30-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
From duty to drama: Cop-turned-actor balances uniform and spotlight
Aloke Sanyal, a dedicated police officer, seamlessly balances his law enforcement duties with a thriving career in cinema and storytelling. He has built an impressive portfolio in films like Eken Babu and Dasham Avatar, along with OTT series such as Sampurna 2 and Aabar Rajniti.
Aloke Sanyal might be a police officer by profession, but it's the world of cinema and storytelling that keeps his creative spirit thriving. Seamlessly balancing law enforcement and the lens, Sanyal has built an enviable portfolio in both films and series—making him a rare example of passion meeting perseverance.
His film journey includes titles like
Manob Jamin
,
Jakher Dhan, Srijato, Araner Prachin Prabhat, Sadaragar Prithivi, Rajasri,
and the currently talked about
Eken Babu,
directed by Joydeep Mukherjee. Sanyal has also worked in
Dasham Avata
r and
Kill Bill Society
where his performance were much talked about
.
He has completed films lik
e
C/O Bhalobasha
,
Sesh Bela Rohaner
,
Hul
,
Bhalobasha Morshum
,
Bans
ara
,
Maharath, Danob,
and
Hema Malini
. "I have two films lined up and I am looking forward to it. One is with Rituparna Sengupta in
Bela Bose
where I play a pivotal character
.
And the other one is with Swastika Mukherjee in
Promoter Bodhi
where too my role is quite meaty," said Sanyal.
On the OTT and television front, Sanyal has been a steady presence with projects like
Sampurna 2, Birangana, Byamakhyapa, Nastonir, Milkshake Border, Batashe Gungun, Lajj
a,
Chemistry Masi, Aabar Rajniti, Kal Ratri, Nikonstro
to name a few
.
On television, Aloke has lent his touch to popular serials like J
agatdhatri, Anurager Chhoya, and Katha
—all hits in their own right, though his packed schedule now leaves him little time to pursue serial work. "Acting is something I love to pursue as playing different characters in front of the camera is quite challenging," said Sanyal.
Despite a demanding job in uniform, Sanyal continues to pursue acting with unwavering commitment, proving that passion, when genuine, always finds a way.
