Koushani Mukherjee is an Indian model, actress, and former All India Trinamool Congress (AITC) party member. She predominantly works in Bengali films. Some of her notable films are Parbona Ami Chartey Tokey (2015), Tumi Ashbe Bole (2021), and Projapoti (2022).
Wiki/Biography
Koushani Mukherjee was born on Sunday, 17 May 1992 (age 31 years; as of 2023) in Calcutta (now Kolkata). Her zodiac sign is Taurus.
A childhood photo of Koushani Mukherjee
She completed her schooling at Assembly of God Church School, Kolkata. Then she completed her B.Com (Honours) degree from Heramba Chandra College (also known as South City Day College), Kolkata.
Physical Appearance
Height (approx.): 5′ 5″
Weight (approx.): 55 kg
Hair Colour: Dark Brown
Eye Colour: Dark Brown
Figure Measurements (approx.): 35-28-32
Family & Caste
Koushani Mukherjee belongs to a Bengali Brahmin family.
Parents
Koushani Mukherjee’s father is Rana Mukherjee. He is an income tax officer. Her mother’s name is Sangita Mukherjee.
Koushani Mukherjee with her parents
Relationships/Affairs
Koushani Mukherjee is in a relationship with Bonny Sengupta. He is an actor who predominantly works in the Bengali film industry. They met each other during the filming of Parbona Ami Chartey Tokey (2015).
Koushani Mukherjee with Bonny Sengupta
Address
She resides at P-222, C.I.T. Road, Beliaghata, Kolkata, 700010, West Bengal.
Signature/Autograph
A signature of Koushani Mukherjee
Career
Film
Koushani Mukherjee made her debut in the Bengali film industry with the film Parbona Ami Chartey Tokey (2015). She played the character of “Aparna Roy aka Apu” in the film.
Koushani Mukherjee on the poster of ‘Parbona Ami Chartey Tokey’
Some of her notable films are Kelor Kirti (2016), Jio Pagla (2017), Hoichoi Unlimited (2018), Baccha Shoshur (2019), and Projapoti (2022).
Web Series
Koushani Mukherjee made her debut in a web series titled “Abar Proloy” (2023) which premiered on ZEE5. She played the character of “Mohini Maa.”
Koushani Mukherjee on the poster of ‘Abar Proloy’
Politics
Koushani Mukherjee joined the All India Trinamool Congress Party (AITC) on 24 January 2021.
A photo of Koushani (left) taken when she was joining the AITC
She got the ticket to contest the 2021 West Bengal Assembly (Vidhan Sabha) election from the Krishnanagar Uttar Assembly constituency. She lost the election by a margin of 30,000 votes. She left the party in 2022.
Koushani Mukherjee in a rally during the West Bengal Elections (2021)
Controversy
Koushani Mukherjee accused of openly threatening BJP voters
In 2021, a video of Koushani Mukherjee went viral where she said “Think twice before you cast votes for BJP, you have mother, sister at home, keep them safe.” According to sources, to clarify the comment, Koushani Mukherjee claimed that a part of her comment was taken and showcased with a different meaning whereas she meant “In Didi’s Bengal women are safe. Don’t vote for BJP, if you don’t want Bengal to turn into another Hathras in BJP-ruled Uttar Pradesh.” ((NDTV))
Awards
- She won the Star Jalsha Parivaar Award for Special Jury in 2017.
Koushani Mukherjee holding the Star Jalsha Parivaar Award
Car Collection
- She owns a BMW X1 sDrive20d car.
Koushani Mukherjee with her BMW
Income
Koushani Mukherjee’s financial year 2019-2020 income was Rs. 13,58,570. ((MyNeta – Koushani Mukherjee))
Assets & Properties
Movable Assets
- Cash: Rs. 2,52,170
- Deposits in Banks, Financial Institutions, and Non-Banking Financial Companies: Rs. 12,82,863
- LIC or other insurance Policies – Rs. 9,34,080
- Motor Vehicles: Rs. 36,00,000
- Jewellery: Rs. 2,52,000
Immovable Assets
- Others: Rs. 80,00,000
Note: The given estimates of movable and immovable assets are according to the year 2020. ((MyNeta – Koushani Mukherjee))
Net Worth
Koushani Mukherjee’s net worth for the year 2021 was estimated to be Rs. 62,00,254. ((MyNeta – Koushani Mukherjee))
Favourites
- Food: Biriyani, Pizza, Dessert, Mutton Kosha
- Actor: Salman Khan
- Beverage: Coffee
- Movie: Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani (2013)
- Apps: Social Media
- Colour: Blue, Black
- Sport: Cricket
- Travel Destination: Santorini Island in Greece
Facts/Trivia
- She follows a non-vegetarian diet. ((YouTube – Siti Cinema))
- She likes travelling and swimming.
- Koushani wanted to become an income tax officer, like her father, before becoming an actress.
- She is an avid lover of dogs and owns a golden retriever.
Koushani Mukherjee with her dog ‘Buddy’
- Koushani Mukherjee won the title of P.C. Chandra Goldlites Diva 2015.
Koushani Mukherjee (center) after winning P.C. Chandra Goldlites Diva (2015)
- In 2019, she was selected to appear on the cover face of the FFACE Fashion Calendar.
