Pratyusha Banerjee
| Pratyusha Banerjee | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Born |
10 August 1991[1][2] Jamshedpur, Bihar (now Jharkhand), India |
| Died |
1 April 2016 (aged 24) Andheri, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India |
| Cause of death | Suicide (asphyxia) |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 2010–2016 |
| Known for | Balika Vadhu, Bigg Boss 7, Hum Hain Na, Sasural Simar Ka |
Pratyusha Banerjee (10 August 1991 – 1 April 2016) was an Indian television actress. She had appeared in numerous television and reality shows.[3]
Banerjee first gained recognition in 2010 in the television show Balika Vadhu.[4] This was her first leading role in the television series where she earned her household name "Anandi".[4] She had participated in Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa (season 5), Bigg Boss 7, and Power Couple.[3]
Career
She was signed as lead role in 2010 Indian television series Balika Vadhu as an adult Anandi, replacing Avika Gor. According to the actress, she was chosen via a talent hunt, surpassing the contestants Nivedita Tiwari from Lucknow and Ketaki Chitale from Mumbai.[5] Following the success of the show Banerjee participated in Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa (season 5). But she left the dance show, stating that she was not comfortable during the dance rehearsals.[6][7] She was also one of the most competitive contestants in the seventh season of the show Bigg Boss.[8][9][10][11][12] She appeared in Power Couple, along with her partner Rahul Raj Singh.[13] Banerjee had played vital roles in Hum Hain Na,[14] Sasural Simar Ka[15] and Gulmohar Grand.[16]
Personal life
Banerjee was born in Jamshedpur city of Jharkhand to Shankar and Soma Banerjee.[5] In 2010, she left Jamshedpur to work in Mumbai.[17]
Death
On 1 April 2016, Banerjee committed suicide and was found hanging in her Mumbai apartment and according to the postmortem report the cause of death was asphyxia.[18][19][20][21]
Television
| Year(s) | Show | Role | Channel | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010–13 | Balika Vadhu | Anandi Shivraj Shekhar | Colors TV | Main Female Lead |
| 2012 | Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 5 | Herself | Colors TV | Contestant - Eliminated 4th week - 21 June 2012 |
| 2013 | Bigg Boss 7 | Herself - (Evicted on Day 63) - 9th week 17 November 2013 | Colors TV | Contestant |
| 2014 | Pyaar Tune Kya Kiya | Herself | Zing TV | Episodic role opposite Kunal Bhatia |
| 2014 | Savdhaan India | Host | Life Ok | Host (Special series) |
| 2014–15 | Hum Hain Na | Sagarika Mishra | Sony TV | Main Female Lead |
| 2014 | Kaun Banega Crorepati 8 | Herself | Sony TV | Guest |
| 2015 | Killerr Karaoke Atka Toh Latkah | Herself/Contestant | &TV | |
| 2015 | Itna Karo Na Mujhe Pyaar | Herself/Cameo | Sony TV | Cameo Appearance |
| 2015 | Comedy Classes | Balika Sidhu (Comic Role) | Life OK | |
| 2015 | Gulmohar Grand | Parinda Pathak | Star Plus | Special Appearance |
| 2015 | Sasural Simar Ka | Mohini (Daayan) | Colors | Antagonist |
| 2015 | Swaragini | Mohini (Daayan) | Colors | (Integration with SSK) |
| 2015 | Kumkum Bhagya[22] | Herself | Zee TV | Cameo |
| 2015 | Aahat | Herself | Sony TV | Episodic role |
| 2015 | Bad Company | Herself | Zing TV | Celebrity Guest along with Scarlett Rose |
| 2015 | Power Couple | Herself | Sony TV | Contestant |
| 2016 | Adhuri Kahaani Hamari | Naagin | &TV | Protagonist |
| 2016 | Yeh Vaada Raha | Herself | Zee TV | Dance Performance |
Awards
| Year | Award | Category | Show | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Indian Telly Awards | Best Fresh New Face - Female | Balika Vadhu | Nominated |
| 2011 | Golden Petal Awards | Most Lokpriya Face - Female | Won | |
| Most Damdaar Personality | ||||
| Most Sanskaari Personality | ||||
| Face Of Progress | ||||
| The Global Indian Film and TV Honours | Best Fresh New Face - Female | Nominated | ||
| Best Actress In Lead Role | ||||
| 2012 | Indian Telly Awards | Best Actress in a Lead Role | ||
| Best Television Personality | ||||
| Best Onscreen Couple | ||||
| People's Choice Awards India | Favourite Drama Actress | |||
| Most Good-Looking Onscreen Jodi | ||||
| Golden Petal Awards | Most Lokpriya Face - Female | Won | ||
| Favourite Jodi | ||||
| BIG Star Entertainment Awards | BIG Star Most Entertaining Television Actor - Female | Won[23] | ||
| 2016 | Colors Golden Petal Awards | Best Actor in Supernatural Personality | Sasural Simar Ka | Nominated |
See also
References
- ↑ "Pratyusha Banerjee's b'day party". The Times Group. Times of India. 10 August 2015. Retrieved 2 April 2016.
- ↑ "Pratyusha Banerjee would have been 25 today: Kamya Punjabi, Adaa Khan remember Balika Vadhu star, see pics". indianexpress.com. Retrieved 10 August 2016.
- 1 2 Singh, Mandwi (2 April 2016). "Balika Vadhu to Power Couple: 7 shows we will always remember Pratyusha Banerjee for". India Today. Retrieved 28 April 2016.
- 1 2 Singh, Mandwi (2 April 2016). "Pratyusha 'Anandi' Banerjee of Balika Vadhu hangs self". India Today. Retrieved 28 April 2016.
- 1 2 Bose, Antara (25 July 2010). "Jamshedpur girl is India's most popular bride". Telegraph desk. The Telegraph. Retrieved 2 April 2016.
- ↑ "Rashmi in Pratyusha out in Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa?". timesofindia.com. Retrieved 18 July 2012.
- ↑ "IT'S NOT JUST DANCE". Pioneer desk. Daily Pioneer. 22 September 2013. Retrieved 2 April 2016.
- ↑ "Balika Vadhu's Pratyusha Banerjee to enter 'Bigg Boss' house?". Retrieved 29 July 2013.
- ↑ "We all used to rag Salman about Elli: Pratyusha". timesofindia.com. Retrieved 21 November 2013.
- ↑ "`Bigg Boss 7`: Pratyusha Banerjee gets evicted". Zeenews.india.com. Retrieved 2013-12-20.
- ↑ "`Bigg Boss 7`: It was scary, says Pratyusha Banerjee on her 'Bigg' experience". Zeenews.india.com. Retrieved 2013-12-20.
- ↑ "Pratyusha Banerjee evicted from Bigg Boss house". Indian Express. 2013-11-17. Retrieved 2013-12-20.
- ↑ "Pratyusha and Rahul were Raj and Simran kind of a couple: Delnaaz Irani". Living Media. India Today. 2 April 2016.
- ↑ Maheshwari, Neha (28 February 2015). "Pratyusha Banerjee and Kanwar Dhillon's Hum Hai Na to end on March 19". The Times Group. Times Of India. Retrieved 2 April 2016.
- ↑ "Pratyusha Banerjee quits 'Sasural Simar Ka'". The Times Group. Times Of India. 1 September 2015. Retrieved 2 April 2016.
- ↑ "Pratyusha Banerjee to play Parinda in 'Gulmohar Grand'". Indian Express Limited. The Indian Express. 28 May 2015. Retrieved 2 April 2016.
- ↑ Nitasha Natu & Rebecca Samervel (7 April 2016). "Rahul 'poisoned' Pratyusha's mind against her parents?". The Times of India. Retrieved 28 April 2016.
- ↑ "Balika Vadhu star Pratyusha Banerjee dead, here is all about the actress". Indian Express Limited. The Indian Express. 2 April 2016.
- ↑ Hegde, Rajul (2 April 2016). "Balika Vadhu actress Pratyusha Banerjee commits suicide". Rediff desk. Rediff.
- ↑ "Balika Vadhu's Pratyusha Banerjee, 24, Allegedly Commits Suicide". NDTV. Retrieved 4 April 2016.
- ↑ "'Pratyusha Banerjee wasn't finding any work and cash was drying up'". The Times Group. Times Of India. 2 April 2016.
- ↑ "In pics: Looking back at the life of late TV actor Pratyusha Banerjee". Hindustan Times. 1 April 2016. Retrieved 28 April 2016.
- ↑ Metro Masti (24 December 2012). "Big Star Entertainment Awards Pratyusha Banerjee won Best Actress". metromasti.com.