Hottest North Eastern stars set to make it big in B town.
Ever since the release of the first look of Omung Kumar’s biographical sports drama Mary Kom, there has been a lot of uproar on who could have portrayed the role better than Priyanka Chopra. Makers said Priyanka had to be de-glamourised for the role of Mary Kom. We know quite a few actors from north-east who would have fit the bill, but these beauties are in no way unglamorous.
We bring to you a list of the hottest stars from North-East India.
Karen David:
Karen David is a Canadian-British actress who was born in Shilllong, Meghalaya to a Khasi mother and South-Indian father. She collaborated with A.R. Rahman on the Broadway musical Bombay Dreams.
Famous films: Red Lights, The Scorpion King 2: Rise of a Warrior, Couples Retreat, Batman Begins, Flight of Fury.
Geetanjali Thapa:
Born and brought up in Sikkim, the stunning beauty Geetanjali won the 61st National Film Awards for Best Actress for her role in Liar’s Dice. Her film Monsoon Shootout was showcased at the Cannes Film Festival. She will be next seen opposite Emraan Hashmi in Danis Tanovic’s White Lies.
Famous films: White Lies (upcoming), Liar’s Dice, Monsoon Shootout, That Day After Every Day.
Dipannita Sharma:
Born and brought up in Assam, Dipannita is a Bollywood actress who first came into limelight after making it to the top five of Miss India 2008. The lady garnered attention when she became the face of Breguet watches and jewellery. She also endorsed several skin care brands like Garnier, Nivea and Dettol.
Famous films: 16 December, My Brother… Nikhil, Ladies vs Ricky Bahl, Jodi Breakers, Pizza
Patralekha:
Shillong-born newcomer Patralekha was recently spotted in Hansal Mehta’s CityLights opposite Rajkumar Rao. The beauty was critically acclaimed for her performance.
Famous film: City Lights.
Panchi Bora:
An Assamese by birth, Panchi Bora is a former TV actress who played the lead roles in the series Kayamath and Kitni Mast Hai Zindagi. Panchi now, works with the Telugu film industry.
Famous films: Akashame Haddu, Uu Kodathara? Ulikki Padathara?, It’s My Life, Prabhanjanam.
Moni Kangana Dutta:
Born and bred in Assam, Moni Kangana Dutta is an international model and Bollywood actor. The beauty has walked the ramp for leading fashion designers like Vivienne Westwood, Yoji Yamamoto, Christian Dior, Leonard, and Chloe. She also modeled for Mac Cosmetics.
Famous film: Guzaarish
Reema Debnath:
Born and brought up in Tripura, Reema Debnath started her acting career TV shows like Jai Shri Krishna, Chandramukhi, CID and Kaala Saaya. The lady also appeared in a few TV commercials like Zen Mobile, Nokia ringtone and Teleshopping.
Famous films: Peekay (upcoming), Bodyguard, Aloy Phera, Sindoor Daan, Dulha Albela, Daraar.
Bala Hijam:
Bala Hijam is a leading Manipuri actress who has performed in over 30 films. She made her acting debut with Oken Amakcham’s Tellanga Mamei, when she was only 17.
Famous films: Zindagi on the Rocks, Tellanga Mamei, Manipur Express, Neelakasham Pachakadal Chuvanna Bhoomi, Tumba Chaba Khangdana.
Take your pick and tell us who you think could have nailed the role of Mary Kom in the biopic!
