Raj Chakraborty

Raj Chakraborty
Chakraborty in 2022
Member of the West Bengal Legislative Assembly
In office
2 May 2021 – 4 May 2026
Preceded bySilbhadra Dutta
Succeeded byKaustuv Bagchi
ConstituencyBarrackpur
Born (1975-02-21) 21 February 1975
EducationWest Bengal State University
OccupationsFilm director, actor, producer
Years active2008–present
Notable work
Political party
All India Trinamool Congress (till 2026)
Spouses
Shatabdi Mitra
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(m. 2006⁠–⁠2011)​
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(m. 2018)​
ChildrenYuvaan Yaalini

Raj Chakraborty (born 21 February 1975) is an Indian film director, actor, producer and politician. He is one of the most commercially successful film-makers in Tollywood. Before directing his debut film, he was busy in Bengali TV. Raj Chakraborty was associated with Zee Bangla's laughter show Mirakkel, hosted by Mir, and the dance competition Dance Bangla Dance, judged by Mithun Chakraborty, during their initial days. He also directed Star Jalsha's laughter programme I Laugh You. He was a Member of Legislative Assembly of West Bengal from Barrackpore from 2021 to 2026.