Swastika Mukherjee is a renowned Indian actress who has made a significant impact in the Bengali and Hindi film and television industries. Born into a Bengali household, she grew up surrounded by her parents and younger sister, Ajopa, in a family with a strong connection to the world of cinema. Her father, Santu Mukherjee, is a well-known actor in both Hindi and Bengali cinema.
Mukherjee's educational journey took her to three different schools, including the Carmel School in Kolkata, Gokhale Memorial School, and St. Teresa's Secondary School. She married Promit Sen, the son of renowned Rabindra Sangeet singer Sagar Sen, at a young age of 18, and the couple has a daughter named Anwesha, born in 2000.
Mukherjee's acting career began with the Bengali TV series Devdasi, followed by her big-screen debut in the 2001 film Hemanter Pakhi. Her breakthrough role came in the 2004 film Mastan, where she starred alongside the well-known Bengali actor Jeet. In 2008, she made her official entry into the Bollywood industry with the film Mumbai Cutting.
Her subsequent releases, including Bhooter Bhabhishyat in 2012, received critical acclaim and commercial success. Some of her notable works include Chokher Bali, Kranti, Partner, Hello Kolkata, Brake Fail, Byomkesh Bakshi, Bye Bye Bangkok, Ami Aar Amar Girlfriends, Maach Mishti and More, Take One, Ebar Shabor, Saheb Bibi Golaam, and Dil Bechara, among others.
Mukherjee's recent performance in the film Qala earned her recognition in the Bollywood film industry. Alongside her film career, she has also made a mark in the television industry with her notable works in Ek Akasher Niche, Dupur Thakurpo, Paatal Lok, Mohomaya, Criminal Justice: Adhura Sach, and more.
