Saayoni Ghosh (born 27 January 1993) is an Indian Bengali film and television actress. She is also a singer[1] and a politician.[2] Her acting debut was with a telefilm Ichhe Dana,[3] and her first appearance on the big screen was with a short role in the film Notobor Notout. She then shared the screen with some veteran actors in Raj Chakraborty's Shotru, and later played a carefree journalist role in Raj Chakraborty's daily serial Proloy Asche.[4] She has played lead roles in the films Kanamachi, Antaraal, Ekla Cholo, Amar sahor, Bitnoon, Mayer Biye, Rajkahini.[1] She came into limelight in politics in January 2021 after an FIR was lodged against her by Tathagata Roy for hurting Hindu sentiments.[5]She joined All India Trinamool Congress on 24 February 2021.
Saayoni Ghosh | |
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| Member of Parliament, Lok Sabha | |
| Assumed office 4 June 2024 | |
| Preceded by | Mimi Chakraborty |
| Constituency | Jadavpur |
| West Bengal State President, All India Trinamool Youth Congress | |
| Assumed office 5 June 2021 | |
| Preceded by | Abhishek Banerjee |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 27 January 1993 Kolkata, West Bengal, India |
| Political party | All India Trinamool Congress (2021-Present) |
| Education | Hirendra Leela Patranavis School |
| Occupation | Actor • Politician |
| Awards |
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In March 2021, she was announced to be All India Trinamool Congress’s candidate for the Asansol South constituency in the 2021 West Bengal Legislative Assembly election. But, she was defeated by BJP's candidate Agnimitra Paul.[6]
She was appointed the "president of the youth wing of Trinamool Congress" in June-2021, after Abhishek Banerjee has been relieved of the duty.[2] Enforcement Directorate had questioned her on 30 June 2023 for 11 hours, in connection with its investigation into the 2022 West Bengal School Service Commission recruitment scam.[7] In 2024 Indian general election, she contested and won from Jadavpur Lok Sabha constituency as a Trinamool candidate, with a margin of more than 2.5 lakhs votes.[8]
Calcutta Football League
Saayoni also co-hosted the Calcutta Football League in 2013 and 2014 for Jalsha Movies during Live telecast.[citation needed]
Filmography
| Denotes films that have not yet been released |
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Notobor Notout | ||
| 2011 | Shotru | Puja's sister | |
| 2013 | Kanamachi | ||
| 2013 | Alik Sukh | Namita | |
| 2013 | Antaraal | ||
| 2013 | Aagun | ||
| 2014 | Golpo Holeo Shotti | Smitha | |
| 2014 | Punascha | ||
| 2014 | Aranyadeb | ||
| 2015 | Ekla Cholo | Riya | |
| 2015 | Bodhon | ||
| 2015 | Bitnoon | Rusha | |
| 2015 | Choukaath- The Threshold | ||
| 2015 | Bawal | Nusrat | |
| 2015 | Natoker Moto - Like a Play | Kheya's Friend | |
| 2015 | Aro Ekbar | ||
| 2015 | Mayer Biye | ||
| 2015 | Babar Naam Gandhiji | Trina | |
| 2015 | Hashite Hashiona | ||
| 2015 | Rajkahini | Koli | |
| 2016 | Abaar Ekla Cholo | ||
| 2016 | Byomkesh O Chiriyakhana | Mukul | |
| 2016 | Kiriti Roy | ||
| 2017 | Meghnad Badh Rahasya | Elena | |
| 2017 | Amar Sahor | ||
| 2017 | AndarKahini | ||
| 2017 | Chalo Let's Live | ||
| 2017 | Kichu Na Bola Kotha | ||
| 2018 | Jojo | ||
| 2018 | Ka Kha Ga Gha | ||
| 2018 | Good Night City | ||
| 2018 | Reunion | ||
| 2019 | Dwikhondito | ||
| 2019 | Ke Tumi Nandini | ||
| 2019 | Wrong Number | ||
| 2019 | Adda | ||
| 2019 | Atithi | ||
| 2019 | Shakkhi-Jaha Bolibo Shotti Bolibo | ||
| 2019 | Network | ||
| 2019 | Brombhodoityo | ||
| 2019 | Sanjhbati | Shyamali | |
| 2020 | Pratidwandi | ||
| 2020 | Dracula Sir | Romila | small appearance as a film actress |
| 2022 | Aparajito | Bimala Ray, Aparajito's wife | |
| 2022 | City of Jackals | ||
| 2022 | Uttwaraan | ||
| 2023 | Rahsymoy | ||
| 2023 | Lal: Suitcase Ta Dekhechhen? |
Web series
- Pocketmaar (Paranoia Series 3rd episode) - 31 December 2017
- Charitraheen - 29 September 2018
- Bou Keno Psycho - 21 February 2019
- Astey Ladies! - 15 March 2019
- Charitraheen 2–29 June 2019
- Rahasya Romancho Series- Season 1
- Rahasya Romancho Series- Season 3
- Abar Proloy
Web films
- Teen Cup Chaa - (2018)
Television
- Ichhe Dana (Guest Appearance) Star Jalsha
- Aparajita Star Jalsha
- Proloy Aschhe Sananda Tv
- Josh Sananda Tv
- Care Kori Na Star Jalsha
- Bhasha Star Jalsha
- Bodhu Kon AAlo Laaglo Chokhe Star Jalsha
Non-fiction
| Year | Non-Fiction | TV Channel | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | I Laugh U Season 3 | Star Jalsha | Winner |
| 2015-16 | Amra Na Ora | Star Jalsha | Host |
| 2016 | Phire Ashar Gaan | Star Jalsha | Host |
| 2016 | Amra Na Ora Season 2 | Star Jalsha | Host |
Playback
- "Kothin Song" with Ash King from Film- Bojhena Shey Bojhena (2012)
Awards
| Award name | Year | Category | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| TTIS Best Actor Award | 2010 | Best Actress | Won |
| Mirchi Music Award Bangla | 2013 | People's Choice Award (Best Album) song: 'Kothin' From The movie Bojhena Shey Bojhena | Won |
| I Laugh U Season-3 | 2015 | Champion | Won |
| Star Jalsha Paribaar Award | 2016 | Best Anchor for Amra Na Ora | Won |
Controversy
- In February 2015, on the occasion of Maha Shivratri, Saayoni tweeted a picture where a female character was seen putting a condom over the Shivlinga.[9] Later the actress claimed that it was an act of hacking[10] and she also apologized for the post.[11]
- On 4 January 2024 Saayoni attended in a public meeting in Bardhaman and claimed that Mamata Banerjee founded the historic Curzon Gate as a part of development.[12] This statement was highly criticised by the opponents political leaders.[13]
- She is on the radar of Enforcement Directorate over her alleged involvement in 2022 West Bengal School Service Commission recruitment scam, and on June 30 2024, she was questioned by ED officials for 11 hours.[14]
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