Tapas Paul

Tapas Paul was an Indian Actor and Politician of All India Trinamool Congress party. He was one of the leading actors over Bengali film industry.

By Moumi Majumdar | Saturday, June 17, 2023, 06:48:33 PM [IST]

Tapas Paul Biography

Tapas Paul was a member of All India Trinamool Congress Party, began his career as an Indian film artist and gained recognition for his work in Bengali film Industry. Prior to his sojourn into Indian politics in 2001, he galvanized his position in Bengali films, winning scores of awards for his performance in copious movies. In a span of three decades, he had said to have starred in over 400 movies. He had also served as an MLA of Alipore constituency for two terms before he was elected as the MP of Krishnanagar in West Bengal in 2009. He was re-elected in 2014 in the 16th Lok Sabha elections, however, his political career was marred by scandal when he was arrested for his involvement in a ponzi scam in Rose Valley group for which he served a thirteen-month sentence. Despite the scandal, he still retained his position as a Lok Sabha elect.

Tapas Paul Personal Life

Full Name	Tapas Paul
Date of Birth	29 Sep 1958
Date of Death	18 Feb 2020 (Age 61)
Place of Birth	Chander Nagore, Distt. Hooghly (West Bengal)
Party Name	All India Trinamool Congress
Education	Graduate
Profession	Film Artist
Father's Name	Late Dr. Gajendra Chandrapal
Mother's Name	Mira Pal
Spouse's Name	Nandini Paul
Spouse's Profession	Television Personality
Children	1 Daughter(s)
Religion	Hindu

Tapas Paul Net Worth

Net Worth

₹2.78 CRORE

ASSETS

₹2.78 CRORE

Liabilities

N/A

Education Qualification of Tapas Paul

Studied B.Sc. course from Hoogly Mahasin College, Burdwan University in 1981.

Interesting Facts about Tapas Paul

Tapas Paul was Bio-Science graduate from Hooghly Mohsin College under the University of Burdwan. He opted acting as his career and after doing a lot of successful movies, he joined politics. 15th Lok Sabha elections, Tapas Paul defeated the incumbent MP of Krishnanagar Jyotirmoyee Sikdar a sportsman who won the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna award in the year 1998.

Political Timeline of Tapas Paul

2014 : He was re-elected to 16th Lok Sabha from Krishnanagar seat to serve a 2nd term. In Loksabha Elections he defeated Jha Shantanu of CPM by the margin of 71,255 votes.
2009 : 24 Dec. 2009: He was a member of Committee on Provision of Computers to Members of Lok Sabha and a member, Standing Committee on Information and Broadcasting.
2009 : 23 Sep. 2009: He became the member of Rules Committee.
2009 : After defeating Jyotirmoyee Sikdar of AITC by the margin of 77,386 votes, he was elected to 15th Lok Sabha. Later, on 31 Aug 2009, he became a member, Standing Committee on Human Resource Development and a member of Standing Committee on Chemicals and Fertilizers.
2001 : Tapas Paul was a member of West Bengal Legislative Assembly from Alipore. He completed two terms as MLA. Also, he served in as the Chairman of Standing Committee for Information & Culture, Youth and Sports, West Bengal Legislative Assembly.
1 Sept. 2018 : He became a Member of Standing Committee on Social Justice and Empowerment.
1 Sep. 2014 - 31 Aug. 2016 : He was a member of Standing Committee on Defense and a member, Consultative Committee, Ministry of Information and Broadcasting.

Tapas Paul Early Life

1984: He made his Bollywood debut opposite Madhuri Dixit in the movie Abodh in 1984.For three decades he starred in over 400 movies, making him one of the most bankable stars in the Bengali film industry.
1980: A graduate of B.Sc. (Bio-science), he made his debut in Bengali film in 1980.

Tapas Paul Achievements

He had done more than 400 films in Bengali, Hindi & Oriya.

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