Quick Facts
Biography
Pratyusha Banerjee (10 August 1991 – 1 April 2016) was an Indian television actress. She had appeared in numerous television and reality shows.
Banerjee first gained recognition in 2010 in the television show Balika Vadhu. This was her first leading role in the television series where she earned her household name "Anandi". She had participated in Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa (season 5), Bigg Boss 7, and Power Couple.
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. 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. She was also one of the most competitive contestants in the seventh season of the show Bigg Boss. She appeared in Power Couple, along with her partner Rahul Raj Singh. Banerjee had played vital roles in Hum Hain Na, Sasural Simar Ka and Gulmohar Grand.
Personal life
Banerjee was born in Jamshedpur city of Jharkhand to Shankar and Soma Banerjee. In 2010, she left Jamshedpur to work in Mumbai.
Death
On 1 April 2016, Banerjee was found hanging in her Mumbai apartment, and according to the postmortem report the cause of death was asphyxia.
Television
| Year(s) | Show | Role | Channel | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Rakt Sambandh | Priya Jagirdar | NDTV Imagine | Supporting Role |
| 2010–13 | Balika Vadhu | Anandi Shivraj Shekhar | Colors TV | Main Female Lead |
| 2011 | Kitchen Champion Season 4 | Anandi | Colors TV | Contestant |
| 2012 | Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 5 | Herself | Colors TV | Contestant - Eliminated 6th week - 21 July 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 | 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 | ||
| 2016 | Colors Golden Petal Awards | Best Actor in Supernatural Personality | Sasural Simar Ka | Nominated |
