Shaoli Mitra

Shaoli Mitra (alternatively spelt as Shaonli Mitra ; 1948 – 16 January 2022) was an Indian Bengali theatre and film actress, director, and playwright. She is the daughter of Sombhu Mitra and Tripti Mitra, who were also theatre personalities.

Career Mitra was involved in drama from her childhood under the guidance of her parents Sombhu Mitra and Tripti Mitra. In 2011, she became the chairperson of Rabindra Shardhoshato Janmabarsha Udjapon Samiti. She worked with the Bohurupee productions. She also established the theatre group "Pancham Baidik" which is pioneer for producing widely acclaimed plays on women's emancipation.

Films Jukti Takko Aar Gappo (Character name Bongobala)

Plays Bitata Bitangsha Putulkhela Lankadahan Chandali Gononatya, Nobonatya, Sotnatya O Sombhu Mitra

Awards Sangeet Natak Akademi Award in 2003 for acting in Bengali theatre Banga Bibhushan in 2012 for lifetime achievement in theatre Padma Shri in 2009 in Arts.