Priyanka Sarkar is an Indian actress who predominantly works in the Bengali entertainment industry. Some of her well-known works are Chirodini Tumi Je Amar (2008), Hemlock Society (2012), The Royal Bengal Tiger (2014), Chaamp (2017), and Bibaho Obhijaan (2019).
Wiki/Biography
Priyanka Sarkar was born on Monday, 31 December 1990 (age 33 years; as of 2023) in Calcutta (now Kolkata), West Bengal, India. Her zodiac sign is Capricorn.
A childhood photo of Priyanka Sarkar
She completed her schooling at Orient Day School, Kolkata. After completing her school, she graduated from Heramba Chandra College (also known as South City Day College), Kolkata, with a B.Com degree.
Physical Appearance
Height (approx.): 5′ 5″
Weight (approx.): 55 kg
Hair Colour: Black
Eye Colour: Black
Figure Measurements (approx.): 32-28-34
Family
Parents & Siblings
Priyanka Sarkar’s father’s name is Tapan Sarkar. He is an Accounts teacher. She has a younger sister named Priyasree Sarkar.
Priyanka Sarkar with her parents and sister
Husband & Children
Priyanka Sarkar married Rahul Arundoday Banerjee in 2010. Rahul Banerjee is an Indian actor, who predominantly works in the Bengali entertainment industry. They have a son named Shohoj Banerjee. In 2018, Priyanka filed a divorce against Rahul Banerjee and they parted ways. According to sources, Priyanka Sarkar accused Rahul Banerjee of having extramarital affairs. In contrast, Rahul Banerjee accused her of asking a large amount of money for child support which the actor couldn’t afford. Due to such allegations, the case continued for five years before Rahul Banerjee and Priyanka Sarkar decided to be together for their child in 2023. ((The Times of India))
Priyanka Sarkar with her son and Rahul Banerjee
Relationships/Affairs
Priyanka Sarkar dated Rahul Banerjee for a while before getting married in 2010.
Rahul Banerjee with Priyanka Sarkar
Career
Television
Priyanka Sarkar has appeared in a few notable TV serials such as Aastha (2004) on ETV Bangla, Khela (2006) on Zee Bangla, Nana Ronger Dinguli (2009) on ETV Bangla, and Mahanayak (2016) on Star Jalsha.
Priyanka Sarkar in ‘Mahanayak’
Film
Priyanka Sarkar made her debut with the film Dadar Adesh (2005). She played the character of “Titli Roy” in the film.
Priyanka Sarkar (on the extreme right side) in ‘Dadar Adesh’
Her performance in Chirodini Tumi Je Amar (2008) was appreciated by the Bengali audience and critics. Some of her other notable films are Kagojer Bou (2011), Hemlock Society (2012), Damadol (2013), The Royal Bengal Tiger (2014), Rajkahini (2015), and Abar Bibaho Obhijaan (2023).
Web Series
Priyanka Sarkar made her debut with a web series titled Hello! (2017) on Hoichoi. She played the character of “Neena/Deboleena Shome” in the series.
Priyanka Sarkar on the poster of ‘Hello’
She also appeared in other web series such as Rahasya Romancha (2019), Mahabharat Murders (2022), and Lojja (2023), which premiered on Hoichoi.
Priyanka Sarkar on the poster of ‘Mahabharat Murders’
Apart from acting in films and series, she has also appeared in advertisements for M.P. Jewellers and J.K. Masale.
Priyanka Sarkar’s advertisement for JK Masale
Tattoo(s)
- She got a tattoo of an A in a circle inked on the left side of the back.
Priyanka’s tattoo on her left back
- She got a tattoo inked on her left forearm.
Priyanka’s tattoo on the left forearm
- She got a tattoo inked on her right leg.
Priyanka’s tattoo on her right leg
Awards
- 6th Bengals Youth Awards – Youth Icon of Bengali Cinema (2018)
- Hyderabad Bengali Film Festival – Best Actress (Jury) for Andarkahini: Self-exile (2018)
- Dadasaheb Phalke Film Festival – Best Actress for Andarkahini: Self-exile (2018)
Priyanka Sarkar holding Dada Saheb Phalke Award
- Jharkhand National Film Festival – Best Actress for Andarkahini: Self-exile (2018)
- WOW Excellence Award – Women Icon of the Year (2019)
Priyanka Sarkar holding the Wow Excellence Award
- JNFF – Best Actress for Andarkahini: Self-exile (2019)
- EON Films Award – Best Actress for Andarkahini: Self-exile (2019)
Priyanka Sarkar holding the JNFF and EON Films Awards
- Kavi Pranam Samman – Women Icon of the Year (2019)
Priyanka Sarkar holding the Kavi Pranam Samman Award
- Haryana International Film Festival – Best Actress for Andarkahini: Self-exile (2019)
- Telangana Bengali Film Festival Award – Best Actress (Popular) for Nirbhaya (2021)
Priyanka Sarkar receiving Telangana Bengali Film Award
Favourites
- Food: Fish, Chicken stew, Biryani
- Actor: Ranbir Kapoor, Shah Rukh Khan, Jeet
- Actress: Deepika Padukone, Alia Bhatt
- Beverage: Coffee
- Travel Destination: Goa, London, New York
- Sport: Football, Cricket
Facts/Trivia
- Priyanka Sarkar is an avid lover of dogs. She owns a Labrador and a Dalmatian.
Priyanka Sarkar with her two dogs ‘Hope’ and ‘Shadow’
- Priyanka Sarkar follows a non-vegetarian diet.
- In 2021, Priyanka was hit by a motorbike during her shoot in Eco Park, Newtown, Kolkata. She had a leg operation for the injury. ((The Times of India))
