Jisshu Sengupta is an Indian actor primarily associated with Bengali cinema, with notable work in Hindi films and Bengali television. Active since the late 1990s, he has built a career across mainstream commercial cinema, parallel productions, and streaming platforms, and is recognised as one of the leading male actors of contemporary Tollygunge (Kolkata-based Bengali film industry).
| Full name | Jisshu Sengupta |
|---|---|
| Born | 1977 |
| Place of birth | Kolkata, West Bengal, India |
| Occupation | Actor, producer |
| Primary languages of work | Bengali, Hindi |
| Years active | Late 1990s – present |
| Spouse | Nilanjana Sengupta |
Jisshu Sengupta was born and raised in Kolkata. He began his on-screen career in Bengali television in the late 1990s, gaining early recognition through serials broadcast on regional networks. He transitioned to Bengali films in the early 2000s, gradually moving from romantic leads in commercial productions to more substantive roles in films directed by acclaimed Bengali filmmakers.
Sengupta first came to public attention through Bengali television serials, where he played leading roles in family dramas. Television exposure established his profile in West Bengal before he moved to feature films.
Through the 2000s and 2010s, Sengupta became a regular presence in Bengali cinema, working with directors including Rituparno Ghosh, Srijit Mukherji and Kaushik Ganguly. Among his notable Bengali films are Abohomaan, Noukadubi, Jaatishwar, Rajkahini and Ek Je Chhilo Raja. His collaborations with Rituparno Ghosh, in particular, are considered an important phase in his shift towards literary and character-driven cinema.
Sengupta extended his work to Hindi cinema in the late 2010s, taking on supporting roles in mainstream Bollywood productions. His Hindi credits include Mardaani, Manikarnika: The Queen of Jhansi, Barot House, Sye Raa Narasimha Reddy (multilingual), and Begum Jaan. He has also appeared in streaming productions on platforms such as Netflix and ZEE5.
Beyond acting, Sengupta has been involved in film production in the Bengali industry, backing select projects through his production interests.
Sengupta is married to Nilanjana Sengupta, and the couple have two daughters. The family is based in Kolkata.
Sengupta is regarded as among the senior male actors of post-2000 Bengali cinema, with a body of work spanning mainstream entertainers, literary adaptations and auteur-driven films. His crossover into Hindi cinema and streaming productions reflects a broader trend of Bengali actors working across India's regional and pan-Indian film industries.