Sohini Sarkar

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Sohini Sarkar

সোহিনী সরকার • ACTRESS • BENGALI CINEMA • TELEVISION • OTT

Sohini Sarkar is a prominent Bengali actress known for her work across films, television and OTT platforms. She began her television career before making her feature-film debut with Rupkatha Noy in 2013. Over the years, she has earned recognition for performances in Phoring, Har Har Byomkesh, Byomkesh Pawrbo, Bibaho Diaries, Durga Sohay, Vinci Da, Mandaar, Sampurna, Srikanto, Athhoi, Omorshongi and Phera. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}

1992 Born

2013 Film Debut

OTT Major Work

SATYABATI Iconic Role

ABOUT SOHINI SARKAR

Sohini Sarkar was born on 1 October 1992 in Khardaha, West Bengal, India. She works primarily in Bengali-language films, television and web series. She has built a reputation for choosing a wide variety of characters across mainstream cinema and more performance-oriented projects. :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}

Her television career began before her entry into feature films. Among her early television appearances were Ekdin Pratidin, Rajpath, Ogo Bodhu Sundori and Adwitiya. She played the title character in the 2011–2012 television series Adwitiya. :contentReference[oaicite:3]{index=3}

Sohini made her feature-film debut with Rupkatha Noy in 2013, playing Ahana. The same year she appeared in Phoring, a performance that helped bring her wider attention. :contentReference[oaicite:4]{index=4}

Her film career expanded significantly with films such as Open Tee Bioscope, Jhumura, Manihara, Rajkahini and Har Har Byomkesh. Her portrayal of Satyabati in the Byomkesh films became one of the recognisable characters of her career. :contentReference[oaicite:5]{index=5}

In 2016–2018, she continued to work across different genres with Cinemawala, Byomkesh Pawrbo, Bibaho Diaries, Durga Sohay, Shob Bhooturey, Bidaay Byomkesh, Byomkesh Gotro, Happy Pill and Crisscross. :contentReference[oaicite:6]{index=6}

Her performance in Bibaho Diaries earned her a Filmfare Awards East nomination for Best Actress in a Leading Role. She also received the Filmfare Award for Best Debut Actress for Phoring. :contentReference[oaicite:7]{index=7}

Sohini later became an important presence on OTT platforms. Her work includes Manbhanjan, Paanch Phoron, Judgement Day, Pabitra Puppies, Break Up Story, Mandaar, Srikanto, Sampurna, Homestay Murders and Durgo Rawhoshyo. :contentReference[oaicite:8]{index=8}

Her portrayal of Laili in the acclaimed series Mandaar became one of her most discussed OTT performances, while Sampurna and Srikanto further showcased her ability to take on emotionally demanding roles.

CAREER JOURNEY

2006–2012 Television Era	Started working in Bengali television and appeared in shows including Ekdin Pratidin, Rajpath, Ogo Bodhu Sundori and Adwitiya.
2013 Film Debut	Made her feature-film debut with Rupkatha Noy and also appeared in Phoring. :contentReference[oaicite:9]{index=9}
2015–2016 Breakthrough	Appeared in Open Tee Bioscope, Rajkahini, Har Har Byomkesh, Cinemawala and Byomkesh Pawrbo.
2017–2019 Mainstream Recognition	Delivered notable performances in Bibaho Diaries, Durga Sohay, Shob Bhooturey, Bidaay Byomkesh, Byomkesh Gotro, Crisscross and Vinci Da.
2019–2021 OTT Expansion	Expanded her OTT work with Manbhanjan, Paanch Phoron, Judgement Day, Pabitra Puppies, Break Up Story, Ei Ami Renu and Mandaar.
2022–2023 OTT & Film Success	Worked in Ananta, Byomkesh Hatyamancha, Sampurna, Srikanto, Abar Bibaho Obhijaan, Kabuliwala and related OTT projects. :contentReference[oaicite:10]{index=10}
2024–2026 New Generation Star	Continued with Athhoi, Omorshongi, Ranna Baati, Raghu Dakat, Karma Korma and Phera. :contentReference[oaicite:11]{index=11}

SIGNATURE WORKS

Phoring

Har Har Byomkesh

Byomkesh Pawrbo

Bibaho Diaries

Durga Sohay

Bidaay Byomkesh

Vinci Da

Mandaar

Sampurna

Srikanto

Abar Bibaho Obhijaan

Kabuliwala

Athhoi

Omorshongi

Ranna Baati

Phera

ICONIC CHARACTERS

SATYABATI

Har Har Byomkesh • Byomkesh Pawrbo • Biday Byomkesh • Byomkesh Gotro • Byomkesh Hatyamancha

LAILI

Mandaar • Hoichoi

SAMPURNA

Sampurna • Hoichoi

MAYA

Bibaho Obhijaan • Abar Bibaho Obhijaan

QUICK FACTS

FULL NAME

Sohini Sarkar

DATE OF BIRTH

1 October 1992

BIRTHPLACE

Khardaha, West Bengal, India

PROFESSION

Actress

ACTIVE YEARS

2006–Present

SPOUSE

Shovan Ganguly

FILM DEBUT

Rupkatha Noy • 2013

KNOWN FOR

Satyabati • Mandaar • Bibaho Diaries • Durga Sohay • Sampurna

SELECTED FILMOGRAPHY

2013	Rupkatha Noy / Phoring
2015	Open Tee Bioscope / Rajkahini / Har Har Byomkesh
2016	Cinemawala / Byomkesh Pawrbo
2017	Bibaho Diaries / Durga Sohay
2018	Bidaay Byomkesh / Byomkesh Gotro / Crisscross
2019	Vinci Da / Bibaho Obhijaan
2021	Ei Ami Renu
2022	Ananta / Byomkesh Hatyamancha
2023	Abar Bibaho Obhijaan / Kabuliwala
2024	Athhoi
2025	Omorshongi / Ranna Baati / Raghu Dakat
2026	Phera / Emperor vs Sarat Chandra

AWARDS & RECOGNITION

Filmfare Awards East — 2014
Best Debut Actress — Phoring

Star Jalsha Paribar Awards — 2017
Best Jodi with Abir Chatterjee — Byomkesh Pawrbo

Star Jalsha Paribar Awards — 2018
Best Actress — Durga Sohay

Anandalok Awards — 2022
Best Actress — Mandaar

Filmfare Awards East — 2018
Nominated for Best Actress in a Leading Role — Bibaho Diaries

Satyabati • A DEFINING CHARACTER

SATYABATI

Sohini Sarkar’s portrayal of Satyabati across the Byomkesh film series became one of her most recognisable screen characters. She played the role in Har Har Byomkesh, Byomkesh Pawrbo, Bidaay Byomkesh, Byomkesh Gotro and later Byomkesh Hatyamancha. :contentReference[oaicite:12]{index=12}

OTT JOURNEY

MANDAR

Laili

SAMPURNA

Sampurna

SRIKANTO

Rajlaxmi / Piyali

MANBHANJAN

Hoichoi

PAANCH PHORON

Hoichoi

DURGO RAWHOSYO

Satyabati

PERSONAL LIFE

Sohini Sarkar married singer Shovan Ganguly in July 2024. The couple’s marriage was widely reported in Bengali entertainment media. :contentReference[oaicite:13]{index=13}

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