Tathagata Mukherjee Age, Wiki and Bio

Tathagata Mukherjee

Quick Info

ProfessionActor, Film Director, Writer
NationalityIndian
Date of Birth15/05/1985
Age39 years
BirthplaceKolkata, West Bengal

Bio/Wiki

Profession(s)
  • Actor
  • Film Director
  • Writer
Famous RoleRudra in Bengali TV serial Bou Kotha Kao (2009)

Physical Stats & More

Height6' 1" (185 cm)
Eye ColorBrown
Hair ColorBlack

Educational Qualification(s)

SchoolBaranagore Ramakrishna Mission Ashrama High School, Baranagar, Kolkata
UniversityRabindra Bharati University, Kolkata
DegreeGraduate

Personal Life

ReligionHinduism
Hobbies
  • Travelling
  • Photography
  • Gymming

Relationships & More

Marital StatusMarried
GirlfriendDebolina Dutta
Marriage DateOctober, 2014

Family

Spouse
First WifeKanyakumari Mukherjee (Actress) (m. 2011- div. 2014)
Second WifeDebolina Dutta (Actress) (m. 2014- present)

Career

Debut
Film
  • Role: Actor Title: Bengali film Lal Ronger Duniya (2007) Character: Himan
  • Role: Actor Title: Bollywood film The best Seller (2016) Character: Debabrate Bose
  • Role: Film Director Title: Bengali film Unicorn (2019)
Short Film
RoleFilm Director and Writer
TitleFilm Shuyopoka (2016)
Web Series
RoleWeb Series Director
TitleWater Bottle (2019)
TV
RoleActor
TitleSada Patay Kalo Daag (2008)
CharacterAyan
Music Video
RoleMusic Video Director
TitleJingle Bells Qwali (2017)
Awards
  • Filmfare Award in the best supporting role category for film Chotushkone (2014)
  • Model N Movie International Short Film Festival Award in the best actor category for short film Burger (2019)
  • Bengal Star Award in the best film category for film Bhotbhoti (2022)
  • South Assam Film Festival Award in the best director jury category for film Pariah (2024)
  • Kalakriti Award in the best story category for film Pariah (2024)

Some Lesser Known Facts

At the young age of 5, Tathagata Mukherjee made his first appearance on stage.
He began his professional journey in theatre in 2005.
While studying at Rabindra Bharati University, he also pursued drama.
In his childhood, he spent three years on a pilgrimage with Bengali drag artist Chapal Bhaduri.
His career significantly changed with Bou Kotha Kao (2009), which opened doors to lead roles.
He has also been recognized for his theatre work in productions like Tarpor and Ekti Obastab Golpo.
Influenced by Quentin Tarantino and Bratya Basu, he ventured into filmmaking.
He made cameo appearances in Bengali TV serial Agnipariksha (2009) and film Tumi Ashbe Bole (2021).
His music videos Jingle Bells Qwali and Holi Bol gained popularity online in 2017.
Tathagata and Debolina Dutta established their production house in 2016.
His short film Geodesy (2017) received a nomination for the Jio Filmfare Awards.
Notably, his film Unicorn (2019) was filmed underwater in the Indian Ocean.
The short film 'Striped' (2020) raised awareness on lockdown and climate change.
He married Debolina Dutta shortly after dating for two and a half months.
His first marriage to Kanyakumari Mukherjee also took place soon after they started dating.
The original release of his film Bhotbhoti (2022) was limited to 10 cinemas; it was later re-released on YouTube.
In 2023, he faced separation rumors with his wife, which were subsequently resolved.
He is an occasional smoker and maintains a fitness routine.
Advocating for social issues, he actively discusses various topics on social media.
Tathagata is a dog lover and has rescued many stray dogs.