Somraj Maity

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Somraj Maity
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NationalityIndian
Occupation(s)Actor, model
Years active2014–present
Known for Ei Chheleta Bhelbheleta

Somraj Maity is an Indian actor who works in Bengali film and television industry. He is known for his portrayal as Abir in the TV serial Ei Chheleta Bhelbheleta , a romantic drama show which aired on Zee Bangla. [1] He has also appeared in Piya Re, a romance drama film directed by Abhimanyu Mukherjee. [2]

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Career

Maity was an engineer. He is known for his portrayal as Abir in the TV serial Ei Chheleta Bhelbheleta, a romantic drama show which aired on Zee Bangla. [3] Apart from Ei Cheleta Bhelbheleta he has also acted in serials such as Tekka Raja Badshah, Kunjochhaya and Jiyon Kathi. He has also worked in films such as Raagini and Cholo Lets Live. [4] In 2018, he appeared in Piya Re, a romantic drama film directed by Abhimanyu Mukherjee.

Filmography

Films

YearTitleRoleNotesRef.
2017Cholo Let's LiveArjunZee Bangla Originals [5]
2017RaaginiZee Bangla Originals [6]
2017Joy Maa DurgaZee Bangla Originals
2018Piya ReAdityaDirected By Abhimanyu Mukherjee
2020Phire DekhaZee Bangla Originals [7]
2021Shorshephoolplatform 8
2024 Palasher Biye ZEE5

Television

YearTitleRoleChannelProduction Company(s)LanguageNotesReferences
2014-2015 Thik Jeno Love Story Tunir Sengupta Star Jalsha Shree Venkatesh Films BengaliSupporting role
2015GouridaanBishwanath/ Bishu Colors Bangla BengaliLead role
2016-2017 Ei Chheleta Bhelbheleta Abir Zee Bangla Magic Moments Motion Pictures BengaliLead role
2017AdbhutureKingshukBengaliEpisodic role
2018-2019 Tekka Raja Badshah Raja Star Jalsha Blues Productions BengaliLead role [8]
2019-2020 Kunjochaya IshaanBoyhood ProductionsBengaliLead role [1]
2020-2021 Jiyon Kathi Rishi Sen Sun Bangla Magic Moments Motion Pictures BengaliLead role [9]
2024CheeniDron Star Jalsha Missing Screw ProductionsBengaliLead Role [10]

Web series

YearTitleRoleChannelNotes
2018Shei Je Holud PakhiHoichoi [11]
2024 Kaantaye Kaantaye ZEE5 . [12]

Awards

YearAwardCategoryResult
2017Tele Academy Award [13] Best CoupleWon

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