Dishani Chakraborty, daughter of veteran actor-politician Mithun Chakraborty, announced her engagement to freelance cinematographer Myles Mantzaris in California on Monday, sharing a series of photographs from the proposal on Instagram.

Dishani is the adopted daughter of Mithun Chakraborty and his wife, actor Yogeeta Bali. She grew up in the Chakraborty household alongside their sons, actors Mimoh and Namashi, and filmmaker Ushmey Chakraborty.

The news has left the family overjoyed, with Mimoh saying the family, and especially his dad, is “super happy”. He adds, “We are still soaking in the good news.”

Dishani, who studied at the New York Film Academy in Los Angeles and the Lee Strasberg Theatre and Film Institute, has reportedly acted in and produced several short films including Gift (2017) and The Guest (2022). Miles works in the entertainment industry as a freelance cinematographer, steadicam operator, Director of Photography (DP), and colourist. The wedding is tentatively being planned around December 6.

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The entire family, especially my dad, is super happy. We siblings connected on a quick call, and hearing her excited made me feel so content as an older brother. As we talked, I couldn’t help but get teary-eyed. It’s an overwhelming moment.

- Mimoh Chakraborty, Actor