parama) | Bengali | Aparna Sen film | |
| 1985 | Madhumoy | Bengali | ||
| 1984 | Shatru | Asha | Bengali | |
| 1981 | Surya Sakhi | Bangla | ||
| 1981 | Saheb | Bengali | ||
| 1981 | Pratisodh | Bengali | ||
| 1980 | Rajnandini | Bangla | ||
| 1979 | Sunayani | Bengali | Opposite Uttam Kumar | |
| 1977 | Sandhya Raag | Bengali | ||
| 1973 | Anutaap | Assamese | Early appearance |
Television and streaming
| Year | Title | Role | Where | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Eka Noi Ekannoborti | Aakash Aath | ||
| 2018 | Bhoomikanya | Star Jalsha | ||
| 2016 | Raadha | Grandmother | Zee Bangla | |
| 2012 | Bodhu Kon Alo Laaglo Chokhe | Nonibala | Star Jalsha |