Leslie Tripathy

Leslie Tripathy
Tripathy at the 19th Transmedia Gujarati Film And TV Awards in 2020
Born	Berhampur, Odisha, India
Nationality	Indian
Occupation(s)	Actress, model
Years active	1996–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]

Career

Tripathy started her Bollywood career with the 2014 film W, playing the character of Roohi Malik, a rape victim.[4] She appeared in her first Telugu debut movie Chusinodiki Chusinantha,[5][6] starring with Sivaji.

Actress Leslie at India Leadership Conclave with Founder Satya Brahma

Leslie was invited to speak as an ILC Power Brand Speaker on "Countering the attack of Cyberspace trolling, body shaming, stalking, rape & death threat" at the Satya Brahma-founded India Leadership Conclave in Mumbai on 4 August 2017 at Hotel Sahara Star.  [7]

Filmography

Year	Film	Role	Language
2014	W	Roohi Malik	Hindi
2014	Chusinodiki Chusinantha	Angel	Telugu
TBA	Idhu Vedhalam Sollum Kadhai	Moha	Tamil
2017	Rangrasiya	Naina	Chhattisgarhi
2018	Rangobati	Naina, Maina (Double role)	Chhattisgarhi
2020	Jindagi	Tina	Hindi
2021	Bhaadaa	Rinku	Hindi
2024	Rocky The Slave	Rita	Hindi

References

1. 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.
2. 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.
3. Jigsaw Creations. "Poesie India International - All About Us!". oocities.org. Archived from the original on 24 February 2015. Retrieved 25 February 2015.
4. "Lesly Tripathy in Telegu Movie". My City Bhubaneswar. Archived from the original on 24 February 2015. Retrieved 24 February 2015.
5. "Movie Bytes". The New Indian Express. Archived from the original on 17 February 2015. Retrieved 17 February 2015.
6. Palit, Ashok (5 August 2014). "Odisha girl Lesly Tripathy in Telegu Movie". Archived from the original on 24 February 2015. Retrieved 24 February 2015.
7. "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