ACTRESS • WRITER • PRODUCER

Aradhana Jana

An artist shaped by theatre, cinema and storytelling — creating meaningful work across Indian films, television and independent cinema.

Aradhana Jana
Aradhana Jana
Early Life

A life shaped by stories.

Aradhana Jana was born in Maitana village in Midnapore, West Bengal, on 21 March 1967. She is an Indian actress and writer who works across Hindi films and television.

She is the daughter of Amrendranath Dasmahapatra and Bela Rani Dasmahapatra. After completing her Bachelor degree in Bengali Honours from Vidyasagar University and her Master degree in Sociology from Vikram University, she chose teaching as her profession.

Owing to her husband Asit's professional assignments, shecurrently lives in Delhi with her family.

Education

BA in Bengali Honours — Vidyasagar University

MA in Sociology — Vikram University

From Midnapore

Maitana Village, Midnapore, West Bengal

Family

Husband Asit Jana and children Abhinav Jana, Aniket Jana & Pari

The Journey

From theatre to cinema.

Her journey in the cultural world began with theatre. Over the years, she expanded her creative work into short films, filmmaking, acting and feature film production.

BEGINNING

Theatre

Her journey in the cultural world began with theatre, laying the foundation for her work in acting and storytelling.

CREATIVE WORK

Short Films

She subsequently produced nearly fifty short films aimed at spreading meaningful social messages.

RECOGNITION

Award-Winning Work

Three of her films received awards at various forums, further strengthening her contribution to meaningful cinema.

ARTIST DEVELOPMENT

Nurturing Talent

Aradhana created a platform to identify and promote new and talented artists. She encouraged and trained them in acting and filmmaking.

CINEMA

Feature Films

She later became involved in the production and acting in feature films and continues to remain actively associated with culture and cinema.

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A journey through characters, emotions & stories.
Filmography

On screen,in stories.

Aradhana began her acting career with small roles in television serials and feature films before expanding her work across Hindi cinema and commercial advertising.

01
2013

Dehleez

Star Plus / Television
→
02
2012

Hindi Medium

Feature Film
→
03
2011

Dangal

Feature Film
→
04
2009

The Accidental Prime Minister

Feature Film
→
05
2008

Maa

Feature Film
→
06
2007

Commercial Advertisements

Advertising
→
Chobiwala

In theatres · 24 July 2026

Her first Bengali feature film as producer

In 2025, Aradhana produced her first Bengali feature film, Chobiwala, with well-known actors Rahul Banerjee and Debolina Dutta.

Creative Milestones

A journey of meaningful work.

50

Short Films

Produced with a focus on meaningful social messages.

3

Awarded Films

Films recognised at various forums.

25+

Ad Films

Experience across commercial advertising films.

1

Bengali Feature

CHOBIWALA — her first Bengali feature film as producer.

About Aradhana

More than an actress.

“Stories connect people.”

Aradhana has worked across theatre, television, feature films, short films and commercial advertising. Her creative journey has also included discovering, mentoring and supporting new artists.

She encouraged emerging talent in acting and filmmaking, helped artists build their individual profiles and supported them in becoming professionally independent.

She continues to remain actively associated with the worlds of culture and cinema.

Born 21 March 1967
Birthplace Midnapore, West Bengal
Education Vidyasagar University
Post Graduation Vikram University
Occupation Actress & Writer
Years Active 2013 – Present
Spouse Asit Jana
Children Abhinav, Aniket & Pari