Nigel Akkara

Nigel Akkara is an Indian actor who is noted for his character portrayal in Bengali Movies. Not only movies, the actor acts in theatre as well.

Nigel Akkara
Born
Nigel Akkara

(1978-08-13) 13 August 1978
Kerala
OccupationActor, businessman, social worker
Years active2012—present
Notable work
Muktodhara, Orissa, Yoddha: The Warrior, Rajkahini, Asamapta: Incompete, Gotro

Early life

At the age of 21, Akkara was arrested with a charge of kidnapping and 17 other cases filed against him. During his days in the correctional home, Akkara did post-graduation in Human Rights from Indian Institute of Human Rights, New Delhi. Later he turned into an actor and made his debut with 2012 Bengali film Muktodhara.[1]

Acting career

Debut (2012)

Akkara made his acting debut in the year 2012 with Shiboprosad Mukherjee and Nandita Roy's Bengali movie Muktodhara. In this movie, Akkara shared the screen with Rituparna Sengupta. He played the character of a prisoner who changes himself into a positive person after getting in touch of a female dance drama coach while staying in the jail. The film turned out to be a major hit in the box office and Akkara's performance as a newcomer was praised by both the viewers and the critics.[2]

Filmography

TV serial
  • E Amar Gurudakshina (2017)

Mahalaya
Date-Year Title Role Channel
8th October 2018 Durgotinashini Durga Mahisasur Star Jalsha

References
  1. "I will never do Muktodhara 2: Nigel Akkara - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 22 August 2016.
  2. Ghosh, Kamalika. "Nigel Akkara: Coping with freedom". Business Standard. Retrieved 22 August 2016.
  3. "Nigel Akkara to star in Arindam's 'Tirandaj Shabor'". Times Of India.
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