Lolita Chakrabarti
A well respected recognisable actress with extreme versatility.
Originally from the West Midlands but has lost her accent leaving her with a neutral, charming yet authoritive tone.
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- The Wheel of Time (TV, 2021) Marin Al'Vere. Sony Pictures
- Vigil (TV, 2021) Erin Branning
- Showtrial (TV, 2021) Meera Harwood
- Hymn (Theatre, 2021) written by Lolita Chakrabati
- Life of Pi (Theatre, 2019) Writer/Adapter. Sheffield Theatre
- Criminal (Award, 2019) Anita Baines
- Defending the Guilty (TV, 2019) Chair
- Fanny and Alexander (Theatre, 2018) Alma Ekdhal / Henrietta Vergerus. Old Vic
- Riviera (TV, 2018) Wren Akinola
- Born to Kill (TV, 2017) Helen Deverill
- Delicious (TV, 2017) Riya
- Hamlet (Theatre, 2017) Gertrude
- Beowulf (TV, 2016) Lila
- Jekyll and Hyde (TV, 2015) Gurinder Najaran
- My Mad Fat Diary (TV, 2015) Dr Juliet Allan
- The Casual Vacancy (TV, 2015) Parminder Jawanda
- The Smoke (TV, 2013) Rachel
- Red Velvet (Theatre, 2012) Writer. Tricycle Theatre
- Death in Paradise (TV, 2012) Judy Hearst
- One Night (TV, 2011) Carol
- Outnumbered (TV, 2010) Melanie
- Vera (TV, 2010) Caroline Fletcher
- Holby City (TV, 2009) Devikha Bhal
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Related news articles
26/10/2021
New BBC One legal drama 'Showtrial'. Starring Lolita Chakrabarti & Sharon D Clarke.
A high profile murder case that captures the attention of the worlds media and the general public alike. Throwing Cleo Roberts, a once high flying solicitor defending the chief suspect, back in to the spotlight. Showtrial is a new six-part legal drama starting on Sunday, October 31 at 9pm on BBC One.
20/08/2021
New BBC crime, drama series ‘Vigil’ starring Lolita Chakrabarti and featuring Lois Chimimba.
The mysterious disappearance of a Scottish fishing trawler and a death on-board a Trident nuclear submarine bring the police into conflict with the Navy and British security services. Watch on the 29th August at 9pm on BBC One.
23/06/2020
Sharon D Clarke joins Lolita Chakrabarti and Dervla Kirwan in The Greatest Wealth
Originally performed in 2018 at The Old Vic, The Greatest Wealth is a celebration of the NHS. Lolita Chakrabati curated the project and wrote one of the pieces and Dervla Kirwan and Sharon D Clarke performed 2 of the monologues.
04/03/2020
Lolita Chakrabarti awarded 'Best New Play' at the WhatsOnStage Awards 2020!
A huge congratulations to Lolita Chakrabarti, as she wins 'Best New Play' for her written adaptation of 'Life of Pi'.