Before Sayani Ghosh, former TMC MP Nusrat Jahan had been in controversies. Nusrat was most in the news when after marriage, she reached the Parliament wearing vermilion, henna on her hands and bangles to take oath.

Saayoni Ghosh Controversy: West Bengal’s famous politician and actress Sayani Ghosh is being discussed a lot these days. The reason for this is his rebellion against his own party Trinamool Congress (TMC). Sayani, who was once close and special to West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee, has now gone against her. Sayani, who has been in the news in both politics and cinema, has also been a part of many controversies. Five years ago, because of his two words, he was even arrested and was on the verge of going to jail.

Sayani had created a ruckus in 2021

Sayani, who has appeared in many Bengali films, officially joined Trinamool Congress in the year 2021. Then in the Bengal Assembly elections, TMC had given her ticket from Asansol South seat, but she had lost. In the year 2021 itself, Sayani was embroiled in a big controversy.

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According to a BBC report, in 2021, Sayani Ghosh had raised the slogan ‘Khela Hobe’ while passing by a BJP street meeting during the local elections in Tripura. This slogan was given by Mamata Banerjee during the elections. It was also said in the reports that the actress had also disrupted the meeting of then Tripura Chief Minister Biplab Deb. Police sources had informed that some people accompanying him had thrown stones at the people attending the meeting. Due to this, the matter took a big turn and Sayani had to suffer the consequences of it.

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Police made arrest, case reached court

While registering a case against Sayani in a police station in Agartala, he was arrested by Tripura Police. The situation came to the point of Sayani going to jail. But, the actress was presented in the court just a few hours later. From where he was granted bail by the court of Chief Judicial Magistrate. Talking about this matter, Sayani had told India Today, ‘When I was campaigning in Tripura, they did everything to stop us. But this is not the case in West Bengal, anyone can come and campaign here.

Trinamool Congress (TMC) has disintegrated after the election defeat in West Bengal. After more than 60 MLAs, TMC MPs have also rebelled. At the same time, the name of Mamta Banerjee’s most important person Sayani Ghosh is also included among the 20 rebel MPs who have rebelled against the party. Let us know who Sayani Ghosh is and how much property she owns.

Who is Sayani Ghosh?
Sayani Ghosh is an actress, singer and politician. When Sayani was 17 years old, she entered the world of acting. He made his debut in the Bengali industry in the year 2010 with the telefilm ‘Ichhe Dana’. After this he turned to the big screen. His first film was ‘Nottobor Notout’. After this Sayani worked in films like ‘Shotaru’, ‘Kanamachi’, ‘Antaral’, ‘Ekla Chalo’, ‘Amar Sahore’, ‘Bitnoon’, ‘Mair Biye’ and ‘Rajkahini’. Sayani also co-hosted the Calcutta Football League during live telecast for Jalsha Movies in 2013 and 2014.

Join Trinamool Congress in 2021
Sayani Ghosh joined Mamata Banerjee’s party Trinamool Congress in the year 2021. TMC had contested her assembly elections from Asansol seat, but she lost to BJP candidate Agnimitra Paul. In the year 2023, she became the President of TMC Youth Wing and in 2024, she won the Lok Sabha election from Jadavpur on TMC ticket and became an MP.

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What is Sayani Ghosh’s net worth?
Sayani Ghosh had disclosed his assets in the affidavit given to the Election Commission during the 2024 Lok Sabha elections. According to the affidavit, the total assets of Sayani Ghosh are Rs 91.89 lakh. At the same time, he has a loan of Rs 59 lakh. According to the affidavit given to the Election Commission, Sayani Ghosh has Rs 35,000 in cash, while about Rs 10.25 lakh is deposited in bank accounts. This amount has been kept in HDFC Bank, UCO Bank and recurring deposits.

There is a luxurious house in Kolkata
Sayani Ghosh has a luxurious house in Golf Green, Kolkata, which is worth Rs 62.64 lakh. There is neither any agricultural land nor any kind of plot in his name. Apart from this, he does not own any commercial property. Sayani Ghosh has four life insurance policies, which together amount to Rs 11.03 lakh. Apart from this, in the election affidavit he had also given information about having 8 grams of gold with him. Sayani Ghosh also has a Honda Jazz car worth Rs 6 lakh.

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Mamata Banerjee would never have imagined that after losing the assembly elections in West Bengal, her party TMC would have to fight for survival. For the last few days, there has been such a storm within TMC that now even if a big leader is resigning, it is beginning to seem normal. Mamata Banerjee’s most important person Sayani Ghosh’s name is also among the 20 rebel MPs who have rebelled against the party.

U-turn of Sayani Ghosh’s politics

According to reports, the politics of Sayani Ghosh, who once openly challenged BJP, has taken a U-turn. The name of Jadavpur MP Sayani Ghosh is also included in the group of 20 MPs which is considering supporting the NDA government in the Lok Sabha. The leader of this group is Kakoli Ghosh, who has even said that she may join BJP.

His aggressive campaigning against BJP during the West Bengal Assembly elections brought him very close to Mamata Banerjee. Not only within the party, but during the election campaign many people saw the image of Mamata Banerjee in her. During the election campaign for Mamata Banerjee, his song ‘Ekbar Chhede De Nauka Majhi, Jabo Madina… Aamar Hriday Majhe Kaaba, Nayane Madina.’ Was much discussed. BJP had called it polarizing.

Sayani Ghosh soon became close to Mamata

After Raghav Chaddha joined BJP, Sayani Ghosh had said in an interview, ‘Chaddha may become Chaddi, but Ghosh will always remain Ghosh.’ Then BJP had accused him of insulting the Sikh and Punjabi communities. Sayani Ghosh joined TMC ahead of the 2021 West Bengal Assembly elections. She quickly became one of the party’s most prominent campaigners due to her impassioned speeches targeting the BJP and her strong public support for Mamata Banerjee.

Last week, under the leadership of Ritabrata Banerjee, 58 out of total 80 MLAs of the party openly rebelled and claimed to become the main opposition party in Bengal. The Speaker of the West Bengal Assembly last Wednesday recognized Ritabrata Banerjee (3 June 2026) as the Leader of the Opposition of West Bengal. At the same time, MP Kakoli Ghosh claimed support to NDA on Monday (8 June 2026).