From playing a meaty role in Byomkesh Bakshi to Salankara Jibon Saathi: Times when birthday girl Indrani Dutta stole hearts with her charismatic presence on TV

Senior artist Indrani Dutta is celebrating her birthday today (April 6). She has worked with renowned directors like Tarun Majumder, Biresh Chatterjee, Prabhat Roy and others and she is currently playing a prominent role in the TV show ‘Jibon Saathi’. The passionate actress and dancer is known for her charm, elegance and down-to-earth nature. Though in her career, Indrani mostly worked in films, her connection with the small screen is worth a mention. here's a quick look...

Indrani’s relationship with television goes long back. She has been a part of many TV projects including ‘Chiro Kumar Sabha and ‘Byomkesh Bakshi’. She has worked in a number of small screen projects directed by Tarun Majumder, Biresh Chatterjee or other eminent directors. (Photo: Facebook)

Not many are aware that Indrani played a meaty role in the television adaptation of Saradindu Bandyopadhyay’s ‘Byomkesh Bakshi’ starring Rajit Kapur as Byomkesh, and K.K. Raina as Ajit. She played a prominent role in the story ‘Necklace’. (Photo: Facebook)

Indrani is a trained dancer. She has featured in the special television program and essayed Debi Durga in Mahalaya special show 'Mahishasura Mardini'. (Photo: Facebook)

In her career spanning over three decades, Indrani has been a part of many Bengali movies. Eventually, she got busy with her dance school and has been performing in stage shows across the world. But she never forgot her love for the small screen. In 2020, she made a comeback to Bengali small screen with the TV show ‘Jibon Saathi’. (Photo: Facebook)

The actress yet again mesmerised the audience with her performance in ‘Jibon Saathi’. Indrani is playing an interesting character named Salankara, who is a successful business woman. She is independent and full of confidence. At the same time, she is a doting mom, who is concerned about her son’s life and wants the best for him. The two roles lands her in a tricky spot leading Salankara showcase her other grey side. With her charm and natural acting skill, Indrani brought life to the reel character. (Photo: Facebook)