Pratyusha Banerjee was an Indian television actress. Banerjee had performed in numerous TV and reality shows. Pratyusha first gained recognition in the year 2010 in the TV show Balika Vadhu. This was her 1st leading character in the TV soap-opera where Pratyusha earned her household name “Anandi”. Banerjee had participated in the reality show Bigg Boss 7 (2013).
Biography & Wiki
Age, Biography & Wiki |
Real Name | Pratyusha Banerjee |
Nickname | Pratyusha |
Profession | Actress |
Popular Role | Anandi (Balika Vadhu) |
Debut | TV-Balika Vadhu, in the year 2010 |
Language Known | Hindi & English |
Date Of Birth | 10 August 1991 |
Age | 24 Years |
Birthplace | Jamshedpur, Jharkhand, India |
Place of Death | Mumbai, Maharashtra, India |
Nationality | Indian |
Religion | Hinduism |
Star Sign/ Zodiac Sign | Leo |
Height & Physical Overview |
Height in Centimeters | 158 cm |
Height in Meters | 1.58 m |
Height in Feet & Inches | 5′ 2″ |
Weight in Kilograms | 53 kg |
Weight in Pounds | 117 lbs |
Figure Measurement (approx.) | 34-23-33 |
Eye Color | Black |
Hair Color | Black |
Family & Relatives |
Father | Shankar Banerjee |
Mother | Soma Banerjee |
Sister | Not Known |
Brother | Not Known |
Boyfriends, Affairs, and Marital Status |
Marital Status | Unmarried |
Affairs/Boyfriends | Makrand Malhotra, Rahul Raj Singh |
Education and School, College |
Educational Qualification | Not Known |
School | Not Known |
College/University | St. Xaviers College, Kolkata, India |
Favorite Things and Like & Dislike |
Actor | Shah Rukh Khan |
Actress | Kajol |
Food | Pani Puri |
Food Habit | Non-Vegetarian |
Film | Kuch Kuch Hota Hai |
Perfume | Variety by Calvin Klein |
Restaurant | Delhi Darbaar in Mumbai |
Hobbies | Cooking, Shopping, Singing |
Color | Yellow, Black, Blue, White |
Sport | Cricket |
Holiday Destination | Goa, London, Paris |
Car Collection | Not Known |
Salary (approx.) | Not Known |
Net Worth (approx.) | Net Worth |
Physical Attributes
Pratyusha Banerjee has a Stunning figure and she was 168 cm tall which was 5 feet 6 inches. She has a keen interest to maintain her body fitness her weight was 53 kg. Pratyusha Banerjee was very health conscious she always takes care of her looks and appearance. She visits the gym regularly and her figure measurement was 33-26-33 and she has attractive Black hair and Black eyes.
Family Background and Relationship
Pratyusha Banerjee was born in Jamshedpur, Jharkhand, India, to Mr. Shankar Banerjee and Mrs. Soma Banerjee. Pratyusha’s father is a known social worker and runs their own NGO. In the year 2010, Pratyusha left Jamshedpur to work in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India. There is not much information available about Pratyusha Banerjee’s family.
Death
On 1st April 2016, the actress was found hanged in her apartment in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India, and according to the post-mortem report, the cause of death was asphyxia. Though, Pratyusha’s father and mother allege she was murdered by her boyfriend and passed off as suicide. They have pressed charges against her boyfriend.
Career
Pratyusha began her career with a supporting role in the show Rakt Sambandh which followed by playing the role of Vaani (best friend of Akshara played by Hina Khan) in Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai on Star Plus. Pratyusha was signed as a lead character in the year 2010 Indian TV soap-opera Balika Vadhu as an adult Anandi, replacing Avika Gor. According to the actress, Banerjee was chosen via a talent hunt, surpassing the contestants Nivedita Tiwari from Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India, and Ketaki Chitale from Mumbai, Maharashtra, India. Following the success of the show, the actress joined in Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa Season 5.
Though, Pratyusha left the dance show, stating that Banerjee was not comfortable during the dance rehearsals. In the year 2013, Pratyusha was one of the most competitive participants in Bigg Boss Season 7. Banerjee appeared in Power Couple, along with her partner Rahul Raj Singh. The actress had acted vital characters in Hum Hain Na, Sasural Simar Ka, and Gulmohar Grand. Notable work in Balika Vadhu and also known as Anandi.
Some Lesser Known Facts About Her
- Did Pratyusha Banerjee smoke?: No
- Did Pratyusha Banerjee drink alcohol?: Yes
- Pratyusha replaced child artist Avika Gor in the soap-opera Balika Vadhu after getting selected by public votes.
- Pratyusha was a close friend of TV actress Kamya Punjabi.
- In the year 2014, Pratyusha was found seriously drunk at a party.
- Pratyusha participated in the dance reality show Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 5, In the year 2012.
- In the year 2013, Pratyusha went into Bigg Boss 7 house but got eliminated after 2 months.
- Pratyusha contested in Sony TV’s adventure show Power Couple with her boyfriend Rahul Raj, In the year 2015.
- It is believed that Pratyusha leaves Balika Vadhu serial due to its demanding schedule and Pratyusha’s mother’s health.
- After Banerjee left the Balika Vadhu serial in the year 2013, Pratyusha was offered a role in a film by Vikram Bhatt, but Pratyusha rejected the offer.
FAQs
Q- What happened to Pratyusha Banerjee?
A- On 1st April 2016, the actress was found hanged in her apartment in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India, and according to the post-mortem report, the cause of death was asphyxia. Though, Pratyusha’s father and mother allege she was murdered by her boyfriend and passed off as suicide. They have pressed charges against her boyfriend.
Q- Is Pratyusha Banerjee dead?
A- Yes.
Q- Was Pratyusha Banerjee married?
A- No.
Q- When did Pratyusha Banerjee die?
A- On, 1st April 2016.
Q- Who is Pratyusha Banerjee’s boyfriend?
A- Rahul Raj Singh.
Q- Why Pratyusha Banerjee left Balika Vadhu?
A- As Anandi, the actress had won a million hearts and was a household name! (For the uninitiated, Banerjee left the show midway at the height of her popularity to do something different as an actor and was replaced by Toral Rasputra to act Anandi).
Q- What is the age of Pratyusha Banerjee?
A- 24 Year.
Q- When did Pratyusha Banerjee leave Balika Vadhu?
A- Banerjee (10th August 1991 until 1st April 2016) was an Indian TV actress. Pratyusha had performed in numerous TV and reality shows. Pratyusha 1st gained recognition in the year 2010 in the TV soap-opera Balika Vadhu.
Q- What killed Pratyusha Banerjee?
A- 1st April 2016.
Q- How old is Toral Rasputra?
A- Toral was born on 26th December 1987, as in 2021, she is 34 years old.