Puja Banerjee Explained

Puja Banerjee
Birth Date:6 February 1987
Birth Place:Durgapur, West Bengal, India
Other Names:Puja Bose
Occupation:Actress
Children:1

Puja Banerjee, (born 6 February 1987[1]) also sometimes credited as Pooja Bose or simply Pooja, is an Indian actress who appears predominantly in Bengali films and Hindi television. She is well known for playing Vrinda in the show Tujh Sang Preet Lagai Sajna, which aired on Star Plus. She participated in Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa (2014), Comedy Nights Bachao (2015) .

Career

After starting her television career with Kahaani Hamaaray Mahaabhaarat Ki (2008), Banerjee was seen in the romantic show Tujh Sang Preet Lagai Sajna, in which she played the role of a simple Punjabi girl, Vrinda.[2]

She made her debut in the Telugu film titled Veedu Theda.[3] She has also acted in the film Macho Mustanaa, with Hiran Chatterjee (formerly called Macho Mustafaa), but the title was changed due to objections from Muslim clerics regarding the use of the word "Mustafaa".[4] She won a role in Raja Chanda's film Challenge 2, starring Deepak Adhikari and Sujit Mondal's film Rocky, starring Mahaakshay Chakraborty. Another unconfirmed movie is Diwana Holo Mon, opposite Hiran Chatterjee.

Banerjee participated in Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 7, where she was credited as Puja Bose. Her choreographer was Rajit Dev, who is also the chief choreographer to Vaibhavi Merchant.

From 2015 to 2017, she appeared in Comedy Nights Bachao. Banerjee later joined the cast of Zee TV's Qubool Hai playing the role of Afreen.[5] She also played Yasmine in Razia Sultan which aired on &TV. In 2016, she participated in Bigg Boss Bangla and Comedy Nights Live.[6]

In 2017, she played Mehak in Dev which also starred Ashish Chaudhary and Sumona Chakravarti.[7] She returned to the show in 2018 with season 2. In 2019, she participated in Kitchen Champion 5 and Khatra Khatra Khatra followed by playing Makdina in Vish.[8] In 2020, she played Vaishno Devi in Jag Janani Maa Vaishno Devi - Kahani Mata Rani Ki.[9]

In 2022 after a hiatus of two years Banerjee returned to acting with StarPlus's Anupamaa's prequel web series as Ritika.

Personal life

In 2020, she married her Tujh Sang Preet Lagai Sajna co star Kunal Verma.[10] [11] [12] [13] Banerjee and Verma have one son.[14] [15]

Filmography

Films

List of Puja Banerjee film credits
YearTitleRoleLanguage Notes
2011 Veedu Theda Meghna
2012 Macho Mastanaa Diya
2012 Challenge 2 Pooja Bengali
2013 Rajdhani Express Sunita
2013 Loveria Sweety Bengali
2013 Rocky Nandini Bengali
2013 Oh! Henry Brishti Bengali
2013 Proloy Unnamed Bengali Special appearance
2013 Ramaiya Vastavaiya Unnamed Hindi Cameo
2014 Teen Patti Mohor Bengali
2016 Great Grand Masti Sapna Amar Saxena Hindi
2018 Hoichoi Unlimited Lola Bengali

Television

List of Puja Banerjee television credits
Year Title Role Notes
2008 Kahaani Hamaaray Mahaabhaarat Ki Radha
Kahaani Ghar Ghar Kii Vrinda Shehrawat Guest
Karam Apnaa Apnaa
Sapna Babul Ka... Bidaai
2008–2010 Tujh Sang Preet Lagai Sajna
2009Kis Desh Mein Hai Meraa DilGuest
Kasturi
Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai
Raja Ki Aayegi Baraat
Kayamath
Mitwa Phool Kamal Ke
2010Sajan Ghar Jaana Hai
Saath Nibhaana SaathiyaHerself
Sarvggun Sampanna Swara
2011Balika VadhuHerselfGuest
2012Ek Hazaaron Mein Meri Behna Hai
2013–2014 Devon Ke Dev - Mahadev
2013 Comedy Nights with Kapil Herself Guest
2014 Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 7 Contestant 11th place
2015Razia SultanYasmine
2015–2017 Comedy Nights Bachao Contestant
2015–2016 Qubool HaiAfreen
2015 Darr Sabko Lagta Hai Dr. Radhika
Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 8HerselfGuest
Comedy Classes
2016 Bigg Boss 9
Comedy Nights Live
Bigg Boss Bangla 2
2017 Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 9
Dev Mehak Burman/Vaani Sahay
Comedy Dangal Contestant
2018Prithvi VallabhVikramjeet's wife
2019Kitchen Champion 5HerselfGuest
Khatra Khatra Khatra
VishMakdina
2020Jag Janani Maa Vaishno DeviGoddess Vaishno Devi
2022The Kapil Sharma ShowCustomer
2023Dance Bangla DanceJudge

Web series

List of Puja Banerjee web series credits
YearTitleRoleNotes
2019–2021Parboni 'Paru'/ RubinaBengali Web Series on Hoichoi, Bengali OTT Platform
2022Ritika[16]
2024CabaretElinaBengali Web Series on Addatimes, First Bengali OTT Platform

Music videos

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Pooja Bose News . . 11 June 2019. 23 May 2021. 25 May 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210525153206/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/topic/Pooja-Bose/news. live.
  2. http://entertainment.oneindia.in/television/top-stories/news/2008/pooja-ekta-blind-faith-061108.html Pooja Banerjee has blind faith over Ekta Kapoor
  3. News: Actor Nikhil tastes commercial success . https://web.archive.org/web/20131007012206/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2011-12-19/news-interviews/30533451_1_centres-film-success . dead . 7 October 2013 . . 19 December 2011.
  4. News: Macho Mustafa' is now 'Macho Mastana' . https://web.archive.org/web/20130427173255/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-02-24/news-interviews/31094517_1_shots-release-budget . dead . 27 April 2013 . . 24 February 2012.
  5. News: Mahadev's Parvati turns daayan in 'Qubool Hai' . Maheshwri . Neha . . 6 October 2015 . 6 October 2015 . 6 September 2018 . https://web.archive.org/web/20180906093753/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/in-out-tv-celebs-onboard-quit-or-kicked-out/photostory/49229066.cms . live.
  6. Web site: 9 October 2020 . Actress Puja Banerjee And Kunal Verma Welcome Baby Boy . NDTV . 23 May 2021 . 23 May 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210523202444/https://www.ndtv.com/entertainment/actress-puja-banerjee-and-kunal-verma-welcome-baby-boy-2307791 . live.
  7. Web site: Dev 2 actor Puja Banerjee: If it wasn't for Kunal, I wouldn't have been able to achieve so much in life . Mahek is the most mysterious and mischievous character in the show and it's only going to turn darker this season," . 2 July 2018 . 23 May 2021 . 23 May 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210523202443/https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/television/dev-2-actor-puja-banerjee-5242763/ . live.
  8. Web site: 30 September 2019 . Naagin 4: Puja Banerjee To REPLACE Surbhi Jyoti As NEW Naagin In Ekta Kapoor's Show? . ABP . 23 May 2021 . 23 May 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210523202445/https://news.abplive.com/entertainment/television/naagin-4-puja-banerjee-to-replace-surbhi-jyoti-as-new-naagin-in-ekta-kapoors-show-1083430 . live.
  9. Web site: 1 July 2020 . Patiala Babes' Paridhi Sharma replaces Puja Banerjee in Jag Jaanani Maa Vaishnodevi; here's her first look . . 23 May 2021 . 1 February 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240201075127/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/patiala-babes-paridhi-sharma-replaces-puja-banerjee-in-jag-jaanani-maa-vaishnodevi-heres-her-first-look/articleshow/76729503.cms . live.
  10. Web site: Kunal Verma shares details of his engagement with Puja Banerjee, says he was commitment phobic earlier . . 14 August 2017 . 25 August 2017 . 28 October 2018 . https://web.archive.org/web/20181028150049/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/kunal-verma-shares-details-of-his-engagement-with-puja-banerjee-says-he-was-commitment-phobic-earlier/articleshow/60062709.cms . live.
  11. Web site: Kunal Verma: After our break-up I realised that Puja Banerje was the one for me . The Times of India. 20 October 2018. 20 October 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20181020061526/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/kunal-verma-after-our-break-up-i-realised-that-puja-banerjee-was-the-one-for-me/articleshow/59847703.cms. live.
  12. Web site: Actress Puja Banerjee gets engaged to beau Kunal Verma; see pics . India Today. 1 February 2024. 28 November 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20221128152100/https://www.indiatoday.in/television/what-s-hot/story/actress-puja-banerjee-gets-engaged-to-beau-kunal-verma-see-pics-lifetv-1030007-2017-08-17. live.
  13. Web site: 16 April 2020 . Puja Banerjee-Kunal Verma Are Already MARRIED; TV Couple Kept Their Court Wedding As A Secret For 45 Days . ABP . 23 May 2021 . 23 May 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210523172731/https://news.abplive.com/entertainment/television/puja-banerjee-tv-couple-kept-their-court-wedding-as-a-secret-for-45-days-1199065 . live.
  14. Web site: 10 October 2020 . Puja Banerjee and Kunal Verma blessed with a baby boy . . 23 May 2021 . 23 May 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210523172730/https://www.indiatoday.in/television/celebrity/story/puja-banerjee-and-kunal-verma-blessed-with-a-baby-boy-1730244-2020-10-10 . live.
  15. News: Puja Banerjee's heartwarming note on embracing motherhood; recalls when she could not see her baby for three days post delivery . The Times of India . 14 October 2020 . 23 May 2021 . 4 January 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210104200814/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/puja-banerjees-heartwarming-note-on-embracing-motherhood-recalls-when-she-could-not-see-her-baby-for-three-days-post-delivery/articleshow/78665980.cms . live.
  16. Web site: Puja Banerjee joins the cast of "Anupamaa:Namaste America" as Vanraj's ex-girlfriend Ritika . 2022-04-02 . India Today . en. 19 April 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220419165958/https://www.indiatoday.in/television/soaps/story/puja-banerjee-to-play-vanraaj-s-ex-girlfriend-in-web-series-anupama-namaste-america-1932730-2022-04-02. live.