Papiya Adhikari

Papiya Adhikari Dey is an Indian actress and politician who works primarily in the Bengali cinema and television. She is also a prominent Jatra personality.

Early life and acting career Adhikari was born in Kolkata, in the Indian state of West Bengal. In 1962, she first acted in Sonar Sansar, a movie directed by Ratish De Sarkar. She got the break through after playing the lead role in Soshane Kandche Lakkhi. Adhikari received best actress award from the Government of West Bengal for this performance.

She played the role of heroine as well as supporting part in number of Bengali films. Adhikari is also active in small screen and Bengali tele-serials like Gachkouto, Chokher Tara Tui and Gangster Ganga.

Political career She joined the Bharatiya Janata Party on 17 February 2021. She contested in 2021 West Bengal Legislative Assembly election from Uluberia Dakshin constituency but lost. She contested in 2026 West Bengal Legislative Assembly election from Tollygunj Assembly constituency and won.

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