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Sumona Chakravarti Biography: Age, Career, Family and More

Quick Info

Date of birth24 June 1988

Age36 Years

BirthplaceLucknow, Uttar Pradesh

ProfessionActor and Comedian

NationalityIndian

Marital statusUnmarried

FamilyFather - Sujeet Chakravarti; Mother - Shivargha Chakravarti; Brother - Shivargha Chakravarti

Sumona Chakravarti Biography

Indian actress and comedian Sumona Chakravarti built a steady career in television and film after moving from Lucknow to Mumbai. Best known for her work on

Early life and background

Sumona Chakravarti was born on 24 June 1988 in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh. She grew up in a Bengali family and moved with her parents to Mumbai in 1997. Sumona completed her schooling in Lucknow at Red Hill School and Loreto Convent Intermediate College, and later finished her 11th and 12th grades at Jai Hind College in Mumbai. She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics.

From a young age she was drawn to performing. School and college drama activities and early modelling and pageant appearances helped shape her ambitions. She participated in contests such as Times of India Mr. and Miss Perfect and Miss Mumbai, and also worked in print modelling for brands including Jaanvi Fashion and Hunar Designs.

Career

Sumona’s first screen appearance came as a child actor in the film Mann (1999). As she grew older she continued to take on supporting parts across television and cinema, moving into more prominent roles by the late 2000s and 2010s.

On television she has been seen in a range of serials and episodic projects, including Sun Yaar Chill Maar, Kasturi, Sapno Se Bhare Naina, Khotey Sikkey and Kasmh Se where she played Nivedita Deb. She gained wider recognition for portraying Natasha Amarnath Kapoor in the popular serial Bade Achhe Lagte Hain. Sumona also appeared in shows such as Jamai Raja, Dubai Diaries, Swiss Made Adventures and Dev.

Comedy and variety shows brought her most public visibility. She was a regular presence alongside Kapil Sharma, appearing in Comedy Nights with Kapil and later in several seasons of The Kapil Sharma Show. She also took part in Kahani Comedy Circus Ki in 2012, playing the character Manju. Her work in ensemble comedy was recognised with a Best Ensemble Cast award for Comedy Nights with Kapil in 2014, and she received subsequent nominations for supporting and comic acting roles in 2015 and 2017.

On the film front she has credits spanning childhood and adult roles. After Mann she returned to the big screen as a lead in Aakhari Decision (2010) and has had supporting parts in commercial films such as Barfi! and Kick, along with a role in Phir Se…. In addition to on-screen work, Sumona has appeared in theatre productions including Da Dating Truths (2009) and The Relationship Agreement (2016).

She has also featured in advertising, including a television commercial for Honda alongside Kapil Sharma.

Public profile

Sumona has been open about health challenges she has faced. Since 2011 she has publicly shared her diagnosis of endometriosis and used her platform to raise awareness about the condition. She follows a fitness routine and has spoken about preferring home-cooked meals while avoiding junk food.

Personality and preferences that have been reported include a spiritual side, regular temple visits, and a love for animals; she has had pet dogs. She has described enjoying social drinking while partying and has publicly discussed a decision to quit smoking. Friends from the industry include actresses Urvashi Dholakia and Tarana Raja.

She has emphasized a professional attitude toward work negotiations, expressing that she asks for what she believes she deserves and is willing to negotiate for good projects. During the pandemic she spoke about the challenge of limited work and about actively reaching out to improve her professional opportunities.

Latest updates

In 2021 Sumona shared that she bought a 1BHK flat in West Mumbai and planned to live there alone for the first time, describing the experience as building a space to her own liking. Her television presence continued with appearances on The Kapil Sharma Show in 2018 and 2021.

She remains a familiar face on Indian television, known particularly for comic roles and long-running collaborations with Kapil Sharma.

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Recent Work

The Kapil Sharma Show

Appeared in various seasons (2018, 2021)

2018/2021
The Relationship Agreement

Performed in the theatre play

2016
Aakhari Decision

Film as lead actor (Mansee)

2010
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Career Highlights

  1. Early screen debut as a child actor in Mann (1999)
  2. Prominent television role in Bade Achhe Lagte Hain
  3. Ensemble award for Comedy Nights with Kapil (2014)
  4. Regular collaborator on The Kapil Sharma Show
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Sumona Chakravarti born?

Sumona Chakravarti was born on 24 June 1988.

What is Sumona Chakravarti known for?

Sumona Chakravarti is known for actor and Comedian.

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Sumona Chakravarti's marital status is listed as Unmarried.