- Ipsita Roy Chakraverti
Infobox actor
name = Ipsita Roy Chakraverti
imagesize =
caption = Ipsita - The Beloved Witch
birthname = Ipsita Chakraverti
birthdate =November 3 ,2008
location =Kolkata ,West Bengal ,India
spouse = Jayanta Roy (deceased)
occupation =Wiccan
website = http://ipsita.hellorosetta.com/Ipsita Roy Chakraverti is an
India nauthor ,political activist , and promoter ofWicca . A self-proclaimedwitch , she lives inKolkata with her daughter Deepta. [http://ipsita.hellorosetta.com/bio.htm Ipsita's life ] ]Life history
The daughter of a diplomat, Ipsita spent much of her early life in
Canada , where her father was stationed. While on vacation in theLaurentian mountains , she discovered Wicca and learnt it.Since returning to India, she has become known for her writings on Wicca. She used to advocate Wiccan ways of healing the mind and advice people on day to day problems and their solutions. In 1998, she campaigned against
witch-hunt s while anIndian National Congress candidate for theParliament of India in theHooghly district , but was not elected. [ [http://www.sawnet.org/whoswho/?Chakraverti+Ipsita+Roy SAWNET: Who's Who: Ipsita Roy Chakraverti ] ]Films
In 2006, her book "Sacred Evil" was adapted into a film by Sahara One Motion Pictures; Ipsita served as creative director. [http://www.zeenews.com/articles.asp?aid=278033&ssid=1&sid=ENT Indian 'witch' making movie on witchcraft ] ] The film was a critical and commercial failure although
Sarika , who played Ipsita, was critically acclaimed for her portrayal of the wiccan.T.V Serial
In 2008, ETV Bangla began production on "Parapaar", a daily serial drama based on Chakraverti's life and experiences. Dramatized versions of her experiences are shown on weekdays; on Saturdays, Chakraverti hosts a phone-in where callers can discuss that week's episodes. [http://ipsita.hellorosetta.com/gallery.htm 'Parapaar' on ETV Bangla ] ]
Bibliography
*"Beloved Witch" (Penguin India, 1999; HarperCollins India 2000)
*"Sacred Evil: Encounters with the Unknown" (HarperCollins India, 2003)References
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