Rudranil Ghosh | |
|---|---|
Ghosh at the hunger strike protests against West Bengal primary teachers' recruitment scam, at Salt Lake in October 2022 | |
| Member of the West Bengal Legislative Assembly | |
| Assumed office 4 May 2026 | |
| Preceded by | Manoj Tiwary |
| Constituency | Shibpur |
| President of West Bengal State Council of Technical and Vocational Education and Skill Development | |
| In office 2014[1]–2020[2] | |
| Preceded by | Sushmit Halder |
| Personal details | |
| Born | (1975-01-06) 6 January 1975 |
| Party | Bharatiya Janata Party (2021–present)[3] Trinamool Congress (2011–2020)[4] Communist Party of India (Marxist) (1991–2011) |
| Education | Narasinha Dutt College |
| Profession | Actor, Politician |
Rudranil Ghosh (born 6 January 1975)[5] is an Indian actor, writer and politician who works primarily in Bengali cinema. He began his acting career in the 2000s and has appeared in films including Kantatar, Refugee, Chalo Let's Go, Kaalbela, Vinci Da and Kedara. He has also worked in Bengali television and web series and has written screenplays and dialogues for films.[6]
Ghosh has received recognition for his work as an actor, including the West Bengal Film Journalists' Association Awards for Best Actor in a Supporting Role for Kedara in 2020. He has also received recognition at other award ceremonies, including the Filmfare Awards Bangla, Anandalok Puraskar, and Bengal Film Journalists' Association Awards, for his work in Bengali cinema.[7]
Alongside his work in the entertainment industry, Ghosh has been involved in politics. He has been associated with the Communist Party of India (Marxist), the All India Trinamool Congress and the Bharatiya Janata Party. He was elected to the West Bengal Legislative Assembly from Shibpur Assembly constituency in the 2026 West Bengal Legislative Assembly election.[8]
Early life and education
Rudranil Ghosh was born on 6 January 1975 in Shibpur, Howrah.[9] He completed his early education from Santragachi Kedarnath Institution, Howrah under the West Bengal Board of Secondary Education.[10] He graduated in 1995, from the Narasinha Dutt College, which is affiliated with the University of Calcutta.[11]
Political career
Initially he was a student leader of the Left Front.[4] He later joined in the Trinamool Congress and became the chairman of the West Bengal State Council of Vocational Education and Training.[2]
Thereafter in 2021, he became a member of Bharatiya Janata Party.[12] He contested from Bhabanipur Assembly constituency in the 2021 West Bengal Legislative Assembly election against TMC leader Sovandeb Chatterjee and lost by a margin of 28,719 votes.[13] He won the 2026 West Bengal Legislative Assembly election from Shibpur Assembly constituency by a margin of 16,058 votes.[14]
Career
2010–2019: Early career
Ghosh began his acting career in Bengali television and theatre. He appeared in television productions and subsequently made his debut in Bengali cinema with supporting roles. His early film work included Kantatar (2005), Refugee (2006), Chalo Let's Go (2008), Kaalbela (2009) and 033 (2009), among others.[15] He continued to work in theatre, appearing in the play Fyataru in 2006.[16]
2010–2019: Wider recognition
During the 2010s, Ghosh became a regular presence in Bengali films, appearing in both comedy and drama productions.[17] His most prominent credits during this period include Katmundu (2015), Rajkahini (2015), Kelor Kirti (2016), Uma (2018) and Ek Je Chhilo Raja (2018).[18][19] In 2019, he appeared in several films, including Shah Jahan Regency, Vinci Da, Bibaho Obhijaan and Satyanweshi Byomkesh.[20] He also played the lead role in the independent production Zombiesthaan (2019).[21]
Alongside his acting work, Ghosh also began contributing to films as a screenwriter. He wrote the story for films like Vinci Da and Bibaho Obhijaan.[22] His work in ensemble projects and critically acclaimed films such as Hawa Bodol (2013) and Khaad (2014) included roles in both dark comedy and drama.[23] During this decade, he received several awards for his performances, including the West Bengal Film Journalists' Association Award for Best Actor in a Supporting Role.[6]
2020–2024: Expansion into film and streaming
Ghosh continued working in Bengali cinema during the early 2020s, besides debuting in streaming productions and Hindi cinema. He appeared in Kedara, for which he received recognition for his supporting performance, and subsequently in films including Abhijaan and Abar Bibaho Obhijaan (2023). The latter was a sequel to Bibaho Obhijaan (2019).[24] He wrote the screenplay and dialogues for both the films.[25]
In the same period, he returned to theatre after a 17-year gap, joining the production Agnijol in 2023.[16] He appeared in the web series Shabash Feluda in 2023 as Nishikanto Sarkar.[26] His Hindi-film debut included a role in the 2024 sports drama Maidaan, in which he appeared alongside Ajay Devgn, Priyamani and Gajraj Rao.[27]
2025–present: Continued film and streaming work
In 2025, Ghosh appeared in Dhumketu, which had remained in production hell since 2016 before finally receiving a theatrical release in August 2025.[28] His supporting role in the film was widely appreciated and earned him multiple awards.[29] In the same year, he played the lead role in the independent black comedy venture The Academy of Fine Arts.[30] In 2026, he reprised his role as Raj in Abar Hawa Bodol, a sequel to Hawa Bodol (2013).[31]
Legal issue
In January 2004, while performing the play Fyataru, Ghosh was accused of rape, cheating, and a breach of a promise to marry by actress Oindrila Chakraborty, who was his alleged live-in partner.[32] The complaint was filed at Regent Park police station.[33] In July 2014, the Alipore court acquitted Ghosh of the charges.[34]
Electoral History
| # | House | Constituency | Year | Poll type | Winner
(Party) |
Runner- Up
(Party) |
Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | West Bengal Legislative Assembly | Bhabanipur | 2021 | Main Election | Sovandeb Chattopadhyay | Rudranil Ghosh | Lost |
| 2 | Shibpur | 2026 | Rudranil Ghosh | Rana Chatterjee | Won |
Filmography
| † | Denotes films that have not yet been released |
- All films are in Bengali language, unless otherwise noted.
| Year | Film | Role | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | Kantatar | —N/a | Marked his feature film debut | [35] |
| 2006 | Refugee | Ashok | [15] | |
| 2007 | Bonobhumi | —N/a | [36] | |
| Kaal | Ratan | [37] | ||
| Our Time | Ratan da | [38] | ||
| 2008 | Hello Kolkata | Animesh | [39] | |
| Chalo Let's Go | Hari | [40] | ||
| Sabdhan Pancha Aashche | —N/a | Incomplete film, permanently shelved | [41] | |
| Chha-e Chhuti | Rudra | [42] | ||
| Teen Yaari Katha | Shyamal | [43] | ||
| Chirodini Tumi Je Amar | Ali | [44] | ||
| 2009 | Angshumaner Chhobi | Rajiv | [45] | |
| Durga | —N/a | |||
| Chora Bali | —N/a | [46] | ||
| Kaler Rakhal | A young Bohurupi performer | [47] | ||
| Kaalbela | Tridib | [48] | ||
| 033 | Rudra, a keyboardist | [49] | ||
| 2010 | Love Circus | Salim | [50] | |
| Jor Jar Mulluk Tar | Rudra | [51] | ||
| Thana Theke Aschi | Rajat | [52] | ||
| Lukochurii | —N/a | [53] | ||
| Mela | Ratan | [54] | ||
| Byomkesh Bakshi | Prabhat | [55] | ||
| The Japanese Wife | Fatik | [56] | ||
| 2011 | Bye Bye Bangkok | Sadhucharan Das | [57] | |
| Jiyo Kaka | Asiful | [58] | ||
| Necklace | Keshtopada | [59] | ||
| Chaplin | Bangshi Das | [60] | ||
| 2012 | Bedroom | Deb | [61] | |
| Elar Char Adhyay | Botu | [62] | ||
| Balukabela.com | Rabin | [63] | ||
| Ekla Akash | A film producer | [64] | ||
| Accident | Karthik Mondol | [65] | ||
| 2013 | Basanta Utsav | A bachelor neighbour | [66] | |
| Hawa Bodol | Raj | [67] | ||
| Proloy | Prasanta | [68] | ||
| Ashare Goppo | Gobordhan Maity | [69] | ||
| 2014 | Khaad | Paltan | [70] | |
| 2015 | Roga Howar Sohoj Upaye | Nandan | [71] | |
| Rajkahini | Sujon | [72] | ||
| Katmundu | Siddarth | [73] | ||
| Black | Roni | [74] | ||
| 2016 | Kelor Kirti | Urvashi's friend | [75] | |
| Love Express | Drunk driver | [76] | ||
| 2017 | K: Secret Eye | Private Investigator K | [77] | |
| 2018 | Honeymoon | Chitoo | [78] | |
| Ek Je Chhilo Raja | Doctor Ashwini Dasgupta | [79] | ||
| Amar Sahor | Srijit, a news editor | |||
| Uma | Gobindo | [80] | ||
| 2019 | Shah Jahan Regency | Barun Raha | [81] | |
| Thai Curry | Nitin | [82] | ||
| Vinci Da | Vinci Da | Co-wrote the story with Srijit Mukherjee | [83] | |
| Zombiesthaan | Anil | [84] | ||
| Bibaho Obhijaan | Rajat | Also contributed as a writer, receiving credits for the story, screenplay and dialogues | [85] | |
| Satyanweshi Byomkesh | Ajit Bandyopadhyay | [86] | ||
| 2020 | Dracula Sir | Katu Mallick | [87] | |
| 2021 | Pratidwandi | Sukumar Sen | [88] | |
| 2022 | Swastik Sanket | Subhas Chatterjee | [89] | |
| Abar Bochhor Koori Pore | Dutta | [90] | ||
| 2023 | Abar Bibaho Obhijaan | Rajat | Also contributed as a writer, receiving credits for the story, screenplay and dialogues | [91] |
| 2024 | Maidaan | Subhankar Sengupta | Marked his Hindi-language feature film debut | [92] |
| 2025 | Dhumketu | Jogesh Chandra Sharma | [93] | |
| 2025 | The Academy of Fine Arts | Dinabandhu "Dinu" Mitra | [94] | |
| 2026 | Abar Hawa Bodol | Raj | Released after being stuck in production hell for ten years | [95] |
| 2027 | Maharaja Tomare Selam | TBA | [96] |
Television
| Year | Television series | Role | Network | Language | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000-2005 | Ek Akasher Niche | Probal | Alpha Bangla | Bengali | Marked his television debut; Soap opera | [97] |
| 2005 | Din Pratidin | —N/a | Zee Bangla | Soap opera | [98] | |
| Nader Chand | A college student | Tara Bangla | Telefilm | [99] | ||
| 2014 | Byomkesh | Bangshidar | ETV Bangla | Television series | [100] |
Web series
| Year | Title | Role | Network | Language | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-2020 | Rahasya Romancha Series | Jhontu | Hoichoi | Bengali | Cameo appearance; Marked his web series debut | [101] |
| 2023 | Shabash Feluda | Nishikanto Sarkar | ZEE5 | Based on Satyajit Ray's novel Gangtokey Gondogol | [102] | |
| Gentlemen | Megh | Addatimes | [103] | |||
| 2025 | Ganoshotru | Hubba Shyamal | ZEE5 | Anthology series | [104] |
Accolades
| Year | Award | Ceremony | Category | Film | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | BFJA Award | —N/a | Best Supporting Actor | Kantatar | Won | [105] |
| —N/a | Refugee | Won | ||||
| 2020 | WBFJA Awards | 4th WBFJA Awards | Best Actor in a Supporting Role | Kedara | Won | [106] |
| Best Actor | Vinci Da | Nominated | ||||
| 2021 | Filmfare Awards Bangla | 4th Filmfare Awards Bangla | Best Story | Won (Co-won with Srijit Mukherjee) |
[107] | |
| Best Actor | Nominated | |||||
| Best Supporting Actor | Kedara | Nominated | ||||
| 2022 | WBFJA Awards | 5th WBFJA Awards | Best Actor in a Negative Role | Dracula Sir | Nominated | [108] |
| 2023 | 6th WBFJA Awards | Best Actor in a Supporting Role | Abhijaan | Nominated | [109] | |
| Best Actor in a Comic Role | Abar Bochhor Koori Pore | Nominated | ||||
| 2026 | WBFJA Awards | 9th WBFJA Awards | Best Actor in a Supporting Role | Dhumketu | Won | [110] |
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