Abhishek Banerjee: News
Abhishek Banerjee is an Indian actor and casting director born on May 5, 1985. He started his acting career by working in Delhi theater. Banerjee’s first film appearance was in the 2006 drama film ‘Rang De Basanti’. In the year 2011, he served as a casting director in ‘The Dirty Picture’ as well as in the crime thriller ‘No One Killed Jessica’. He is best known for his role in the 2018 Amar Kaushik’s horror-comedy ‘Stree’, which earned Banerjee a nomination for the Zee Cine Award for Best Actor in a Comic Role in 2019. His role as lead antagonist and dreaded serial killer Vishal Tyagi (Hathoda Tyagi) in the Amazon Prime Video web series ‘Paatal Lok’ was critically acclaimed. Banerjee has worked as a casting director for numerous films including ‘Ok Jaanu’, ‘Toilet: Ek Prem Katha’, ‘Secret Superstar‘, ‘Ajji‘, ‘Brij Mohan Amar Rahe’, and ’Knock Out’. He is a notable alumna of Kirori Mal College, University of Delhi.
13 Dec 2024
Amazon Prime Video'Paatal Lok 2' reveals Jaideep Ahlawat's bloody return; see poster
Amazon Prime Video has officially announced the return of its critically acclaimed series, Paatal Lok, for a second season.
07 Dec 2024
Mamata BanerjeeMamata Banerjee asked about successor, her reply
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has said any decision about her successor would be taken collectively by the Trinamool Congress (TMC) leadership, not by her alone.
03 Dec 2024
Akhilesh YadavAfter TMC, Samajwadi Party skips Congress's Parliament protest
The unity of the opposition bloc in India was put to test on Tuesday as key allies skipped a Congress-led protest in Parliament.
02 Dec 2024
Adani GroupParliament session: Opposition divided on Adani issue; Trinamool skips meeting
The Trinamool Congress (TMC) skipped a key meeting of the Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA) bloc leaders on Monday.
01 Dec 2024
NetflixRajkummar Rao-Sanya Malhotra's dark comedy to start filming soon
Rajkummar Rao and his wife-actor Patralekhaa are all set to take a new journey as they enter the world of film production.
28 Nov 2024
Bangladesh'Stand with Modi government...': Mamata on attacks against Bangladeshi Hindus
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has backed the central government in taking action against the recent violence on Hindus in Bangladesh.
28 Oct 2024
Farhan AkhtarIt's happening! 'Mirzapur' is getting a film adaptation
Amazon MGM Studios and Excel Entertainment have announced a film adaptation of the popular Indian streaming series, Mirzapur.
23 Oct 2024
Akshay KumarFans fume over Prime skipping Rajkummar in 'Stree' promotional clips
Fans of horror-comedy Stree 2 are upset over the apparent exclusion of actor Rajkummar Rao from promotional videos on Amazon Prime Video. The box office hit recently made its digital debut on the streaming platform.
07 Oct 2024
Alia Bhatt'Stree 2' surpasses 'Baahubali 2's 8th weekend haul; collects ₹595cr
The horror-comedy film Stree 2, starring Shraddha Kapoor and Rajkummar Rao, is about to set a new record of surpassing the ₹600 crore mark in domestic box office collection. This achievement will make it the highest-grossing Hindi film of all time.
26 Sep 2024
Amar Kaushik'Stree 2' arrives on Prime Video, but there's a twist!
Stree 2: Sarkate Ka Aatank, starring Rajkummar Rao and Shraddha Kapoor, has made history by surpassing the ₹600 crore mark at the box office.
19 Sep 2024
Pankaj Tripathi'Stree 2' is unstoppable; collects ₹562cr after 35 days
The horror-comedy Stree 2, featuring Shraddha Kapoor and Rajkummar Rao, is showing no signs of slowing down even in its fifth week.
17 Sep 2024
Aparshakti Khurana'Stree 2's dream run continues, collects ₹558cr in 33 days
The highly anticipated horror-comedy Stree 2, starring Shraddha Kapoor and Rajkummar Rao, has set a new benchmark at the box office in 2024. The film has joined the ₹500 crore club in India and is steadily approaching the ₹600 crore mark as the weekend approaches.
16 Sep 2024
Aparshakti KhuranaShraddha-Rajkummar's 'Stree 2' is unstoppable; nears ₹560cr mark!
The horror-comedy film Stree 2, featuring Shraddha Kapoor and Rajkummar Rao, is steadily approaching the ₹600cr mark at the Indian box office.
15 Sep 2024
Box Office'Stree 2's dream run continues, approaches ₹550 crore mark
The horror-comedy Stree 2, featuring Shraddha Kapoor and Rajkummar Rao, has broken major box office records for 2024.
09 Sep 2024
Box Office'Stree 2' credit row: Abhishek Banerjee denies rift among cast
Following the release of Stree 2 on August 15, a debate erupted online over who deserved more credit for the film's success—Shraddha Kapoor or Rajkummar Rao.
07 Sep 2024
Kolkata'No doctors available,' youth dies at Kolkata's RG Kar hospital
A 28-year-old man passed away during treatment at RG Kar Medical College Hospital in Kolkata on Friday.
03 Sep 2024
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)Doctor rape-murder: BJP MP faces 'go back' slogan
Junior doctors protesting late Monday night chanted "go back" against Bharatiya Janata Party MP and former high court judge Abhijit Gangopadhyay, who visited the protest site in Kolkata, West Bengal.
29 Aug 2024
Box Office'Vedaa' finally crosses ₹20cr mark on Day 14
John Abraham's latest action film, Vedaa, has been struggling at the box office since its release.
26 Aug 2024
Aparshakti KhuranaWhy Vicky Kaushal rejected Rajkummar's role in 'Stree'
Amar Kaushik's Stree 2, starring Rajkummar Rao and Shraddha Kapoor in lead roles, is currently decimating all other movies at the box office.
26 Aug 2024
Box Office'Vedaa' box office: John-starrer stands no chance before 'Stree 2'
John Abraham's latest action-drama Vedaa, co-starring Sharvari and Abhishek Banerjee, is struggling to make an impact at the box office.
24 Aug 2024
Box OfficeJohn Abraham's 'Vedaa' struggles to touch ₹20cr
Nikkhil Advani's latest film Vedaa, featuring John Abraham and Sharvari in lead roles, has been struggling at the box office since its release on August 15.
23 Aug 2024
Kareena Kapoor KhanWhy Abhishek Banerjee was 'depressed' despite 'Stree' success
Abhishek Banerjee, known for his role as Jana in the hit film Stree, has opened up about his struggle with depression and typecasting following the movie's success.
22 Aug 2024
#MeTooAbhishek Banerjee recalls firing employee over late-night message to actor
Abhishek Banerjee, known for his roles in Stree and Paatal Lok, has expressed his condemnation of the Justice Hema Committee report on sexual harassment's findings, released on Monday (August 19).
22 Aug 2024
Aparshakti Khurana'Some parts are already written': Abhishek Banerjee teases 'Stree 3'
Following the massive success of Stree 2, the third installment, Stree 3, is now in the works.
22 Aug 2024
Bollywood'Vedaa' box office collection: John Abraham's film continues to fall
John Abraham's latest action flick, Vedaa, is struggling to hold its ground at the box office.
21 Aug 2024
Chandigarh'Vedaa' box office collection falls further on Day 6
The much-anticipated Bollywood movie, Vedaa, has recorded a low box office collection on its sixth day of release.
20 Aug 2024
Amar KaushikMeet the 7.7ft-tall wrestler who plays Sarkata in 'Stree 2'
The recently released horror-comedy film Stree 2: Sarkate Ka Aatank has been raking earth-shattering numbers at the box office since its Independence Day debut.
19 Aug 2024
Box Office'Stree 2' becomes highest-grossing Hindi film of 2024
Stree 2, a horror-comedy starring Shraddha Kapoor and Rajkummar Rao, has become the highest-grossing Hindi film of 2024 in just five days.
19 Aug 2024
Dharma Productions'Comments were completely misinterpreted': Abhishek Banerjee on Dharma Productions fallout
Actor Abhishek Banerjee, who is currently promoting his recently released films Stree 2 and Vedaa, has issued a clarification regarding his comments about Dharma Productions and Karan Johar.
18 Aug 2024
Amar Kaushik'Stree 2' cast salaries: Rajkummar earned ₹6cr, Shraddha made ₹5cr
The horror-comedy Stree 2 has been a box office sensation, crossing the ₹100 crore mark in just two days.
18 Aug 2024
Box OfficeJohn-Sharvari's 'Vedaa' crosses ₹10cr in 3 days
Despite facing stiff competition from big releases like Stree 2 and Khel Khel Mein, Nikkhil Advani's directorial Vedaa has managed to make its mark at the box office.
16 Aug 2024
John AbrahamBox office: John Abraham's 'Vedaa' earns ₹6.52cr on opening day
Nikkhil Advani's action thriller, Vedaa, featuring John Abraham, Sharvari, Abhishek Banerjee, and Tamannaah Bhatia, has garnered ₹6.52 crore at the domestic box office on its first day.
15 Aug 2024
Calcutta High CourtKolkata doctor rape-murder: 9 arrested for vandalism at hospital
Nine individuals have been arrested in connection with the vandalism at the RG Kar Medical College and Hospital in Kolkata on Wednesday night.
15 Aug 2024
Akshay Kumar'Stree 2' post-credits scene reveals Sarkata's identity
The much-anticipated sequel to the 2018 horror-comedy Stree, titled Stree 2, has finally hit the theaters.
14 Aug 2024
Disney+ Hotstar'Darling,' 'Shekhar Homes': Fresh Indian content to stream this I-Day
Bollywood is set to entertain audiences with a slew of new releases across various platforms this long Independence Day weekend.
13 Aug 2024
Amar KaushikIt's not 'Stree 2' v/s 'Vedaa,' but Abhishek v/s Abhishek!
Actor Abhishek Banerjee is all set for the release of his two upcoming films, Stree 2 and Vedaa, both slated to hit the screens on Thursday (August 15).
11 Aug 2024
CancerKolkata: Doctor-murder accused married 4 times, 3 wives left him
Sanjay Roy, the accused in the rape and murder of a trainee doctor at RG Kar Medical College in Kolkata, had a history of marital misconduct, according to his neighbors.
10 Aug 2024
Akshay Kumar'Stree 2' advance booking: Earns ₹75L from over 20K tickets!
The highly-anticipated sequel to the 2018 hit film Stree, Stree 2, is emerging as a top contender in the fierce screen battle with other films releasing on Independence Day.
04 Aug 2024
Mamata BanerjeeTrinamool asks minister to resign for misbehaving with woman officer
The Trinamool Congress in West Bengal has demanded the resignation of state jail minister Akhil Giri after a video of him threatening a female department official surfaced.
01 Aug 2024
Central Board of Film Certification'Vedaa' trailer: Sharvari-John are here to uproot caste-class hierarchies
The trailer of the upcoming film Vedaa, starring John Abraham and Sharvari, is finally out!
17 Jul 2024
Amar Kaushik'Stree 2' unveils new poster featuring Rajkummar Rao and gang
The much-awaited sequel to Dinesh Vijan's horror-comedy, Stree 2, has stirred up anticipation with the unveiling of a new poster.
14 Jul 2024
Amar Kaushik'Two polar opposite roles': Abhishek Banerjee on 'Stree 2'-'Vedaa' clash
In an unusual turn of events, actor Abhishek Banerjee is preparing for the simultaneous release of his two films, Stree 2 and Vedaa, on August 15.
07 Jun 2024
Box OfficeJohn Abraham-Sharvari's 'Vedaa' release date shifted to Independence Day 2024
The much-anticipated film, Vedaa, featuring John Abraham and Sharvari, has had its release date postponed from July 12 to August 15, 2024.
04 Jun 2024
Mamata BanerjeeElection results: After trailing briefly, TMC takes lead in Bengal
The ruling Trinamool Congress (TMC) is leading in West Bengal after briefly trailing behind the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).
01 Jun 2024
Bollywood'Good actors get peanuts': Abhishek Banerjee on Bollywood's star culture
Abhishek Banerjee, a renowned actor and former casting director, has shed light on the financial disparities within the film industry.
22 Apr 2024
MumbaiMan detained for alleged surveillance of TMC leader Abhishek Banerjee
A Mumbai resident was detained by Kolkata Police Special Task Force and detective department on Monday for allegedly spying on a top West Bengal politician.
13 Apr 2024
Amar Kaushik'Stree 2' update: Abhishek Banerjee says 'VFX will take time'
Actor Abhishek Banerjee has provided insights into the highly-awaited sequel to the 2018 horror-comedy hit, Stree.
22 Mar 2024
Bollywood'Baap of action': Sharvari pens heartfelt note for John Abraham
John Abraham and Sharvari's upcoming actioner Vedaa has become the talk of the town after the makers unveiled the gripping teaser.
