Mantra | |
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| Born | Puranjit Dasgupta 21 August 1982 Indore, Madhya Pradesh, India |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Other names | RJ Mantra VJ Mantra Mantra Mugdh |
| Alma mater | Indore Public School, Indore |
| Occupations | |
| Years active | 1998−2021 |
| Notable work | Aladdin Comedy Circus Narayan Narayan Rebellious Flower |
| Children | 2 |
| Awards | 5 |
| Website | Official website |
Puranjit Dasgupta (born 21 August 1982), better known by his stage name Mantra, is an Indian actor, film director and producer, who started his career as a Radio jockey. He is known for his portrayal of Bhaskar Bose in Spotify's detective thriller podcast Bhaskar Bose[1] and Genie in Disney India's broadway-style musical Aladdin.[2][3] He appeared in various Hindi films, notably Panipat (2019),[4] High Jack (2018),[5] Rebellious Flower (2016),[6] London, Paris, New York (2012), Bheja Fry 2 (2011), Game (2011) and Tum Mile (2009). He is the founder of Mumbai based production company, Mantramugdh Productions.[4]
He gained a name as a host, anchoring for TV shows like India's Got Talent,[7] Comedy Circus,[8] and Zara Nachke Dikha,[9] and also hosted the Pro Kabaddi League, a Kabaddi league for the past seven seasons.[2]
- ^ "Mantra to come up with detective thriller podcast Bhaskar Bose". Outlook India. 9 December 2019.
- ^ a b Shekhar, Mimansa (26 April 2018). "Mantra on playing Genie in Broadway-style musical Aladdin: People say I reminded them of Robin Williams". Indian Express.
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Geniewas invoked but never defined (see the help page). - ^ a b Shambhavi (5 February 2019). "Mantra joins the cast of Ashutosh Gowariker's 'Panipat' as Najib-Ud-Daulah". The Indian Wire.
- ^ Shekhar, Mimansa (16 May 2018). "High Jack actor Mantra: It's as if some very mischievous friends have made this film". Indian Express.
- ^ Maheshwari, Neha (23 December 2014). "Mantra to play Osho's Mentors in his biopic". The Times of India.
- ^ "RJ Mantra and Bharti to host India's Got Talent's upcoming season". TellyChakkar. 17 September 2013.
- ^ Maheshwari, Neha (14 May 2013). "Mantra to quit 'Comedy Circus' for film". The Times of India.
- ^ "Jennifer Winget and RJ Mantra, new hosts of Zara Nachke Dikha". India Forums. 2 May 2010.