Debashree is a talented actress, dancer, and choreographer. |
Her first dance performance was at age 3. |
Starting as a child artist at 6, she gained fame at 9 for her role in ‘Kuheli’ (1971). |
She is skilled in Indian classical, tribal, and folk dancing. |
Her early training was from family members and later by Kelucharan Mahapatra. |
With 100+ movies, she worked in Bengali, Tamil, and Hindi films. |
Awards include a National Film Award, Banga Bibhushan, and BFJA, Kalakar, Anandalok Puraskar, and Bharat Nirman Awards. |
She is the aunt of actress Rani Mukerji. |
Married to actor Prosenjit Chatterjee for 3 years from 1995. |
Participated in classical and folk dance dramas like ‘Bichitro’ and ‘Vasavdatta.’ |
In 2011, she became an MLA from ‘Raidighi constituency.’ |
Runs 'Debasree Roy Foundation' for stray animals. |