Rahul Banerjee | |
|---|---|
.jpg) Banerjee in 2014 | |
| Born | Arunoday Banerjee 16 October 1983 Calcutta, West Bengal, India |
| Died | 29 March 2026 (aged 42) Talsari, Odisha, India |
| Occupation | Actor, writer |
| Years active | 1987–2026 |
| Spouse(s) | Priyanka Sarkar |
| Children | 1 (Sahaj Banerjee) |
Rahul Arunoday Banerjee (16 October 1983 – 29 March 2026), better known as Rahul Banerjee, was an Indian actor who worked in Bengali language films and television.[1] He made his stage appearance at the age of three with his father's (Biswanath Banerjee) theatre troupe Bijoygarh Atmaprakash play entitled Raj Darshan. Thereafter, he acted in almost 450 stage shows, with his father's troupe and with Theatron. He was[2] married to co-actress Priyanka Sarkar.[3][4] He was catapulted to stardom for his role opposite Priyanka Sarkar in Chirodini Tumi Je Amar, directed by Raj Chakraborty. The film was a massive box-office success. He subsequently appeared in films such as Love Circus and Shono Mon Boli Tomay. His television debut was in the series Tumi Asbe Bole. He received a number of awards, including Anandalok Award for the Best Actor for his role in Chirodini Tumi Je Amar (2008).
Career[edit | edit source]
Before coming into films and television Rahul did a number of theatre programmes. After doing it he opted for a career in television and got a breakthrough after appearing in a famous show on Zee Bangla titled Khela in the role of Aditya. After that, he got a film offer which gave him widespread recognition.[citation needed]
Personal life[edit | edit source]
Banerjee was born in Calcutta, West Bengal, India on 16 October 1983, to a family of theatre artists. His father was a director of a theatre troupe named Bijoygor Atmaprakash. Banerjee attended Naktala High School and graduated from Ashutosh College. After having a long relationship with his co-actor Priyanka Sarkar, the couple got married. They had a son, Shohoj Banerjee. The couple separated in 2017 but re-united in 2023.
Death[edit | edit source]
Banerjee died whilst filming for his ongoing show Bhole Baba Paar Karega in Talsari, on 29 March 2026, at the age of 42. After shooting, he was on a speedboat from which he accidentally fell. He was later declared dead upon reaching hospital.[5][6] He was filming the television serial Bhole Baba Par Karega when the incident occurred, according to local media reports.[7][8]
Filmography[edit | edit source]
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | Prabal Ronger Alo | Telefilm | |
| 2000 | Chaka | Phatik | |
| 2004 | Aabar Aashbo Phire | ||
| 2008 | Chirodini Tumi Je Amar | ||
| 2009 | Jackpot | ||
| Ankash Talaash | |||
| Paran Jai Jaliya Re | Cameo | ||
| 2010 | Love Circus | ||
| Shono Mon Boli Tomay | |||
| Hangover | Guest appearance | ||
| Scream | |||
| Pratidwandi | |||
| Get2gether | |||
| Jiyo Kaka | |||
| 2011 | Moubone Aaj | ||
| Bor Bou Khela | |||
| Kagojer Bou | |||
| Bhalobasha Off Route-e | |||
| Hero | |||
| Ajob Prem Abong | |||
| Katakuti | |||
| 2012 | Balukabela.com | ||
| Na Hanyate | |||
| Goray Gondogol | |||
| 2013 | Hoi Choi | ||
| Meghe Dhaka Tara | |||
| A Political Murder | |||
| Bedroom | |||
| Rupkatha Noy | |||
| 2014 | Obhishopto Nighty | ||
| Jaatishwar | |||
| Take One | |||
| Aamar Aami | |||
| Chotushkon | |||
| Pati Parameshwar | |||
| Byomkesh Phire Elo | |||
| 2015 | Ebar Shabor | ||
| Otai Last MMS | |||
| Tadanto[9] | |||
| 2016 | Khawto | ||
| Mr. Bhaduri[10] | |||
| Zulfiqar[11] | |||
| 2017 | Jawker Dhan[12] | ||
| 2018 | Biday Byomkesh[13] | ||
| Byomkesh Gotro[14] | |||
| 2019 | Rajlokkhi o Shrikanto | ||
| 2021 | Sleelatahanir Pore[15] | ||
| Sohorer Upokotha[16] | |||
| 2022 | Mrittyupothojatri | ||
| Sohobase | |||
| Akash Ongsoto Meghla | |||
| Abar Kanchanjungha[17] | |||
| 2023 | Kolkata'96 | ||
| 2025 | The Academy of Fine Arts | ||
| Rappa Roy & Full Stop Dot Com | |||
| 2026 | Autobi |
Web series[edit | edit source]
| Year | Series/Short Film | Director | Co Stars | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Adorshini[18] | Rahul Sapui | Addatimes | |
| 2018 | Action Area 11B[18] | Abhiroop Basu | Bidipta Chakraborty, Anindita Bose, Ankan Mallick | Addatimes |
| 2018 | Kaali Season 1 | Paoli Dam | Zee5 original[19] | |
| 2019–21 | Paap | Anupam Hari & Joydeep Mukherjee | Puja Banerjee | hoichoi original |
| 2020 | Kaali Season 2 | Paoli Dam | Zee5 original | |
| 2022 | Feludar Goyendagiri | Srijit Mukherji | Tota Roy Chowdhury, Anirban Chakrabarti, Kalpan Mitra | hoichoi original |
| 2023 | Indubala Bhater Hotel | Debaloy Bhattacharya | Subhashree Ganguly | hoichoi original |
| 2023 | Seven | Anjan Dutt | Gaurav Chakrabarty, Ridhima Ghosh, Suprobhat Das | Zee5 original |
| 2025 | Puropuri Eken | Joydeep Mukherjee | Anirban Chakraborti | hoichoi original |
| 2026 | Thakumar Jhuli | Ayan Chakrabarty | Shrabanti Chatterjee | hoichoi original |
Television[edit | edit source]
- Khela (2006–2008) as Aditya Barman, (later replaced by Debanjan Chatterjee) Zee Bangla
- Mohona (2008) as Arka, Zee Bangla
- Tumi Ashbe Bole (2014–2016) as Rahul Debroy, Star Jalsha
- Swapno Udaan (2017) as Roopayan Sen aka Roop, Star Jalsha
- Ardhangini (2018) as Umapati "Uma" Bhattacharya, Star Jalsha
- Aye Khuku Aye (2019–2020) as Rahul,[20] Sun Bangla
- Desher Maati (2021) as Dr. Rajrup Banerjee aka Raja,[21] Star Jalsha
- Laalkuthi (2022) as Bikram Dastidar,[22] Zee Bangla
- Horogouri Pice Hotel (2022–2025) as Prabhakar Ghosh,[23] Star Jalsha
- Geeta LL.B (2025) as Bishnudev Chatterjee, Star Jalsha
- Bhole Baba Par Kare Ga (2026) as Dr. Ujaan Chatterjee,[24] Star Jalsha
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ "'চিরদিনই তুমি যে…' যিনি, তিনিই 'কলোনি কল্লোলিনী'র লেখক? সূর্যাস্তে বিভ্রান্ত করে গেলেন অরুণোদয়". sangbadpratidin (in Bengali). Retrieved 29 March 2026.
- ↑ "Bengali actress files divorce suit as reel-to-real love marriage goes sour". NEWSMEN. 20 June 2018. Retrieved 6 April 2022.
- ↑ Nag, Kushali (29 July 2008). "The Telegraph-Reality show". Calcutta, India: www.telegraphindia.com. Archived from the original on 18 August 2008. Retrieved 24 October 2008.
- ↑ Nag, Kushali (9 August 2008). "The Telegraph-SPOT LIGHT". Calcutta, India: www.telegraphindia.com. Archived from the original on 16 September 2008. Retrieved 24 October 2008.
- ↑ Ananda, A. B. P. (29 March 2026). "দুঃসংবাদ ! মারা গেলেন রাহুল অরুণোদয়, কী হয়েছিল অভিনেতার ?". ABP Ananda (in Bengali). Retrieved 29 March 2026.
- ↑ "Rahul Banerjee no more | The Daily Star". www.thedailystar.net. Retrieved 29 March 2026.
- ↑ "Rahul Banerjee, popular Bengali actor, dies after falling into sea during shoot". India TV News. 29 March 2026. Retrieved 29 March 2026.
- ↑ "Tollywood in shock as Bengali actor Rahul Arunoday Banerjee dies at 43; drowns in sea while shooting". MSN. Retrieved 29 March 2026.
- ↑ Tadanto Movie: Showtimes, Review, Trailer, Posters, News & Videos | eTimes, retrieved 11 May 2022
- ↑ Singha, Sutapa (12 January 2017). "Mister Bhaduri pays tribute to Hitchcock and Chaplin - Times of India". The Times of India.
- ↑ Das, Samarpita (8 October 2016). "Zulfiqar movie review: The fault, dear Srijit, is not in your stars, but in your story telling". The Indian Express.
- ↑ "Sayantan Ghosal reveals details of 'Jawker Dhan' sequel - Times of India". The Times of India. 18 July 2018.
- ↑ "'Bidaay Byomkesh': Debaloy Bhattacharya reveals why he decided to introduce an aged Byomkesh - Times of India". The Times of India. 17 July 2018.
- ↑ Ghosal, Sharmistha (20 September 2018). "'Not concerned of what others are making': Arindam Sil ahead of his Puja release, Byomkesh Gotro". www.indulgexpress.com. The Indian Express.
- ↑ "Shlilatahanir Pore Movie: Showtimes, Review, Trailer, Posters, News & Videos | eTimes". The Times of India. 12 March 2021.
- ↑ Majumder, Suparna (17 September 2021). "বাদল সরকারের 'বাকি ইতিহাস' নাটক কি 'শহরের উপকথা' ছবিতে ফুটিয়ে তোলা গেল?". Sangbad Pratidin (in Bengali).
- ↑ "Cast members of 'Abar Kanchenjunga' get candid". www.telegraphindia.com. Retrieved 14 June 2023.
- ↑ 18.0 18.1 "Addatimes – Watch Original Web Series & Bengali Short Film online". addatimes.com.
- ↑ Service, Tribune News. "'Kaali is homage to womanhood'". Tribuneindia News Service. Retrieved 27 May 2021.
- ↑ "Rahul-Sandipta starrer 'Aye Khuku Aye' to premiere on September 23 - Times of India". The Times of India. 6 September 2019.
- ↑ "Desher Mati: ২৫০ পর্ব পেরনোর আগেই বন্ধ হচ্ছে 'দেশের মাটি', ক্ষুব্ধ অনুরাগীরা". www.anandabazar.com (in Bengali). Anandabazar Patrika. 22 October 2021.
- ↑ "'লালকুঠি'র রহস্য নিয়ে ছোটপর্দায় ফিরছেন রাহুল-রুকমা জুটি! জল্পনা তুঙ্গে". Sangbad Pratidin (in Bengali). 5 April 2022.
- ↑ "Actor Rahul Arunoday Banerjee joins the cast of 'Horogouri Pice Hotel'". 8 February 2023.
- ↑ "বেলা বোসের ছায়া 'ভোলে বাবা পার করেগা'য়! রাহুল-শ্বেতা-সিদ্ধার্থ কীভাবে জড়াবে ত্রীকোণ প্রেমের সম্পর্কে?". 18 February 2026.