Ritabhari Chakraborty to Sandipta Sen: Bengali actresses who became an overnight sensation with their show's success

Arshiya Mukherjee aka Bhutu became a part of Bengali household even before the show was launched. The child artist became a sensation with the very first promo of Bhutu. TV audience simply couldn’t get more of little Bhutu sporting an oversized shirt. Similarly, Sandipta Sen, Manali Manisha Dey, Ogo Bodhu Sundori’s Lolita aka Ritabhari Chakraborty, Mimi Chakraborty (as Pupe) became an overnight sensation with their show’s success. Raneeta Dash as Bahamoni was again a huge hit and paved her way to Bengali household almost overnight. In fact, the overnight glory brought these actresses endorsements, new projects and films. Here are some of the Bengali actresses, who became an overnight sensation with their show’s success. (Photo: Facebook)

Sandipta, who is considered as one of the most successful actresses of Bengali TV, became an overnight sensation with her very first show ‘Durga’. Her innocent look and oozing charm wooed Bengali audience. The show, starring Gourab Chatterjee opposite Sandipta, was a huge success. The success helped the actress to bag new projects as well as endorsements. (Photo: Facebook)

Manali, as village belle Mouri, stole the hearts of Bengali television audience. The show 'Bou Kotha Kao' was a huge hit. Manali’s innocence, natural acting made her a star almost overnight. (Photo: Facebook)

Ritabhari’s debut TV show ‘Ogo Bodhu Sundori’ was a huge success as well. She became a household name by playing happy go lucky Lolita in the show. The fame brought her endorsements, film offers, shows and other offers. (Photo: Facebook)

Arshiya started ruling the hearts of the audience the moment Bhutu’s promo went on air. She became a star overnight. Bhutu turned the eyes moist every time she cried on-screen. Viewers laughed seeing Bhutu's mischievous activities. Little Arshiya’s popularity could compete with any other leading TV stars who are double her age. She was offered several modelling assignments. Many show organisers wanted to contact her for local programs and puja inaugurations. Bhutu’s success also helped her bag the titular role when the show was remade in Hindi. (Photo: Facebook)

Bengali TV show 'Maa Tomay Chara Ghum Asena' was an instant hit. The show made child artist Tithi and actress Sritama hugely popular. (Photo: Facebook)

Not only Bahamoni but her dialogues and fashion statement became a huge hit. It helped Ranita to become a household name almost overnight. Her saree became a trend and was known as ‘Baha saree’. In fact, that year in Durga puja, Baha saree was high on demand reports suggest. (Photo: Facebook)

Mimi cemented her place in the hearts of Bengali TV viewers with her performance in ‘Gaaner Opare’. She took the breath away by playing Pupe in the show which had a stellar cast. Though the show reportedly couldn't cast its spell on the TRP charts, Mimi's charm and grace made her a household name. The name and fame helped her bag movies and other projects. (Photo: Facebook)

Child artist Hiya as Potol Kumar became very popular with the success of ‘Potol Kumar Gaanwala’. Every time Potol cried, the viewers cried too. The show’s success not only helped Hiya make a permanent place in viewers' hearts but also prompted the makers to remake it in Hindi (Kulfi Kuram Bajewala) and other regional languages. (Photo: Facebook)