Payel Sarkar is a Bengali actor-turned-politician. She joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in February 2021. Sarkar will be contesting the West Bengal Assembly elections from Behala Purba in Kolkata.
About Payel Sarkar
About Payel Sarkar
?
The 37-year-old actress made her debut in 2004 with the film "Shudu Tumi" and has since then, been a part of several Bengali TV serials and movies. She has a degree in History from Jadavpur University in Kolkata.
?
Payal Sarkar's foray into politics
?
On February 25, Sarkar joined the BJP in the presence of the party president Jagat Prakash Nadda and Bengal unit chief Dilip Ghosh in Kolkata.
?
After joining the saffron party, she said she would now work for West Bengal.
?
In an interview, Sarkar said joining the party will not create a rift in the Bengali film industry or create "groupism". The actress said after entertaining people for over a decade, she now wants to serve the people of Bengal. The actress also said she will not leave people's side post-election if she gets the opportunity.