Yash Dasgupta

Yash Dasgupta (born 10 October 1985)[1] is an Indian actor and model.

Yash Dasgupta
Yash Dasgupta
Born (1985-10-10) 10 October 1985
Kolkata, West Bengal
NationalityIndian
Occupation
  • Actor
  • model
Years active2009 – Ppresent
Websiteyashdasgupta.com

He started his career in television and then made his debut on the silver screen with the title role in Bengali film Gangster

Yash Dasgupta is best known for his roles in Bojhena Se Bojhena and Na Aana Is Des Laado.

Yash Dasgupta won the Glam King title in the Unish Kuri Streax Glam Hunt held in Kolkata.[2] Thereafter, he shifted his base to Mumbai to pursue career in acting, joined acting school, and got his first break as an actor in the Television Industry. Yash Dasgupta said in an interview with TImes of India, "I attended an acting workshop at Roshan Taneja's acting school and worked in a few Hindi serials too."[3]

He is an entrant to the Calcutta Times most desirable men in the coveted Top 10.[4][5]

Early life and background

Yash Dasgupta was born to Dipak Dasgupta and Jayati Dasgupta. He is his parents’ only child. In his early childhood, he travelled all over India due to his parent's transferable work.

He has lived in Delhi, Mumbai, Madhya Pradesh, Sikkim among others due to him attending schools in different places. His interest in acting came from these formative years, as he was very fond of extracurricular activities. [3][6]

Career

Early career

Dasgupta began his acting career in selective roles on national television. He played a fun loving son as Suraj Dharamraj Mahiyavanshi in Bandini (TV series), and a character with grey shades as Ketan Sanghvi with Ram Kapoor in Basera (2009 TV series) [7] He played the role of Karan (Santosh's son, Diya and Jhanvi's cousin brother), in Na Aana Is Des Laado, a story which dealt with the social evil of female infanticide, and concentrates on the problems faced by women in a male-dominated world. Yash did episodic roles as Viraj, a Mime Artist in Adaalat.[8] He also enacted Demon Kalketu in a mythology called Mahima Shanidev kii.[9]

After Adaalat with Ronit Roy,[10] he was on a lookout for more meaty roles.

In Kolkata Yash had also participated in ETV Bangla celebrity dance reality show "Ritur Mela Jhoom Tara Ra Ra" which was directed by Shiboprosad Mukherjee [11]

2013-present

Yash played the popular role of Aranya Singha Roy with Madhumita Sarkar (Pakhi Ghosh Dastidar), in Bojhena Se Bojhena a young business tycoon, an adaptation in Bengali of the popular Hindi TV series Iss Pyaar Ko Kya Naam Doon? aired on Star Jalsha from 4 November 2013 to 18 June 2016.[12]

In 2015, Yash had an accident on the sets of "Bojhena se Bojhena" where his forearms were burnt while shooting a Diwali sequence.

"My proudest moment was when I won the 'People's Choice Best Actor Award'. You see, teleserials are dominated by women. However, after trying hard, I have made my own identity among my viewers.”[13]

He was out of action to recuperate and later won the popular awards.

Films

Yash was launched in films by Shree Venkatesh Films. Mr Mahendra Soni said "We intend to launch Yash in films. He is extremely popular among the audience, so it will be a project that can do justice to his fandom. It will be an out-and-out commercial film, as Yashh connects with the masses well. We will give him time to prepare before the film goes on floor." [14]

The debut film of Yash Dasgupta with costar Mimi Chakraborty is a romantic thriller directed by Birsa Dasgupta and parts of it were shot in Istanbul Turkey[15][16][17]

Yash was stranded with his film production unit amid the attempted military coup in Istanbul, Turkey[18][19][20][21][22] Later the shooting of the film resumed.[23]

Awards and appearances

Dasgupta had performed in award ceremonies such as Colors Golden Petal Awards 2011 and Telly Academy Awards 2014. He performed in Jaya Hey, dedicated to the Kolkata Police. He had also anchored for a popular Television Award night, as Aranya (ASR) in Bengal Star Jalsha Parivar Awards 2014.[24] He won the best debutant, best actor in Tele Sanmaan Awards 2014 and Telly Academy Awards 2015 for the role Aranya Singha Roy in the Bengali serial Bojhena Se Bojhena.[25] Yash bagged the Best Debut Actor Filmfare Awards (East) for his film Gangster.[26]

Personal life

Dasgupta is a movie-buff, and acting is his life. He loves to travel and is a keen photographer. He is a sports enthusiast, especially adventure sports. He is a fitness freak with interests in bodybuilding and yoga.[27][28][29] He is easy going, an animal lover.[30][31] [32]

Television series
YearShowRoleChannel
2009Koi Aane Ko HaiColors TV
2009BandiniSuraj Dharamraj MahiyavanshiNDTV Imagine
2010Na Aana Is Des LaadoKaran SinghColors TV
2012AdaalatVirajSony
2013-2016Bojhena Se BojhenaAranya Singha Roy, RadheStar Jalsha

Filmography
Denotes films that are still in production
YearFilmRoleDirectorCo-ArtistNotes
2016 Gangster Guru / Kabir Birsa Dasgupta Mimi Chakraborty Debut film
2017 One Ronojoy Bose Birsa Dasgupta Nusrat Jahan,
Prosenjit Chatterjee		 Remake of Tamil film Thani Oruvan
2018 Total Dadagiri Joy Pathikrit Basu Mimi Chakraborty Remake of Telugu film Nenu Local
2018 Fidaa Ishaan Pathikrit Basu Sanjana Banerjee Remake of Telugu film Tholi Prema
2018 Seven TBA Shagufta Rafique Nusrat Jahan Horror Film
2019 Mon Jaane Na Aamir Nawaz Shagufta Rafique Mimi Chakraborty Romance, thriller film

Awards and accolades
YearAwardRoleCategoryFilm / ShowResult
2014 Star Jalsha awards Aranya Singha Roy Agami Diner Star Award Bojhena Se Bojhena Won
2014 Star Jalsha awards Aranya Singha Roy Priyo Bhai Won
2014 Tele Sammaan awards Aranya Singha Roy Best Debutant Award Won
2014 Tele Sammaan awards Aranya Singha Roy Best Actor Award Won
2014 Tele Sammaan awardsAranya Singha Roy Best Juti Of The Year Won
2015 Tele Academy awards Aranya Singha Roy Best Actor Award Won
2015 Star Jalsha awards Aranya Singha Roy Best Juti of The year Won
2015 Star Jalsha awards Aranya Singha Roy Best Style Icon Male Won
2015 Star Jalsha awards Aranya Singha Roy Priyo Bor Won
2015 Star Jalsha awards Aranya Singha Roy International Jodi of the Year Won
2015 Tele Academy awards Aranya Singha Roy Popular Actor Award Won
2017 Star Jalsha awards Guru/Kabir Best Debutant Gangster (2016 film) Won
2017 Filmfare Awards East Guru / Kabir Debut Best Actor Award Gangster (2016 film) Won
2018 Star jalsha awardsRonojoy Bose Sera juti One (2017 film) Won
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References
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  2. "The Telegraph - Calcutta : Metro". Telegraphindia.com. 21 August 2006. Retrieved 16 April 2015.
  3. Ganguly, Ruman (26 December 2013). "Yash Dasgupta of Laado fame takes comparisons with Dev in his stride". Times of India. Retrieved 16 April 2015.
  4. http://m.timesofindia.com/entertainment/bengali/movies/calcutta-times-most-desirable-men-2015/photostory/51975422.cms
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  6. http://boxofficeindia.co.in/yash-dasgupta-want-bridge-commercial-sensible/
  7. Team, Tellychakkar. "It's time to struggle once again: Yash Dasgupta". Retrieved 3 September 2016.
  8. "Yash Dasgupta and Hritu Dudhani in Adaalat". Tellychakkar.com. 9 October 2012. Retrieved 16 April 2015.
  9. "Yash Dasgupta To Play Demon In 'Mahima Shanidev Kii'". Retrieved 3 September 2016.
  10. Team, Tellychakkar. "Yash Dasgupta in Sony TV's Adaalat". Retrieved 3 September 2016.
  11. "The Telegraph - Calcutta : Entertainment". Retrieved 3 September 2016.
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  13. http://www.tellychakkar.com/tv/tv-news/animals-teach-us-about-unconditional-love-yash-dasgupta-his-new-friend-happy-160104
  14. "TV hearthrob Yashh Dasgupta gears up for big screen debut! - The Times of India". Retrieved 3 September 2016.
  15. "Birsa to direct Yashh Dasgupta in his debut film - TOI Mobile - The Times of India Mobile Site". Retrieved 3 September 2016.
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  26. https://www.filmfare.com/news/winners-of-the-jio-filmfare-awards-east-2017_-18989.amp
  27. "Yashh Dasgupta, aka Aranya Singha Roy, reveals his fitness regime - The Times of India". Timesofindia.indiatimes.com. 1 January 1970. Retrieved 16 April 2015.
  28. "For Yash Dasgupta, photography is passion and acting is life". Tellychakkar.com. Retrieved 16 April 2015.
  29. "Tolly celebs and their yoga route to wellness - The Times of India". Retrieved 3 September 2016.
  30. Ruman Ganguly (10 October 2014). "A scar on the eyebrows: Pakhi's b'day gift to Aranya Singha Roy". Timesofindia.indiatimes.com. Retrieved 16 April 2015.
  31. Team, Tellychakkar. "Animals teach us about unconditional love: Yash Dasgupta on his new friend 'Happy'". Retrieved 3 September 2016.
  32. "When Yashh, aka, Aranya Singha Roy went Puja shopping with CT". Timesofindia.indiatimes.com. 1 January 1970. Retrieved 16 April 2015.
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