Abhishek Banerjee

Abhishek Banerjee, who enjoyed a thriving end of the year with him getting accolades for his character Janardan (Bhediya) is ready to carry forward the character's journey in 'Stree 2'.Abhishek Banerjee's Janna was first introduced in 'Stree' in 2018, was built further in 'Bhediya', and will now be continued in 'Stree 2' as a part of a multiverse.Abhishek has seen a rise in his career post the success of 'Stree' has done justice to Janna's character and is creating a legacy nobody has ever witnessed before.Starring Rajkummar Rao and Shraddha Kapoor in the lead roles 'Stree' was declared a blockbuster hit.Expressing his excitement for his upcoming projects and the year as well, he said "2023 is here!!! And I am very thrilled to kickstart this year, but looking back at the work I did last year- I was very nervous about JD aka Jana as it had to be similar yet difficult from Stree. But thankfully it was received well by the audience. Now the journey of Stree 2 will be super exciting.. recently I wrapped up Apurva and now I am gearing up for the release Rana Naidu. I'm thrilled to see how people will react to some very extreme characters. The playground is going to get bigger and better this year... so I am looking forward to it".Abhishek's character Janaradhan was immensely loved by the audience. Many touted him as the show stealer and were completely impressed by his comic timing in the film.Meanwhile, on the work front, he will be seen 'Dream Girl 2'. Abhishek will be seen sharing screen with Tara Sutaria, Dhairya Karwa and Rajpal Yadav in 'Apurva'. He also has 'Rana Naidu' amongst many others in his kitty.

The new season is all set to stream from December 23, 2022, only on the OTT platform Zee5.The upcoming season stars Naveen Kasturia, Arunabh Kumar, Abhay Mahajan, and Abhishek Banerjee in the lead roles.Soon after the teaser of 'Pitchers Season 2' was out fans swamped the comment section and dropped red hearts and fire emoticons."Can't keep calm, the OGs are back," a fan commented.Another fan wrote, " Can't wait for the season."While some fans shared their disappointment as actor Jitendra was missing from the trailer who was the lead actor in the first season."Without Jeetu, Tata Tata Bye Bye Khatam," a fan wrote.Another fan wrote, "Without jeetu bhaiya this series is incomplete.""Bina jitu ke Maza nhi aayega," another fan commented.Arunabh Kumar, Creator of Pitchers, earlier said, "We are looking forward to season 2, which is yet another collaboration with ZEE5. This is perhaps one of the most awaited shows of India and I am grateful to the fans for their constant love for Pitchers since it released. We have tried to tell this story of aspiring Indians in these changing times, and we cannot wait for everyone to watch it."Produced by The Viral Fever 'Pitchers' was released in the year 2015 and gathered massive responses from the audience.Meanwhile, Naveen Kasturia was recently seen in the thriller series 'Breathe: Into The Shadows Season 2' alongside Abhishek Bachchan, which streamed exclusively on the OTT platform Amazon Prime Video.Abhishek, on the other hand, was recently seen in the horror comedy film 'Bhediya' alongside Varun Dhawan and Kriti Sanon.

Taking to Instagram, Zee5 shared the teaser which they captioned, "7 years, 3 months and 5 days baad, they are finally back!."View this post on InstagramA post shared by ZEE5 (@zee5)The upcoming season stars Naveen Kasturia and Abhishek Banerjee in the lead roles.Soon after the teaser of 'Pitchers Season 2' was out fans swamped the comment section and dropped red hearts and fire emoticons."7 years for season 2. Can't wait for more bhai trailer kidhar hai," a fan commented.Another fan wrote, "Can't wait less gooooo.""7 long years were well worth the wait." Another fan commented.Arunabh Kumar, Creator of Pitchers said, "We are looking forward to season 2, which is yet another collaboration with ZEE5. This is perhaps one of the most awaited shows of India and I am grateful to the fans for their constant love for Pitchers since it released. We have tried to tell this story of aspiring Indians in these changing times, and we cannot wait for everyone to watch it."Director of Pitchers Season 2, Vaibhav Bundhoo said, "Season 2 of Pitchers is going to be a level up not just in terms of story but also visually. The characters have evolved and so has the world of start-ups which they have to navigate. This show has always been about offering something new to the audience and we hope to live up to the love of the fans".Produced by The Viral Fever 'Pitchers' was released in the year 2015 and gathered massive responses from the audience.Meanwhile, Naveen Kasturia was recently seen in the thriller series 'Breathe: Into The Shadows Season 2' alongside Abhishek Bachchan, which streamed exclusively on the OTT platform Amazon Prime Video.Abhishek, on the other hand, was recently seen in the horror comedy film 'Bhediya' alongside Varun Dhawan and Kriti Sanon.

In the caption, he wrote "knock knock.. incoming danger."As soon as Abhishek shared his look, fans chimed in the comment section and praised him."Fire," a social media user commented."Killer," another one wrote.This will be the second time the actor will be seen playing a negative character of a serial killer Hathoda Tyagi in Paatal lok, which instantly became his second name. In the Nikhil Nagesh Bhat directorial, 'Apurva', Abhishek will be seen sharing screen with Tara Sutaria, Dhairya Karwa and Rajpal Yadav. Apart from that, the actor will also be seen in Bhediya, Rana Naidu, Dream Girl 2 and was recently seen as a lead in Nazar Andaaz.

Abhishek Banerjee has always seen exploring unique characters in his films. The actor has won the hearts of many with his acting spectacle and has all the potential to shine bright on the global stage.Abhishek Banerjees short film Vakeel Babu makes its way to New York Indian Film Festival 2022Recently the actor, took to his social media while he shared the joy of his short film Vakeel Babu getting selected for the New York Indian Film Festival 2022. He was seen playing the role of a lawyer. The actor described the narrative of the film in the caption while describing the joy of traveling to the New York Indian film festival for the USA premier -"Happy to share that our Film is travelling places Presenting our latest film - Vakeel Babu! We're so excited to share the poster for our recent short film, #VakeelBabu.The film is directed by Sumit Purohit (Scam 1993, BAFTA Breakthrough Honoree 2020-21) and stars Abhishek Banerjee (Paatal Lok, Mirzapur, Stree, Bala and more), Bhamini Oza Gandhi (esteemed Gujarati and Hindi TV and theatre actor) and Lovleen Mishra (Raees, Little Things, Amu and more).The film traces the journey of Shiraz Hassan (played by Banerjee) as he rediscovers his purpose in the judicial system after being distracted with chasing success through his digital video channel.Emerging from in-depth, on-ground research on the legal challenges for victims of gender-based violence (GBV), #VakeelBabu aims to drive conversation on the essential role lawyers play in the lives of clients seeking justice against gender-based violence, specifically domestic violence.Also, absolutely thrilled to share that we are travelling to the prestigious stage of @nyindianfilmfest for our USA premiere.#VakeelBabu is a film is close to our hearts, and were proud to see it go places. Here's to championing more stories at Civic Studios with partners like @traintripper Train Tripper Films that empower us to build a better world!".

Created and produced by Raaj Shaandilyaa, The Great Wedding of Munnes is a Jio Studios Original web series that will premiere exclusively on Voot Select. The show stars Abhishek Banerjee and Barkha Singh in the main lead. Directed by Sunil Subramani, the story is about a middle-class mans desperate attempts to marry the woman of his dreams leading to a series of hilarious misadventures. Principal photography will take place in Mathura, Agra, Hyderabad, and Jaipur.Talking about his venture into the OTT space, Raaj Shaandilyaa said, This is my first collaboration with Jio Studios and also my debut in the OTT world. With so many crime and thriller shows being made, I really felt that there should be a comedy show mounted as big as a Bollywood movie. The team at Jio Studios backed my vision and the collaboration has been great so far. Our aim is to change the trend and give the audience an entertaining ride.The man who is ruling the space of OTT, Abhishek Banerjee said, I always look for roles that challenge me as an actor and I was really looking for a good comedy script and this is a really funny story. When the makers approached me to play Munnes and narrated it to me, I was completely mind blown. We have begun shooting for the show in Rohtak and I am really looking forward to it.

Updated: Aug 20, 2021 - 4:51 PM IST ZEE5 announces the premiere of Helmet, a social, quirky comedy on 3rd September. After Dial 100, the streaming giant partnered once again with Sony Pictures for this original film. Set in the heartland, Helmet highlights one of the most pertaining issues in our society - the resistance of people to buy condoms, albeit in a non-preachy and entertaining manner.Produced by Sony Pictures Networks Productions and actor Dino Moreas DM Movies, Helmet stars Pranutan Bahl, Aparshakti Khurana, Abhishek Banerjee, and Ashish Verma. Directed by Satramm Ramani with Screenplay & Dialogues by Rohan Shankar, the film is a quirky depiction of the entrenched taboos and diffidence surrounding the simple act of buying condoms in the nations heartland.ZEE5 released the trailer of this social comedy, which is sure to pique the viewers interest around this social dilemma, but in a witty and satirical manner. The film is a hilarious exploration of small-town naivety and offers insight into a milieu where even accessing a birth-control device is wrought with multiple social challenges and psychological hang-ups.Manish Kalra, Chief Business Officer, ZEE5 India says, "We, at ZEE5, are proud to present a film like Helmet which is not only entertaining, but also has a strong message attached to it. Through the journey of the protagonists, it highlights the problem our country is currently facing and tries to give a solution in a unique & interesting manner. We are sure the audience will have a great laugh, but also take notice of the overall objective that we aim to achieve with this film."Expressing excitement at the collaboration with ZEE5, Vivek Krishnani, Managing Director, Sony Pictures Films India says, "I'm thrilled that the world premiere of our film Helmet will unfold to audiences world over on ZEE5. Helmet is a light-hearted take on a subject that has been wrapped up in so much ignominy. The film wonderfully demonstrates that hilarity is sometimes found in the most unexpected places.Producer Dino Morea says, This is a film which has been made with a sense-of-humour with a sweet message. I am also excited about the wonderfully talented ensemble cast, the refreshing storytelling by Satram, my director and the way both entertainment and a certain intelligent sensibility blend together. Rohan Shankars dialogues will make you laugh out loud. We can't wait to bring the movie to the digital screens through ZEE5."Helmet premieres on 3rd September on ZEE5.

With our nation facing the toughest time because of the second wave of Covid- 19, the world needs help more than ever before. Abhishek Banerjee who has turned 36 today, has decided to celebrate his birthday in the most unique way. On the occasion of his birthday, Banerjee has pledged to donate to Swasth, a not-for-profit intiative and ACT Grants which is focussing on healthcare and Covid-relief.The actor took to his social media and wrote, "Please come forward and donate whatever you guys can & if you cant forward it to those who can. Scan the QR code or click the link in bio @actgrants #IndiaFightsCorona #oxygen #donate" For more details log on to: https://milaap.org/fundraisers/Donate-for-Oxygen

Abhishek Banerjee is back again to win the hearts of the viewers with his upcoming anthology film Ajeeb Daastaans, produced by Dharma Productions. Headlining the movie, Abhishek Banerjee has been paired opposite the talented and gorgeous actress Nushrratt Bharuccha, but whats more interesting for the viewers is that the duo will be seen reunited after two years on the silver screen to work together for their current venture.Abhishek Banerjee and Nushrratt Bharuccha collaborated for the first time on Raaj Shandiliyaas Dream Girl, which proved to be a success on both critical and commercial front. A very close source to the actor shared, "For Ajeeb Daastaans, Abhishek will be seen with Nushrratt Bharuccha where he will actually be playing a romantic role for the first time. The duo met after a long gap and was quite ecstatic to reunite after so long. Both of them really enjoyed shooting and had a great experience working together".Given that the duo was applauded for their performances individually in Dream Girl, their reunion in Ajeeb Daastaans is sure to leave everyone excited.Produced by Dharma Productions, Ajeeb Daastaans is an anthology of four strangely contrasting stories that delve into fractured relationships and unexplored spaces.Although Abhishek is currently shooting for Amar Kaushiks Bhediya in Arunachal Pradesh, the actor is all set to entertain his ardent fans with Akarsh Khurana's Rashmi Rocket, Umesh Shukla's Aankh Micholi and Satram Ramani's Helmet.