Angoorlata Deka
Angoorlata Deka | |
|---|---|
| Member of Assam Legislative Assembly | |
| In office 2016–2021 | |
| Preceded by | Gautam Bora |
| Succeeded by | Sibamoni Bora |
| Constituency | Batadroba |
| President of the BJP Mahila Morcha, Assam | |
| In office 18 August 2021 – 13 December 2023 | |
| Preceded by | Aparajita Bhuyan |
| Succeeded by | Swapna Bania |
| Chairperson of Assam State Commission for Women | |
| Assumed office 11 August 2025 | |
| Preceded by | Madhu Sudan Nath |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 31 January 1986 |
| Party | Bharatiya Janata Party (2015–present) |
| Alma mater | Gauhati University |
| Other names | Angoorlata |
| Occupations |
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| Years active | 2006–2016, 2025 |
| Spouse | Akashdeep Deka[1] |
| Children | 1 |
Angoorlata Deka, (born 31 January 1986) also credited mononymously as Angoorlata, is an Indian actress and politician from Assam.[2] She is a former member of the Assam Legislative Assembly.[3] She is currently serving as the Chairperson of the Assam State Commission for Women.[4]
Acting career
Angoorlata has appeared in major roles in Assamese movies such as Junda Iman Gunda, Bakor Putek, Surjasta etc.[5][6] She received the nomination for Best Actress in Assamese cinema at 2013 Filmfare Awards East for her role in Surjasta.[7]
In 2025 after nearly a decade of transition to politics, she returned to Assamese cinema in the movie Roi Roi Binale.[8]
Political career
Angoorlata joined the Bharatiya Janata Party in December 2015.[9] She represented the Batadroba constituency of Assam.[10][11] She is one of six female candidates who were given tickets by the party, and one of two who won the elections in 2016.[12] In 2021 Assam elections, she ran for the constituency again but lost to Sibamoni Bora.[13]
Angoorlata served as the Vice-Chairman of the Srimanta Sankardev Kalakshetra from 18 November 2019 until 2021.[14][15] She was appointed the President of BJP Mahila Morcha, Assam on 18 August 2021,[16] until 2023 when she was succeeded by Swapna Bania.[17] On 4 August 2025, she was appointed the chairperson of the Assam State Commission for Women and assumed her duties on 11 August 2025.[18]
Filmography
- All films are in Assamese unless otherwise noted.
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Aami Asomiya | Jonaki | |
| 2007 | Junda Iman Gunda | Jeenu | credited as Angoorlata |
| 2010 | Anjana | Jyoti | |
| 2012 | Moromjaan | Shikha Phukan | |
| Bakor Putek | Padma | ||
| 2013 | Surjasta | Namita Chaliha | |
| 2014 | Pachauri | Nepali movie, credited as Angurlata | |
| Hiya Diba Kak | Choyonika | credited as Angoorlata | |
| Jeeya Jurir Xubax | |||
| 2015 | Tez | [19] | |
| 2016 | Gaane Ki Aane | Special appearance in the song "Dancing Tonight" | |
| 2025 | Roi Roi Binale | Meera | [20] |
References
- ^ "Star-spangled". The Telegraph. 4 June 2016.
- ^ "Angoorlata Deka". ourneta.com. Retrieved 30 October 2025.
- ^ "Meet First Time BJP MLA Angoorlata Deka Who Is Famous in Assam for Her Beauty". daily.bhaskar.com. Archived from the original on 21 October 2020. Retrieved 23 May 2016.
- ^ "List of State Women Commissions". ncw.gov.in. Retrieved 30 January 2026.
- ^ "Bakor Putek Film Review: How Norms Can Ruin Lives". inbreakthrough. 3 March 2020.
- ^ Deka, Prantik (25 May 2013). "Surjyasta releases to overwhelming reception". The Sentinel. Archived from the original on 28 March 2014. Retrieved 25 May 2013.
- ^ Nominations for Vivel Filmfare Awards (Assamese), Filmfare
- ^ "'Roi Roi Binale': Angoorlata Deka's Heartfelt Tribute to Zubeen". NE Now. 26 October 2025.
- ^ "Sonowal ministry to start with 17 MLAs, allies want more of ministerial pie". firstpost.com. 23 May 2016. Retrieved 17 June 2018.
- ^ "ANGOORLATA DEKA (Winner) BATADROBA (NAGAON)". myneta.info. Retrieved 23 May 2016.
- ^ "Batadroba (Assam) Election Results 2016". elections.in. Retrieved 23 May 2016.
- ^ "Meet Angoorlata Deka, the actress-turned-MLA from Assam". indiatvnews.com. 24 May 2016. Retrieved 26 May 2016.
- ^ "ANGOORLATA DEKA". myneta.info. Retrieved 30 October 2025.
- ^ "Key Officials". kalakshetra.assam.gov.in. 21 January 2026.
- ^ "Actor-Turned-Politician Angoorlata Appointed as Vice-Chairman of Kalakshetra". NE Now. 19 November 2019.
- ^ "BJP Assam releases list of state office bearers of 2021-2023". News Live. 18 August 2021.
- ^ "Assam: BJP appoints Swapna Bania as new president of Mahila Morcha, Angoorlata Deka relieved". The Assam Tribune. 13 December 2023.
- ^ "Assam Women Commission a reliable platform for justice and safety, says Angoorlata Deka". NE Now. 6 November 2025.
- ^ "Assamese film Tez to be screened at Cannes". assamtribune.com. 16 September 2016. Archived from the original on 16 September 2016. Retrieved 16 September 2016.
- ^ "Inside Zubeen Garg's last film Roi Roi Binale Delhi show—'hard to believe he is dead'". The Print. 31 October 2025.