Revealed: Bengali actresses and their cutest nicknames

You might recall their sweet screen names like ‘Puja’ or ‘Srimati’, but you won’t believe the quirky nicknames used by family members or best buddies of these Bengali divas for them. From 'Bhebli' to 'Putai', here are some really quirky nicknames of the Bong bombshells. Read on to find out who's called what by their near and dear ones:

Piu certainly resonates with the personality of Bengali film industry’s bubbliest girl Payel Sarkar. The actress has apparently asserted many a time that she prefers being called Piu instead of Payel. She once said Piu is a sweet, adorable name and she believes Piu means a bird. The Bengali diva is currently one of the finest actresses in Tollywood.

Believe it or not, the dusky beauty has a nickname as cute as Naani. Interestingly, the Bengali diva got this name from a Nepali domestic help as Naani means kid in Nepali language. Parno says initially she used to get really embarrassed whenever someone called her Naani, but now she is okay with it as Parno finds her pet name cute these days.

Honestly speaking, will you enjoy it if someone calls you Bhebli? Unfortunately, our beloved ‘Dupur Thakurpo’ boudi Swastika has no other choice but to bear the misery of having such a weird nickname. Whoever hears it, just breaks into laughter and it has only added to her annoyance. Apparently, she says courtesy late Rituparno Ghosh and Prosenjit Chatterjee, Bhebli became her common name both in personal and professional life.

Srabanti has heard this often – she is a Bong beauty who looks like a Barbie doll. But, can you guess who gave her this cute name? It's her dad. The charming actress once said she loves the name Gintu because her father gave this name right after she was born. Even her sister calls her Gintu. Those who are close to Srabanti say she looked like a doll, so her father named her Gintu. Well, we can say he couldn't be more right.

One of the finest actors in Bengali cinema, Rituparna Sengupta with her mesmerizing beauty also has a sparkling nickname. She was named Chumki by her father. The actress of Bengali classics such as 'Dahan', 'Rajkahini', 'Praktan', ‘Bhalobasar Bari’ and ‘Drishtikone’ has always flaunted her pet name proudly. She rather enjoys being called Chumki by her family members.

Tanushree was once asked about her nickname and she promptly said with a sad face that she really hates her nickname. Everyone in her para calls her ‘Ei Mawna’ and it actually irritates her. That’s true, we can't blame the beautiful actress for getting angry with this name; especially when you are a celebrity enjoying your stardom and someone calls you ‘Ei Mawna’ in front of your fans!

Be it the small screen or big, Paoli dam has set the screen on fire each time with her dusky beauty and effortless acting. Quite close to her real name, the daredevil actress has a cute nickname- Pao. It’s basically an acronym of her good name. She enjoys it every time her close ones affectionately call her Pao. That's really sweet, isn't it? Even her husband calls her by this adorable nickname.

When you are from a typical Bengali family, you have to have a cute nickname and you are quite famous by that name in your family, para, and even friends. For Raima, she has several nicknames. Though her official nickname is Dolu, those who are close to Raima would call her Dolls, Dollzie or Dolly. Even in her work front, co-actors and friends tease her with the pet name. However, the Bengali actress loves to be called as Raima or Rai.

Just imagine someone is calling the glamorous Subhasree as Putai! Yes, that’s her nickname. There is no way that a celeb would prefer to be known by this name, although it sounds so cute. The name was given by her uncle. It’s not surprising that the beautiful actress despises her nickname to the core. Hubby Raj Chakraborty often pulls her leg by calling her Putai.