Raj Chakraborty | |
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Member of the West Bengal Legislative Assembly | |
Assumed office 2 May 2021 | |
Preceded by | Shilbhadra Dutta |
Constituency | Barrackpur |
Born | [1] Halisahar, West Bengal, India | 21 February 1975
Nationality | Indian |
Education | Rishi Bankim Chandra Colleges, Naihati |
Occupation(s) | Film director, actor, producer |
Years active | 2008–present |
Notable work | |
Political party | All India Trinamool Congress |
Spouses | |
Children | Yuvaan Yaalini[3][4] |
Raj Chakraborty (born 21 February 1975) is an Indian film director, actor, producer and politician. He is one of the most commercially successful film-makers in Tollywood.[5] Before directing his debut film, he was busy in Bengali TV. Raj Chakraborty was associated with Zee Bangla's laughter show Mirakkel, hosted by Mir, and the dance competition Dance Bangla Dance, judged by Mithun Chakraborty, during their initial days. He also directed Star Jalsha's laughter programme I Laugh You.[6][7][8] He has been a Member of Legislative Assembly of West Bengal from Barrackpore since 2021.