Calcutta Times Most Desirable Men 2015

Jisshu U Sengupta

Claim to fame: He chooses what he does carefully, and by the way his career has shaped up, his decision generally pays off. Small but significant roles are his forte, and Aparna Sen’s Arshinagar as well as Srijit Mukherji’s Rajkahini saw him breaking boundaries and making gutsy choices. He also impressed as the other Byomkesh. However, his desirability also comes from the fact that he is a great husband and a hands-on dad to his two beautiful kids.
Relationship Status: Married to Nilanjanaa Sengupta

Abir Chatterjee

Claim to fame: He is the one you want to take home to meet mum. And then take upstairs to show your room. Two of his films, Har Har Byomkesh and Rajkahini, made big news and his act as the revamped Byomkesh, after the Anjan Dutt version, earned him praise.

Relationship Status: Married to Nandini

Jeet
Claim to fame: He’s the boss. He’s got the power. He’s on top of his game. Of course, you can’t have a hunk line-up in Kolkata without Jeet. His latest as the host of Bigg Boss Bangla has got him a lot of applause. Apart from his acting, his stubble and wavy mane make women go gaga everywhere. He’s also the quintessential ‘family man’ and that only adds to his charm.
Relationship Status: Married to Mohna Chauhan

Dev

Claim to fame: Think Rambo. Add a dash of Disco Dancer. And a few drops of Raja Hindustani. And you have our biggest marquee hero, Dev. It helps that our superstar is pretty down to earth and also an MP. He actively tried to break away from commercial cinema and earned praise for his role in Arshinagar. Next up, we have Kaushik Ganguly’s Dhumketu, where his on-screen chemistry with off-screen ex Subhashree is supposedly, ahem, sizzling!
Relationship Status: Dating Rukmini Maitra

Parambrata Chatterjee

Claim to fame: Actor? Director? The thinking woman’s dream guy? Yes, definitely. Presently he is busy acting in an Indo-Bangladesh film and his directorial venture with Koel Mallick will soon hit the floors. We are eagerly waiting for Cinemawalla to hit the screens too.
Relationship Status: Dating Ike Schouten

Yassh Dasgupta

Claim to fame: No, he doesn’t need to pull anti-gravity stunts or break into songs at the drop of a hat to command the fancy of a generation of young women. He is Yassh Dasgupta aka Aranya Singha Roy of teleseries Bojhena Shey Bojhena. Such is the pull of the man, that women often refer to him as ASR in real life and give him advice on how to make his relationship with Pakhi work! We hear that this year he will be launched in films. *Knees melting*

Relationship Status: Dating

Anupam Roy

Claim to fame: A meteoric rise is how Anupam Roy’s career can be depicted, and with good reason. The man revolutionised the Bengali music industry with his touch of magic realism, and even made a mark in Bollywood with Piku, which earned him a Filmfare. Last December, when he tied the knot with long-time girlfriend Piya, the sound of breaking hearts was deafening!
Relationship Status: Married to Piya Chakraborty

Gaurav Chakrabarty

Claim to fame: It is not just his achievements, Gaurav’s boyish looks, charming nature, lean physique and captivating smile largely contribute to his popularity among youngsters. Also, the fact that he makes no excuses about his relationship with actress Ridhima Ghosh, makes him a man of honour. And we find that oh-so-desirable.
Relationship Status: Dating Ridhima Ghosh

Arjun Chakrabarty

Claim to fame: He just tied the knot in a low-key ceremony featuring close friends and family. But did that affect his popularity? Oh no. If anything, lady luck seems to be doing him so much good. Currently, he is part of Claim to fame: He just tied the knot in a low-key ceremony featuring close friends and family. But did that affect his popularity? Oh no. If anything, lady luck seems to be doing him so much good. Currently, he is part of Aniruddha Roy Chowdhury’s debut Bollywood project featuring Amitabh Bachchan. Yes, take that!

Relationship Status: Married to Sreeja Sen

Indraneil Sengtupta

Claim to fame: He is hawt, and you cannot deny it. Add to that his ‘perfect husband’ and ‘adorable daddy’ image, and our hearts start to flutter. For now, we cannot wait to see him as Kiriti, the much-loved Bengali fictional sleuth. How he fares against the barrage of detectives Bengal has already had, remains to be seen. He is also part of a Marathi project, for which he was recommended by Sujoy Ghosh.
Relationship Status: Married to Barkha Bisht Sengupta

Rupam Islam

Claim to fame: His rockstar persona has stuck to him irrespective of age catching up. With his flowing hair, all-black attire and on-stage charisma, Rupam Islam — playback singer and frontman of Bengali band Fossils — has forged an army of fans unlike any other rockstar Bengal has ever seen. Also, the fact that he takes interest in a variety of social causes adds to his goodwill.
Relationship Status: Married to Rupsha

Bonny Sengupta

Claim to fame: He is two films old but is already a rage among girls. Blessed with boy-next-door looks, he spends a lot of time hanging around with girl-next-door heroine Koushani Mukherjee and Raj ‘uncle’ Chakrabarty. That apart, he’s brought the stubble back in fashion.
Relationship Status: Rumoured to be dating Koushani Mukherjee

Indrasish Roy

Claim to fame: While everyone started humming Basanta eshe geche after Chotushkone released, they also took notice of the tall, dark and handsome guy who, it is rumoured, has a thing for women around him. His last film, Jomer Raja Dilo Bor, failed at the BO but he’s got a spark, we guess.
Relationship Status: Single

Nigel Akkara
Claim to fame: He is the Khal Drogo of Tollywood, and his story is anything but run-of-the-mill. Once inspired by Valmiki’s story in jail, the actor now helps rehabilitate ex-convicts and takes care of prison inmates’ children through an NGO and his own firm. An unconventional look makes him a definite choice with directors for niche characters.
Relationship Status: Engaged, to be married

Anirban Bhattacharya

Claim to fame: A well-known face on stage, it’s only now that Anirban is being noticed by Tollywood directors who matter. Seeing his immense potential, Aparna Sen cast him in Arshinagar, her take on Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet. His next, Eagoler Chokh, should bring him into the limelight for his acting chops. We’ll be watching him closely.
Relationship Status: Single

Sourav Ghoshal

Claim to fame: Apart from the fact that he shares his first name with our favourite Dada, he also holds his own as a squash player, boasting of records like being the first Indian to reach the quarterfinals of the World Squash Championship and also the first Indian to win the British Junior Open Under-19. Ripped abs and a cool atttude make him a winner.
Relationship Status: Dating Sneha Ghosh

Shaheb Bhattacherjee

Claim to fame: That skin can give Kylie Jenner competition. But that’s not the point here. Or is it? In addition, he also has a hot bod that can get women drooling at a glance. He and Sonika make a oh-so-gorgeous couple.
Relationship Status: Dating Sonika Chauhan

Varun Thapar

Claim to fame: If looks could kill, we’d be dead by now. The handsome entrepreneur truly takes Kolkata’s soaring temperature a notch higher. A lethal combo of brains and brawn, his knee-knocking smile can set a million hearts aflutter. Suave and oh-so-hot!

Relationship Status: Single

Ronodeep Bose

Claim to fame: He is a true-blue fighter, much like what he played in his debut film, Egaro. Ronodeep, grandson of the famous Soumitra Chatterjee, has always let his work do the talking for him. Though his films like Dutta vs Dutta and Family Album failed to charm Kolkata’s audience, they got him noticed. Up next is Q’s Ludo.
Relationship Status: Single

Neeraj Surana

Claim to fame: Sexy unkempt stubble and his tall physique — what else does a girl want? Neeraj Surana, a model and now strength and conditioning coach, is the stuff that dreams are made of. He recently became a dad again, this time to a baby girl. But you can easily mistake him for a just-out-of-college dude.
Relationship Status: Married to Jessica Gomes