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Koel Mallick | |
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 Koel Mallick in 2007 | |
| Born | Rukmini Mallick 28 April 1982 Calcutta, West Bengal, India |
| Other names | Koel, Koel Mallick Singh |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 2003–present |
| Spouse | |
| Children | 2 |
| Father | Ranjit Mallick |
Koel Mallick (ⓘ; born Rukmini Mallick on 28 April 1982[1][2]), known mononymously as Koel, is an Indian actress known for her work primarily in Bengali films. Often referred to as the "Tolly-Queen",[3][4] she is the recipient numerous accolades, including a Filmfare Awards Bangla, two BFJA Awards, a Anandalok Puraskar. In 2023, she was honoured with the Mahanayak Samman by the Government of West Bengal.
The daughter of Ranjit Mallick, Koel made her acting debut with Nater Guru (2003), which was a box office-success. She rose to fame starring in commercially successful films Shubhodrishti (2005), Mon Mane Na (2008), Premer Kahini (2008), Rangbaaz (2013), Arundhati (2014) and. Starring roles in the top-grossing romances Paglu (2011) and Besh Korechi Prem Korechi (2015), established her as a leading star in Bengali cinema. Her performances in the family drama Bandhan (2004), the political thriller MLA Fatakeshto (2006), the drama Dui Prithibi (2010), the black comedy Hemlock Society (2012), the thriller Mitin Mashi (2019) received critical acclaim.
In addition to acting in films, Koel is a social activist and noted for her work with widows and children. Koel has been married to the producer Nispal Singh since 2013, with whom she has two children.
- ^ "Tollywood top girls on the go, at a glance". The Telegraph. Calcutta, India. 4 September 2004. Archived from the original on 28 December 2004. Retrieved 8 September 2008.
- ^ "Koel Mallick: Movies, Photos, Videos, News, Biography & Birthday". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 3 October 2024. Retrieved 30 December 2021.
- ^ Ghosal, Sharmistha (3 October 2019). "Tolly queen Koel Mallick rocks the part in Puja release Mitin Mashi". Indulgexpress. Retrieved 11 February 2025.
- ^ Nag, Kushali (23 May 2014). "Koel the queen". The Telegraph. Retrieved 11 February 2025.
Koel Mallick tells t2 at a photo shoot at Studio 51, Brace Bridge, on a hot summer afternoon as she gears up for the release of Arundhati.