Indian Bengali Actress Ankita Chakraborty Faces Social Media Backlash Over Nude Photograph

Popular Indian Bengali film actress Ankita Chakraborty has sparked significant controversy after sharing a nude photograph on her social media platforms. The 39-year-old actress posted the image on Thursday, August 13, 2026, featuring herself sitting on a bed with no clothing. The photograph, which she captioned “Light and Shadow,” depicts the actress with her hair loose as light filters through a window.

The post triggered an immediate wave of backlash from fans and social media users, many of whom labeled the content as obscene. Critics flooded the comment section with derogatory remarks, questioning the actress’s judgment and motives. Commenters expressed disappointment, with some suggesting that her talent as an actress was being undermined by the need to attract attention through such imagery. Others speculated whether the controversy might eventually lead to claims that the photo was generated by artificial intelligence.

This incident marks another period of public scrutiny for Chakraborty, who was at the center of a major controversy in May 2026. At that time, she publicly accused director Debaloy Bhattacharya of sexual harassment. Chakraborty alleged that during a success party in 2021 for the series “Pabitra Papij,” which she starred in during 2020, Bhattacharya attempted to kiss her forcibly. She confirmed at the time that she had issued a legal notice to the director regarding the matter.

Chakraborty’s personal life has also been a subject of public interest. In 2022, she married her long-time friend and actor Prantik Banerjee in an intimate ceremony held in the mountains. However, the couple announced their separation and subsequent divorce toward the end of 2025.