Jisshu Ujjwal Sengupta was born on 15 March 1977; He is a leading Indian actor who mainly works in Bengali cinema. Besides, he also appeared in a few Hindi and English movies. Jisshu started his career with a Bengali television serial, Mahaprabhu, where he played the character of Chaitanya Mahaprabhu. 2004 he debuted in Bollywood with the National Award-winning film Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose: The Forgotten Hero. However, movies like Sesh Bole Kichu Nei (2014), Rajkahini (2015), Byomkesh O Chiriyakhana (2016), Zulfiqar (2016), and Posto ( movie) (2017) gave him huge frames.
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Family & Relationship
Jishu Sengupta was born in a Baidya Brahmin family in Calcutta (now Kolkata), West Bengal. His father’s name is Ujjwal Sengupta who is also a Bengali actor. His mother’s name is Mukta Sengupta. Jisshu has an elder sister named Satarupa Sengupta. In 2004, Jisshu married his long-time girlfriend Nilanjana Sharma, and the couple has two daughters named Sara Sengupta and Zara Sengupta.
Education
Jisshu Sengupta completed his primary education at Julien’s day school, where he was completely engrossed in cricket. Later, he completed his graduation from Heramba Chandra College. Before entering the entertainment industry, Jisshu worked in an advertising agency.
Jisshu Sengupta Wiki/Biography, Age, Height, Family, Education
| Real Name/ Full Name | Jisshu Ujjwal Sengupta |
| Birthplace | Non-Vegetarian |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Profession(s) |
Actor, Producer, TV Presenter, Anchor, Cricketer (Bengali, Hindi)
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| Zodiac sign | Pisces |
| Birthday | 15 March 1977 |
| Jisshu Sengupta Age | 46 Years (As of January 2023) |
| Hometown | Kolkata, West Bengal |
| Religion | Hinduism |
| Food Habit | Non-Vegeterian |
| Hobby | Driving, Listening to Music |
Personal & Family Details
| Father Name | Ujjwal Sengupta (Bengali Actor) |
| Mother Name | Mukta Sengupta (Homemaker) |
| Children | Daughters: Sara Sengupta, Zara Sengupta |
| Siblings | Sister: Satarupa Sengupta (Elder) |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Jisshu Sengupta Wife | Nilanjana Sharma (Actress) |
Height, Weight & Body Measurements & More
| Jisshu Sengupta Height (feet) | 6 Feet |
| Weight (Kilograms)(approx.) | 80 Kg |
| Figure Measurements (approx.) | Chest:42 inches Waist: 32 inches Biceps: 13 inches |
| Eye’s Color | Dark Brown |
| Hair Color | Black |
Career/ Achievements
| Debut |
Film: Priyojon (1999, Bengali)
Mr. and Mrs. Iyer (2002, English) Moner Majhe Tumi (2003, Bangladesh) Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose: The Forgotten Hero (2005, Hindi) N.T.R.Kathanayakudu (2019, Telugu)TV Serial: Mahaprabhu |
| Jisshu Sengupta Superhit Bengali Movies |
Jaatishwar (2014), Rajkahini (2015), Byomkesh O Chiriyakhana (2016), Zulfiqar (2016), Kelor Kirti (2016)
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| Superhit Hindi Movies |
Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose: The Forgotten Hero (2004), Barfi (2012), Piku (2015)
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| Popular Web Series |
Skyfire (2019), Typewriter (2019), Criminal Justice: Behind closed doors (2020)
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| Latest Web Series | The Trial: Pyaar Kaanoon Dhokha (2023) |
| Awards/ Recognition |
1. Best Actor in a Leading Role (2017)
2. Best Performance by an Actor in a Negative Role (2021) 3. Best Actor (2019) |
Money/Earning/ Property
| Salary ( approx) | 35 – 40 lakhs Per Film |
| Income Source | Acting, Hosting |
| Net Worth | Rs 7 Crore to Rs 37 crore (Approx in 2021) |
| House | Yet to Update |
| Car | Mitsubishi Pajero, Mercedes-Benz |
| Other Property | Yet to Update |
Favourite Things
| Favourite Food | Chicken Rice, Fish Curry |
| Favourite Film | Not Known |
| Favourite Colour | Black, Blue |
| Favourite Destination | Goa |
| Favourite Actress | Kajol |
| Favourite Actor(s) | Not Known |
| Favorite Sportsman | Sourav Ganguly |
| Favourite Artist | Not Known |
Controversy
- In an Interview, Sengupta said he was called an unlucky actor for the longest time as he didn’t get any project for a long time.
Facts
- Since childhood, Jisshu has been interested in playing cricket and now he is the captain of the ‘ Bengali Tiger T-20 Team in the Indian Celebrity Cricket League.
- Jisshu debuted with a Bengali television series, Mahaprabhu, where he played the character of Chaitanya Mahaprabhu. The role brought him into the limelight, and he debuted on the big screen with the Priyojon (1999) movie.
- Sengupta got frames for the Shob Charitro Kalponik movie released in 2009.
- Apart from acting, Jisshu hosted many reality shows and awards functions, including Filmfare Awards East (2017).
- In 2004, Jisshu married Nilanjana Sharma, the elder daughter of film actress Anjana Bhowmick.
- Jisshu was ranked as The Most Desirable Men of the Calcutta Times in the 2015 edition.
- Sengupta also appeared in Dabboo Ratnani’s Bong 1422 calendar for his movie Piku (2016).
- In the year 2012, Sengupta appeared in a short role in the Barfi movie.
- In 2014, Jisshu participated in the Kolkata Marathon along with other celebrities.
