Rajoshi Vidyarthi

Rajoshi Vidyarthi (also credited as Piloo Vidyarthi and Rajoshi Barua) is an Indian actor, singer, theatre performer and former radio jockey. Active since the early 1990s, she began as one of the early private FM radio presenters with Times FM before moving into theatre, television and cinema. She has acted in Hindi television serials such as Suhani Si Ek Ladki, Imlie and Gud Se Meetha Ishq; films including Akelli and Vedaa; and digital productions such as Guilty Minds and Mandala Murders. Alongside her screen work, she has remained an active theatre artist for over two decades, collaborating with groups like Ekjute and Rangshila. She is the daughter of Bengali actress Shakuntala Barua.

Early life and education Rajoshi was born on 28 August in Kolkata, West Bengal, into a Bengali household where the performing arts were deeply valued. Her mother, Shakuntala Barua, is a veteran actress in Bengali cinema and television. Growing up in this environment, Rajoshi was exposed to music, theatre and film from a young age. She studied Economics at Jadavpur University, where she actively participated in cultural programmes, stage performances and music societies alongside her academic work.

Career

Radio and early professional years Rajoshi entered the media industry in 1993 with Times FM, one of India’s earliest private FM radio stations. She began in Kolkata as a radio jockey, distinguished by a conversational Hindi–Bengali fluency and an engaging presentation style. After relocating to Mumbai, she continued with Times FM as both presenter and producer, curating music-led shows and talk segments. Her tenure lasted around six years, during which she became a recognizable voice in India’s growing FM ecosystem.

After leaving radio, she briefly worked with Times Music in programming and artist development, while conducting music–theatre workshops for children.

Theatre Theatre has remained central to Rajoshi’s work. She has collaborated with Nadira Zaheer Babbar’s Ekjute and Avneesh Mishra’s Rangshila in productions that often blend music, history and literature: Umrao Jaan Ada – The Musical (2010s–present) – as Ammi (Umrao’s mother); staged in India and abroad. The Sun Set in the East (2016–2019) – Rangshila production on cinema pioneer Hiralal Sen; ensemble role. Geet Gaan aur Gatha (2016–2018) – musical collage on folk forms; staged at Prithvi and festivals. Salaam… 1950s Ke Naam (2018–2024) – Ekjute musical tribute to golden-era Hindi cinema; multiple runs at NCPA Mumbai and tours. Ekjute double bill (2009) – credited as music director for two premieres at Prithvi Theatre. Roshe Roshe (2023) – contemporary musical by Purva Naresh.

Television Rajoshi gained wider recognition as **Pratima Birla** in Suhani Si Ek Ladki (Star Plus, 2014–2017). She later played **Janaki Chaturvedi** in Imlie (Star Plus, 2020–2021) and **Pallavi Bhatt** in Gud Se Meetha Ishq (Star Bharat, 2022).

Films Rajoshi debuted with The Body (2019). She portrayed **Beeji** in Akelli (2023) and appeared in supporting roles in Vedaa (2024) and A Wedding Story (2024).

Web series and OTT She has appeared as **Mrs. Bose** in Guilty Minds (Amazon Prime Video, 2022); **Kalindi Shastri** in Mandala Murders (Netflix/YRF, 2025); and in Sarzameen (Disney+ Hotstar, 2025).

Filmography

Films Year Title Role Language Ref(s) 2019 The Body Supporting Hindi 2023 Akelli Beeji Hindi 2024 Vedaa Supporting Hindi 2024 A Wedding Story Supporting Hindi

Television Years Title Role Network Ref(s) 2014–2017 Suhani Si Ek Ladki Pratima Birla Star Plus 2020–2021 Imlie Janaki Chaturvedi Star Plus 2022 Gud Se Meetha Ishq Pallavi Bhatt Star Bharat

Web/OTT Year Title Role Platform Ref(s) 2022 Guilty Minds Mrs. Bose Amazon Prime Video 2025 Mandala Murders Kalindi Shastri Netflix 2025 Sarzameen Supporting Disney+ Hotstar

Theatre Year(s) Production Role Company / Director Venue / Notes Ref(s) 2010s–present Umrao Jaan Ada – The Musical Ammi (Umrao’s mother) Touring production Staged in India and abroad 2016–2019 The Sun Set in the East Ensemble/Actor Rangshila; dir. Avneesh Mishra Musical on Hiralal Sen and early cinema 2016–2018 Geet Gaan aur Gatha Ensemble/Singer Rangshila; dir. Avneesh Mishra Musical collage of folk forms; staged at festivals incl. Prithvi Theatre 2018–2024 Salaam… 1950s Ke Naam Cast Ekjute; dir. Nadira Zaheer Babbar NCPA Mumbai and touring productions 2009 Ekjute double bill Music director Ekjute Premieres at Prithvi Theatre; credited for music 2023 Roshe Roshe (musical) Performer Purva Naresh Musical project reported in press

Personal life Rajoshi was married to actor Ashish Vidyarthi, with whom she has a son.