# Payel Sarkar

Payel Sarkar is an Indian actress who has appeared in Bengali films and Hindi television. On 25 February 2021, she joined the Bharatiya Janata Party.

## Political career

Sarkar joined Bharatiya Janata Party in 2021 and contested in 2021 West Bengal Legislative Assembly election from Behala Purba constituency but lost.

## Filmography

Key :
| † | Denotes film or TV productions that have not yet been released |
List of Payel Sarkar film credits :
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
| 2004 | Sudhu Tumi | Anjana | |
| 2006 | Bibar | Iti | |
| 2007 | I Love You | Pooja | |
| 2007 | FM Fun Aur Masti | Rosy | |
| 2009 | Cross Connection | Piya | |
| 2009 | Prem Aamar | Riya | |
| 2010 | Le Chakka | Rani Mitra | Anandalok Puraskar for Best Actress |
| 2011 | Jaani Dekha Hobe | Hiya | |
| 2012 | Le Halua Le | Sonali | |
| 2012 | Bojhena Shey Bojhena | Joyeeta | |
| 2012 | Bawali Unlimited | Munmun | |
| 2013 | Golemale Pirit Koro Na | | |
| 2013 | Asharay Goppo | | |
| 2014 | Bangali Babu English Mem | | Cameo |
| 2014 | Bachchan | | |
| 2014 | Chotushkone | | |
| 2015 | Ebar Shabor | | |
| 2015 | Lorai: Play to Live | Anuradha S. Ryan | |
| 2015 | Amanush 2 | | |
| 2015 | Jamai 420 | Julie | |
| 2015 | Jomer Raja Dilo Bor | Rea Banerjee | Kalakar Award for Best Actress |
| 2015 | Guddu Ki Gun | | Hindi Debut |
| 2016 | Agantuker Pore | | |
| 2016 | Eagoler Chokh | | |
| 2016 | Hemanta | | |
| 2016 | Chocolate | | |
| 2017 | Jio Pagla | | |
| 2018 | Bhaijaan Elo Re | | |
| 2019 | Mukhomukhi | | |
| 2019 | Jamai Badal | | |
| 2019 | Bhalobashar Shohor | | |
| 2020 | Korapaak | | |
| 2020 | Mukhosh | | |
| 2020 | Ekti Tara | | |
| 2020 | Harano Prapti | | Zee5 release |
| 2020 | Biye.com | | Zee5 release |
| 2021 | Magic | | |
| 2021 | Shimanto | | |
| 2021 | Anusandhan | | |
| 2022 | The Eken | | |
| 2022 | Jaalbandi | | |
| 2022 | Kulpi | | |
| 2022 | Jotugriho | | |
| 2022 | Har Mana Har | | |
| 2023 | Chayamoyee | Damini | |
| 2023 | Ektu Sore Bosun | Urmi | |
| 2024 | Abar Arownne Din Ratri | Nandini | |
| 2024 | Dard | Agni | Multilingual film; India Bangladesh joint venture |
| 2025 | Babu Shona | Titas | |
| 2025 | Alakshye Ritwik | Surama Ghatak | |
| 2025 | The Academy of Fine Arts † | TBA | Completed |
| 2025 | Bishonno † | TBA | Filming |
| 2026 | Ekhane Ondhokar † | TBA | Filming |
| 2026 | Aponjon † | TBA | Filming |

## Television

* Ekdin Pratidin as Diya [2005–2007]
* Love Story as Shruti opposite to Mishal Raheja [30 April 2007 – 17 January 2008]
* Waqt Batayega Kaun Apna Kaun Paraya as Rudra (Protagonist; also Shamli in her previous birth who was killed by her husband Jayant) [14 April 2008 – 30 October 2008]
* Shakuntala as Rajkumari Gauri [2 February 2009 – 15 May 2009]
* Ladies Special as Pooja Singh [25 May 2009 – 9 December 2009]

## Web series

List of Payel Sarkar web series credits :
| Year | Series | OTT | Character |
| 2017 | Cartoon | Hoichoi | Jinia |
| 2019 | Sharate Aaj | ZEE5 | Sahana |
| 2020 | Shobdo Jobdo | Hoichoi | Aditi |
| 2020 | Mismatch Season 3 | Hoichoi | Nibedita |
| 2022 | Encrypted | Klikk | |
| 2022 | Murder by the Sea | Hoichoi | |
| 2022 | Hello! Remember me? | Hoichoi | |
| 2024 | Kaantaye Kaantaye | Zee5 | Kaveri Dutta Gupta |

## Awards

* Anandalok Award, 2010 Best Actress for Le Chakka
* Kalakar Awards, 2016 Best Actress for Jomer Raja Dilo Bor