Veteran Bengali actor and BJP leader Joy Banerjee passed away on Monday morning, August 25, at a private hospital in Kolkata. He was 62. Banerjee had been battling health issues and was admitted on August 15 due to breathing problems. He was placed on ventilator support on August 17.Ā Banerjee is survived by his second wife, Ankita Banerjee, and his mother. His last rites will be performed later today. Known for his roles in films like Aparupa, Hirak Jayanti, and Sinthir Sindoor, Banerjee was a popular face in 1980s Tollywood. He later entered politics, contesting the 2014 and 2019 Lok Sabha elections on a BJP ticket. Vijay Rupani Dies in Air India Plane Crash: Former Gujarat Chief Minister Declared Dead as Ahmedabad-London Flight AI171 Crashes Shortly After Takeoff.
Joy Banerjee Dies
It is with profound sorrow that I learned of the passing of the esteemed actor and BJP leader, Shri Joy Banerjee. His remarkable contributions to Bengali cinema and public life will forever be etched in our memories. May his soul find eternal peace.
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ā Pamela Goswami (@pamelagoswami9) August 25, 2025
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