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Jisshu Sengupta Wiki, Wife, Age, Height, Hindi Movies & More

Jisshu Sengupta Wiki, Jisshu Sengupta Wife, Jisshu Sengupta Age, Jisshu Sengupta Height, Hindi Movies & More

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. In 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. 

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 Calcutta, West Bengal, India
Nationality Indian
Profession(s)
Actor, Producer, TV Presenter, Anchor, Cricketer (Bengali, Hindi)
Zodiac sign Pisces
Birthday 15 March 1977
Jisshu Sengupta Age 44 Year
Hometown Kolkata, West Bengal
Religion Hinduism
Food Habit Non-Vegeterian
Hobby Driving, Listening to Music

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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)
Jisshu Sengupta Upcoming Bengali Movies Abhijaan (2022), Chhelebela (2022)
Jisshu Sengupta Superhit Hindi Movies
Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose: The Forgotten Hero (2004), Barfi (2012), Piku (2015)
Jisshu Sengupta Popular Web Series
Skyfire (2019), Typewriter (2019), Criminal Justice: Behind closed doors (2020)
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)

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Money/Earning/ Property

Salary ( approx) 35 – 40 lakhs Per Film
Income Source Acting, Hosting
Net Worth Rs 7 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 that he was called an unlucky actor for the longest time as he didn’t get any project for a long time. 

Facts

  • Since his 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 made his debut 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 the year 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.