Leslie Tripathy
Leslie Tripathy | |
|---|---|
 Tripathy at the 19th Transmedia Gujarati Film And TV Awards in 2020 | |
| Born | Kendrapada, Odisha, India |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Occupation(s) | Actress, model |
| Years active | 2012–present |
Leslie Tripathy is an Indian actress who first appeared in Odia music videos and film then in Bollywood. In 2014, Tripathy debuted in the Hindi film industry with W, directed by Tarun Madan Chopra.[1][2]
Early life and background
Tripathy is the first child of Dr. Sailendra Narayan Tripathy,[3] a professor in English and Ashoka Tripathy, a teacher in English literature. Tripathy has a younger brother, Shakespeare King, who is a model turned actor. She studied journalism from Asian College of Journalism, Chennai. She has written articles and has campaigned in for women's rights[citation needed]. Before entering into the Bollywood industry, Tripathy was active in the Odia film industry, including videos and some films.[citation needed]
In 2008, Tripathy sought police protection from Raja Acharya who was stalking her. It was alleged that Biranchi Das also intervened to stop the stalker, and that he was killed as a result.[4]
Career
Tripathy started her Bollywood career with the 2014 film W, playing the character of Roohi Malik, a rape victim.[5] She appeared in her first Telugu debut movie Chusinodiki Chusinantha,[6][7][8] starring with Sivaji.
Leslie was invited to speak as a ILC Power Brand Speaker on "Countering the attack of Cyberspace trolling, body shaming, stalking, rape & death threat" at the prestigious Satya Brahma founded India Leadership Conclave in Mumbai on 4 August 2017 at Hotel Sahara Star. [9]
Filmography
| Year | Movie | Role | Language |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | W | Roohi Malik | Hindi |
| 2014 | Chusinodiki Chusinantha | Angel | Telugu |
| 2018 | Idhu Vedhalam Sollum Kadhai | Moha | Tamil |
| 2017 | Rangrasiya | Naina | Chhattisgarhi |
| 2018 | Rangobati | Naina, Maina (Double role) | Chhattisgarhi |
References
- ^ Ashok Palit (31 January 2013). "Odisha: Leslie Tripathy to act in Hindi cinema". Bhubaneswar. Archived from the original on 17 February 2015. Retrieved 17 February 2015.
- ^ Ashok Palit (1 March 2014). "Odia actress Leslie Tripathy upcoming Hindi film scheduled to be released in March". Bhubaneswar. Archived from the original on 17 February 2015. Retrieved 17 February 2015.
- ^ Jigsaw Creations. "Poesie India International - All About Us!". oocities.org. Archived from the original on 24 February 2015. Retrieved 25 February 2015.
- ^ "Biranchi case: officials summon Leslie Tripathy". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 19 August 2016. Retrieved 27 February 2015.
- ^ "Lesly Tripathy in Telegu Movie". My City Bhubaneswar. Archived from the original on 24 February 2015. Retrieved 24 February 2015.
- ^ "Movie Bytes". The New Indian Express. Archived from the original on 17 February 2015. Retrieved 17 February 2015.
- ^ "'Chusinodiki Chusinantha' audio released". indiaglitz.com. Archived from the original on 3 November 2014. Retrieved 24 February 2015.
- ^ Palit, Ashok (5 August 2014). "Odisha girl Lesly Tripathy in Telegu Movie". Archived from the original on 24 February 2015. Retrieved 24 February 2015.
- ^ "Agenda – India Leadership Conclave 2017". Archived from the original on 17 February 2020. Retrieved 30 August 2020.
External links
- Lezlie Tripathy at IMDb
- Lezlie Tripathy at Bollywood Hungama
- Leslie Tripathy at OllywoodMovie.com