Puja Banerjee
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Puja Banerjee | |
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 Puja Banerjee at the audio release of Rajdhani Express | |
| Born | February 6, 1987 |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Other names | Pooja Bose |
| Occupation(s) | Actress, model |
| Spouse | Arnoy Chakraborty (div.)[1] |
| Partner | Kunal Verma[2][3] |
Puja Banerjee (born February 6, 1987), sometimes credited as Pooja Bose,[1][2][4][3] is an Indian actress.[4][5] She is well known for playing Vrinda in the popular show Tujh Sang Preet Lagai Sajna, which aired on Star Plus. She was a contestant on Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa in 2014 and Comedy Nights Bachao in 2015. She is currently seen in Dev - TV series.
Career
After starting her television career with Kahaani Hamaaray Mahaabhaarat Ki, Banerjee was seen in the romantic show Tujh Sang Preet Lagai Sajna, in which she played the role of a simple Punjabi girl, Vrinda.[6]
She has also acted in a Hindi film titled Veedu Theda.[7] She made her debut 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".[8] She won a role in Raja Chanda's film Challenge 2, starring Dev 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 (season 7), where she was credited as Puja Bose. Her choreographer was Rajit Dev, who is the chief choreographer to Vaibhavi Merchant.[9]
Personal life
Puja was earlier married and divorced.[4] She is currently engaged to her Tujh Sang Preet Lagai Sajna co star Kunal Verma.[2][1][3]
Filmography
| Denotes films that have not yet been released |
| Year | Film | Role | Language | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Veedu Theda | Meghna | Telugu | |
| 2012 | Macho Mastanaa | Diya | Bengali | |
| 2012 | Challenge 2 | Pooja | Bengali | |
| 2013 | Rajdhani Express | Sunita | Hindi | |
| 2013 | Loveria | Sweety | Bengali | |
| 2013 | Rocky | Nandini | Bengali | |
| 2013 | Oh! Henry | Brishti | Bengali | |
| 2013 | Proloy | Special Dancer | Bengali | |
| 2014 | Teen Patti | Mohor | Bengali | |
| 2016 | Great Grand Masti | Sapna Amar Saxena | Hindi | |
| 2018 | Hoichoi Unlimited | Lola | Bengali | |
| 2018 | Deewana Holo Mon | TBA | Bengali | Filming |
| 2018 | Ye Maya Hanaima | TBA | Nepali | Filming |
| 2018 | Bhalobasa Bhalobasa 2 | TBA | Bengali | Filming |
| 2019 | Challenge 3 | TBA | Bengali | Filming |
| TBA | 3 Dev | Item number | Hindi | Filming |
Television
| Year | Show | Role | Channel | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Kahaani Hamaaray Mahaabhaarat Ki | Radha | 9X | Debut Show |
| 2008 | Kahaani Ghar Ghar Kii | Guest | Star Plus | Promotion of Tujh Sang Preet Lagai Sajna |
| 2008 | Sapna Babul Ka...Bidaai | |||
| 2008–2010 | Tujh Sang Preet Lagai Sajna | Vrinda | Lead Role | |
| 2009 | Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai | Vrinda/Guest | ||
| 2009 | Kayamath | Vrinda/Guest | Cameo Appearance | |
| 2010 | Sarvggun Sampanna | Swara | Imagine TV | Lead Role |
| 2013–2014 | Devon Ke Dev - Mahadev | Goddess Parvati | Life OK | Lead Role |
| 2013 | Comedy Nights with Kapil | Herself | Colors TV | Promotion of her film with Govinda |
| 2014 | Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 7 | Herself | Colors TV | Eliminated 7th week - 27 July 2014 |
| 2015-2017 | Comedy Nights Bachao | Various Characters | ||
| 2015–2016 | Qubool Hai | Afreen | Zee TV | Negative Role |
| 2015 | Darr Sabko Lagta Hai | Dr. Radhika | &TV | Episode 18 |
| Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 8 | Herself | Colors TV | Guest | |
| Comedy Classes | Special Performance | Life OK | Guest | |
| 2016 | Bigg Boss 9 | Herself | Colors TV | Guest |
| Comedy Nights Live | Herself | Colors TV | Various Characters | |
| Bigg Boss Bangla | Colors Bangla | Evicted | ||
| 2017 | Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa (season 9) | Guest | Colors TV | Co Contestant for Teen Ka Tadka |
| Dev | 'Mehak Burman, Vaani Sahay | Colors TV | Lead Role | |
| Comedy Dangal | Various characters | &TV | Various Characters |
Music Videos
| Year | Album | Song | Co-Star |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Aap Se Mausiiquii | "Aap Se Mausiiquii" | Himesh Reshammiya |
References
- ^ a b c "Kunal Verma shares details of his engagement with Puja Banerjee, says he was commitment phobic earlier". Times of India. 14 August 2017.
- ^ a b c Kunal Verma: After our break-up I realised that Puja Banerje was the one for me
- ^ a b c Actress Puja Banerjee gets engaged to beau Kunal Verma; see pics - India Today
- ^ a b c "Post divorce, Puja Bose is now back to being Puja Chakraborty". Tellychakkar.com. 2014.
- ^ "Puja Banerjee".
- ^ Pooja Banerjee has blind faith over Ekta Kapoor Archived 8 July 2012 at archive.today. One India. 6 November 2008
- ^ "Actor Nikhil tastes commercial success". The Times Of India. 19 December 2011.
- ^ "Macho Mustafa' is now 'Macho Mastana'". The Times of India. 24 February 2012.
- ^ "Puja Banerjee". Retrieved 30 June 2014.
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