Mishti Basu went from doing short films on Balloons App to becoming one of the more recognisable faces on the Ullu platform, and she did it in barely two years. That’s a quicker rise than most actresses get in the crowded Hindi web series space, where a debut role rarely leads straight to lead parts.
If you’ve searched for Mishti Basu biography, age, or her web series list, this page pulls together what’s actually known about her — and is upfront about what isn’t confirmed yet.
Early Life
Mishti Basu was born and raised in Kolkata, West Bengal, in a Bengali family. Her real name is widely reported as Pallavi Basu, a detail that shows up consistently across industry profiles and her own credits, including on IMDb.
Details about her school, family background, and early years haven’t been shared publicly by her. Most Kolkata-to-Mumbai actress stories follow a similar arc — modelling first, acting later — and her public profile fits that pattern, though she hasn’t given interviews going into specifics.
Career Journey
Mishti Basu’s career started with short films and modelling before she moved into web series around 2020, and she built her name specifically through Ullu and Balloons App productions.
Her first notable project was Desi Tadka, a web series on Balloons App, which is generally cited as her acting debut. From there, she moved into short films like One Night and Garam Masala, before landing a bigger platform with Ullu.
Her breakout on Ullu came with Riti Riwaj: Pinjara, which is the project most fan pages and profiles point to as the one that got her wider recognition. She followed it up with roles in Charmsukh spin-offs and Palang Tod instalments — both long-running Ullu anthology franchises that regularly rotate in new lead actresses, so landing repeat roles across seasons is itself a sign she was in demand.
She’s also credited as a producer on some Ullu-adjacent projects, including The Painter, which is less common for actresses at her stage of career — most stick to acting credits and don’t move into production this early.
Web Series & Notable Roles
| Series | Role | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Desi Tadka | Lead | 2020 |
| Garam Masala | Lead | 2020 |
| Muse (Muse Hotshots) | Chhaya | 2020 |
| Riti Riwaj: Pinjara | Radhika | 2021 |
| Palang Tod: Aadha Adhura Pyaar | Lead | 2021 |
| Charmsukh: Salahkaar | Lead | 2022 |
| Charmsukh: Maa Devrani Beti Jethani | Supporting/Lead | 2022 |
| Jism | Lead | Not officially dated |
| Lodam Bhabhi | Lead | Not officially dated |
Note: Years for some titles vary across sources and are approximate. Where a specific year could not be confirmed, it’s marked as such rather than guessed.
What Makes Her Stand Out
Most Ullu actresses build a career around one franchise and stay there. Mishti Basu’s filmography shows her moving across at least three of Ullu’s biggest recurring franchises — Charmsukh, Palang Tod, and Riti Riwaj — within roughly two years of her debut, rather than being tied to a single show’s fanbase.
That range is unusual this early in a career. It suggests directors were casting her on the strength of individual performances rather than typecasting her into one recurring role, which is a different trajectory from actresses who get identified with a single character for years.
Her move into production with The Painter is also a signal worth noting. Actresses who start producing while still actively acting are usually trying to build something longer-term than a run of lead roles — it points to career planning beyond just being cast.
Personal Life
Mishti Basu has kept her personal life largely private. She hasn’t publicly confirmed a relationship, marriage, or details about her family on her verified social media.
There have been unconfirmed rumours linking her to a co-star, but since she hasn’t addressed this herself, it isn’t treated as fact here. This detail has not been officially confirmed.
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Quick Facts
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Pallavi Basu (screen name: Mishti Basu) |
| Nickname | Mishti |
| Profession | Actress, model, web series producer |
| Age | 29 years in 2026 |
| Date of Birth | Not officially confirmed — sources vary between August 9, 1996 and November 13, 1996 |
| Birthplace | Kolkata, West Bengal |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Education | Graduate |
| Height | Around 5 ft 4 in to 5 ft 6 in |
| Hair Color / Eye Color | Black hair, black eyes |
| Marital Status | Not publicly confirmed by the actress herself |
| Spouse Name | Not applicable — no official announcement |
| Estimated Net Worth | ₹1 crore to ₹2 crore INR |
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Note on Sources
This biography is compiled from publicly available sources, including entertainment news sites, industry profile pages, and public social media and IMDb listings. Where facts — especially age, birthdate, and personal details — could not be independently confirmed, that’s stated clearly rather than presented as fact.
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