Priya Banerjee(born 16 April 1990[1]) is a Canadian actress who works primarily in the Indian movie industries. She has workedHindi,TeluguandTamilfilms.[2][3][4]Banerjee's first film wasKissin Telugu in 2013, oppositeAdivi Sesh.[5]She then appeared in her second Telugu film,Joru,withSundeep KishanandRaashii Khannaas the other leads.
Priya Banerjee | |
|---|---|
 Banerjee in 2018 | |
| Born | 16 April 1990 |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 2013–present |
| Spouse | |
Priya Banerjee's latest release, MaayaKaMoh (2024), on ShemarooMe, has garnered significant global attention. Starring oppositePankit Thakker,the film highlights their captivating on-screen chemistry, with Thakker's exceptional performance earning widespread critical acclaim.[6]
Personal life
editBanerjee was born in Canada to parents ofIndian Bengaliorigin and was raised in Canada.[7]She participated inMiss World Canada2011.[4][8]On 14 February 2025, she got married withPrateik Babbar.[9]
Career
editBanerjee started her career in 2013, with the Telugu filmKissas Priya.[10][11]In 2014, she acted in the filmJoruas Annu.[12]In 2015, she appeared in her third Telugu film,Asuraas Harika oppositeNara Rohit.
In October 2015, Banerjee made herBollywooddebut withSanjay Gupta'sJazbaaas Sia.[13][14][15]The film starredAishwarya RaiandIrrfan Khanhowever it failed at the box office and was declared a flop.[16]In 2016, she acted inKaran Johar'sBaar Baar Dekho,starringSidharth MalhotraandKatrina Kaif.
In 2017, Banerjee started the year with2016 The End,which released in the month of October, playing the main lead of Sheetal oppositeHarshad Chopda.[17]She later acted inT-Series'sDil Jo Na Keh SakaoppositeHimansh Kohlias Sia.[18][19]She also played Mrya in her third release of that year,Social.
In 2018, she acted in the film,RainIn 2019, she started the year with acting in the Tamil filmChithiram Pesuthadi 2.[20]She made her web debut withALT Balaji'sBaarishin April 2019, starringAsha NegiandVikram Singh Chauhan.[21][22]She later returned to the series in season 2 in 2020.[23]In May 2019, Banerjee played one of the leads as Kashti forEkta Kapoor'sBekaaboowhich aired on ALT Balaji opposite Rajeev Siddharth.[24]In June 2019, Banerjee acted in Mahendra Bohra's thriller Bollywood film,Hume Tumse Pyaar KitnaoppositeKaranvir Bohra.[25][26][27]
Banerjee made her place inThe Times Of India's"Most Desirable Women List" and was ranked at No. 22 in 2020.[28]
Filmography
edit| Year | Film | Role | Language |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Kiss | Priya | Telugu |
| 2014 | Joru | Annu | |
| Asura | Harika | ||
| 2015 | Jazbaa | Sia | Hindi |
| 2017 | 2016 The End | Sheetal | |
| Dil Jo Na Keh Saka | Sia | ||
| Social | Myra | Hindi | |
| 2018 | Rain | Barkha | |
| 2019 | Chithiram Pesuthadi 2 | Nanditha | Tamil |
| 3 Dev | Vani | Hindi | |
| Hume Tumse Pyaar Kitna | Ananya |
Web series
edit| Year | Title | Role | Language | Platform | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Baarish | Shreya | Hindi | ALT Balaji&ZEE5 | |
| Love Bites | — | ZEE5 | |||
| Hello Mini | Ishita | MX Player | [29] | ||
| 2019- 2021 | Bekaaboo | Kashti | ALT Balaji | [30] | |
| 2020 | 8 Hours | — | Telugu | ||
| Twisted 3 | Myra Sinha | Hindi | JioCinema | ||
| Bhanwar | Kanika Makhija | ZEE5 | |||
| 2021 | Jamai 2.0 | — | |||
| 11th Hour | Nora | Telugu | Aha | ||
| 2023 | Rana Naidu | Mandira | Hindi/Telugu | Netflix | |
| Adhura | Nancy | Hindi | Amazon Prime Video |
References
edit- ^"Prateik Babbar wishes GF Priya Banerjee on her birthday, shares romantic photos with his 'best friend'".India Today.17 April 2023.Retrieved3 July2024.
- ^"Priya Banerjee: I am nervous about KISS".Rediff.
- ^"From Canada to Tollywood: Priya Banerjee - Times of India".The Times of India.
- ^ab"Tollywood actresses go international - Times of India".The Times of India.
- ^"Priya Anand Film Industry adivi sesh".The Times of India.Archivedfrom the original on 23 June 2013.Retrieved19 December2013.
- ^"Pankit Thakker: Playing Akash in the film Maaya Ka Moh was a transformative experience".The Times of India.22 September 2024.ISSN0971-8257.Retrieved16 October2024.
- ^"My family lives in Canada, the situation is equally bad there: A worried Priya Banerjee on COVID-19 lockdown".The Times of India.21 March 2020.
- ^"Nothing but films".Deccan Herald.17 February 2018.
- ^"Prateik Babbar opens up on marrying Priya Banerjee in Smita Patil's home without Babbar family: 'The best way to honour her in spirit'".The Times of India.15 February 2025.Retrieved15 February2025.
- ^"Priya Banerjee: I am nervous about KISS".12 September 2013.
- ^"Adivi Sesh's new film Kiss".The Times of India.Archivedfrom the original on 24 July 2013.Retrieved4 January2013.
- ^"Joru".The Times of India.28 April 2016.Retrieved28 March2019.
- ^"'Jazbaa' is my dream Bollywood debut, says Telugu actress Priya Banerjee ".10 February 2015.
- ^"Priya Banerjee to make her Bollywood debut with Sanjay Gupta's 'Jazbaa'".20 January 2015.
- ^"Priya Banerjee: '2016 The End' belongs to my kind of zone".29 December 2015.
- ^"Jazbaa review: Aishwarya Rai Bachchan has over played in this convoluted, over-plotted crime-drama".9 October 2015.
- ^"'2016 The End' belongs to my kind of zone: Priya Banerjee ".28 December 2015.
- ^""I am lucky, Bollywood is very receptive towards me" – Priya Banerjee ".BollywoodHungama.18 October 2017.Retrieved2 November2017.
- ^"Himansh Kohli and Priya Banerjee speak about their chemistry in the movie 'Dil Jo Na Keh Saka'".The Times of India.14 November 2017.
- ^"Script matters the most for Priya Banerjee".The Times of India.5 December 2018.
- ^"Baarish first impression: A not-so-new TV drama".25 April 2019.
- ^"Priya Banerjee On her Character In Baarish: Shreya Is Quite Like Kareena's Poo In KKKG".19 May 2020.
- ^"Asha Negi on Baarish Season 2: This was my first on-screen kiss, it was the toughest to shoot".6 May 2020.
- ^"Here's why Bekaboo - a psycho stalker thriller is a must-watch".15 May 2019.
- ^"Priya Banerjee and Karanvir Bohra in 'Humein Tumse Pyar Kitna'".The Times of India.28 January 2017.
- ^"Karanvir Bohra wraps up shooting of debut film Hume Tumse Pyaar Kitna, shares photos".26 April 2018.
- ^Raisinghani, Pooja (4 July 2019)."HUME TUMSE PYAAR KITNA MOVIE REVIEW".The Times of India.Retrieved5 July2019.
- ^"The Times Most Desirable Women of 2020 - Times of India".The Times of India.Retrieved7 August2021.
- ^"Actress Priya Banerjee talks about LGBTQ+ community and her support for them".Tribhne India.
- ^"Priya Banerjee: Censorship on OTT is not going to be possible".12 January 2021.
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