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Rajoshi Vidyarthi

Rajoshi Vidyarthi (also credited as Piloo Vidyarthi and Rajoshi Barua) is an Indian actor, singer, theatre performer and former radio jockey. Active since the early 1990s, she began as one of the early private FM radio presenters with Times FM before moving into theatre, television and cinema. She has acted in Hindi television serials such as Suhani Si Ek Ladki, Imlie and Gud Se Meetha Ishq; films including Akelli and Vedaa; and digital productions such as Guilty Minds and Mandala Murders. Alongside her screen work, she has remained an active theatre artist for over two decades, collaborating with groups like Ekjute and Rangshila. She is the daughter of Bengali actress Shakuntala Barua.[1]

Rajoshi Vidyarthi
Rajoshi Vidyarthi in 2023
Born28 August
Kolkata, West Bengal, India
Other namesPiloo Vidyarthi, Rajoshi Barua
OccupationsActor, singer, theatre artist, radio jockey
Years active1993–present
Known forSuhani Si Ek Ladki, Imlie, Gud Se Meetha Ishq, Akelli, Vedaa, Mandala Murders

Early life and education

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Rajoshi was born on 28 August in Kolkata, West Bengal, into a Bengali household where the performing arts were deeply valued.[citation needed] Her mother, Shakuntala Barua, is a veteran actress in Bengali cinema and television. Growing up in this environment, Rajoshi was exposed to music, theatre and film from a young age. She studied Economics at Jadavpur University, where she actively participated in cultural programmes, stage performances and music societies alongside her academic work.[2]

Career

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Radio and early professional years

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Rajoshi entered the media industry in 1993 with Times FM, one of India’s earliest private FM radio stations. She began in Kolkata as a radio jockey, distinguished by a conversational Hindi–Bengali fluency and an engaging presentation style. After relocating to Mumbai, she continued with Times FM as both presenter and producer, curating music-led shows and talk segments. Her tenure lasted around six years, during which she became a recognizable voice in India’s growing FM ecosystem.[3]

After leaving radio, she briefly worked with Times Music in programming and artist development,[4] while conducting music–theatre workshops for children.

Theatre

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Theatre has remained central to Rajoshi’s work. She has collaborated with Nadira Zaheer Babbar’s Ekjute and Avneesh Mishra’s Rangshila in productions that often blend music, history and literature:

  • Umrao Jaan Ada – The Musical (2010s–present) – as Ammi (Umrao’s mother); staged in India and abroad.[5]
  • The Sun Set in the East (2016–2019) – Rangshila production on cinema pioneer Hiralal Sen; ensemble role.[6]
  • Geet Gaan aur Gatha (2016–2018) – musical collage on folk forms; staged at Prithvi and festivals.[7]
  • Salaam… 1950s Ke Naam (2018–2024) – Ekjute musical tribute to golden-era Hindi cinema; multiple runs at NCPA Mumbai and tours.[8]
  • Ekjute double bill (2009) – credited as music director for two premieres at Prithvi Theatre.[9]
  • Roshe Roshe (2023) – contemporary musical by Purva Naresh.[10]

Television

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Rajoshi gained wider recognition as **Pratima Birla** in Suhani Si Ek Ladki (Star Plus, 2014–2017). She later played **Janaki Chaturvedi** in Imlie (Star Plus, 2020–2021) and **Pallavi Bhatt** in Gud Se Meetha Ishq (Star Bharat, 2022).[11]

Films

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Rajoshi debuted with The Body (2019). She portrayed **Beeji** in Akelli (2023) and appeared in supporting roles in Vedaa (2024) and A Wedding Story (2024).[12][13]

Web series and OTT

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She has appeared as **Mrs. Bose** in Guilty Minds (Amazon Prime Video, 2022); **Kalindi Shastri** in Mandala Murders (Netflix/YRF, 2025); and in Sarzameen (Disney+ Hotstar, 2025).[14][15][16]

Filmography

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Films

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YearTitleRoleLanguageRef(s)
2019The BodySupportingHindi[17]
2023AkelliBeejiHindi[18]
2024VedaaSupportingHindi[19]
2024A Wedding StorySupportingHindi[20]

Television

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YearsTitleRoleNetworkRef(s)
2014–2017Suhani Si Ek LadkiPratima BirlaStar Plus[21]
2020–2021ImlieJanaki ChaturvediStar Plus[22]
2022Gud Se Meetha IshqPallavi BhattStar Bharat[citation needed]

Web/OTT

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YearTitleRolePlatformRef(s)
2022Guilty MindsMrs. BoseAmazon Prime Video[23]
2025Mandala MurdersKalindi ShastriNetflix[24]
2025SarzameenSupportingDisney+ Hotstar[25]

Theatre

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Year(s)ProductionRoleCompany / DirectorVenue / NotesRef(s)
2010s–presentUmrao Jaan Ada – The MusicalAmmi (Umrao’s mother)Touring productionStaged in India and abroad[26]
2016–2019The Sun Set in the EastEnsemble/ActorRangshila; dir. Avneesh MishraMusical on Hiralal Sen and early cinema[27]
2016–2018Geet Gaan aur GathaEnsemble/SingerRangshila; dir. Avneesh MishraMusical collage of folk forms; staged at festivals incl. Prithvi Theatre[28]
2018–2024Salaam… 1950s Ke NaamCastEkjute; dir. Nadira Zaheer BabbarNCPA Mumbai and touring productions[29]
2009Ekjute double billMusic directorEkjutePremieres at Prithvi Theatre; credited for music[30]
2023Roshe Roshe (musical)PerformerPurva NareshMusical project reported in press[31]

Personal life

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Rajoshi was married to actor Ashish Vidyarthi, with whom she has a son.[32]

See also

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References

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  1. ↑ "Rajoshi Barua is the daughter of Shakuntala Barua". India Today. 26 May 2023. Retrieved 19 September 2025.
  2. ↑ "Who is Rajoshi Barua?". Pratidin Time. 26 May 2023. Retrieved 19 September 2025.
  3. ↑ "Piloo Vidyarthi: "I was a popular RJ with Times FM… life kept changing"". The Times of India. 25 August 2023. Retrieved 19 September 2025.
  4. ↑ "Piloo Vidyarthi – professional profile". LinkedIn. Retrieved 19 September 2025.
  5. ↑ "Play review: UMRAO". Mumbai Theatre Guide. Retrieved 19 September 2025.
  6. ↑ "THE SUN SET IN THE EAST – review". Mumbai Theatre Guide. Retrieved 19 September 2025.
  7. ↑ "About the play: Geet Gaan aur Gatha". Rangshila. Retrieved 19 September 2025.
  8. ↑ "Salaam… 1950s Ke Naam". NCPA Mumbai. Retrieved 19 September 2025.
  9. ↑ "Ekjute's two premiering shows at Prithvi Theatre". Mumbai Theatre Guide. 26 May 2009. Retrieved 19 September 2025.
  10. ↑ "Piloo Vidyarthi makes film debut with Akelli; also part of musical Roshe Roshe". Filmibeat. 26 August 2023. Retrieved 19 September 2025.
  11. ↑ "Rajoshi Barua featured in Imlie". India Today. 26 May 2023. Retrieved 19 September 2025.
  12. ↑ "Vedaa (2024) – cast mentions Rajoshi Vidyarthi". Letterboxd. Retrieved 19 September 2025.
  13. ↑ "Cast announced for A Wedding Story (includes Piloo Vidyarthi)". OTTPlay. 2024. Retrieved 19 September 2025.
  14. ↑ "Rajoshi Vidyarthi – series credits". Plex. Retrieved 19 September 2025.
  15. ↑ "Watch Mandala Murders". Netflix. Retrieved 19 September 2025.
  16. ↑ "Piloo Vidyarthi opens up about Sarzameen role". Bollywood Hungama. 2025. Retrieved 19 September 2025.
  17. ↑ "The Body – cast listing". ElCinema. Retrieved 19 September 2025.
  18. ↑ "Akelli – cast (includes Piloo Vidyarthi as Beeji)". Bollywood Hungama. 25 August 2023. Retrieved 19 September 2025.
  19. ↑ "Vedaa (2024) – cast mentions Rajoshi Vidyarthi". Letterboxd. Retrieved 19 September 2025.
  20. ↑ "Cast announced for A Wedding Story (includes Piloo Vidyarthi)". OTTPlay. 2024. Retrieved 19 September 2025.
  21. ↑ "Piloo Vidyarthi confirms 3-year role in Suhani Si Ek Ladki". The Times of India. 25 August 2023. Retrieved 19 September 2025.
  22. ↑ "Rajoshi Barua featured in Imlie". India Today. 26 May 2023. Retrieved 19 September 2025.
  23. ↑ "Rajoshi Vidyarthi – series credits". Plex. Retrieved 19 September 2025.
  24. ↑ "Watch Mandala Murders". Netflix. Retrieved 19 September 2025.
  25. ↑ "Piloo Vidyarthi opens up about Sarzameen role". Bollywood Hungama. 2025. Retrieved 19 September 2025.
  26. ↑ "Play review: UMRAO". Mumbai Theatre Guide. Retrieved 19 September 2025.
  27. ↑ "THE SUN SET IN THE EAST – review". Mumbai Theatre Guide. Retrieved 19 September 2025.
  28. ↑ "About the play: Geet Gaan aur Gatha". Rangshila. Retrieved 19 September 2025.
  29. ↑ "Salaam… 1950s Ke Naam". NCPA Mumbai. Retrieved 19 September 2025.
  30. ↑ "Ekjute's two premiering shows at Prithvi Theatre". Mumbai Theatre Guide. 26 May 2009. Retrieved 19 September 2025.
  31. ↑ "Piloo Vidyarthi makes film debut with Akelli; also part of musical Roshe Roshe". Filmibeat. 26 August 2023. Retrieved 19 September 2025.
  32. ↑ "Who is Rajoshi Barua?". Pratidin Time. 26 May 2023. Retrieved 19 September 2025.
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