Mishti
Mishti is an Indian actor, best known for Tamil cinema. Mishti began their career in 2014 and has been a prominent figure in the industry for over 12 years. With 30 credits to their name, Mishti remains one of the most prolific and celebrated talents in the industry. Mishti is one of the most closely watched talents of their generation, with a rapidly growing body of acclaimed work.
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Biography
Mishti (born Indrani Chakraborty, December 20, 1995, Kolkata) is an Indian actress who works across Hindi, Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam, Kannada, and Bengali cinema. She made her Bollywood debut in director Subhash Ghai's Kaanchi: The Unbreakable (2014) and gained wider recognition with her role as Kashibai in the historical drama Manikarnika: The Queen of Jhansi (2019), starring alongside Kangana Ranaut. Her filmography spans multiple industries and genres, including the Telugu films Columbus (2015) and Babu Baga Busy (2017), the Tamil film Semma Botha Aagatha (2018), and the Hindi period drama Begum Jaan (2017) with Vidya Balan. She continued her multi-industry career with Shadow Assassins (2022) and O Saathiya (2023).
Iconic Roles
Kaanchi: The Unbreakable
Mishti's Bollywood debut role as a strong-willed village girl who seeks justice after tragedy strikes her life in Mumbai. A breakthrough character that established her presence in Hindi cinema.
Manikarnika – The Queen of Jhansi
Played Kashi Bai, a close aide to the Rani of Jhansi. Mishti later publicly noted the role was significantly reduced in the final edit.
Begum Jaan
Appeared in this Vidya Balan-led period drama set during the Partition of India, in an ensemble role alongside acclaimed actors.
Defining Moments
Kaanchi's confrontation against systemic corruption and the powerful — a village girl who refuses to be crushed by powerful men, culminating in her fierce stand for justice
Her debut lead role in a Subhash Ghai film; the character Kaanchi became her screen identity and the role through which she was first widely noticed in Bollywood. Reviews noted her raw intensity even amid mixed critical reception.
Shabnam's survival scenes within the partition-era brothel — navigating danger, loyalty, and desperation among a group of women abandoned at the border
Appearing alongside Vidya Balan and Naseeruddin Shah in a Srijit Mukherji film gave Mishti one of her most dramatically serious ensemble roles, showcasing her range beyond the ingenue parts she had been cast in.
View film →Madhu's emotional scenes with the protagonist amid escalating danger — balancing romantic chemistry with the thriller's tension
This Tamil thriller opposite Atharvaa significantly expanded her South Indian fan base and demonstrated her ability to hold her own in a commercially driven action-romance format.
View film →Kashibai receiving the infant from Rani Laxmibai — an emotionally charged maternal moment underscoring Kashibai as the queen's closest confidante and emotional anchor
The role of Kashibai was described as the 'emotional soul' of the film. Mishti publicly spoke out about significant portions of her scenes being cut by Kangana Ranaut after she took over direction, making this one of the most discussed controversies around her career.
View film →Keerthi's emotional arc — her relationship dynamics and personal journey forming the emotional spine of the romantic drama
One of her more recent prominent roles, marking her continued presence across multiple language industries (Hindi, Tamil, Telugu) nearly a decade into her career.
View film →Mishti by the Numbers
If you watched every Mishti film back-to-back, you'd be at it for roughly 1 day and 8h.
Filmography
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Did You Know?
Mishti made her Bollywood debut in 2014 with Subhash Ghai's film 'Kaanchi: The Unbreakable'.
She made her Tollywood debut in the same year with the film 'Chinnadana Nee Kosam', starring opposite Nithiin.
She played the role of Kashibai, the wife of Peshwa Bajirao I, in the 2019 historical drama 'Manikarnika: The Queen of Jhansi'.
Mishti has worked in multiple Indian film industries including Hindi (Bollywood), Telugu (Tollywood), and Tamil (Kollywood).
She was a contestant on the reality TV show 'Bigg Boss 10' in 2016.
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News & Stories
Mishti Chakraborty Recent Photos.
23/6/2018
Actress Mishti Chakraborty Looking New Style
6/3/2015
Legacy & Influence
Mishti, born in 1987, entered Indian cinema with notable backing, making her Bollywood debut in Subhash Ghai's 2014 film 'Kaanchi: The Unbreakable'. This high-profile launch positioned her in the industry, though the film itself did not achieve major commercial success. Her career trajectory demonstrates a pivot towards regional cinema, particularly Tollywood, where she found more consistent opportunities. Her Tollywood debut in 'Chinnadana Nee Kosam' opposite Nithiin marked her entry into the Telugu film industry. A significant point in her filmography is her role as Kashibai in the 2019 historical epic 'Manikarnika: The Queen of Jhansi', starring Kangana Ranaut. This film, a major production celebrating Rani Lakshmibai, provided Mishti with exposure to a pan-Indian audience. Her portrayal contributed to the ensemble cast that supported the film's narrative of valor and historical drama. Her work primarily consists of roles in Telugu and Hindi films, with projects like 'Babu Baga Busy' and 'Semma Botha Aagatha'. While she has not been a leading figure driving major cinematic movements, her presence across different film industries in India represents the interconnected nature of modern Indian cinema, where actors often work across linguistic and regional boundaries. Her career reflects the pathway of an actress navigating the diverse landscape of Indian films, from high-profile debuts to roles in significant historical projects and regional comedies. Her contribution lies in her participation in films that cater to varied audiences, from mainstream Bollywood to specific Telugu cinema viewers.