Koel Mallick is an Indian actress who is primarily known for her films in the Bengali language. She is the daughter of famous film actor Ranjit Mallick. Some of the well-known films of Koel Mallick are Shubhodrishti (2005), Mon Mane Na (2008), Paglu (2011), 100% Love (2012), Herogiri (2015), and Cockpit (2017).
Wiki/Biography
Koel Mallick was born as Rukmini Mallick on Wednesday, 28 April 1982 (41 years; as of 2023) in Calcutta (now Kolkata), Bhowanipore, West Bengal, India. ((The Times of India)) Her zodiac sign is Taurus. She completed her schooling at Modern High School for Girls, Ballygunge, Kolkata. Thereafter, she graduated from Gokhale Memorial Girls’ College, Kolkata with a BSc (Honours) degree in psychology. This college is affiliated with the University of Calcutta. ((Eisamay))
A childhood photo of Koel Mallick with her father Ranjit Mallick
Physical Appearance
Height (approx.): 5′ 5″
Weight (approx.): 55 kg
Hair Colour: Dark Brown
Eye Colour: Dark Brown
Figure Measurements (approx.): 30-28-32
Family
Koel Mallick belongs to a Bengali Baidya family.
Parents & Siblings
Her father, Ranjit Mallick, is a popular film actor who predominantly works in Bengali films. Her mother is Deepa Mallik. She is a homemaker.
Koel Mallick with her parents
Husband & Children
Koel Mallick got married to Nispal Singh (Rane) on 1 February 2013. He is a film producer who predominantly works in the Bengali film industry. They have a son named Kabir Singh who is 2 years old.
Koel Mallick with Nispal Singh and son Kabir Singh
Relationships/Affairs
Koel Mallick was dating Nispal Singh for 7 years before getting married in 2013.
Koel Mallick with Nispal Singh
Religion
Koel Mallick follows Hinduism. ((News 18 Bangla – YouTube))
Career
Film
Koel Mallick got her first opportunity to act on the big screen with the film Nater Guru (2003). She played the character of Monisha a 23-year-old girl, in the film opposite to actor Jeet. The film was a box office hit and the pairing of Jeet and Koel was loved by the Bengali audience.
A poster of the film ‘Nater Guru’
Both of them have appeared in twelve films together. She was cast in four films in the year 2004, titled Debipaksha, Shudhu Tumi, Badsha The King, and Bandhan. Bandhan was again a blockbuster film and became the highest-grossing film of 2004. She acted in an Odia film (2005) titled Premi No. 1. Some of the successful films that gained positive reviews and were box office hits were Shubhodrishti (2005), M.L.A Fatakeshto (2006), Premer Kahini (2008), Mon Mane Na (2008), Paglu (2011), and 100% Love (2012). She has been critically praised for her performance in the films Hemlock Society (2012), Arundhati (2014), and Mitin Mashi (2019).
A poster of ‘Hemlock Society’ (2012)
Television
Koel Mallick made her debut in 2007 on television as ‘Devi Mahisasuramardini’ and her various avatars in Zee Bangla’s first Mahalaya. She went on to appear as the character of ‘Devi Mahisasuramardini’ in the same show in 2011, 2015, 2021, and 2023. 
Koel Mallick as ‘Devi Mahisasuramardini’She hosted her first talk show, Katha O Kahini, in 2010, which was aired on Star Jalsha. She became the celebrity judge of the Bengali version of the dance reality show Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa (2013) on ETV Bangla. She made guest appearances in shows like Didi No. 1 (2010), Sansar Sukher Hoy Romonir Gune (2011), Bojhena Se Bojhena (2014), Dance Bangla Dance Season 10 (2018), Super Singer’s Grand Finale (2020) and Dance Bangla Dance Season 11 (2021).
Brand Endorsements
Koel Mallick has been associated with various brands as a brand ambassador like TVS Motor Company, P.C. Chandra Jewellers, Fair & Lovely (now known as Glow & Lovely), Panasonic, and Vaseline.
Koel Mallick in P.C. Chandra Jewellers advertisement
Awards
- Kalakar Awards – Best Debutant for Nater Guru (2004)
- 4th Tele Cine Awards – Best Actor in Leading Role Female for Nater Guru (2004)
- Kalakar Awards – Best Rising Star for Shubhodrishti (2006)
- Zee Bangla Gourav Samman Award – Best Actress for Bolo Na Tumi Amar
- Star Jalsha Parivaar Award – Best Actress for Dui Prithibi
- BFJA Awards – Best Actress for Hemlock Society (2013)
- Zee Bangla Gourav Samman Award for Best Actress for Hemlock Society
- Star Jalsha Parivaar Award – Best Actress for Arundhati
- Films and Frames Digital Film Awards – Best Actress Critics Choice for Mitin Mashi (2020)
- Mahanayak Samman Award (2023)
Koel Mallick receiving the Mahanayak Samman Award from Mamata Banerjee
Car Collection
- Toyota Fortuner
- Mercedes-Benz C-Class
Favourites
- Food: Bhuna Khichdi, Phuchka, Fish curry
- Actor: Salman Khan, Shah Rukh Khan, Uttam Kumar
- Colour: White, Red
- Song: Lag Jaa Gale by Lata Mangeshkar, Tumi Je Amar by Geeta Dutt
Facts/Trivia
- Koel Mallick was offered the character of the main lead actress in the film Gangster: A Love Story (2006), directed by Anurag Basu. The offer was rejected by Koel because of the intimate scenes in the film and later the character was essayed by Kangana Ranaut who was then a newcomer in Bollywood films.
- She is also known as the “Queen” of the Bengali film industry.
- Koel Mallick mentioned in an interview that had she not become an actress, she would have become a psychiatrist or have built a career in psychology.
- Even though she has changed her name from Rukmini to Koel, her friends and family still call her Rukmini. ((The Times of India))
- Koel Mallick learned Martial Arts to get into the character for the film Mitin Mashi (2019).
- She follows a non-vegetarian diet.
