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Nigel Akkara

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Nigel Akkara
Born
Nigel Akkara

(1978-08-13) 13 August 1978 (age 46)
Kerala
Occupation(s)Actor, businessman, social worker
Years active2012—present
Notable workMuktodhara, Orissa, Yoddha: The Warrior, Rajkahini, Asamapta: Incomplete, Gotro

Nigel Akkara is an Indian actor who is noted for his character portrayal in Bengali movies. He acts in theatre as well.

Early life

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At the age of 21, Akkara was arrested with a charge of kidnapping and 17 other cases filed against him. During his days in the correctional home, he did post-graduation in Human Rights from Indian Institute of Human Rights, New Delhi. Later he became an actor and made his debut with the 2012 Bengali film Muktodhara.[1]

Acting career

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Akkara made his acting debut in 2012 with Shiboprosad Mukherjee and Nandita Roy's Bengali movie Muktodhara. He shared the screen with Rituparna Sengupta. He played the character of a prisoner who changes himself into a positive person after getting in touch with a female dance drama coach while staying in jail. The film turned out to be a major hit at the box office and Akkara's performance as a newcomer was praised by both the viewers and the critics.[2]

Filmography

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TV serial

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Mahalaya

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Date Title Role Channel
8 October 2018 Durgotinashini Durga Mahisasur Star Jalsha

References

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  1. ^ "I will never do Muktodhara 2: Nigel Akkara - Times of India". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 27 April 2016. Retrieved 22 August 2016.
  2. ^ Ghosh, Kamalika. "Nigel Akkara: Coping with freedom". Business Standard. Archived from the original on 18 June 2016. Retrieved 22 August 2016.
  3. ^ "Nigel Akkara to star in Arindam's 'Tirandaj Shabor'". Times Of India. Archived from the original on 15 April 2023. Retrieved 6 June 2023.

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