Chaiti Ghosal is a renowned Bengali actor known for her natural acting abilities. Good looking, well educated and a competent actress, she maintains a low profile. Her prime focus is on improving her acting abilities.
She was noticed as a child artist in Aparna Sen’s “Paroma”. In her mature days she has acted in umpteen memorable films and serials like “Abar Aranye”, “Chena Achena” and “Ek Akasher Niche”.
Goutam Ghose who directed her in “Abar Aranye” considers her a director's actress. Rituparna Sen Gupta marvelled at the actor’s performance on stage as Nandini in “Rakta Karabi”.
Chaiti Ghosal's asset is she does not let words but her work speak for her.
Please tell us about your role in “22 Yards”
It is directed by a young, enthusiastic director Mitali Ghoshal who has earlier directed a documentary “Warrior Prince” on Sourav Ganguly. ‘22 Yards’ is an interesting saga of the comeback of a young cricketer, a cricket agent and inside story of cricket business. I play the character of the cricketer’s elder sister who is contemporary with strict principles.
Your performance in the Bengali film “Messi” has won rave reviews
I am very grateful to director Ringo for offering me an author backed character in “Messi”. It is different in nature from the genre of Bengali films of the present. I am Messi’s mother and they are from a middle class Bengali family. My role had strong emotional moments which I enjoyed performing. For me, it is my character that matters the most.
Your recent serial “Jamai Raja” is a big success
I play an independent woman who is an internationally acclaimed fashion designer. She brings up her daughter in the way she believes. To her money matters a lot. She is dominating, practical and her grey shades which are important. This is my first ever negative character.
Tell us about your association with theatre
The legendary Tripti Mitra directed me on stage in the play “Dakghar” when I was six. The thespian of Indian theatre Shombhu Mitra was my co-artiste. Later I did “Rakta Karabi” with her where I played Nandini. Fifteen years later, Goutam Halder directed me in the same play again as Nandini. We staged more than 100 shows.
Why did you not receive your due from the film industry?
You should ask the film industry. It is the duty of directors to experiment with new actors. I have confidence in my abilities and never beg for plum roles. I am indebted to my late Baba (Shyamal Ghosal), Ranajit Ray (my husband) and director Ravi Ojha. I learnt so much from them that every moment I remember them.
