A veteran of Bengali theatre and cinema, Anashua Majumdar has essayed several memorable roles in the course of a career spanning around three decades. Some of her best known film credits include the social drama Mahaprithibi (1991), City of Joy (1992), Tahader Katha (1993) and Bhalo Theko (2003).

Besides her work in films, Majumdar has also appeared in popular television serials like Bou Kotha Kao (2009-`12), Sokhi (2013-`14) and Ei Chheleta Bhelbheleta (2016-`17). More recently, the actress was seen in the drama film Maati (2018) and Gotro (2019).