We are still wondering what could be a bigger hint than the fact that she is the common link between one of the biggest clashes of 2024 – Stress 2 and Veda. However, let us give you some more hints. She started her career from Delhi theatres and made her first film appearance in Aamir Khan’s Rang De Basanti.
The actor, who hails from Kharagpur in West Bengal, has also done several short films including Fuddu Boys, Agli Baar, Second Hand and Pash-Trapped. Did we confuse you even more?
Let us tell you. Today we are talking about the multi-talented Abhishek Banerjee – your favourite Hatoda Tyagi from Prime Video’s hit series Paatal Lok. A computer science dropout, 39-year-old Abhishek later took up English Honours to complete his undergraduate studies. He moved to Mumbai in 2008 and after understanding the nitty-gritty of showbiz, Banerjee started casting for some big banners.
The first film was Knock Out in 2010, followed by The Dirty Picture and No One Killed Jessica in 2011, after which he was noticed as an actor. Abhishek then took over the casting director’s chair for Bajatey Raho and Mickey Virus in 2013. While his acting career was taking a good leap with several notable roles, his casting also started soaring.
Within a few years, Banerjee had casted for several big films including Gabbar Is Back, Dear Dad, Do Lafzon Ki Kahani, Rock On 2, OK Jaanu, Toilet: Ek Prem Katha and Secret Superstar. It was during this time that he along with his friend Anmol Ahuja started his own casting agency called ‘Casting Bay’ which is today one of the most sought-after agencies in showbiz.
Talking about Abhishek’s acting career, he has worked in Mirzapur, Dream Girl, Bhediya, Apoorva, Bala, Phillauri, Made in China, Highway and many other hit projects. Now he is ready to play an important role in Shraddha Kapoor’s film Stree 2 and John Abraham’s film Veda. Both the films are going to clash at the box office on August 15 this year.
What do you think about Abhishek Banerjee’s life and career? Tell us @pinkvilla and also if you were able to guess his name right the first time.
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