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{{short description|Indian actress and model}}
{{Use Indian English|date=October 2020}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=October 2024}}
{{Infobox person
| image = Nyrraa M Banerji with baby pink dress and cute smile.jpg
| caption = Banerji in 2025
| birth_name =
| birth_date = 14 May 1987
| birth_place = [[Mumbai]], [[Maharashtra]], India
| spouse =
| occupation = {{hlist|Actress|Model}}
| years_active = 2009–present
}}

'''Nyrraa M Banerji''' <ref>{{cite news |title=Nyrraa M Banerji reveals she lost out on a film with Pushpa 2 star Allu Arjun |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/nyrraa-m-banerji-reveals-she-lost-out-on-a-film-with-pushpa-2-star-allu-arjun-i-kind-of-regret-it-because-/articleshow/117089800.cms |access-date=2026-01-10 |work=The Times of India}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=Nyrraa M Banerji: I’ve always believed in experimenting and not limiting myself |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/nyrraa-m-banerji-ive-always-believed-in-experimenting-and-not-limiting-myself/articleshow/125907273.cms |work=The Times of India}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=Nyrraa M Banerji ends the year with sizzling dance number Ishq Dhishoom Aa |url=https://www.news18.com/movies/television/nyrraa-m-banerji-ends-the-year-with-sizzling-dance-number-ishq-dhishoom-aa-9776433.html |work=News18}}</ref> (born 14 May 1987) is an Indian actress and model who appears in Hindi, Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam, and Kannada language productions. She is widely recognized for her lead roles in series such as ''[[Divya Drishti]]'' and ''[[Pishachini]]''. Banerji has been a prominent participant in major reality shows, including ''[[Khatron Ke Khiladi 13]]'' (2023)<ref>{{cite news |title=Khatron Ke Khiladi 13: Nyrraa M Banerji opens up about her journey |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/exclusive-khatron-ke-khiladi-13s-nyrraa-m-banerji-reveals-her-beauty-secrets-gives-tips-to-maintain-good-physique-and-health/articleshow/101052053.cms |work=The Times of India}}</ref> and ''[[Bigg Boss (Hindi TV series) season 18|Bigg Boss 18]]'' (2024–2025).<ref>{{cite news |title=Exclusive: Naagin Actress Nyrraa M Banerji Calls Bigg Boss 18 Fascinating |url=https://zeenews.india.com/people/exclusive-naagin-actress-nyrraa-m-banerji-calls-bigg-boss-18-fascinating-says-if-in-love-wont-announce-it-on-social-media-2934317.html |work=Zee News}}</ref>

In 2026, she starred in the pan-India comedy film ''[[One Two Cha Cha Chaa]]'' alongside [[Ashutosh Rana]].<ref>{{cite news |title=Nyrraa M Banerji says comedy needs honesty as One Two Cha Cha Chaa trailer releases |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/features/nyrraa-m-banerji-says-comedy-needs-honesty-one-two-cha-cha-chaa-trailer-releases/ |work=Bollywood Hungama}}</ref> She also gained praise for her performance in [[Neeraj Pandey]]'s [[Netflix]] series ''[[Khakee: The Bengal Chapter]]'' (2025–2026).<ref>{{cite news |title=Nyrraa M Banerji on her role in Khakee: The Bengal Chapter |url=https://www.news18.com/movies/television/nyrraa-m-banerji-on-her-digital-stint-with-neeraj-pandey-9776433.html |work=News18}}</ref> Banerji's film career includes her Bollywood debut in ''[[Kamaal Dhamaal Malamaal]]'' (2012) and ''[[One Night Stand (2016 film)|One Night Stand]]'' (2016). Beyond acting, she served as an assistant director for the film ''[[Azhar (film)|Azhar]]'' (2016).<ref>{{cite news |title=Nyra Banerjee assisted Tony D'Souza in Azhar |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/nyra-banerjee-assisted-tony-dsouza-in-azhar/articleshow/52237206.cms |work=The Times of India}}</ref> Her professional identity is consistently reflected as '''Nyrraa M Banerji''' in all recent media credits.<ref>{{cite news |title=Nyrraa M Banerji honoured at Womenpreneur India Awards |url=https://www.lokmattimes.com/entertainment/nyrraa-m-banerji-honoured-at-womenpreneur-india-awards-for-her-trailblazing-entrepreneurial-journey-a475/ |work=Lokmat Times}}</ref>

==Early life==
Nyrraa M Banerji was born on 14 May 1987 in [[Mumbai]] Banerji learned [[Hindustani classical music]] and [[ghazal]] from her mother and used to sing children's songs.<ref name="deccanchronicle1">{{cite web |url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/131218/entertainment-mollywood/article/multi-pronged-attack |title=Multi-pronged attack |work=Deccan Chronicle |date=18 December 2013 |access-date=16 June 2014 |archive-date=14 July 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140714233620/http://www.deccanchronicle.com/131218/entertainment-mollywood/article/multi-pronged-attack |url-status=live}}</ref> She also learned the classical dancing form [[Kathak]] but had to discontinue due to her father's transferable job.<ref name="autogenerated2">{{cite web |url=http://www.hindu.com/mp/2009/07/04/stories/2009070450720200.htm |title=Metro Plus Visakhapatnam / Profiles : Balancing act |date=4 July 2009 |access-date=16 June 2014 |archive-date=7 June 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140607113647/http://www.hindu.com/mp/2009/07/04/stories/2009070450720200.htm |work=[[The Hindu]] |url-status=dead}}</ref> While recording a song one day, she was spotted by noted director [[G. V. Iyer]] who signed her on for the Hindi television serial ''Kadambari''.<ref name="deccanchronicle1"/> She was supposed to play [[Sita]]'s role in a film adaptation of ''[[Ramayana]]'' that G. V. Iyer was planning to shoot, but the director died and the project failed to materialise.<ref name=autogenerated2 />

== Career ==
Banerjee, credited as Madhurima Banerjee, made her acting debut with the Telugu-language film [[Aa Okkadu]] in 2009.<ref>{{cite news |author= |date=14 September 2012 |title=Good girl roles? No way!: Madhurima Banerjee |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/good-girl-roles-no-way-madhurima-banerjee/articleshow/16281324.cms |work=[[The Times of India]] |location=Mumbai |access-date=20 January 2026}}</ref>

Banerjee was seen in the Telugu films like [[Saradaga Kasepu|Sardaga kasepu]] and ''[[Orange (2010 Telugu film)|Orange]]'', directed by [[Bhaskar (director)|Bhaskar]] which was followed by her Kannada releases, [[Savaari 2]] and Tiger,[[Savaari 2]] saw her playing a bank manager, . Then her Malayalam releases , [[Koothara]] alongside Mohan Lal and Black coffee. while in Koothara she played the role of Shaista, an NRI. She then starred in [[Maruthi]]'s ''[[Kotha Janta]]'' starring Allu Sirish<ref>{{cite web |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/regional/telugu/news-interviews/Allu-Sirish-grooves-to-Chiranjeevis-song/articleshow/26043744.cms |title=Allu Sirish grooves to Chiranjeevi's song |work=The Times of India |date=19 November 2013 |access-date=16 June 2014 |archive-date=20 November 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131120021115/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/regional/telugu/news-interviews/Allu-Sirish-grooves-to-Chiranjeevis-song/articleshow/26043744.cms |url-status=live}}</ref>

In early 2015, she was seen in [[Puri Jagannadh]]'s ''[[Temper (film)|Temper]]'',<ref name="indiatimes.com">Hemanth Kumar (2 November 2014) [https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/Madhuurima-to-share-screen-with-NTR-Jr/articleshow/45015096.cms Madhuurima to share screen with NTR Jr] . ''The Times of India''</ref> which very successful and for which she was critically acclaimed. She then appeared in one Tamil films, [[Sundar C]]'s ''[[Aambala]]''.<ref>[https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/Madhuurima-and-Madhavi-Latha-join-Aambala-team/articleshow/43243676.cms "Madhuurima and Madhavi Latha join Aambala team"] . ''The Times of India''.</ref>

She also assisted director Tony D'Souza for his film ''[[Azhar (film)|Azhar]]''.

In 2019, she played one of titular character Divya Sharma Shergill in [[Star Plus]]'s ''[[Divya Drishti]]'' opposite [[Mishkat Varma]] and alongside [[Sana Sayyad]] and Adhvik Mahajan.

In 2022, she starred as titular role in [[Colors TV]]'s ''[[Pishachini]]''. In 2023 she particinated in ''[[Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi 13]]'' on same channel and finished up at seventh position. In 2024 she participated in Indian reality show ''[[Bigg Boss (Hindi TV series) season 18|Bigg Boss 18]]'' on same channel and finished up at 20th place.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Bigg Boss 18: Nyra Banerjee gets evicted from Salman Khan-hosted show in double elimination week |url=https://www.dnaindia.com/television/report-bigg-boss-18-nyra-banerjee-gets-evicted-from-salman-khan-hosted-show-in-double-elimination-week-3115300 |access-date=27 October 2024 |website=DNA India |language=en}}</ref>

In 2025 she was also seen [[Netflix series]] [[Khakee: The Bengal Chapter|Khakhee - The Bengal Chapter]] , a [[Neeraj Pandey]] series . playing a very prominent role.

==Filmography==

=== Films ===
{| class="wikitable sortable"
! Year !! Title !! Role !! Language !! Notes
|-
| rowspan="2" |2009 || ''[[Aa Okkadu]]'' ||Dr. Pavithra || [[Telugu language|Telugu]]||
|-
| ''[[Toss (2009 film)|Toss]]'' ||Sherry || [[Hindi]]||<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.rediff.com/movies/review/review-toss/20090828.htm|title=Review: Toss is a laughable attempt|first=Sukanya|last=Verma|website=Rediff|access-date=26 December 2024|archive-date=19 October 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221019050313/https://www.rediff.com/movies/review/review-toss/20090828.htm|url-status=live}}</ref>
|
|-
| rowspan="2" | 2010 || ''[[Saradaga Kasepu]]''|| Manimala || rowspan="2" | Telugu||
|-
| ''[[Orange (2010 film)|Orange]]'' || Madhu || Special appearance
|-
| 2012 || ''[[Kamaal Dhamaal Malamaal]]'' || Maria || Hindi||
|-
| rowspan="3" |2014
| ''[[Kotha Janta]]'' || Pentamma
|Telugu||
|-
| ''[[Savaari 2]]'' || || [[Kannada]]||
|-
| ''[[Koothara]]'' || Sheistha || [[Malayalam]]||
|-
| rowspan="5" | 2015 || ''[[Temper (film)|Temper]]'' || Lakshmi || Telugu ||
|-
| ''[[Aambala]]'' || Nadu Ponnu's daughter || [[Tamil language|Tamil]]||
|-
| ''[[Dohchay]]'' || Item number|| Telugu || Special appearance
|-
| ''Supari Surya'' || || Kannada ||
|-
| ''Ishq Ne Krazy Kiya Re'' || Ritu || rowspan="3" | Hindi ||
|-
| rowspan="2" |2016
| ''[[One Night Stand (2016 film)|One Night Stand]]''|| Simran ||
|-
| ''[[Azhar (film)|Azhar]]'' || — || Assistant director
|-
| 2017 || ''[[Tiger (2017 film)|Tiger]]'' ||Gowri || Kannada ||
|-
| 2021 || ''[[Barun Rai and the House on the Cliff]]''|| Soumili || [[English language|English]]||
|-
|2026
|''[[One Two Cha Cha Chaa]]''
|Shoma
|Hindi
|
|}

=== Television ===
{| class="wikitable sortable"
! Year !! Title !! Role
!Notes!! Ref.
|-
| rowspan="2" |2019
|''Skyfire'' || || ||
|-
|''Operation Cobra'' || Tahira Shaikh || ||
|-
| 2019–2020 ||''[[Divya Drishti]]''
| Divya Sharma Shergill
|
|
|-
| 2020
| ''[[Excuse Me Maadam]]''
| Mithu Madam
|
| <ref>{{cite news |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/rajesh-kumar-and-nyra-banerjee-starrer-excuse-me-madam-promo-is-out-and-looks-like-a-fun-watch/articleshow/77783893.cms |title=Rajesh Kumar and Nyra Banerjee starrer 'Excuse Me Madam' promo is out and looks like a fun watch |newspaper=The Times of India |date=27 August 2020 |access-date=3 September 2020 |archive-date=12 April 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210412204340/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/rajesh-kumar-and-nyra-banerjee-starrer-excuse-me-madam-promo-is-out-and-looks-like-a-fun-watch/articleshow/77783893.cms |url-status=live}}</ref>
|-
|2021–2022
|''[[Rakshabandhan... Rasal Apne Bhai Ki Dhal]]''
|Chakori Moong Singh
|
|<ref>{{Cite news |title=Nyra Banerjee on her multiple looks in 'Rakshabandhan...Rasal Apne Bhai Ki Dhal' |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/nyra-banerjee-on-her-multiple-looks-in-rakshabandhan-rasal-apne-bhai-ki-dhal/articleshow/85513738.cms |access-date=17 May 2022 |website=The Times of India |language=en}}</ref>
|-
|2022–2023
|''[[Pishachini]]''
|Rani/Pishachini
|
|
|-
| rowspan="2" |2023
|''[[Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi 13]]''
|Contestant
|7th place
|<ref>{{Cite web |title=Nyrraa M Banerji joins the list of contestants in Khatron Ke Khiladi 13 |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/bollywood/nyrraa-m-banerji-joins-list-contestants-khatron-ke-khiladi-13/ |access-date=5 May 2023 |website=Bollywood Hungama |date=25 April 2023 |language=en}}</ref>
|-
|''Fuh Se Fantasy 2''
| Kamnya
| Episode 1
|
|-
| rowspan="2" |2024
|''[[Bigg Boss (Hindi TV series) season 18|Bigg Boss 18]]''
|Contestant
|20th place
|<ref>{{Cite web |title=Meet Bigg Boss 18 contestant Nyra Banerjee with 400 pair of clothes |url=https://www.dnaindia.com/television/photo-gallery-meet-bigg-boss-18-contestant-nyra-banerjee-with-400-pair-of-clothes-3112090 |access-date=27 October 2024 |website=DNA India |language=en}}</ref>
|-
|''Checkmate''
| Neelam
| [[Hungama Play]]
|
|-
|2025
|''[[Khakee: The Bengal Chapter]]''
|Rekha Sinha
|[[Netflix]] series
|
|}

=== Music videos ===
{| class="wikitable sortable plainrowheaders" id="filmography"
! class="unsortable" scope="col" |Year
! class="unsortable" scope="col" |Title
! class="unsortable" scope="col" |Singer
! class="unsortable" scope="col" |Ref.
|-
| rowspan="5" |2022
|''Jaana Hai Toh Jaa''
|[[Mohammed Irfan (singer)|Mohammed Irfan]]
|<ref>{{Cite web |title=Gautam Gulati and Nyra Banerjee's love story in singer Mohammed Irfan's latest single Jaana Hai Toh Jaa is to watch out for |url=https://www.freepressjournal.in/entertainment/television/jaana-hai-toh-jaa-gautam-gulati-and-nyra-banerjees-love-story-in-singer-mohammed-irfans-latest-single-is-to-watch-out-for |access-date=17 May 2022 |website=Free Press Journal |language=en}}</ref>
|-
|''Heartthrob''
|Veer Sahu
|<ref>{{Cite news |title=Check Out Latest Haryanvi Song Music Video - 'Heartthrob' Sung By Veer Sahu {{!}} Haryanvi Video Songs |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/videos/entertainment/music/haryanvi/check-out-latest-haryanvi-song-music-video-heartthrob-sung-by-veer-sahu/videoshow/90562153.cms |access-date=5 November 2022 |website=The Times of India |language=en}}</ref>
|-
|''Aur Kitna Rulayegi Tu''
|Varun Jain
|<ref>{{Cite web |title=TV actors Nyrraa M Banerji and Vin Rana in a music video |url=https://www.tribuneindia.com/news/entertainment/just-beat-it-451483/ |access-date=2025-08-06 |website=The Tribune |language=en}}</ref>
|-
|''Aashiqon Ki Mehfil''
|[[Stebin Ben]], [[Payal Dev]]
|<ref>{{Cite web |title=Watch The Popular Punjabi Music Video Aashiqon Ki Mehfil By Payal Dev And Stebin Ben {{!}} Hindi Video Songs - Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/videos/entertainment/music/hindi/watch-the-popular-punjabi-music-video-aashiqon-ki-mehfil-by-payal-dev-and-stebin-ben/videoshow/107183550.cms |access-date=2025-08-06 |website=timesofindia.indiatimes.com |language=en}}</ref>
|-
|''Naughty Balam''
|[[Rahul Vaidya]]
|
|-
|2023
|''Baarish''
|[[Javed Ali]], Arpita Mukherjee
|<ref>{{Cite web |title=Nyrraa M Banerji shares excitement about her latest song 'Baarish' - The rain anthem of the season |url=https://www.indiaforums.com/article/nyrraa-m-banerji-shares-excitement-about-her-latest-song-baarish-the-rain-anthem-of-the-season_200560 |access-date=2025-08-06 |website=India Forums |language=en}}</ref>
|-
| rowspan="4" |2025
|''Main Teri Hoon''
|Ahaan
|<ref>{{Cite web |title=Nyra Banerjee and Manish Rana speak about their song |url=https://www.bollywoodhelpline.com/videos/nyra-banerjee-and-manish-rana-speak-about-their-song-main-teri-hoon/24438 |access-date=2025-08-06 |website=www.bollywoodhelpline.com |language=en}}</ref>
|-
|''Intezaar''
|Keshav Anand
|
|-
|''SLT (Stay Like This)''
|Harssh Dada
|
|-
|Patience
|Pranay Pawar
|
|}

==References==
{{Reflist|30em}}

==External links==
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* {{IMDb name|id=4659203}}
* {{Facebook|Nyra.Official/}}

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