Television productions across India faced disruptions during the Covid-19 pandemic, forcing many actors to adapt as shooting schedules became uncertain. For Kolkata-based actor Susovan Sonu Roy, the period opened the door to commercial modelling opportunities that would later run alongside his acting career.
Since 2023, Roy has featured in advertising campaigns for a range of brands including Holiday Inn Hotel, Dabur, Titan Eye+, Velocity Eyewear, Amazon, Spencer’s, Campus Shoes, Big Bazaar, Biotique and Fiama Di Wills. While building a profile in the advertising industry, he continued pursuing acting projects and has now returned to the screen with a role in the Bengali film Take Care Bhalobasa.
The film marks Roy’s first appearance in a Bengali feature film after establishing himself in television. He plays the character Joy, whose presence is linked to several developments within the story. The film follows four friends and the changes that unfold in their relationships over time, with Joy appearing at different stages of the narrative.
Roy’s television journey began in 2019 with the Akash Aath serial Anandamoyee Maa, directed by the late Debidas Bhattacharya. He portrayed a Vaishnav devotee in the production, which provided his introduction to Bengali television audiences.
Over the following two years, he appeared in a number of television serials including Mohor, Korapakhi, Titli, Khelaghar and Jamuna Dhaki. Among those roles was a negative character in Korapakhi, where he appeared opposite actress Parno Mitra.
Before entering the television industry, Roy was active in stage performances through dance. While studying Commerce at Dum Dum Motijheel Rabindra Mahavidyalaya, where he graduated in 2016, he trained in Western dance for nearly two years and regularly participated in cultural events and stage shows across Kolkata.
His interest in performance later led him to acting workshops conducted by director and producer Pijush Saha. The training helped pave the way for his transition into television acting.
Alongside his work in entertainment, Roy has continued to pursue modelling assignments. In 2025, he took part in the Kolkata-based pageant competition Ethnic Elegance 2025, where he finished as first runner-up.
Born in Howrah, West Bengal, on 19 July 1994, Roy spent part of his childhood in Guwahati. He lost his father at the age of three and a half and was raised by his mother.
As film and television production regained momentum after the pandemic years, Roy’s career has moved across multiple areas of the entertainment industry, combining television, modelling and now feature film work as he continues to expand his screen presence.
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