Rahul Banerjee (actor)

Indian film actor

Rahul Banerjee

Rahul Banerjee

Born|

Arunoday Banerjee

(1983-10-16) 16 October 1983 (age 41)

Calcutta, West Bengal, India

Nationality| Indian
Occupation(s)| Actor, Writer
Spouse| Priyanka Sarkar (2010–present)
Children| 1

Arunoday Banerjee (born 16 October 1983), better known as Rahul Banerjee, is an Indian actor works in Bengali language films and television. He made his stage appearance at the age of three with his father's (Biswanath Banerjee) theatre troupe Bijoygarh Atmaprakash play entitled Raj Darshan. Since then, he has acted in almost 450 stage shows, with his father's troupe and with Theatron. He was[1] married to co-actress Priyanka Sarkar.[2][3] 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 has subsequently appeared in films including Love Circus, Shono Mon Boli Tomay and Poti Poromesshor. His television debut was in the series Tumi Asbe Bole. He has received a number of awards, such as the Anandalok Award for the Best Actor for his role in Chirodini Tumi Je Amar.

## Personal life

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He was born to a family of theatre artists. His father was a director of a theatre troupe named Bijoygor Atmaprakash. He 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 have a son, Shohoj Banerjee. The couple separated in 2017. Then they re-united in 2023 and are still living together.

## Career

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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.

## Filmography

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Year | Title  | Role  | Notes

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2000 | Chaka |  |
2004 | Aabar Aashbo Phire |  |
2007 | Chirodini Tumi Je Amar  |  |
2008 | Jackpot |  |
Ankash Talaash |  |
Paran Jai Jaliya Re |  |
2009 | 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[4] |  |
2016 | Khawto |  |
Mr. Bhaduri[5] |  |
Zulfiqar[6] |  |
2017 | Jawker Dhan[7] |  |
2018 | Biday Byomkesh[8] |  |
Byomkesh Gotro[9] |  |
2019 | Rajlokkhi o Shrikanto |  |
2021 | Sleelatahanir Pore[10] |  |
Sohorer Upokotha[11] |  |
2022 | Mrittyupothojatri |  |
Sohobase |  |
Akash Ongsoto Meghla |  |
Abar Kanchanjungha[12] |  |
2023 | Kolkata'96 |  |

## Web series

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Year | Series/Short Film | Director | Co Stars  | Notes

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2017 | Adorshini[13] | Rahul Sapui |  | Addatimes
2018 | Action Area 11B[13] | Abhiroop Basu | Bidipta Chakraborty, Anindita Bose, Ankan Mallick | Addatimes
2018  | Kaali Season 1 |  | Paoli Dam | Zee5 original[14]
2019 | Paap Season 1 |  | Puja Banerjee | hoichoi original
2020 | Kaali Season 2 |  | Paoli Dam | Zee5 original
2021 | Paap Season 2 | Joydeep Mukherjee | Puja Banerjee | hoichoi 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

## Television

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* Khela (2006–2008) as Aditya Barman, (later replaced by Debanjan Chatterjee) Zee Bangla
* Mohona (2008) as Arka, Zee Bangla
* Tumi Asbe Bole (2014–2016) as Rahul Debroy, Star Jalsha
* Swapno Udaan (2017) as Roopayan Sen, Star Jalsha
* Ardhangini (2018) as Umapati Bhattacharya, Star Jalsha
* Aye Khuku Aye (2019–2020) as Rahul,[15] Sun Bangla
* Desher Maati (2021) as Dr.Rajrup Banerjee aka Raja,[16] Star Jalsha
* Laalkuthi (2022) as Bikram Dastidar,[17] Zee Bangla
* Horogouri Pice Hotel (2023) as Prabhakar Ghosh,[18] Star Jalsha

## References

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1. ^ Desk, Main (20 June 2018). "Bengali actress files divorce suit as reel-to-real love marriage goes sour". NEWSMEN. Retrieved 6 April 2022. `{{cite web}}`: `|last=` has generic name (help)
2. ^ 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.
3. ^ 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.
4. ^ Tadanto Movie: Showtimes, Review, Trailer, Posters, News & Videos | eTimes, retrieved 11 May 2022
5. ^ Singha, Sutapa (12 January 2017). "Mister Bhaduri pays tribute to Hitchcock and Chaplin - Times of India". The Times of India.
6. ^ 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.
7. ^ "Sayantan Ghosal reveals details of 'Jawker Dhan' sequel - Times of India". The Times of India. 18 July 2018.
8. ^ "'Bidaay Byomkesh': Debaloy Bhattacharya reveals why he decided to introduce an aged Byomkesh - Times of India". The Times of India. 17 July 2018.
9. ^ 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.
10. ^ "Shlilatahanir Pore Movie: Showtimes, Review, Trailer, Posters, News & Videos | eTimes". The Times of India. 12 March 2021.
11. ^ Majumder, Suparna (17 September 2021). "বাদল সরকারের 'বাকি ইতিহাস' নাটক কি 'শহরের উপকথা' ছবিতে ফুটিয়ে তোলা গেল?". Sangbad Pratidin (in Bengali).
12. ^ "Cast members of 'Abar Kanchenjunga' get candid". www.telegraphindia.com. Retrieved 14 June 2023.
13. ^ a b "Addatimes – Watch Original Web Series & Bengali Short Film online". addatimes.com.
14. ^ Service, Tribune News. "'Kaali is homage to womanhood'". Tribuneindia News Service. Retrieved 27 May 2021.
15. ^ "Rahul-Sandipta starrer 'Aye Khuku Aye' to premiere on September 23 - Times of India". The Times of India. 6 September 2019.
16. ^ "Desher Mati: ২৫০ পর্ব পেরনোর আগেই বন্ধ হচ্ছে 'দেশের মাটি', ক্ষুব্ধ অনুরাগীরা". www.anandabazar.com (in Bengali). Anandabazar Patrika. 22 October 2021.
17. ^ "'লালকুঠি'র রহস্য নিয়ে ছোটপর্দায় ফিরছেন রাহুল-রুকমা জুটি! জল্পনা তুঙ্গে". Sangbad Pratidin (in Bengali). 5 April 2022.
18. ^ "Actor Rahul Arunoday Banerjee joins the cast of 'Horogouri Pice Hotel'". 8 February 2023.

## External links

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* Rahul Banerjee at IMDb

Authority control databases

International|

* VIAF
* WorldCat

National|

* United States