Swastika Mukherjee has collaborated with several renowned directors in Bengali cinema, including Kaushik Ganguly, Raja Nandi, and Ashish Roy. Her collaborations with Kaushik Ganguly have been particularly notable, with films like "Shedin Dekha Hoyechye" (2001), "Kona Ye Swapno" (2005), and "Toler Gato" (2005).
Playing a prostitute in 19th-century Bengal, her jatras (folk performances) were soul-stirring. One song sequence, where she weeps while singing, earned her a Filmfare Award for Best Actress. One song sequence, where she weeps while singing,
The film explores a "tangle of love, lust, and passion" through the lives of three individuals: Tilottama (Swastika Mukherjee): Jaya in Saheb Bibi Golaam Perhaps the most
(2015): Mukherjee captivated national audiences as a mysterious seductress. Her scenes with Sushant Singh Rajput are noted for their high-tension chemistry and atmospheric "noir" feel. Jaya in Saheb Bibi Golaam One song sequence
Perhaps the most controversial and pivotal moment in her career, Take One (directed by Mainak Bhaumik) saw Swastika playing an actress facing a scandal similar to her own real-life media scrutiny. The film blurred the lines between her real persona and her reel character. It was a moment of raw vulnerability where she embraced the narrative of a woman shamed by society, turning the gaze back on the audience. This film marked her transition from a commercial actress to a serious performer willing to tackle taboo subjects.