Bengali actress-turned-politician Mimi Chakraborty took the internet by storm when she won the 2019 Lok Sabha election from Jadavpur seat in West Bengal. Model, actor, politician, and a doting daughter are few of the facets of her illustrious yet colourful career so far. From being a small-town girl to nearly winning the Miss India beauty pageant; from carving a niche in Bengali cinema to becoming the Member of Parliament (MP), Mimi has risen through the ranks to become one of the prominent faces of new age-political leaders. As Mimi turns a year older today, we trace her life and career in pictures. (All photos/Instagram Mimi Chakraborty)
Updated On: 2019-07-11 10:40 AM IST
Bengali actress-turned-politician Mimi Chakraborty was born on February 11, 1989, in Jalpaiguri, West Bengal. Mimi spent her childhood in Arunachal Pradesh in Deomali and later moved back to her ancestral home in Jalpaiguri City along with her family. The 30-year-old actress came into limelight after she won the 2019 Lok Sabha Elections from Jadavpur in West Bengal.
Mimi Chakraborty finished her schooling from Holy Child School, Jalpaiguri, and St. James' School, Binnaguri after which, she did her graduation in English from Asutosh College, Kolkata.
In photo: Mimi Chakraborty rocks the wedding look in an Indian attire during bff Nusrat Jahan's wedding reception.
In photo: Sharing a leaf from her best friend forever (BFF) Nusrat Jahan's wedding, Mimi Chakraborty shared this beautiful picture of herself where she is seen enjoying the wedding as she captions the pic: Fairytales do exist I witnessed one.
Bengali actress Mimi Chakraborty recently contested the 2019 Lok Sabha elections as Trinamool Congress party candidates and won their respective seats. The two recently took oath as a member of the 17th Lok Sabha.
In photo: Mimi Chakraborty poses outside the parliament as she captions the picture: Remember your dreams and fight for them!
While Nusrat Jahan won the Basirhat constituency her friend and current Member of Parliament (MP) Mimi Chakraborty won the Jadavpur constituency as TMC candidate from West Bengal.
In photo: Mimi Chakraborty sports a casual tee and denim as she poses amidst the backdrop of the sea. She captions the pic: I see u.
In photo: Mimi Chakraborty shares a candid moment with her BFF Nusrat Jahan from the latter's wedding which took place in the picturesque Turkish town of Bodrum.
Besides being an actor and politician, Mimi Chakraborty is also a doting daughter and very often shares a leaf out of her personal life. From enjoying her family time to being the perfect daughter to her father, Mimi doesn't shy away from giving a leaf out of her family life with her fans and followers.
On the occasion of Father's day, Mimi Chakraborty took to Instagram shared this candid picture with her father Arun Chakraborty in order to wish him 'Happy Father's Day'. While sharing this sweet, simple picture Mimi captioned it: To the most handsome nd supportive person in my life!
The 30-year-old actor-turned-politician, Mimi Chakraborty is also a mother to her pet dogs. Mimi has a Siberian husky and more often than not, Mimi takes to Insta to share cute, candid moments with her pet with her followers.
In photo: Mimi Chakraborty enjoys being a pet mother to her dog as she captions the pic: Mommy and son!
Did you know? Mimi Chakraborty did modelling for a brief period before starting her acting career. The 30-year-old model-turned-actor and politician also took part in Femina Miss India.
Like mother, like daughter: Mimi Chakraborty poses for a picture with her mother Tapashi Chakraborty on the occasion of Women's day. In the picture, both Mimi and her mother exemplify beauty as they set major mother-daughter goals.
In order to keep herself fit and healthy Mimi Chakraborty hits the gym every day and also performs yoga. The 30-year-old actor never misses the opportunity to flaunt her perfectly chiseled body every now and then. In the picture, Mimi Chakraborty rocks the no-makeup gym look as she captions the picture: Let ur heart mind and skin breathe...
In the picture, actress-turned-politician Mimi Chakraborty shares a warm hug with her pet dog during Valentine's week. While sharing this picture, Mimi wrote: I generally don't keep a track of this Valentine week but it's definitely a HUG DAY for me!
On a bright sunny day, Mimi Chakraborty took go Instagram to share this #ThrowbcakThursday picture of herself where the actress is seen with her long tresses. While sharing the picture, Mimi gets emotional and writes: I miss u #longhairdays
In photo: The doe-eyed actress, Mimi Chakraborty raises the temperature in this two-piece bikini swimsuit as she looks stunning in a no-makeup look. Leaving her long tresses open, Mimi looks sporty in her casual best. She captions the pic: I see SEA!
When the whole world was glued to the #10YearChallenge, Mimi Chakraborty too joined in the trend and shared a picture of herself tracing her journey from her college hostel days to date being a glamorous actor and a responsible politician.
In photo: Mimi Chakraborty a college student on the left and Mimi as the glamorous actress that she is today.
Fun fact: Mimi Chakraborty who had a brief modelling stint before venturing into acting, missed going to finals of the Miss India beauty pageant when she got a call for a look test for the show Ganer Oparay, a hit television show which was Mimi's claim to fame where the actress played the character Pupe.
In photo: Mimi Chakraborty slays the beach look in a netted blue monokini swimsuit.
In photo: Mimi Chakraborty gets playful as she plays with her hair during her vacay to Goa. While sharing this pic, Mimi captioned it: What sunshine is to flowers smile is to humanity!
Did you know? Mimi Chakraborty, who is well-known for her work in Bengali cinema and the television industry was listed as the most desirable woman in the Calcutta Times list of Most Desirable Women 2016.
In photo: Mimi Chakraborty shared this beautiful and candid picture with her parents Arun and Tapashi Chakraborty on their 33rd wedding anniversary.
In the picture, Mimi Chakraborty looks bold and beautiful in a green saree as she poses in a bathtub. While sharing this bold yet fearless picture, Mimi captioned it: I must judge I must choose but only for myself not for others...
In photo: Actress-turned-politician Mimi Chakraborty sports a casual tee and denim as she looks poised and poignant while posing for the camera. Mimi captions this one: Basics!
In photo: Bengali actress Mimi Chakraborty shows off her sexy back as she looks ethereal in a saree while posing before the mirror.
Mimi Chakraborty looks fearless in this monochrome picture of herself as she poses like a strong woman for the lenses. While sharing this pic, Mimi captioned it: Lost and found!
In photo: The glamorous actress-turned-politician Mimi Chakraborty enjoys her vacation with mom Tapashi Chakraborty as she raises the temperature in a black monokini swimsuit.
The new-age political leader looks absolutely gorgeous in a bright red-coloured suit. Mimi completed her boss lady look by opting for a red colour lipstick and eye-makeup. In the picture, Mimi can be striking a candid pose as she looks at herself in the mirror.
Mimi, who has been setting the internet on fire with her stunning pictures describes herself as an Actor, Pet Parent, Traveller, Enthusiast, Performer and Representative of people (Lok sabha) on her Instagram bio. Mimi has a stunning fan following of over 2 million on the gram.
In photo: Mimi Chakraborty looks breathtaking in an ethnic outfit as she celebrates the festival of light with her pet dogs Chickoo and Max.
In November 2019, Mimi Chakraborty once again made headlines when she arrived with her mother Tapashi Chakraborty for the first day of the Winter Session of the Parliament. Later, Mimi shared a heartwarming photo where she was seen posing alongside her mother outside the parliament and the photo left netizens emotional. While sharing the photo, Mimi wrote: 1st day of parliament session with mommy
