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.

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]

Awards

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