Tapan Acharya

Tapan Acharya (born 2 August 1981) is an Indian actor, writer, producer and director, popular in Marathi and Konkani Cinema. He is best known for the Konkani movies Martin (2017 film), and Aleesha (film).[1] He also worked as a state youth icon for the Election Commission of India to increase voter awareness in Goa. [2]

Tapan Acharya
Born (1981-08-02) 2 August 1981
Loliem-Polem Goa
Occupationactor, producer, television host.
Years active2004–present
Spouse(s)Dr. Tanya Duggal

Personal

Early life

Tapan Acharya was born to a Goud Saraswat Brahmin family in the small village of Loliem-Polem towards the southern boundary of the Indian state of Goa. He attended school in his village at Shri Damodar Vidhalaya, and attended higher education at Shri Damodar College of Commerce and Economics, Margao, South Goa. While pursuing a degree in law from G.R Kare Law College he also completed a postgraduate diploma in management studies. He is credited with having knowledge in astrology, numerology, Vedas, and mythology. He holds various diplomas and certificates in gemology, astrology & Vedic studies, as well.[3]

Career

Although early in life he wanted to be behind the camera, he was first thrust in to the public eye as host of TV show Chum Chum Chanana on Doordarshan Goa. He went on to star in his first film, Aleesha (film) in 2004, which was released at First IFFI in Goa, it was the well received, winning the National Award for Best Feature Film in the Regional Category.

Acting

Producer
  • Janma (2011)

Television show
  • Chum Chum Chanana (DD Goa) (2001)

Other Work
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References
  1. "TAPAN ACHARYA: Movies, Photos, Videos, News & Biography | eTimes". timesofindia.indiatimes.com. Retrieved May 20, 2019.
  2. "Save the Date!". oHeraldo.
  3. Reporter, Incredible Goa Staff (26 September 2018). "Tapan Acharya - Small Town Boy Turned Movie Star of Goa".
  4. "Action short movie on use of C-vigil app in case of Gift Distribution which is a MCC violation. Directed By State Election Icon Tapan Acharya, #SaveTheDate #GoVote #Goa". Systematic Voters’ Education and Electoral Participation.
  5. "Save the Date! April 23 is the party for democracy". oHeraldo.
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