“During the lockdown, I saw many videos on social media which showed how COVID survivors were being attacked, doctors were being mistreated while they returned home, police officers were not welcome anywhere, I realized how disheartening it was!”

Indian actress, singer and former politician

Mimi Chakraborty is an Indian actress, singer and former politician known for her work in Bengali cinema and television. She made her film debut in Bapi Bari Jaa, where she played the female lead, Dola. She became known through screen roles in Bengali entertainment, and later also entered public life as a politician. Her work spans acting and singing, with her name most closely associated with Bengali films and television rather than a single defining role.