Sujoy Ghosh - Actor Profile

Sujoy Ghosh

Directing
Updated: Apr 16, 2026
5Total Films
6.2 Highest Rated
Born: May 21, 1966
Birth Place: Calcutta, West Bengal, India

About Sujoy Ghosh

Born on 21st May 1966 in Kolkata, Sujoy Ghosh is an Indian film writer, director, actor and producer who is well known for his critically acclaimed movies like Jhankar Beats, Kahaani, Ahalya and Badla. The film maker started the trend of multiplex movies in Bollywood with his directorial debut Jhankaar Beats in 2003 which went on to become a superhit. Ghosh's mystery thriller film Kahaani which released in the year 2012 was his path-breaking female lead movie for which he bagged many awards including a National Film Award for Best Screenplay and a Filmfare Award for Best Director. In 2016, his film Kahaani 2 was released which is a sequel to Kahaani. With his 15 minutes long short film - Ahalya (2015), he started the trend of mainstream directors making digital short films. His latest crime-thriller Badla, starring Amitabh Bachchan and Taapsee Pannu received a widespread acclaim and emerged as the content film of the year for its nail-biting plot that left the audiences at the edge of their seats till the very last moment. This is his second film with Amitabh Bachchan, first being Aladin and second being the 2016 thriller film Te3n which was produced by Sujoy. Alongside writing and directing films, Sujoy also acts in the Bengali mystery-thriller Satyanweshi (2013) being his debut film as an actor where he played the role of Byomkesh Bakshi. Not many know but the popular phrase of the IPL team Kolkata Knight Riders - "Korbo Lorbo Jeetbo Re" was penned by Sujoy himself. With the quality driven content in his films, Sujoy Ghosh is one of the leading filmmakers in the country.

Sujoy Ghosh Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Sujoy Ghosh reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 5 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

A large portion of Sujoy Ghosh's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 0% of Sujoy Ghosh's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.

One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains Satyanweshi, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Sujoy Ghosh Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Sujoy Ghosh's career based on audience ratings.

Full Filmography

Every movie Sujoy Ghosh has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2016 Sesh Sangbad - Flop Similar →
2013 Satyanweshi Byomkesh Bakshi Average Similar →
2012 3 Women Roy Flop Similar →
2011 Nobel Chor - Flop Similar →
2005 My Brother... Nikhil - Average Similar →

Sujoy Ghosh - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Sujoy Ghosh?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Sujoy Ghosh is "Satyanweshi" with a rating of 6.2/10.

How many movies has Sujoy Ghosh acted in?

Sujoy Ghosh has been featured in at least 5 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Sujoy Ghosh?

Other notable films include "My Brother... Nikhil", "Nobel Chor", and "Sesh Sangbad".

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