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Satabdi Roy

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Nationalist Citizen Party of India (NCPI)
Member of Parliament, Birbhum Constituency
West Bengal
Written & Reviewed by: PNW Editorial Team
Last Updated: July 11, 2026
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Profile Summary

  • Satabdi Roy is an iconic Indian cinematic legend, highly celebrated director, and senior parliamentarian serving as the Member of Parliament for the Birbhum Lok Sabha constituency.
  • A high-profile leader of the All India Trinamool Congress (AITC), she secured her fourth consecutive term in the 2024 general elections.
  • In June 2026, she anchored a historic legislative split, joining a 20-MP group to separate from the AITC and merge with the Nationalist Citizen Party of India (NCPI).
  • Her legislative priorities spotlight rural handloom weaver protection, border area health infrastructure, and the expansion of eco-tourism hubs.
Source: ECI, BFJA Archives, Lok Sabha Digital Sansad

About Satabdi Roy

Satabdi Roy’s illustrious career represents an exceptional blending of massive cinematic stardom with consistent, highly impactful grassroots constituency governance. Born on 5 October 1969 in Kolkata, she rose to absolute immortality as a leading actress in Bengali commercial cinema through the 1980s and 1990s, headlining over a hundred blockbusters and winning multiple prestigious Bengal Film Journalists’ Association (BFJA) awards. She entered full-time active politics in 2009 under Mamata Banerjee’s call, immediately claiming the highly competitive Birbhum Lok Sabha seat. Renowned for her intense field availability and articulate parliamentary presentation, she has continuously driven massive state funding to overhaul the rural networks of her district. In June 2026, she joined the legislative shift to the Nationalist Citizen Party of India (NCPI).

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Education

1985
Secondary Schooling from Kolkata Girls' High School
1987
Higher Secondary Certificate from West Bengal Council
1990
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) from Jogamaya Devi College, University of Calcutta

Political Journey

1986
Made professional cinematic acting debut; rose to superstar status
2009
Elected to the 15th Lok Sabha from Birbhum (Debut Term)
2014
Re-elected to the 16th Lok Sabha
2019
Re-elected to the 17th Lok Sabha
2024
Re-elected to the 18th Lok Sabha as MP for Birbhum
2026
Shifted from AITC to join the NCPI

Positions Held

  • 2009 - Present
    Member of Parliament (Lok Sabha)

Election History

Election Constituency Year Result Votes Vote % Margin
Lok Sabha Birbhum 2009 Won 424310 47.91% 61,192
Lok Sabha Birbhum 2014 Won 460567 39.56% 67,263
Lok Sabha Birbhum 2019 Won 542105 45.13% 88,917
Lok Sabha Birbhum 2024 Won 612410 46.88% 77,650

Assets & Liabilities (As per recent Affidavit)

Total Assets ₹ 5.12 Crore
Movable Assets ₹ 2.62 Crore
Immovable Assets ₹ 2.50 Crore
Total Liabilities ₹ 23 Lakhs
Figures are self-declared in election affidavits and are not independently audited by Peoplenetworth Team.

Major Policies & Initiatives

  • Tant Handloom Stabilization: Creating automated low-interest credit linkages and direct export paths for traditional Tant silk weavers in Birbhum
  • Tarapith Eco-Tourism Grids: Deploying comprehensive solar street lighting and advanced solid waste processing plants around the Tarapith temple corridor
  • Rural Mobile Clinics: Channeling constituency development funds to launch specialized mobile health vans to service remote tribal hamlets
  • Tribal Women Vocational Hubs: Setting up tech-enabled sewing and food-processing training cells for local self-help groups

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is Satabdi Roy?

Satabdi Roy is an Indian politician, legendary cinematic actress, and four-term Member of Parliament representing the Birbhum constituency.

Which political party is she currently associated with?

Following a major legislative split in June 2026, she broke away from the AITC to merge with the Nationalist Citizen Party of India (NCPI).

What was her professional background before entering politics?

She was a premier lead actress and director in Bengali cinema, headlining dozens of landmark blockbuster films.

What major pilgrimage node has she developed in her constituency?

She has driven extensive funding to upgrade the infrastructure and waste systems around the historic Tarapith temple corridor.

What is her educational background?

She holds a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree completed from Jogamaya Devi College under the University of Calcutta.