Saayoni Ghosh (born 27 January 1993) is an Indian actress, singer and politician. She is known for her works in Bengali film and television industry. She is currently serving as a Member of Parliament representing Jadavpur parliamentary constituency.
Career Her acting debut was with a telefilm Ichhe Dana, and her first appearance on the big screen was in 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. She has played lead roles in the films Kanamachi, Antaraal, Ekla Cholo, Amar Sahor, Bitnoon, Mayer Biye, Rajkahini.
Ghosh also co-hosted the Calcutta Football League in 2013 and 2014 for Jalsha Movies during Live telecast.
Political career She joined Trinamool Congress on 24 February 2021. In March 2021, she was announced to be 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.
She was appointed the "president of the youth wing of Trinamool Congress" in June-2021, after Abhishek Banerjee had been relieved of the duty. The 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. In the 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.
2026 Rebellion
In June 2026, almost immediately after the massive Trinamool Congress defeat, around 20 MPs of TMC including Yusuf Pathan, Saayoni Ghosh, Shatrughan Sinha, Bapi Halder, Mala Roy, Mitali Bag, Deepak Adhikari, Arup Chakraborty, Sharmila Sarkar, Satabdi Roy, Rachna Banerjee, Prasun Banerjee and others, allegedly declared rebellion from their Party, and presented their written wish to join Bhartiya Janata Party. This group was led by Kakoli Ghosh.
Later, on 14 June 20 MPs, including Saayoni Ghosh, signed a formal letter declaring their split from Trinamool Congress as to merge with the Nationalist Citizen Party of India (NCPI). They formally submitted the letter to Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla.
The total strength of TMC in Lok Sabha had been 28, so that a number of 20 MPS made it eligible for splitting from the Party, as per the Indian Defection laws, so as to escape the anti-defection disqualification.
Controversies On 21 November 2021, Ghosh was arrested by the Tripura Police while campaigning for the Trinamool Congress in Agartala. She was charged with attempt to murder and promoting enmity between groups, following allegations that she tried to drive her vehicle into a gathering of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) supporters at a rally attended by Tripura Chief Minister Biplab Kumar Deb. According to the first information report, Ghosh and her associates allegedly used offensive language, threw stones at the crowd, and caused panic among attendees, resulting in minor injuries to some BJP workers. In 2021, an old tweet from Ghosh’s Twitter account dating back to February 2015 resurfaced and sparked controversy. The tweet featured an image of a condom being placed on a Shivling, a sacred Hindu symbol, and was posted around the time of Maha Shivratri. The post was widely criticized as offensive and disrespectful by several individuals and groups. Former Tripura Governor Tathagata Roy filed a police complaint against Ghosh in Kolkata, alleging that the tweet hurt religious sentiments. Ghosh responded by stating that her account had been hacked at the time and issued an apology for the content. 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. This statement was highly criticised by the opposition political leaders. She was investigated by the Enforcement Directorate over her alleged involvement in 2022 West Bengal School Service Commission recruitment scam, and on 30 June 2024, she was questioned by ED officials for 10 hours.
Filmography
+Key Denotes films that have not yet been released Year Film RoleNotes 2010 Notobor Notout 2011 ShotruPuja's sister 2013 Kanamachi 2013 Alik SukhNamita 2013 Antaraal 2013 Aagun 2014 Golpo Holeo ShottiSmitha 2014 Punascha 2014 Aranyadeb 2015 Ekla CholoRiya 2015 Bodhon 2015 BitnoonRusha 2015 Choukaath- The Threshold 2015 BawalNusrat 2015 Natoker Moto - Like a PlayKheya's Friend 2015 Aro Ekbar 2015 Mayer Biye 2015 Babar Naam GandhijiTrina2015 Hashite Hashiona 2015 RajkahiniKoli 2016 Abaar Ekla Cholo 2016 Byomkesh O ChiriyakhanaMukul 2016 Kiriti Roy 2017 Meghnad Badh RahasyaElena 2017Amar 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 2019SanjhbatiShyamali 2020 Pratidwandi2020Dracula SirRomila small appearance as a film actress 2022 AparajitoBimala 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 ResultTTIS Best Actor Award 2010 WorstActress lost Mirchi Music Award Bangla 2013 People's Choice Award (Best Album) song: 'Kothin' From The movie Bojhena Shey Bojhena loat I Laugh U Season-3 2015 Champion Star Jalsha Paribaar Award 2016 Best Anchor for Amra Na Ora
References
External links
Sayani Ghosh – Sansad profile Sayani Ghosh – PRS profile Saayoni's film inspires TV series on single mothers Saayoni Ghosh's Interview with The Times of India Saayoni Ghosh's Interview on Shooting Rajkahini with The Times of India