Chumki Choudhury is an Indian actress who is known for her work in Bengali cinema. Born to Bengali filmmaker Anjan Choudhury, she made her silver screen debut opposite Joy Banerjee in Hirak Jayanti (1990), a Bengali film directed by her father. She rose to fame because of the massive success of the film. She held on to her popularity for her roles in Bengali films such as Abhagini (1991), Indrajit (1992), Maya Mamata (1993), Geet Sangeet (1994), Mejo Bou (1995), Naach Nagini Naach Re (1996).
Family and career
Chumki Choudhury was born in Kolkata. She is the daughter of famous director Anjan Choudhury and Smt. Joysree Choudhury. She passed her Madhyamik from Joysree Siksha Niketan and completed her Higher Secondary and B.A. from New Alipore College.
Chumki Choudhury made her acting debut under the direction of her father called Hirak Jayanti as a lead actress. The film was released in 1990. After doing several films, she earned her reputation in the Bengali film industry. In 1991, the people started knowing her after acting in Babloo Samaddar’s film called ‘Abhagini’.
Chumki Chaudhury took her primary lessons in dance and music from her mother Joysree Choudhury and later on from Bani Debnath. She was involved with stage shows professionally.