by This is a list of prominent film actors, actresses, choreographers, directors, singers, and dancers who were born in or have lived in Jamshedpur.
Priyanka Chopra (Bollywood actress) (born July 18, 1982)
Priyanka Chopra Jonas is an Indian actress, singer, and film producer born on July 18, 1982, in Jamshedpur, Bihar (now Jharkhand). She won the Miss World 2000 pageant and is one of India’s highest-paid entertainers. Chopra has received numerous awards, including a National Film Award and five Filmfare Awards. In 2016, the Government of India honored her with the Padma Shri, and Time magazine named her one of the 100 most influential people. Forbes later listed her among the 100 most powerful women in the world.
Imtiaz Ali (director) (born June 16, 1971)
Imtiaz Ali, born in Jamshedpur and raised in Patna, is an Indian film director, producer, and writer. He began his career with writing and directing television shows like Ishq, Naina, and Kurukshetra. In 2005, he made his directorial debut with Socha Na Tha, which was not a box-office success. His second film, Jab We Met (2007), starring Shahid Kapoor and Kareena Kapoor, marked his first hit. His later works, Love Aaj Kal (2009) and Rockstar (2011), solidified his place as a renowned filmmaker.
R. Madhavan (Actor) (born June 1, 1970)
Madhavan is a Bollywood actor who has won four Filmfare Awards and a Tamil Nadu State Film Award, along with other recognitions and nominations from various organizations. He is described as one of the few Indian actors who has successfully achieved Indian appeal by appearing in films in seven different languages. Ranganathan Madhavan was born on June 1, 1970, in Jamshedpur, Bihar (now Jharkhand), India, into a Tamil Brahmin family. His father, Ranganathan, was a management executive at Tata Steel, and his mother, Saroj, was a manager at the Bank of India.
Rasika Dugal (Bollywood actress) (born June 16, 1971)
Rasika Dugal was born in Circuit House Area, Jamshedpur, Jharkhand. She is an Indian actress known for her roles in several Bollywood films. Rasika Dugal started her career in Bollywood in 2007, appearing in a character role in Anwar. She made her Bollywood debut in 2008 with the film Tahan. She is widely recognized for her role as Beena Tripathi, the second wife of Kaleen Bhaiya and the stepmother of Munna, in the popular series Mirzapur.
Adarsh Gourav (actor) (born July 8, 1994)
Adarsh Gourav is an Indian film actor and singer. He was born in Jamshedpur. He was one of the finalists of Jharkhand Idol 2005. Gourav studied at Loyola School in Jamshedpur. He is known for his roles as Mohit Chadda in the 2017 film Mom and as Balram Halwai in the 2021 Netflix original film The White Tiger, a role that earned him international and critical acclaim.
Pratyusha Banerjee (Indian television actress) (August 10, 1991 – April 1, 2016)
Pratyusha Banerjee was an Indian television actress who appeared in various television and reality shows. She was born in Jamshedpur, Jharkhand, to Shankar and Soma Banerjee. Her father was known as a social worker and ran his own NGO. In 2010, she moved to Mumbai from Jamshedpur. Banerjee gained recognition for her role in the television show Balika Vadhu in 2010. This was her first lead role in a television series, where she earned the popular name “Anandi.” She also participated in the reality show Bigg Boss 7 in 2013.
Tanushree Dutta (Bollywood actress) (born August 19, 1984)
Tanushree Dutta was born in Jamshedpur, Jharkhand, India. She is an Indian model and film actress, known for her work in Hindi, Tamil, and Telugu films. Dutta won the title of Femina Miss India Universe at the age of 20 in 2004. She was also one of the top 10 finalists at the Miss Universe beauty pageant.
Ishita Dutta (Actress) (born August 26, 1990)
Ishita Dutta is an Indian actress and model who works in films and television serials. Dutta was raised in a Bengali Hindu family in Jamshedpur, Jharkhand. She is the younger sister of actress Tanushree Dutta. Ishita made her television debut in 2013 with the Star Plus soap opera Ek Ghar Banaunga, where she played the role of Poonam. Two years later, she made her Bollywood debut with Drishyam (2015). She was last seen portraying the character of Pragati Raghbir Malhotra in the Colors TV show Bepanah Pyaar.
Sanjeev Jaiswal (Bollywood Actor) (Born February 18, 1988)
Sanjeev Jaiswal is an Indian film actor. Jaiswal was born on February 18, 1988, in Jamshedpur, Jharkhand, India, to Hindu parents. He has acted in two Hindi films, one drama, and one action thriller. His first film was Shaitan, in which he played a small role as a police informant. His second film was The Attacks of 26/11, a film based on the 2008 Mumbai attacks, in which he portrayed the main character, Mohammad Ajmal Amir Kasab, alongside Nana Patekar and Siddharth Orhan.
Astad Deboo (Contemporary Dancer and Choreographer) (July 13, 1947 – December 10, 2020)
Astad Deboo was an Indian contemporary dancer and choreographer, widely regarded as a pioneer of modern dance in India. Throughout his career, he collaborated with artists such as Pina Bausch, Alison Becker Chase, and Pink Floyd, performing across the globe. Deboo was born on July 13, 1947, in Navsari, Gujarat, into a Parsi family. He spent his early years in Kolkata until the age of six, after which his family moved to Jamshedpur, where his father worked at Tata Steel. His mother was a homemaker, and he had two sisters, Kamal and Gulshan.
Neeraj Kabi (Film and Theatre Actor) (born March 12, 1968)
Neeraj Kabi is an Indian film and theatre actor, theatre director, and acting coach, known for his work in international films, Hindi cinema, theatre, and television. Neeraj Kabi was born on March 12, 1968, in Jamshedpur, Jharkhand. He completed his schooling at Loyola School, Jamshedpur.
Sanjivan Lal (Film Director) (Born June 18, 1965)
Sanjivan Lal is an Indian film director and writer. He was born in Jamshedpur. He completed his early education at Loyola School, Jamshedpur, and later attended Sawan Public School, New Delhi. He pursued his specialization in film direction at the Film and Television Institute of India in Pune. He has also directed several one-off episodes for channels like Zee and Star TV. In 2011, he made his directorial debut with the film Bubble Gum, which was also listed among the best films of 2011 by the Hindustan Times.
Shweta Basu Prasad (actress) (born January 11, 1991)
Shweta Basu Prasad is an Indian actress. She began her career as a child artist in Hindi films and later went on to play lead roles in Telugu, Bengali, and Tamil cinema. In 2002, Shweta Basu gained a lot of appreciation for her role as a child artist in the film Makdee, for which she won the “Best Child Artist National Award.” Shweta Basu Prasad was born in Jamshedpur, Bihar (now in Jharkhand). Later, she moved to Mumbai with her family during her childhood. Her father, Anuj, is from Bihar, and her mother, Sarishta, is from West Bengal.
Shilpa Rao (Playback Singer) (Born April 11, 1984)
Shilpa Rao is an Indian singer. Born and raised in Jamshedpur, she moved to Mumbai at the age of 13, where she completed her Master’s in Applied Statistics from St. Xavier’s College. After that, she worked as a jingle singer for three years. During her college days, music director Mithun offered her to sing the song “Javedaan Zindagi” for the movie Anwar (2008), which became her first Bollywood song.
Simone Singh (Bollywood actress) (born November 10, 1974)
Simone Singh is an Indian actress and model. She was born on November 10, 1974, in Jamshedpur. Simone began her career with the television serial Swabhimaan in 1995. After that, she played the lead role in another popular serial, Hina. Shortly after, she made her entry into Indian cinema with the film Ek Rishta: The Bond of Love in 2001. Simone has played several small roles in other films, and her acting was praised in the film Being Cyrus, which starred Boman Irani, Saif Ali Khan, and Dimple Kapadia.
Vikram Singh (actor) (born May 12, 1980)
Ranjha Vikram Singh is an Indian film actor and producer. Singh was born on May 12, 1980, in Jamshedpur. He worked as Rajjo Fauji in the film Heropanti. In 2015, he also ventured into production with his banner, Running Horse Films, under which the film 25 Kilos was produced, and he played the lead role in it.
Shruti Kanwar (actress)
Shruti Kanwar is an Indian television actress. Kanwar was born in Jamshedpur, Bihar (now in Jharkhand), India. She is a graduate of Ekta Kapoor’s Institute of Creative Excellence. She made her television debut with Kapoor’s Zee TV series Pavitra Rishta, where she portrayed the role of Ovi Deshmukh, a character she played from 2011 to 2014.
Sumann (actress) (born December 24, 1949)
Suman Mishra is an Indian actress, model, and dancer, also known by the name Jugnu Ishiki. She was born on December 24, 1949, in Jamshedpur, Jharkhand. Suman completed her studies at D.B.M.S. and received higher education from Motilal Nehru Public School. She graduated from Sophia College for Women in Mumbai. She started dancing at the age of four and completed her Master’s in Kathak dance. Suman began her career in modeling and later worked in many films. She has also featured in several promotional songs, item songs, and played a role in Prakash Jha’s film Crazy Cuckoo Family.
Lisha Sharma (Model)
Leesha Sharma was born on December 27, 1995, in Jamshedpur, Jharkhand, India. She is an Indian model known for her work in Hindi music videos. Leesha grew up in Jamshedpur and has now moved to Kolkata. She completed her graduation from Kolkata and simultaneously began her modeling career.
Amit Bose (filmmaker) (born February 26, 1930)
Amit Bose was an Indian filmmaker, film director, and editor. He was born in Jamshedpur, Jharkhand, India. He was a renowned editor and a film producer of several classical Bollywood movies during the 1960s. One of Amit Bose’s most notable works was the classic hit film Abhilasha, which is considered one of his most significant contributions.
Shomu Mukherjee (Director) (June 19, 1943 – April 10, 2008)
Shomu Mukherjee was an Indian director, writer, and producer. He was well-known in the industry for his bold work. He was the father of actresses Kajol Mukherjee and Tanuja Mukherjee. He primarily worked in Bengali cinema. The veteran director Shomu Mukherjee was born on June 19, 1943, in Jamshedpur, Jharkhand, India.
Gerald Durrell (Writer) (Born January 7, 1925)
Gerald Durrell was born on January 7, 1925, in Jamshedpur, India, as Gerald Malcolm Durrell. He was a writer and director, best known for works such as “Tarka the Otter” (1979), “The Durrells in Corfu” (2016), and “Masterpiece Classic” (1971). He was married to Lee Durrell and Jacqueline Sonia Rassen. He passed away on January 30, 1995, in Jersey, Channel Islands, UK.
Tania (Actress) (born May 6, 1993)
Tania is an Indian actress. She was born on May 6, 1993, in Jamshedpur, Jharkhand. In a short period, Tania appeared in two back-to-back films, Kismat (a big blockbuster) and Son of Manjeet Singh.
Dipankar Dey (Actor) (Born July 5, 1944)
Dipankar Dey is an actor in the Bengali film industry based in Kolkata. He was born on July 5, 1944, in Jamshedpur, Bihar, British India (now in Jharkhand, India). He is known for his roles in films like Badshahi Angti (2014), Har Har Byomkesh (2015), and Hemlock Society (2012). He has worked in numerous films, portraying roles as a hero, villain, and character actor.
Samit Bhanja (actor) (January 2, 1944 – July 24, 2003)
Samit Bhanja was an Indian actor and director known for his work in Bengali cinema. He was born in Jamshedpur, Bihar (now in Jharkhand), British India. He made his debut with Boley Sen’s 1965 Bengali film Surer Agun. In addition to acting in films, he also performed in theater and jatra.
