Tapan Acharya (born 2 August 1981) is an Indian actor, writer, producer, and director, popular in Marathi and Konkani cinema. He is best known for the Konkani movies Martin and Aleesha.[1] He also worked as a state youth icon for the Election Commission of India to increase voter awareness in Goa.[2] Acharya was elected as president of Goa Roll Ball Association in June 2023. He also serves as a president of the Roll Ball Federation of India since November 2023.
Tapan Acharya | |
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 Acharya in 2022 | |
| Born | 2 August 1981 Loliem-Polem, Goa, India |
| Occupation(s) | Actor, producer, television host |
| Years active | 2004–present |
| Spouse | Tanya Duggal |
Early life and education
editTapan Acharya was born in a Goud Saraswat Brahmin family in the village Loliem-Polem, Goa. He attended school in his village at Shri Damodar Vidhalaya, and attended higher education at Shri Damodar College of Commerce and Economics, Margao. While pursuing a degree in law from G.R Kare Law College he also completed a postgraduate diploma in management studies. He is credited with having knowledge in astrology, numerology, Vedas, and mythology. He holds various diplomas and certificates in gemology, astrology and Vedic studies.[3]
Career
editAlthough early in life he wanted to be behind the camera, he was first thrust into the public eye as host of the TV show Chum Chum Chanana on Doordarshan Goa. He went on to star in his first film, Aleesha, in 2004, which was released at First IFFI in Goa. It was well received, winning the National Award for Best Feature Film in the Regional Category.
He has directed more than 100 short film, ad film's and documentaries for Election Commission,Goa Police and many other corporate entities
Filmography
edit- It's My Life (Konkani) (2003)
- Aleesha (2004)
- Padri (2005)
- Mareparyant Phashi (2009)
- Martin (2017)
- Planning Devachem(2018)
- Naxalbari_(web_series)
- Dil Dosti Deewangi ( Marathi) (2023)
As a producer
edit- Janma (2011)
- Dil,Dosti,Deewangi (2023)Co-producer
Television
edit- Chum Chum Chanana (DD Goa) (2001)
Other work
editAcharya was appointed as a youth icon for the state of Goa by the Election Commission of India to increase awareness in voters.[4][5] He serves as president of Goa Roll Ball Association since June 2023, and also president of Roll Ball Federation of India since November 2023.
References
edit- ^ "TAPAN ACHARYA: Movies, Photos, Videos, News & Biography | eTimes". timesofindia.indiatimes.com. Retrieved May 20, 2019.
- ^ "Save the Date!". oHeraldo.
- ^ Reporter, Incredible Goa Staff (26 September 2018). "Tapan Acharya - Small Town Boy Turned Movie Star of Goa".
- ^ "Action short movie on use of C-vigil app in case of Gift Distribution which is a MCC violation. Directed By State Election Icon Tapan Acharya, #SaveTheDate #GoVote #Goa". Systematic Voters’ Education and Electoral Participation.
- ^ "Save the Date! April 23 is the party for democracy". oHeraldo.
6. https://therepublicglobal.com/tapan-acharya-takes-the-helm-a-new-chapter-for-roll-ball-in-india/ 7.https://medium.com/@timesrelease1/tapan-acharya-dazzles-as-actor-and-co-producer-in-marathi-film-dil-dosti-deewangi-gracing-over-100-11fe988ccd18