Overview
Rachna Banerjee (born Jhumjhum Banerjee; 2 October 1972), also credited mononymously as Rachana, is an Indian actress, politician, entrepreneur and television presenter. She is primarily known for her work in Bengali and Odia cinema, and has also appeared in a few Telugu, Tamil and Kannada films.
Banerjee began her public career through beauty pageants. She was crowned Miss Kolkata in 1991 and went on to win five other beauty contests in India, including the Miss Beautiful Smile title at the Miss India contest. She subsequently established herself as a leading actress in regional Indian cinema and became a familiar face on television as a presenter.
Alongside her work in films and television, Banerjee has been active as an entrepreneur. She entered electoral politics and, since June 2024, has been serving as the Member of Parliament for the Hooghly Lok Sabha constituency in West Bengal.
References
Adapted from the English Wikipedia article on Rachna Banerjee.