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Pratyusha Banerjee
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Banerjee at her birthday bash
Born (1991-08-10)10 August 1991
Died 1 April 2016(2016-04-01) (aged 24)
Nationality Indian
Occupation Actress
Years active 2010–2016
Known for
  • Balika Vadhu
  • Bigg Boss 7
  • Hum Hain Na
  • Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 5

Pratyusha Banerjee (born August 10, 1991 – died April 1, 2016) was a talented Indian television actress. She became well-known for her roles in many TV shows and reality programs.

Pratyusha first became famous in 2010. This was when she starred in the TV show Balika Vadhu. In this show, she played the main character, Anandi. This role made her a household name across India. Later, she also took part in the popular reality show Bigg Boss 7 in 2013.

Career Highlights

Pratyusha started her acting journey with a small role in the show Rakt Sambandh. After that, she played Vaani, a best friend character, in Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai on Star Plus.

Becoming Anandi in Balika Vadhu

In 2010, Pratyusha was chosen for the main role in the Indian TV series Balika Vadhu. She played the adult version of Anandi, taking over from another actress, Avika Gor. Pratyusha was picked for this role through a special talent search. She was chosen over many other contestants.

Reality TV and Other Shows

After the big success of Balika Vadhu, Pratyusha joined Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa (season 5). This was a dance reality show. However, she decided to leave the show because she felt uncomfortable during the dance practices.

In 2013, she was a strong contestant in the seventh season of Bigg Boss. This show is known for its challenges and drama. She also appeared in Power Couple with her partner, Rahul Raj Singh. Pratyusha also had important roles in other shows like Hum Hain Na, Sasural Simar Ka, and Gulmohar Grand. Her role as Anandi in Balika Vadhu remained her most famous work.

About Pratyusha's Life

Pratyusha was born into a Bengali family in Jamshedpur, a city in Jharkhand, India. Her parents were Shankar and Soma Banerjee. Her father is known for his social work and runs his own non-profit organization. In 2010, she moved from Jamshedpur to Mumbai to pursue her acting career.

Sad News

Pratyusha Banerjee sadly passed away on April 1, 2016, in her Mumbai apartment.

Television Shows

Year(s) Show Role Notes
2010 Rakt Sambandh Priya Jagirdar
Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai Vaani
2010–13 Balika Vadhu Anandi Jagdish Singh/ Anandi Shivraj Shekhar Lead role
2011 Kitchen Champion Season 4 Guest
2012 Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 5 Contestant
2013 Bigg Boss 7 Contestant
2014 Pyaar Tune Kya Kiya Episodic role
Savdhaan India Host
2014–15 Hum Hain Na Sagarika Mishra Lead role
2014 Kaun Banega Crorepati 8 Guest
2015 Killerr Karaoke Atka Toh Latkah Guest
Itna Karo Na Mujhe Pyaar Guest
Comedy Classes Balika Sidhu Comic role
Gulmohar Grand Parinda Pathak Special appearance
Sasural Simar Ka Mohini Antagonist
Swaragini - Jodein Rishton Ke Sur Guest (as Mohini)
Kumkum Bhagya Guest
Aahat Episodic role
Bad Company Guest
Power Couple Contestant
2016 Adhuri Kahaani Hamari Naagin Protagonist
Yeh Vaada Raha Guest

Awards and Recognition

Year Award Category Show Result
2010 Indian Telly Awards Best Fresh New Face – Female Balika Vadhu Nominated
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
BIG Star Entertainment Awards BIG Star Most Entertaining Television Actor – Female Won

See also

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  • List of Indian television actresses
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