Papiya Adhikari is a

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Indian actress and ''Jatra'' personality. She joined

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On 17 February 2021.

Career

Adhikari was born in

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, in the Indian state of

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. In 1985, she first acted in ''Sonar Sansar'', a movie directed by Ratish De Sarkar. She got the break through after playing the lead role in ''Soshane Kandche Lakkhi''. Adhikari received best actress award from the

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for this performance. She played the role of heroin as well as supporting part in number of Bengali films. Adhikari is also active in small screen and

tele-serials like Gachkouto, Chokher Tara Tui and Gangster Ganga.

Filmography

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