Koel Mallick

Koel Mallick born Rukmini Mallick on 28 April 1982 is an Indian actress known for her work in Bengali cinema Over the years she has received several honors including a Filmfare Award Bangla two BFJA Awards and an Anandalok Puraskar In 2023 she was conferred the Mahanayak Samman a prestigious recognition awarded by the Government of West Bengal She made her film debut with the commercially successful Nater Guru 2003 and gained wider recognition through roles in films such as Shubhodrishti 2005 Mon Mane Na 2008 Premer Kahini 2008 100 Love 2012 and Rangbaaz 2013 Known for her presence in popular romantic entertainers and boxoffice successes she has also explored genres like thrillers black comedy and family dramas establishing herself as one of the leading stars of the Bengali film industry Beyond cinema she has been associated with social initiatives