Discover the life and career of Yash Dasgupta, a prominent Indian actor and model known for his work in Bengali Cinema. This comprehensive biography covers various aspects of his personal and professional life.
Wiki/Biography
Yash Dasgupta was born on Thursday, October 10, 1985 (age 37 as of 2022), in Kolkata, India. His zodiac sign is Libra. His father’s frequent work transfers led to Yash’s upbringing across India, completing his schooling in diverse locations including Delhi, Mumbai, Madhya Pradesh, and Sikkim. A significant event during his twelfth standard year was his mother’s cancer diagnosis, temporarily disrupting his studies. He ultimately finished his schooling at Navy High School, Mumbai, and later graduated from an institution in Madhya Pradesh. He honed his acting skills through workshops at the Roshan Taneja School of Acting and dance training at Shiamak Davar’s institute in Mumbai.
Physical Appearance
- Height (approx.): 6’2″
- Eye Colour: Brown
- Hair Colour: Black
Family, Caste & Girlfriend
His father, Dipak Dasgupta, was in the transport business. His mother’s name is Jayati Dasgupta. Yash is an only child. He has reportedly been in a relationship with actress-turned-politician Nusrat Jahan.
Career
Yash Dasgupta started his career as a model. In 2006, he won the Glam King title at the Unish Kuri Streax Glam Hunt in Kolkata. His television debut was in 2009 with Colors TV’s “Koi Aane Ko Hai.”
He secured several notable roles in Hindi TV serials, including “Suraj Dharamraj Mahiyavanshi” in Bandini (2009), “Ketan Sanghvi” in Basera (2009), “Karan Singh” in Na Aana Is Des Laado (2010), and “Viraj” in Adaalat (2012). His Bengali television debut was with Star Jalsha’s “Bojhena Se Bojhena” (2013-2016), playing “Aranya Singha Roy, Radhe.”
His film debut was with the 2007 Bengali film “Pagol Premi.” He returned to Tollywood in 2016 with “Gangster,” starring alongside Mimi Chakraborty. He has acted in several commercially successful films, such as “One” (2017), “Total Dadagiri” (2018), “Fidaa” (2018), and “Seven” (2020).
Awards & Achievements
Yash’s accolades include:
| Award | Year | Category | Work |
|---|---|---|---|
| Filmfare Awards East | 2017 | Best Debut Actor | Gangster |
| Tele Academy Awards | 2015 | Best Actor | Bojhena Se Bojhena |
| Tele Academy Awards | 2015 | Popular Actor | Bojhena Se Bojhena |
| Star Jalsha Award | 2014 | Agami Diner Star Award | Bojhena Se Bojhena |
| Star Jalsha Award | 2014 | Priyo Bhai | Bojhena Se Bojhena |
| Star Jalsha Award | 2015 | Best Juti of The Year | Bojhena Se Bojhena |
| Star Jalsha Award | 2015 | Best Style Icon Male | Bojhena Se Bojhena |
| Star Jalsha Award | 2015 | Priyo Bor | Bojhena Se Bojhena |
| Star Jalsha Award | 2015 | International Jodi of the Year | Bojhena Se Bojhena |
| Star Jalsha Award | 2017 | Best Debutant | Gangster |
| Star Jalsha Award | 2018 | Sera Juti | One |
Favourite Things
- Food: Salmon, Biryani, Snapper, Pizza, Apple Crumble, Patishapta Pitha
- Actress(es): Angelina Jolie, Deepika Padukone
- Actor(s): Al Pacino, Sylvester Stallone, Uttam Kumar, Ranbir Kapoor, Akshay Kumar, Salman Khan
- Singer: Kishore Kumar
- Rap Artist: Eminem
- Author: Durjoy Datta
- Book: “The World’s Best Boyfriend” by Durjoy Datta
- Films: Rocky Series, Marley & Me, Hachi: A Dog’s Tale, Mama, Lights Out, The Conjuring, Insidious
- Fictional Character: James Bond
- Travel Destination(s): Fethiye in Turkey, Goa, London
Facts/Trivia
Yash enjoys movies, reading, traveling, and photography. His passion for acting began in childhood, outweighing his family’s encouragement to focus on academics. He actively participated in school plays, driven by a love of the stage. During his early acting years in Mumbai, he worked as a gym manager. He’s a fitness enthusiast and maintains a healthy lifestyle despite being a self-proclaimed foodie. He’s a dog lover (cynophilist) and owns three dogs: Happy, Brutus, and Leo. He also has several tattoos, some from his teenage years. He once briefly changed the spelling of his name based on numerology, but reverted to his original spelling due to issues with fake social media profiles.
