Tapan Acharya
Born (1981-08-02) 2 August 1981
Loliem-Polem, Goa, India
Occupation(s)Actor, producer, television host
Years active2004–present
SpouseDr Tanya Duggal

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] Tapan Acharya is elected as President of Goa Roll Ball Association since June 2023. And President of Roll Ball Federation of India November 2023.

Early life and education

Tapan Acharya was born to a Goud Saraswat Brahmin family in the small village of Loliem-Polem towards the southern boundary of the Indian state of Goa. He attended school in his village at Shri Damodar Vidhalaya, and attended higher education at Shri Damodar College of Commerce and Economics, Margao, South Goa. 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

Although 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

  • 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)

Producer

  • Janma (2011)
  • Dil,Dosti,Deewangi (2023)Co-producer

Television show

  • Chum Chum Chanana (DD Goa) (2001)

Other work

Tapan Acharya was appointed youth icon for the state of Goa by the Election Commission of India to increase awareness in voters.[4][5] Tapan Acharya is elected as President of Goa Roll Ball Association since June 2023. President of Roll Ball Federation of India since November 2023.

References

  1. ↑ "TAPAN ACHARYA: Movies, Photos, Videos, News & Biography | eTimes". timesofindia.indiatimes.com. Retrieved May 20, 2019.
  2. ↑ "Save the Date!". oHeraldo.
  3. ↑ Reporter, Incredible Goa Staff (26 September 2018). "Tapan Acharya - Small Town Boy Turned Movie Star of Goa".
  4. ↑ "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.
  5. ↑ "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

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