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Plabita Borthakur Biography: Age, Career, Family and More

F4U Editorial Desk • Updated October 6, 2026 • 3 min read

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Quick Info

Date of birth17 June 1989

Age31 Years (as in 2020)

BirthplaceOil India Township of Duliajan, Assam, India

ProfessionActress, Singer

NationalityIndian

Marital statusMarried

SpousePranab Buragohain (artist, entrepreneur, musician)

FamilyFather: Probin Borthakur; Mother: writer/poet and former teacher; Sisters: Parineeta Borthakur, Priyangi Borthakur

Plabita Borthakur Biography

Plabita Borthakur is an Indian actress and singer from Assam who rose from advertising work and independent music to notable roles in mainstream and OTT,‑‑

Early life and background

Plabita Borthakur was born on 17 June 1989 in the Oil India township of Duliajan, Assam. Raised in a family with artistic interests, she and her sisters were drawn to music from an early age. She attended Kendriya Vidyalaya in Duliajan for her schooling and later graduated from Jai Hind College in Mumbai. Her upbringing is connected to Guwahati, Kamrup in Assam, which is also listed as her hometown.

Career

Plabita began her creative career pursuing both music and acting. After completing her graduation she trained at Barry John’s acting studio. Musically, she performed with the band Manu & Chow and built experience through concerts before moving into screen work.

Her screen debut came with a small role in the 2014 Bollywood film PK. She went on to play the lead in Lipstick Under My Burkha and appeared in other films including Waah Zindagi and Chhote Nawab. Alongside feature films, Plabita became known for her work in advertising, featuring in campaigns for brands such as Paytm, Britannia, Paper Boat, CaratLane, Tata Sky and Livon. The Paytm commercial in particular increased her recognition and led to the nickname “Paytm girl.”

On streaming platforms she reached a wider audience with her portrayal of Meghna Verma in the Amazon Prime series Breathe Into The Shadows, a role that brought her significant visibility.

Public profile

Plabita’s background includes a combination of performing arts and athletics: she was active in cultural activities and sports during her school years. She is a guitarist and lists dancing and cooking among her hobbies. She is known to follow a disciplined fitness routine and has shared training insights from personal trainers.

Family and personal life

Plabita comes from a family with creative and professional ties. Her father, Probin Borthakur, is noted as an engineer who also sang classical music. Her mother is a writer, poet and former teacher. She has two elder sisters, Parineeta Borthakur and Priyangi Borthakur, both of whom are mentioned; Parineeta is also an actress. Plabita keeps dogs as pets and is described as fond of them.

Public tastes and interests

Her favourite cuisine is Assamese; among specific foods she enjoys pizza and masor tenga. She has cited Aamir Khan and Sridevi as actors she admires, and she favours the colours wine red and white. Holiday destinations she has liked include Las Vegas and Los Angeles.

Latest updates

Plabita continues to work across film, web series and advertising. Her role in Breathe Into The Shadows remains one of her most prominent recent screen credits, and she maintains an active presence that includes musical performances and brand collaborations.

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Recent Work

Breathe Into The Shadows

Played the role of Meghna Verma in the Amazon Prime web series.

Lipstick Under My Burkha

Played the protagonist in the film.

PK

Made her film debut with a small role.

2014
Waah Zindagi

Featured in the film.

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Career Highlights

  1. Debut film role in PK (2014)
  2. Lead role in Lipstick Under My Burkha
  3. Role of Meghna Verma in Amazon Prime’s Breathe Into The Shadows
  4. Featured in major advertising campaigns including Paytm, Britannia and Livon
  5. Performed with her band Manu & Chow
Reviewed by F4U Editorial Desk

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Plabita Borthakur born?

Plabita Borthakur was born on 17 June 1989.

What is Plabita Borthakur known for?

Plabita Borthakur is known for actress, Singer.

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Plabita Borthakur's marital status is listed as Married.

Who is Plabita Borthakur married to?

Plabita Borthakur is publicly listed as married to Pranab Buragohain (artist, entrepreneur, musician).