Rishi Kaushik
Rishi Kaushik | |
|---|---|
| Born | Kamakhyakinkar Kaushik 13 September 1979 |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 2005–present |
| Spouse |
Debjani (m. 2012) |
Rishi Kaushik is an Indian actor who acts in serials most notably in Bengali language serials in West Bengal. He has appeared in the Star Jalsa soap operas Ekhane Aakash Neel, and Ishti Kutum, where he played the role of the male protagonist Archisman Mukherjee. Since 2020, he has acted in several television dramas of Bangladesh.[1][2]
Early life
Rishi was born and brought up in an Assamese family in Tezpur, Assam. He graduated from Tezpur Academy and Guwahati University. He moved to Calcutta in 2002. His original name is Kamakhyakinkar Kaushik, while his nickname is Rishi.[3]
Career
His debut film is an Assamese film Rong, directed by Munin Barua. In Calcutta, his first telefilm was Daman. His debut film in Bengali is Kranti directed by Riingo Banerjee, where he played a negative role. His breakthrough performances were Ekdin Pratidin on Zee Bangla and Ekhane Aakash Neel on Star Jalsha. He joined BJP in 2019 to be in active politics.[4]
Personal life
On 29 November 2012, Rishi married his long-time girlfriend Debjani.[5]
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Channel | Language | Production company
(S) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 - 2007 | Ekdin Pratidin | Indranath Laha | Zee Bangla | Bengali | Beyond Reels |
| 2008 - 2010 | Ekhane Aakash Neel | Dr. Ujaan Chatterjee[6] | Star Jalsha | Screenplay Flims | |
| 2010 - 2011 | Mukhosh Manush | ACP Rishi Chatterjee | Surinder Flims | ||
| 2011 - 2015 | Ishti Kutum | Archishman Mukherjee | Magic Moments Motion Pictures | ||
| 2016 - 2018 | Kusum Dola | ADC Ronojoy Chatterjee | |||
| 2020–2021 | Kora Pakhi | Ankur Banerjee | |||
| 2022 | Sona Roder Gaan | Dr. Anubhab Maitra[7] | Colors Bangla | ||
| 2023–2024 | Jhanak | Tejas Kumar | Star Plus | Hindi | |
| 2024 | Durga - Atoot Prem Kahani | Senapati Rajesh | Colors TV | ||
| 2025–Present | S.I.T. Bengal | DCP Indrajit Basak | Zee Bangla Shonar | Bengali | Surinder Films |
Bangladeshi TV shows
| Year | Title | Director | Role | Channel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Physics, Chemistry, Math | Rakesh Basu | ||
| Ei Mon Tomari | Professor Anik Aslam | |||
| Chilekothar Bhalobasha | ||||
| 2022 | Re-Cycle Bin | Dr. Ahaan Hossain | ||
| Kaktal Prem | S.R. Mazumder | |||
| Maria One Piece | Sajin Ahmed Babu | |||
| Oboshorprapto Premik | Shakal Ahmed | |||
| Golpo Prem | Shahnewaz Sazib | |||
| 2024 | Kleptomania | Rakesh Basu |
Films and web series
- Feluda Pherot (2020) Season 1 - Chinnomostar Obhisap As Biren Choudhury/Ringmaster Karandikar
- Kranti - as Deva . His character had a negative shade.
- Chander Bari (2007) - as Joydip .
- Villain - as Police Inspector.
- Rong (2004) - Debut film in Assamese language.
- Mirza - as Kaustav Sen
- Paashbalish* as Inspector Adhiraj
- Emergency (2025 film)* as Sheikh Mujibur Rahman
Awards
| Year | Award | Category | Character | Serial |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Star Jalsha Parivaar Awards 2011 | Priyo Bor | Ujaan | EKhane Akash Neel (Season 1) |
| Priyo Juti (with Ujaan Hiya) | ||||
| 2012 | Star Jalsha Parivaar Awards 2012 | Sera Bor | Archi | Ishti Kutum |
| Priyo Chele | ||||
| 2013 | Star Jalsha Parivaar Awards 2013 | Sera Bor | ||
| Priyo Chele | ||||
| 2014 | Star Jalsha Parivaar Awards 2014 | Priyo Chele | ||
| 2015 | Star Jalsha Parivaar Awards 2014 | Priyo Bhai |
References
- ^ "বাংলাদেশে পাড়ি দিলেন ঋষি কৌশিক, দেখা গেল অভিনেত্রী সাফা কবীরের সঙ্গে". Zee24Ghanta.com. Retrieved 23 May 2022.
- ^ "Bangladesh: 'মারিয়া ওয়ান পিস'-র হাত ধরে ওপার বাংলায় ঋষি কৌশিক". Zee24Ghanta.com. 23 April 2022. Retrieved 23 May 2022.
- ^ "Interview: Rishi Kaushik - Bengali Film and TV Actor Talks About Ekhane Akash Neel, Abohoman, Kranti etc. & His Upcoming Films". Archived from the original on 21 May 2011. Retrieved 28 June 2017.
- ^ "BJP does a Mamata, ups celeb quotient in West Bengal with 12 actors". Hindustan Times. 18 July 2019.
- ^ Ganguly, Moumita (14 December 2012). "Telly Stars Updates: See Marriage Festivals in Bangla Tollywood Industry: Sohom, Rishi Kaushik, Manali-Saptak & Debottom". Retrieved 28 June 2017.
- ^ "Looking ahead". The Times of India. Retrieved 22 August 2008.
- ^ চৌধুরী, সৌমিতা (21 December 2021). "Rishi Kaushik: বাকিদের মতো এখনও সোস্যাল মিডিয়া স্যাভি হয়ে উঠিনি: ঋষি কৌশিক". Aaj Tak বাংলা (in Bengali).