Saayoni Ghosh is an Indian Bengali film and television actress currently serving as a Member of Parliament representing Jadavpur parliamentary constituency. 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 Trinamool Congress on 24 February 2021.
Saayoni Ghosh | |
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 Saayoni Ghosh in 2015 | |
| Member of Parliament, Lok Sabha | |
| Assumed office 4 June 2024 | |
| Preceded by | Mimi Chakraborty |
| Constituency | Jadavpur |
| West Bengal State President, Trinamool Youth Congress | |
| Assumed office 5 June 2021 | |
| Preceded by | Abhishek Banerjee |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Kolkata, West Bengal, India |
| Political party | 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 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
editSaayoni also co-hosted the Calcutta Football League in 2013 and 2014 for Jalsha Movies during Live telecast.[citation needed]
Filmography
edit| Denotes films that have not yet been released |
Web series
edit- 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
edit- Teen Cup Chaa - (2018)
Television
edit- 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
edit| 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
edit- "Kothin Song" with Ash King from Film- Bojhena Shey Bojhena (2012)
Awards
edit| 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
edit- 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.[citation needed]
- 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.[11] This statement was highly criticised by the opponents political leaders.[12]
- She is on the radar of 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 11 hours.[13]
References
edit- ^ a b "Saayoni Ghosh Movies: Latest and Upcoming Films of Saayoni Ghosh | eTimes". The Times of India. Retrieved 9 February 2021.
- ^ a b 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 Sayoni 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. 8 June 2020. Retrieved 9 February 2021.
- ^ "Lokmat News | Sayoni 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 Sayoni Ghosh over meme for 'hurting Hindu sentiments'". India Today.
- ^ "Mamata Banerjee releases TMC's candidate list for Bengal elections". Business Insider.
- ^ "ED grills TMCP leader Saayoni Ghosh for 11 hours in school jobs scam probe". ThePrint. 30 June 2023.
- ^ "Meet actress Saayoni Ghosh, once made headlines for 'hurting religious sentiments', now upset BJP in Lok Sabha elections".
- ^ "Actress Sayoni Ghosh, Who'd Tweeted A Picture Of A Condom Over A Shivling, Gets TMC Ticket For Bengal Elections". The Daily Switch. 5 March 2021. Retrieved 5 January 2024.
- ^ "Bengali Actress Slammed After Her Old 'Condom Over Shivling' Tweet Goes Viral, Complaint Filed". IndiaTimes. 17 January 2021. Retrieved 5 January 2024.
- ^ Bhattacharyya, Pinaki (4 January 2024). "বারো বছর আগে এই গেট ছিল? বর্ধমানের কার্জন গেট দেখিয়ে বললেন সায়নী ঘোষ". Hindustantimes Bangla (in Bengali). Retrieved 5 January 2024.
- ^ সংবাদদাতা, আনন্দবাজার অনলাইন. "বর্ধমানের শতাব্দীপ্রাচীন কার্জন গেট মমতার তৈরি! সায়নীর মন্তব্যে বিতর্ক". www.anandabazar.com (in Bengali). Retrieved 5 January 2024.
- ^ "School Jobs Scam: TMC leader Saayoni Ghosh skips ED questioning, cites 'campaign engagement'". 6 July 2023.
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