Payel Sarkar, also credited as Paayel Sarkar, is a Bengali film actress from Kolkata and a BJP politician. She is best known for romantic hits such as Prem Aamar (2009) and Le Chakka (2010), and Wikipedia lists her as Martha Savio in Choddobeshi, a 2026 Hoichoi series.
Quick facts
- Full name: Payel Sarkar (also credited as Paayel Sarkar)
- Date of birth: 10 February 1984, according to Wikipedia
- Age: 42 as of November 2026
- Birthplace: Calcutta (now Kolkata), West Bengal, India
- Profession: Actress and politician
- Known for: Prem Aamar, Le Chakka, I Love You, Bojhena Shey Bojhena
Payel Sarkar is one of the best-known lead actresses of the Bengali film industry, often called Tollywood. Audiences in Kolkata came to know her through a run of commercially successful Bangla films, and that is where she built her fan base. Wikipedia gives her birth date as 10 February 1984 in Calcutta. Some online profiles list other birth years, but 10 February is the same in all of them. She went to Pratt Memorial School in Kolkata and then earned a degree in History from Jadavpur University.
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Career
Payel made her film debut in 2004 in Shudhu Tumi, directed by Abhijit Guha and Sudeshna Roy. She played Anjana, the sister of Rohit, who was played by Prosenjit Chatterjee. Koel Mallick played the female lead.
She then moved into lead roles:
- I Love You (2007), directed by Ravi Kinagi
- Prem Aamar (2009), directed by Raj Chakraborty. She played Riya opposite Soham Chakraborty.
- Le Chakka (2010), a sports comedy drama co-written and directed by Raj Chakraborty. She played Rani alongside Dev and Ritwick Chakraborty.
- Bojhena Shey Bojhena (2012), directed by Raj Chakraborty. Her co-stars were Soham Chakraborty, Abir Chatterjee and Mimi Chakraborty.
In recent years she has also worked in streaming. Wikipedia’s filmography lists her as Martha Savio in Choddobeshi, a 2026 Hoichoi series.
Awards
- Anandalok Award for Best Actress, Le Chakka (2010)
- Kalakar Award for Best Actress, Jomer Raja Dilo Bor (2016)
Politics
Payel joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on 25 February 2021. That year she stood for the Behala Purba seat in the West Bengal Assembly election. She came second with 73,540 votes and lost to Ratna Chatterjee of the Trinamool Congress, who won by 37,428 votes.
Personal life
Payel keeps her personal life private. No reputable outlet has confirmed a husband or partner.
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Payel Sarkar Profile Facts
- Birth name: Payel Sarkar
- Screen name: Paayel Sarkar (also credited as Payel Sarkar)
- Occupation: Actress and politician
- Date of birth: 10 February 1984 (some profiles give other years)
- Place of birth: Kolkata, West Bengal, India
- Nationality: Indian
- Education: Pratt Memorial School; Jadavpur University (History)
- Debut film: Shudhu Tumi (2004)
- Political party: Bharatiya Janata Party (since February 2021)
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FAQ
How old is Payel Sarkar?
Payel Sarkar was 42 in November 2026. Wikipedia gives her birth date as 10 February 1984, so she turns 43 on 10 February 2027. Some websites list other birth years, but 1984 is the year most sources use.
How tall is Payel Sarkar?
No official or reputable source gives a confirmed height for Payel Sarkar. Fan sites list different figures, and none of them are verified. Treat any height you see online as unconfirmed.
Is Payel Sarkar married?
No reputable outlet has confirmed that Payel Sarkar is married or in a relationship. She keeps her personal life out of the public eye. Claims about a husband or boyfriend on gossip sites are not confirmed.
Which was Payel Sarkar’s first film?
Her first film was Shudhu Tumi (2004). She played Anjana, the sister of Prosenjit Chatterjee’s character Rohit. Her bigger lead roles came later, in films such as Prem Aamar (2009) and Le Chakka (2010).
Is Payel Sarkar in politics?
Yes. She joined the BJP in February 2021 and ran for the Behala Purba seat in the West Bengal Assembly election that year. She lost to Ratna Chatterjee of the Trinamool Congress by 37,428 votes.
What is Payel Sarkar doing now?
She is still acting, and she now works on streaming platforms as well as in films. Wikipedia lists her as Martha Savio in the 2026 Hoichoi series Choddobeshi.
Sources
- Payel Sarkar, Wikipedia
- Behala Purba Assembly constituency, Wikipedia
- Shudhu Tumi, Wikipedia
- Prem Aamar, Wikipedia
- Le Chakka, Wikipedia
- Actress Payel Sarkar joins BJP, India TV News
- Payel Sarkar, IMDb
