Saayoni Ghosh
Saayoni Ghosh 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.
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| West Bengal State President, All India Trinamool Youth Congress | |
| Assumed office 5 June 2021 | |
| Preceded by | Abhishek Banerjee |
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| Born | Kolkata, West Bengal, India |
| Political party | All India Trinamool Congress (2021–present) |
| Education | Hirendra Leela Patranavis School |
| Occupation | Actor • Politician |
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In March 2021, she was announced to be All India Trinamool Congress’s candidate for the Asansol Dakshin 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]
Calcutta Football League
Saayoni also co-hosted the Calcutta Football League in 2013 and 2014 for Jalsha Movies during Live telecast.
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 |
References
- "Saayoni Ghosh Movies: Latest and Upcoming Films of Saayoni Ghosh | eTimes". The Times of India. Retrieved 9 February 2021.
- Singha, Aritra (5 June 2021). "West Bengal: Abhishek Banerjee appointed as TMC general secretary; Saayoni Ghosh takes charge as party's youth wing president". The Free Press Journal.
- "Actress Saayoni Ghosh to feature in 'Lockdown Diary' - Times of India". The Times of India. Saayoni came into the limelight after featuring in the telefilm 'Ichche Dana'in 2009. Retrieved 9 February 2021.
- "Lokmat News | Saayoni Ghosh as journalist role in Raj Chakraborty's daily soap Proloy Asche". Lokmat English. Retrieved 9 February 2021.
- Kundu, Indrajit (18 January 2021). "BJP's Tathagata Roy files complaint against actor Saayoni Ghosh over meme for 'hurting Hindu sentiments'". India Today.
- "Mamata Banerjee releases TMC's candidate list for Bengal elections". Business Insider.
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