Dev Declares Idhika Pal as the ‘Crush of Bengal’

Idhika Pal—who transitioned from Bengali television to the silver screen—has been riding high on success with back-to-back hit films. From Bangladesh’s “Priyotoma” to Kolkata’s “Khadan Kishori”, she has won the hearts of audiences on both sides of the border. Owing to her continuous successes, Tollywood circles are already whispering that Idhika is the industry’s latest “lucky charm”.

Now, she has received an even greater recognition—Tollywood superstar Dev has affectionately crowned her as the “Crush of Bengal”.

On Wednesday night, Dev shared the trailer of his upcoming film “Bahurup” on social media. In the post:

• He addressed his co-actor Soham Chakraborty as “brother” while wishing him success.
• He tagged Idhika Pal and wrote the title “Crush of Bengal” alongside her name.

In response, Idhika expressed her gratitude, acknowledging Dev’s compliment as a significant honour in her career.

The Dev–Idhika pairing is not new to audiences. Their chemistry was first celebrated in “Khadan”, sparking excitement among fans. Speculation once suggested that Idhika had been dropped from “Projapoti 2”, but she silenced the rumours by securing an important role in the blockbuster sequel featuring Mithun and Dev.

Her presence has since continued to shine, especially with her portrayal of “Saudamini” in the teaser of “Raghu Dakat”, which garnered wide attention.

The upcoming film presents Soham Chakraborty in a completely new avatar. The storyline delves into the struggles and challenges hidden behind the glamorous life of an actor.

Throughout this cinematic journey, Idhika Pal accompanies Soham as his co-star, further consolidating her growing stature in the industry.

After watching the trailer, Dev remarked: “It looks amazing.”

But it was his playful yet affectionate gesture—branding Idhika Pal as “Banglar Crush” (Crush of Bengal)—that created the biggest buzz, further elevating her rising stardom.