Angoorlata Deka
Indian actress and politician
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Angoorlata Deka, (born 31 January 1986) also credited mononymously as Angoorlata, is an Indian actress and politician from Assam.[2] She is a former member of the Assam Legislative Assembly.[3] She is currently serving as the Chairperson of the Assam State Commission for Women.[4]
Angoorlata Deka | |
|---|---|
| Member of Assam Legislative Assembly | |
| In office 2016–2021 | |
| Preceded by | Gautam Bora |
| Succeeded by | Sibamoni Bora |
| Constituency | Batadroba |
| President of BJP Mahila Morcha, Assam | |
| In office 18 August 2021 – 13 December 2023 | |
| Preceded by | Aparajita Bhuyan |
| Succeeded by | Swapna Bania |
| Chairperson of Assam State Commission for Women | |
| Assumed office 11 August 2025 | |
| Preceded by | Madhu Sudan Nath |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 31 January 1986 |
| Party | Bharatiya Janata Party (2015–present) |
| Alma mater | Gauhati University |
| Other names | Angoorlata |
| Occupations |
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| Years active | 2006–2016, 2025 |
| Spouse | Akashdeep Deka[1] |
| Children | 1 |
Acting career
Angoorlata has appeared in major roles in Assamese movies such as Junda Iman Gunda, Bakor Putek, Surjasta etc.[5][6] She received the nomination for Best Actress in Assamese cinema at 2013 Filmfare Awards East for her role in Surjasta.[7]
In 2025 after nearly a decade of transition to politics, she returned to Assamese cinema in the movie Roi Roi Binale.[8]
Political career
Angoorlata joined the Bharatiya Janata Party in December 2015.[9] She represented the Batadroba constituency of Assam.[10][11] She is one of six female candidates who were given tickets by the party, and one of two who won the elections in 2016.[12] In 2021 Assam elections, she ran for the constituency again but lost to Sibamoni Bora.[13]
Angoorlata served as the Vice-Chairman of the Srimanta Sankardev Kalakshetra from 18 November 2019 until 2021.[14][15] She was appointed the President of BJP Mahila Morcha, Assam on 18 August 2021,[16] until 2023 when she was succeeded by Swapna Bania.[17] On 4 August 2025, she was appointed the chairperson of the Assam State Commission for Women and assumed her duties on 11 August 2025.[18]
Filmography
- All films are in Assamese unless otherwise noted.
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Aami Asomiya | Jonaki | |
| 2007 | Junda Iman Gunda | Jeenu | credited as Angoorlata |
| 2010 | Anjana | Jyoti | |
| 2012 | Moromjaan | Shikha Phukan | |
| Bakor Putek | Padma | ||
| 2013 | Surjasta | Namita Chaliha | |
| 2014 | Pachauri | Nepali movie, credited as Angurlata | |
| Hiya Diba Kak | Choyonika | credited as Angoorlata | |
| Jeeya Jurir Xubax | |||
| 2015 | Tez | [19] | |
| 2016 | Gaane Ki Aane | Special appearance in the song "Dancing Tonight" | |
| 2025 | Roi Roi Binale | Meera | [20] |
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