Leslie Tripathy

Leslie Ann Tripathy is an Indian actress who first appeared in Odia music videos and film then in Bollywood. In 2014, Tripathy debuted in the Hindi film industry with the movie W.

Early life and background Tripathy is the first child of Dr. Sailendra Narayan Tripathy, a professor in English and Ashoka Tripathy, a teacher in English literature. Tripathy has a younger brother, Shakespeare King, who is a model turned Actor who generally works in Indian Adult film industry. She is an alumna of BJB College. She studied journalism from Asian College of Journalism, Chennai. She has written articles and has campaigned in for women's rights. Before entering into the Bollywood industry, Tripathy was active in the Odia film industry, including videos and some films.

Career Tripathy started her Bollywood career with the 2014 film W, playing the character of Roohi Malik, a rape victim. She appeared in her first Telugu debut movie Chusinodiki Chusinantha, starring with Sivaji.

Leslie was invited to speak as an ILC Power Brand Speaker on "Countering the attack of Cyberspace trolling, body shaming, stalking, rape & death threat" at the Satya Brahma-founded India Leadership Conclave in Mumbai on 4 August 2017 at Hotel Sahara Star.

Filmography Year Film Role Language 2014 W Roohi Malik Hindi 2014 Chusinodiki Chusinantha Angel Telugu Idhu Vedhalam Sollum Kadhai Moha Tamil 2017 Rangrasiya Naina Chhattisgarhi 2017 Nirahua Hindustani 2 Parineeta Bhojpuri 2018 Rangobati Naina, Maina (Double role) Chhattisgarhi 2020 Jindagi Tina Hindi 2021 Bhaadaa Rinku Hindi 2022 Ek Apoorna Katha Neha Hindi 2024 Rocky The Slave Rita Hindi 2024 Mera Bhola Hai Bhandari Tina Bhojpuri 2025 Kachra Tina Madam Hindi 2026 A Woman of Steel Lily English