Parno Mittra is an Indian actress and politician who primarily works in Bengali cinema and television. She began her acting career in 2007 with the Bengali television serial Khela and made her film debut in Anjan Dutt’s musical drama Ranjana Ami Ar Ashbona (2011). Her performance in the film brought her wider recognition and established her as a notable actress in Bengali cinema. Over the years, she has appeared in films such as Bedroom, Maach Mishti & More, Ami Aar Amar Girlfriends, Apur Panchali, Rajkahini, Doob: No Bed of Roses, Alinagarer Golokdhadha, Ahare Mon, Dharmajuddha and Bonobibi.

Alongside her acting career, Mittra entered politics in 2019 by joining the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). She contested the 2021 West Bengal Legislative Assembly election from Baranagar. In December 2025, she left the BJP and joined the All India Trinamool Congress (TMC), marking a new chapter in her political career.

Early Life and Education

Parno Mittra was born in Kolkata, West Bengal, India. She spent part of her childhood in Arunachal Pradesh, where her father reportedly worked. She later attended Dow Hill School in Kurseong, in the Darjeeling district of West Bengal.

Mittra has generally kept details about her family and personal background away from extensive public attention. Information about her parents, siblings and higher education has not been consistently documented in reliable publicly accessible sources.

Her interest in acting eventually led her towards television and the Bengali entertainment industry, where she began working professionally in the late 2000s.

Parno Mittra Biography, Age, Movies, Career & Political Journey

Bio
Real Name/Full Name	Parno Mittra
Profession	Model, Actress
Physical Stats & More
Height (approx.)	in centimeters– 165 cm in meters– 5.5 m in feet inches– 5’ 5”
Weight (approx.)	in kilograms– 50 kg in pounds– 110 lbs
Figure Measurements	30-28-30
Eye Colour	Dark Brown
Hair Colour	Blackish Brown
Personal Life
Date of Birth	31 October 1989 (Tuesday)
Age (as of 2026)	36 Years
Birth Place	Siliguri, West Bengal, India
Zodiac sign/Sun sign	Scorpio
Nationality	Indian
Hometown	Arunachal Pradesh, India
School	Dowhill School, Darjeeling, West Bengal, India Pratt Memorial School, Kolkata, India
College	Not Known
Educational Qualification	Graduation in English Honours
Debut	Film: ‘Ranjana Ami Aar Ashbona’ (2011) TV: ‘Khela’
Family	Father– Not Known Mother– Not Known Brother– Not Known Sister– Not Known
Religion	Hinduism
Address	Siliguri, West Bengal, India
Hobbies	Driving, Shopping
Favourite Things
Favourite Food	‘Matar-Paneer’, Burger, Veg- Wrap
Favourite Beverage	Cold-Pressed Juice, Tea
Favourite Actor	Prosenjit Chatterjee
Favourite Colour	Pink, Red
Favourite Restaurant	Flurys, Park Street
Favourite Sport	Athlete
Boys, Affairs and More
Marital Status	Unmarried
Affairs/Boyfriends	Not Known

Acting Career

Television Debut and Early Recognition (2007–2010)

Mittra began her professional acting career with the Bengali television serial Khela in 2007, produced by Ravi Ojha. She played Indira, also known as Indu, in the series.

She subsequently appeared in Mohona, another television production associated with Ravi Ojha. The serial featured her in the central character and helped her gain recognition among Bengali television audiences.

Her early television credits also included Shomoy and Bou Kotha Kao. These projects provided her with opportunities to develop her screen presence before moving into feature films.

Mittra also appeared in the television presentation of Mahisasuramardini, portraying Goddess Durga and her different forms in a Mahalaya programme broadcast on Zee Bangla in 2008.

Film Debut and Breakthrough with Ranjana Ami Ar Ashbona (2011–2014)

Mittra made her Bengali film debut with Anjan Dutt’s Ranjana Ami Ar Ashbona in 2011. She played the title character, Ranjana, in the musical drama.

The film explored the Bengali music scene and the relationship between generations of musicians. It received significant critical recognition and won three National Film Awards, including the award for Best Feature Film in Bengali and recognition for its music. Mittra’s performance brought her increased visibility in the Bengali film industry.

In 2012, she appeared in several films, including Bedroom, Koyekti Meyer Golpo, Ekla Akash and Dutta Vs. Dutta. These projects allowed her to explore different characters and genres.

In 2013, she appeared in Maach Mishti & More and Ami Aar Amar Girlfriends. The latter featured her as Rhea and focused on the relationships and experiences of three women.

In 2014, Mittra appeared in Kaushik Ganguly’s Apur Panchali, in which she played Ashima opposite Parambrata Chattopadhyay. The film was screened at the 44th International Film Festival of India (IFFI). She also appeared in Glamour: No One Is Innocent and Bheetu.

Recognition Through Rajkahini and Doob (2015–2017)

In 2015, Mittra appeared in Srijit Mukherji’s historical drama Rajkahini. The film, set around the Partition of Bengal, featured an ensemble cast and examined the lives of women in a brothel situated near the newly drawn border. Mittra played Golaap in the film.

She also appeared in X: Past Is Present, an anthology film directed by several filmmakers and featuring Rajat Kapoor in the central role. Her other work during this period included Bheetu and Glamour.

In 2016, she appeared in Shaheb Bibi Golaam, playing Rumi. The crime thriller featured an ensemble cast that included Swastika Mukherjee and Ritwick Chakraborty.

In 2017, Mittra appeared in the Bengali film The Bongs Again. She also acted in Mostofa Sarwar Farooki’s Bengali-language film Doob: No Bed of Roses, an Indo-Bangladesh co-production featuring Irrfan Khan, Nusrat Imrose Tisha and Rokeya Prachy. Mittra played Nitu in the film.

Alinagarer Golokdhadha and Later Projects (2018–2021)

In 2018, Mittra played Brishti in Sayantan Ghosal’s mystery adventure film Alinagarer Golokdhadha, opposite Anirban Bhattacharya. The film followed a mystery involving a historical treasure and Kolkata’s heritage.

She also appeared in Ahare Mon as Suzie Q and in the comedy-drama Happy Pill as Rini. Her other screen credits from this period included Chupkotha and Urojahaj.

In 2020, Mittra returned to television with the Bengali serial Kora Pakhi, in which she portrayed Amon. The series was produced by Leena Gangopadhyay and aired through the Bengali television network Star Jalsha.

During the following years, she continued to work in Bengali films and television projects, balancing different types of roles.

Recent Film and Television Work (2022–Present)

In 2022, Mittra appeared in Dharmajuddha, a Bengali political drama directed by Raj Chakraborty. She played Shabnam in the film, which explored political and communal tensions.

Her 2023 projects included Tarokar Mrityu and Pakdondi. In an interview with The Telegraph in October 2023, Mittra discussed her work in Tarokar Mrityu, her interest in challenging roles and several projects she had undertaken during that period. She also mentioned working on the Hoichoi project Homestay Murders and films from Bangladesh, including Sunetra Sundaram and Bildakini.

In 2024, she appeared in Shesh Rokkha as Troyee and Bonobibi – Widows of the Wild as Resham. The latter film drew on the cultural and social setting of the Sundarbans.

Her subsequent film credits included Bildakini, in which she played Hanufa, Sunetra Sundaram and Onko Ki Kothin, in which she played Kajol. These projects expanded her work across Bengali and Bangladeshi film productions.

In 2025, Mittra also appeared in the television project Bhog, in which she portrayed Damari. Her continuing involvement in films and digital productions reflects her interest in working across different formats of screen entertainment.

Political Career

Joining the Bharatiya Janata Party

Parno Mittra entered active politics in 2019 when she joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), along with several other personalities from the Bengali entertainment industry.

Her political entry came during a period when a number of actors and public figures from West Bengal joined political parties and participated in political activities.

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2021 West Bengal Assembly Election

In the 2021 West Bengal Legislative Assembly election, Mittra contested from the Baranagar constituency as a BJP candidate.

She competed against All India Trinamool Congress candidate Tapas Roy. According to the reported election results, Roy received 85,615 votes, while Mittra received 50,468 votes. She lost the contest by a margin of 35,147 votes.

Although she did not win the election, her candidacy marked her first major electoral contest.

Joining the Trinamool Congress

On 26 December 2025, Mittra left the BJP and joined the All India Trinamool Congress (TMC) in Kolkata. Her induction was attended by West Bengal minister Chandrima Bhattacharya and TMC spokesperson Jayprakash Majumdar.

Following her joining, Mittra said that her earlier decision to join the BJP had not worked out as she had expected. She also expressed disagreement with what she described as the party’s communal and divisive politics.

She stated that she wanted to begin a new political chapter under the leadership of West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and TMC national general secretary Abhishek Banerjee.

Her move to the TMC was reported by several major Indian news organisations, including The Times of India, The Indian Express and The Telegraph.

Filmography

The following table highlights selected films featuring Parno Mittra. It is not intended to represent an exhaustive list of every screen appearance.

Year	Film	Role
2011	Ranjana Ami Ar Ashbona	Ranjana
2012	Bedroom	Ritika
2012	Koyekti Meyer Golpo	Molly
2012	Ekla Akash	Nisha
2012	Dutta Vs. Dutta	Nandita (Diana)
2013	Maach Mishti & More	Sunaina (Sunny)
2013	Ami Aar Amar Girlfriends	Rhea
2014	Apur Panchali	Ashima
2014	Glamour: No One Is Innocent	Mona
2014	Bheetu	—
2015	Rajkahini	Golaap
2015	X: Past Is Present	Shiuli
2016	Shaheb Bibi Golaam	Rumi
2017	The Bongs Again	Oli
2017	Doob: No Bed of Roses	Nitu
2018	Alinagarer Golokdhadha	Brishti
2018	Ahare Mon	Suzie Q
2018	Happy Pill	Rini
2019	Urojahaj	—
2022	Dharmajuddha	Shabnam
2023	Tarokar Mrityu	—
2023	Pakdondi	Sneha
2024	Shesh Rokkha	Troyee
2024	Bonobibi – Widows of the Wild	Resham
2025	Bildakini	Hanufa
2025	Sunetra Sundaram	—
2025	Onko Ki Kothin	Kajol

Television and Web Projects

Year	Title	Role
2007	Khela	Indira (Indu)
2007–2008	Mohona	Mohona / Isha / Maria
2008	Mahisasuramardini	Goddess Durga and her avatars
2009	Shomoy	Rukmini
2009–2012	Bou Kotha Kao	Neera
2020–2021	Kora Pakhi	Amon
2023	Homestay Murders	—
2025	Bhog	Damari

Personal Life

Parno Mittra generally maintains a private personal life and has not consistently shared extensive details about her family or romantic relationships in the public domain.

She is primarily recognised for her professional work in Bengali entertainment and her subsequent involvement in politics. Publicly available information about her marital status, children and other private matters is limited, and such details should not be treated as confirmed without reliable statements or reporting.

Awards and Recognition

Mittra gained significant recognition following her performance in Ranjana Ami Ar Ashbona (2011), a film that received multiple National Film Awards.

Her television performance in Mohona was also associated with positive recognition during her early career. She has continued to receive attention for her performances in films such as Apur Panchali, Rajkahini, Doob: No Bed of Roses and Alinagarer Golokdhadha.

The National Film Awards received by Ranjana Ami Ar Ashbona were awarded to the film and its creative contributors; they should not automatically be listed as individual acting awards won by Mittra.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Who is Parno Mittra?

Parno Mittra is an Indian actress and politician known primarily for her work in Bengali films and television. She began her acting career in 2007.

When did Parno Mittra start her acting career?

She started her professional acting career with the Bengali television serial Khela in 2007.

What was Parno Mittra’s debut film?

Her feature film debut was Anjan Dutt’s Bengali musical drama Ranjana Ami Ar Ashbona, released in 2011.

Which are Parno Mittra’s most popular films?

Some of her notable films include Ranjana Ami Ar Ashbona, Bedroom, Ami Aar Amar Girlfriends, Apur Panchali, Rajkahini, Doob: No Bed of Roses and Alinagarer Golokdhadha.

Is Parno Mittra a politician?

Yes. She entered politics in 2019 by joining the Bharatiya Janata Party. She later joined the All India Trinamool Congress in December 2025.

Which political party does Parno Mittra belong to?

As of November 2026, the latest widely reported party affiliation is the All India Trinamool Congress (TMC), which she joined on 26 December 2025.

Did Parno Mittra contest an election?

Yes. She contested the 2021 West Bengal Legislative Assembly election from Baranagar as a BJP candidate but lost to Tapas Roy.

What is Parno Mittra’s date of birth?

Her exact date of birth is not consistently established by the publicly available sources consulted for this profile. Different online databases report conflicting birth information, so an exact date should be verified before publication.