Mantra (actor)
Mantra | |
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Mantra | |
| Born | Indore, Madhya Pradesh, India |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Other names | RJ Mantra VJ Mantra Mantra Mugdh |
| Occupations | |
| Years active | 1998−2021 |
| Notable work | Aladdin Comedy Circus Narayan Narayan Rebellious Flower |
| Awards | 5 |
| Website | Official website |
Puranjit Dasgupta, best 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 and Genie in Disney India's broadway-style musical Aladdin. He appeared in various Hindi films, notably Panipat (2019), High Jack (2018), Rebellious Flower (2016), 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.
He gained a name as a host, anchoring for TV shows like India's Got Talent, Comedy Circus, and Zara Nachke Dikha, and also hosted the Pro Kabaddi League, a Kabaddi league for the past seven seasons.