Swatilekha Sengupta - Actor Profile

Swatilekha Sengupta

Acting
Updated: Apr 13, 2026
6Total Films
9.0 Highest Rated
Born: May 22, 1950
Birth Place: Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh, India

About Swatilekha Sengupta

Swatilekha Sengupta (née Chatterjee; 22 May 1950 – 16 June 2021) was a Bengali actress. She had received the Sangeet Natak Akademi Award for her contribution to Indian theatre as an actor. Swatilekha started her career in theater in Allahabad in the early 1970s, acting in productions under the direction of A.C. Banerjee. She also received guidance from B.V. Karanth, Tapas Sen, and Khaled Chowdhury. Then she moved to Kolkata and joined the theater group Nandikar in 1978. In Nandikar she worked under the direction of Rudraprasad Sengupta, whom she went on to marry. She was also the lead female protagonist in Ghare Baire, a 1985 film by Satyajit Ray, against Victor Banerjee and Soumitra Chatterjee. This film was based upon a novel of the same name Ghare Baire written by the famous Bengali writer Rabindranath Tagore. She has also acted in films like Chauranga,Bela Seshe, Dharmajuddha and Bela Shuru.

Swatilekha Sengupta Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Swatilekha Sengupta reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 6 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

A large portion of Swatilekha Sengupta's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 50% of Swatilekha Sengupta's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.

One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains Borof, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Swatilekha Sengupta Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Swatilekha Sengupta's career based on audience ratings.

Full Filmography

Every movie Swatilekha Sengupta has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2022 Dharmajuddha Ammi Flop Similar →
2022 Belashuru Arati Sarkar Average Similar →
2019 Borof Mother Super Hit Similar →
2016 Chauranga - Average Similar →
2015 Belaseshe Aarti Majumdar Hit Similar →
1985 The Home and the World Bimala Choudhury Hit Similar →

Swatilekha Sengupta - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Swatilekha Sengupta?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Swatilekha Sengupta is "Borof" with a rating of 9.0/10.

How many movies has Swatilekha Sengupta acted in?

Swatilekha Sengupta has been featured in at least 6 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Swatilekha Sengupta?

Other notable films include "The Home and the World", "Belaseshe", and "Chauranga".

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