Stepping out from the dazzling world of cinema and making her mark on the political stage, actress Saayoni Ghosh has become a well-known name. Having established her identity through glamorous and powerful roles in films, Saayoni has left as b an impression in acting.
Bollywood: Once captivating audiences with her glamorous style and b acting in Bengali films, Saayoni Ghosh has now become a shining name in Indian politics as well. Her journey from acting to becoming a Member of Parliament is a source of inspiration for many young artists and leaders.
After securing a remarkable victory in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, she became a Member of Parliament from the Jadavpur Lok Sabha seat and is attracting everyone's attention with her b presence in Parliament. Recently, her impactful speech on 'Operation Sindoor' has brought her into the spotlight once again.
Film Career: Glamour with Diversity
Saayoni Ghosh was born and raised in Kolkata, West Bengal. She started her acting career with the telefilm 'Ichhe Dana'. After this, she entered Bengali cinema and made her big-screen debut in 2010 with the comedy film 'Notoborer Notout'. Although her role was small, she made her presence felt.
Saayoni played the lead role in 'Ekla Chalo' (2015), in which she appeared as a single mother named 'Riya'. The film was praised for her performance and its sensitive subject matter. Apart from this, she has also appeared in films like 'Bitnoon', 'Dwikhondito', 'Shatru', 'Kanamachi', 'Rajkahini'. She not only acted but also tried her hand in music and TV shows, impressing audiences with her versatility.
Entry into Politics: From Defeat to Determination
Saayoni joined the Trinamool Congress (TMC) on February 24, 2021. In the same year, she got the opportunity to contest from the Asansol South assembly seat, where she lost to BJP's Agnimitra Paul by about 4400 votes. However, this defeat did not break her spirit. In June 2021, she was made the state president of TMC Youth Congress. Prior to this, this post was held by prominent party leader Abhishek Banerjee.
In the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, TMC gave Saayoni Ghosh a ticket from the Jadavpur seat. This is the same seat from where Mamata Banerjee herself won in 1984. Mimi Chakraborty was the MP from this seat before, who resigned before the 2024 elections. Saayoni prioritized door-to-door campaigning and personal contact instead of traditional campaigning. She presented herself as a local candidate — I was born and brought up here, studied here and live here.
This trustworthy image helped her establish a deep connection with the voters and she emerged victorious with 717,899 votes. She defeated BJP's Dr. Anirban Ganguly by a large margin of 258,201 votes. CPI(M)'s Srijan Bhattacharya was third.
Impressive Presence in Parliament
Saayoni Ghosh is known for her activeness and eloquent oratory in Parliament. Her speeches are not only inspiring the youth but also establishing her as a responsible leader due to her clear views on women empowerment and social issues. Her recent discussion in Parliament on Operation Sindoor has brought her back into the national discussion. She is among the few MPs who are known for making meaningful and factual points on policy issues after coming out of the world of glamour.
Saayoni Ghosh's political journey shows that beyond the glitz and glamour of the film world, there is also the importance of social responsibility and public service in life. She has proved that being an actress does not diminish one's political seriousness, but with the right thinking and commitment, anyone can become an example in any field.
