{{short description|Bangladeshi actress and model (born 2002)}} {{Use Indian English|date=July 2018}} {{Use dmy dates|date=October 2022}} {{Infobox person | name = Puja Cherry Roy | native_name = পূজা চেরি | native_name_lang = bn | image = Puja Cherry 2025 (cropped).jpg | caption = Cherry in 2025 | birth_name = Puja Cherry Roy | birth_date = {{birth date and age|2002|8|20|df=yes}} | birth_place = Gazirhat, Khulna, Bangladesh | alma_mater = Siddheswari Degree College | occupation = {{hlist|Model|actress}} | years_active = 2011–present }}
'''Puja Cherry Roy''' (born 20 August 2002)<ref name="jago">{{cite news |script-title=bn:এসএসসির রেজাল্ট নিয়ে নায়িকা পূজার মিথ্যাচার! |url=https://www.jagonews24.com/entertainment/news/498599 |work=Jago News 24 |date=7 May 2019 |access-date=11 June 2025 |language=bn}}</ref> is a Bangladeshi film actress and model. She debuted as a child actress in the film ''Moner Ghore Bosot Kore'' (2011), though her scenes were cut from the final release.<ref name="prothom2018">{{cite news |script-title=bn:উড়ছেন পূজা |url=https://www.prothomalo.com/entertainment/%E0%A6%89%E0%A7%9C%E0%A6%9B%E0%A7%87%E0%A6%A8-%E0%A6%AA%E0%A7%82%E0%A6%9C%E0%A6%BE |work=Prothom Alo |date=2018-06-18 |access-date=11 June 2025 |language=bn}}</ref> Her first released role was in ''Bhalobashar Rong'' (2012), followed by her lead role debut in the Indo-Bangladesh joint production film ''Noor Jahaan'' (2018). She gained prominence for her role as Pori in ''PoraMon 2'' (2018), earning the Meril Prothom Alo Award for Best Actress.<ref name="TOI">{{cite news |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/bengali/movies/news/poramon-2-the-puja-cherry-roy-starrer-bangladeshi-film-to-release-in-west-bengal/articleshow/64793346.cms |title='Poramon 2': The Puja Cherry Roy starrer Bangladeshi film to release in West Bengal |work=The Times of India |access-date=11 June 2025}}</ref><ref name="meril">{{cite news |script-title=bn:সেরা চলচ্চিত্র অভিনেতা-অভিনেত্রী যাঁরা |url=https://www.prothomalo.com/entertainment/%E0%A6%B8%E0%A7%87%E0%A6%B0%E0%A6%BE-%E0%A6%9A%E0%A6%B2%E0%A6%9A%E0%A7%8D%E0%A6%9A%E0%A6%BF%E0%A6%A4%E0%A7%8D%E0%A6%B0-%E0%A6%85%E0%A6%AD%E0%A6%BF%E0%A6%A8%E0%A7%87%E0%A6%A4%E0%A6%BE%E2%80%93%E0%A6%85%E0%A6%AD%E0%A6%BF%E0%A6%A8%E0%A7%87%E0%A6%A4%E0%A7%8D%E0%A6%B0%E0%A7%80-%E0%A6%AF%E0%A6%BE%E0%A6%81%E0%A6%B0%E0%A6%BE |work=Prothom Alo |date=2019-04-26 |access-date=11 June 2025 |language=bn}}</ref> She has also acted in promotional advertising.<ref>{{cite news |script-title=bn:পূজা চেরির এ কোন রূপ! |url=https://www.somoynews.tv/news/2022-03-19/নায়িকা-থেকে-জিমন্যস্ট-পূজা |access-date=11 June 2025 |work=Somoy News |language=bn}}</ref> She is widely regarded as the most popular and successful Bangladeshi actress of this time.
==Early life and education== Cherry was born on 20 August 2002 in Gazirhat, Khulna, Bangladesh, to Dev Proshad Roy and Jorna Roy (d. 2024).<ref name="ssc">{{cite news |title=Puja Cherry happy with CGPA 4.33 |url=https://www.daily-sun.com/post/390357/Puja-Cherry-happy-with-CGPA-4.33 |access-date=11 June 2025 |work=Daily Sun |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.thedailystar.net/entertainment/tv-film/news/puja-cherry-pens-emotional-letter-late-mother-mothers-day-3892101 |title=Puja Cherry pens emotional letter to late mother on Mother's Day |date=2025-05-11 |access-date=11 June 2025 |newspaper=The Daily Star}}</ref> She completed her Junior School Certificate (JSC) examination at Dhaka Cantonment Girls' Public School & College.{{citation needed|date=June 2025}} She then completed her secondary education at Moghbazar Girls High School, passing her Secondary School Certificate (SSC) examination in 2019 from the business studies group.<ref name="ssc"/><ref>{{cite news |script-title=bn:রেজাল্ট শুনে দারুণ খুশি পূজা |url=https://www.prothomalo.com/entertainment/dhallywood/%E0%A6%B0%E0%A7%87%E0%A6%9C%E0%A6%BE%E0%A6%B2%E0%A7%8D%E0%A6%9F-%E0%A6%B6%E0%A7%81%E0%A6%A8%E0%A7%87-%E0%A6%A6%E0%A6%BE%E0%A6%B0%E0%A7%81%E0%A6%A3-%E0%A6%96%E0%A7%81%E0%A6%B6%E0%A6%BF-%E0%A6%AA%E0%A7%82%E0%A6%9C%E0%A6%BE |access-date=11 June 2025 |work=Prothom Alo |date=8 November 2019 |language=bn}}</ref> She completed her Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) examination from {{ill|Siddheswari Degree College|bn|সিদ্ধেশ্বরী ডিগ্রী কলেজ}} in 2021–22 from the arts group.<ref>{{cite news |script-title=bn:এইচএসসি পাস পূজা চেরি, পেলেন জিপিএ ৪.০৮ |url=https://www.banglatribune.com/entertainment/728239/এইচএসসি-পাস-পূজা-চেরি-পেলেন-জিপিএ-৪.০৮ |access-date=11 June 2025 |work=Bangla Tribune |language=bn}}</ref> Cherry continued her studies at Siddheswari Degree College, affiliated with the National University, Bangladesh, pursuing a degree program.{{citation needed|date=June 2025}}
==Career== Puja Cherry began her acting career as a child actress in the film ''Moner Ghore Bosot Kore'' (2011), directed by Zakir Hossain Raju, where she was cast as Shakib Khan's sister. Her scenes were cut from the final release, disappointing her mother, Jorna Roy, who had invited around 20 family members, friends, and neighbors to the screening at BDR Cinema Hall. Initially aspiring for Puja to become a lawyer, Jorna resolved to support her daughter's pursuit of becoming a lead actress after this experience.<ref name="prothom2018"/> Cherry went on to appear in child roles in films such as ''Bhalobashar Rong'' (2012), ''Agnee'' (2014), and ''Krishnopokkho'' (2016), and gained early recognition through a popular Teletalk 3G commercial.<ref name="pa3Mar2020">{{cite news |script-title=bn:পিচ্চি নায়িকা পূজা |url=https://www.prothomalo.com/entertainment/%E0%A6%AA%E0%A6%BF%E0%A6%9A%E0%A7%8D%E0%A6%9A%E0%A6%BF-%E0%A6%A8%E0%A6%BE%E0%A7%9F%E0%A6%BF%E0%A6%95%E0%A6%BE-%E0%A6%AA%E0%A7%82%E0%A6%9C%E0%A6%BE |work=Prothom Alo |date=2020-03-12 |access-date=11 June 2025 |language=bn}}</ref>
Her breakthrough came with the 2018 Indo-Bangladesh romantic drama ''Noor Jahaan'', where she played the lead role of Jahaan opposite Adrit Roy, earning praise for her emotional depth and on-screen chemistry.<ref name="TOI"/><ref name="pa8Jan2019">{{cite news |script-title=bn:পূজা কার সঙ্গে প্রেম করছেন? |url=https://www.prothomalo.com/entertainment/%E0%A6%AA%E0%A7%82%E0%A6%9C%E0%A6%BE-%E0%A6%95%E0%A6%BE%E0%A6%B0-%E0%A6%B8%E0%A6%99%E0%A7%8D%E0%A6%97%E0%A7%87-%E0%A6%AA%E0%A7%8D%E0%A6%B0%E0%A7%87%E0%A6%AE-%E0%A6%95%E0%A6%B0%E0%A6%9B%E0%A7%87%E0%A6%A8 |work=Prothom Alo |date=2019-01-08 |access-date=11 June 2025 |language=bn}}</ref> That same year, her role as Pori in ''PoraMon 2'' with Siam Ahmed became a commercial success, winning her the Meril Prothom Alo Award for Best Actress (Public Choice) and solidifying her status as a leading actress in Dhallywood.<ref name="TOI"/><ref name="prothom2018"/><ref name="meril"/> She further showcased her versatility in the political drama ''Dahan'' (2018) and the romantic drama ''Prem Amar 2'' (2019), both of which expanded her fanbase in Bangladesh and West Bengal.<ref name="TOI"/><ref name="pa8Jan2019" />
Cherry continued to diversify her portfolio with roles in the action film ''Shaan'' (2022), the romantic drama ''Golui'' (2022), and the novel-based ''Hridita'' (2022).<ref name="nn20Aug2019">{{cite news |url=http://www.thedailynewnation.com/news/226055/taskeen-puja-cherry-for-first-time |title=Taskeen, Puja Cherry for first time |work=The New Nation |date=20 August 2019 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20210605045103/http://www.thedailynewnation.com/news/226055/taskeen-puja-cherry-for-first-time |archive-date=5 June 2021 |access-date=11 June 2025 |url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=Puja starrer 'Hridita' to be released on October 7 |url=https://www.daily-sun.com/printversion/details/636870/Puja-starrer-%E2%80%98Hridita%E2%80%99-to-be-released-on-October-7 |access-date=11 June 2025 |work=Daily Sun |language=en}}</ref> In 2023, she starred in the horror film ''Jinn'' and the web film ''Pori'' on Deepto Play.<ref name="ap13Apr2023">{{cite news |script-title=bn:ঈদের সিনেমা: ঢাকার সিনেপ্লেক্সগুলোতে এগিয়ে 'জ্বীন' |url=https://www.ajkerpatrika.com/269870/ঈদের-সিনেমা-ঢাকার-সিনেপ্লেক্সগুলোতে-এগিয়ে-‘জ্বীন’ |access-date=11 June 2025 |work=Ajker Patrika |date=13 April 2023 |language=bn}}</ref> In 2024, she appeared in the web series ''Black Money'', performing in the acclaimed item song "Premer Dokandar," which garnered significant online praise for her captivating presence.<ref name="pa23Dec2024">{{cite news |script-title=bn:আবেদনময়ী পূজা যখন ‘প্রেমের দোকানদার’ |url=https://www.prothomalo.com/entertainment/ott/a37724utka |work=Prothom Alo |date=2024-12-23 |access-date=11 June 2025 |language=bn}}</ref> She is set to star in the action film ''Tagar'' opposite Adar Azad, with a planned release for Eid-ul-Adha 2025, and in ''Agnee 3'' and ''Masud Rana'', both awaiting release.<ref name="pa22Feb2025">{{cite news |script-title=bn:কথা রাখেনি দীঘি, যোগ হলেন পূজা |url=https://www.prothomalo.com/entertainment/dhallywood/xcff5npswz |work=Prothom Alo |date=2025-02-22 |access-date=11 June 2025 |language=bn}}</ref><ref name="rbd23Feb2021">{{cite news |script-title=bn:মাসুদ রানার সোহানা পূজা |url=https://www.risingbd.com/entertainment/news/395768 |access-date=11 June 2025 |work=Risingbd.com |date=23 February 2021 |language=bn}}</ref><ref name="pa">{{cite news |script-title=bn:‘অগ্নি ৩’-এর নায়িকা পূজা চেরি |url=https://www.prothomalo.com/entertainment/dhallywood/py0u9dz3y0 |work=Prothom Alo |date=2024-05-10 |access-date=11 June 2025 |language=bn}}</ref> Known for her natural acting and growing popularity, Cherry has established herself as one of Dhallywood's youngest leading actresses with a promising career ahead.<ref name="pa3Mar2020" />
== Personal life == In March 2026, Cherry stated that she is engaged and planning to marry, but did not reveal her fiance's name.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Reza |first=Shamim |date=2026-03-15 |title=‘আমি এনগেজড, এই প্রথম কথাটা বললাম’ |url=https://inews.zoombangla.com/ami-engaged-ay-first/ |access-date=2026-03-16 |website=Bangla News |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last= |date=2026-03-15 |title=এনগেজড পূজা চেরি, বিয়ের পিঁড়িতে বসবেন কবে? |url=https://www.banglanews24.com/entertainment/news/bd/1642860.details |access-date=2026-03-16 |website=Bangla News 24 |language=bn}}</ref>
==Filmography== ===As lead roles=== {{Pending films key}} {| class="wikitable sortable" |- ! Year ! Title ! Role ! Notes ! Ref. |- |rowspan="3"| 2018 | ''Noor Jahaan'' | Jahaan | Debut film as lead role; Indo-Bangladesh joint production |<ref>{{cite news |title=Noor Jahan Movie Review {2/5}: Critic Review of Noor Jahan by Times of India |newspaper=The Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/bengali/movie-reviews/noor-jahan/movie-review/63065003.cms |access-date=11 June 2025}}</ref> |- | ''PoraMon 2'' | Pori | Meril Prothom Alo Award for Best Actress |<ref>{{cite news |script-title=bn:পোড়ামন-২ ছবির নায়িকা রিন ওয়াশিং পাউডারের সেই পূজা |url=https://www.kalerkantho.com/online/entertainment/2017/04/06/483681 |access-date=11 June 2025 |work=Kaler Kantho |language=bn}}</ref> |- | ''Dahan'' | Asha | |<ref>{{cite news |title=Puja Cherry Roy to play the lead in 'Dahan'? |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/bengali/movies/news/puja-cherry-roy-to-play-the-lead-in-dahan/articleshow/63912274.cms |access-date=11 June 2025 |work=The Times of India |language=en}}</ref> |- |2019 | ''Prem Amar 2'' | Apurba | Indo-Bangladesh joint production |<ref name="pa8Jan2019" /> |- | rowspan="3" |2022 | ''Shaan'' | Riya | |<ref name="nn20Aug2019" /> |- | ''Psycho'' | Jahan Khan | |<ref>{{Cite web |title=Puja Cherry psycho killer’s role |url=https://bangladeshpost.net/posts/puja-cherry-psycho-killer-s-role-78643 |access-date=2025-12-21 |website=bangladeshpost.net |language=en}}</ref> |- | ''Golui'' | Mala | |<ref>{{Cite web |last=নিউজ |first=সময় |title=‘গলুই’ নিয়ে সরব শাকিব-পূজা চেরি {{!}} বিনোদন |url=https://www.somoynews.tv/news/2022-05-10/%E0%A6%97%E0%A6%B2%E0%A7%81%E0%A6%87-%E0%A6%A8%E0%A6%BF%E0%A7%9F%E0%A7%87-%E0%A6%B8%E0%A6%B0%E0%A6%AC-%E0%A6%B6%E0%A6%BE%E0%A6%95%E0%A6%BF%E0%A6%AC-%E0%A6%AA%E0%A7%82%E0%A6%9C%E0%A6%BE-%E0%A6%9A%E0%A7%87%E0%A6%B0%E0%A6%BF |access-date=2025-12-21 |website=Somoy News |language=bn}}</ref> |- | rowspan="2" | 2023 |''Jinn'' | Monalisa | |<ref name="ap13Apr2023" /> |- |''Pori'' | Pori | Deepto Play web film |<ref>{{Cite web |title=Watch Pori Full HD online on DeeptoPlay |url=https://www.deeptoplay.com/films/pori |access-date=2025-12-21 |website=www.deeptoplay.com |language=en}}</ref> |- | rowspan="2" |2024 |''Lipstick'' | Buchi / Madhuri{{Efn|Puja played a single character with two or more names in the film}} | |<ref>{{cite news |date=2024-03-07 |title=Puja Chery starrer 'Lipstick' set for Eid release |url=https://www.thedailystar.net/entertainment/tv-film/news/puja-chery-starrer-lipstick-set-eid-release-3560951 |access-date=11 June 2025 |work=The Daily Star |language=en}}</ref> |- |''Agontuk'' | Shraboni Akter "Iti" | |<ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-06-11 |title=ঈদে আসছে পূজা-শ্যামলের ‘আগন্তুক’ |url=https://sarabangla.net/entertainment/post-884423/ |access-date=2025-12-21}}</ref> |- |2025 |''Tagar'' | Joyeeta | |<ref name="pa22Feb2025" /> |- |2026 |''Domm: Until The Last Breath'' |Rani | |<ref>{{Cite web |title=Puja Chery joins Nisho and Chanchal in Redoan Rony’s ‘Domm’ {{!}} The Daily Star |url=https://www.thedailystar.net/entertainment/tv-film/news/puja-chery-joins-nisho-and-chanchal-redoan-ronys-domm-4022851 |access-date=2026-03-27 |website=www.thedailystar.net |language=en}}</ref> |- | rowspan="3" | TBA |{{Pending film|Masud Rana}} | Sohana | Awaiting release |<ref name="rbd23Feb2021" /> |- |{{Pending film|Agnee 3}} | Agnee | |<ref name="pa" /> |- |Nakphuler Kabbo | |Awaiting Release |[https://www.thedailystar.net/culture/entertainment/news/puja-chery-starrer-nakphuler-kabbo-set-eid-ul-azha-release-4166346] |}
===As child artist=== {| class="wikitable sortable" |- ! Year ! Title ! Role ! Director ! Notes ! {{Abbr|Ref.|References}} |- |rowspan="2"|2011 |''Moner Ghore Bosot Kore'' |Child artist |Jakir Hossain Raju |Deleted scenes |<ref name="prothom2018"/> |- |''Chotto Songsar'' |Child artist |Montazur Rahman Akbar | |{{citation needed|date=June 2025}} |- |rowspan="3"|2012 |''Sontaner Moto Sontan'' |Child artist |Shaheen Sumon | |{{citation needed|date=June 2025}} |- |''Nayori'' |Child artist |Mohammad Amin | |{{citation needed|date=June 2025}} |- |''Bhalobasar Rong'' |Child artist |Shaheen Sumon | |<ref name="pa3Mar2020" /> |- |rowspan="3"|2013 |''Most Welcome'' |Child artist |Anonno Mamun | |{{citation needed|date=June 2025}} |- |''My Name Is Khan'' |Child artist |Badiul Alam Khokon | |{{citation needed|date=June 2025}} |- |''Tobuo Bhalobashi'' |Child artist |Montazur Rahman Akbar | |{{citation needed|date=June 2025}} |- |rowspan="3"|2014 |''Daring Lover'' |Child artist |Badiul Alam Khokon | |{{citation needed|date=June 2025}} |- |''Agnee'' |Young Tanisha |Iftakar Chowdhury | |<ref name="pa3Mar2020" /> |- |''Most Welcome 2'' |Police officer Aryan's sister |Ananta Jalil | |{{citation needed|date=June 2025}} |- |2015 |''Blackmail'' |Young Arin |Anonno Mamun | |{{citation needed|date=June 2025}} |- |rowspan="2"|2016 |''Krishnopokkho'' |Young Zeba |Meher Afroz Shaon |Based on Humayun Ahmed's novel |<ref name="pa3Mar2020" /> |- |''Badsha The Don'' |Badsha's sister |Baba Yadav |Indo-Bangladesh joint production |{{citation needed|date=June 2025}} |}
===Web series=== {| class="wikitable" |- !Year !Title !Role !Notes !{{Abbr|Ref.|References}} |- |2025 |''Black Money'' |Miss Shaila |Debut in web series; released on Bongo BD |<ref name="pa23Dec2024" /> |}
==Awards and nominations== '''Meril-Prothom Alo Awards''' {| class="wikitable" style="font-size: 95%;" ! Year !! Category !! Film !! Result !! Ref. |- | rowspan="3" | 2018 || Best Film Actress (Public Choice) || rowspan="3" | ''PoraMon 2'' || {{won}} || <ref name="meril"/><ref>{{cite news |date=2019-04-28 |title=Meril-Prothom Alo Awards 2018 |url=https://www.thedailystar.net/arts-entertainment/event/news/meril-prothom-alo-awards-2018-1735633 |access-date=11 June 2025 |work=The Daily Star |language=en}}</ref> |- |Best Film Actress (Critics Choice) || {{nom}} || {{citation needed|date=June 2025}} |- |Best Newbie || {{nom}} || {{citation needed|date=June 2025}} |- |2022 || Best Film Actress || Golui || {{nom}} || {{citation needed|date=June 2025}} |}
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