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Joy Banerjee Passes Away: Bengali Actor and BJP Leader Dies at 62

Bengali actor and politician Joy Banerjee has passed away at the age of 62. Joy Banerjee was suffering from pneumonia.

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Joy Banerjee passes away:Popular Bengali actor and politician Joy Banerjee (Joy Banerjee Death) passed away today, on 25 August, at the age of 62. The actor died in a private hospital in Kolkata (Joy Banerjee Dies). According to the information received, Joy Banerjee was suffering from pneumonia (Joy Banerjee Death Reason). It is being said that his condition had become serious in the last few days. He was admitted to the hospital on 15 August.

Joy Banerjee was on a ventilator before his death

Joy Banerjee

In fact, a close associate of Joy Banerjee said that the actor had COPD. He was admitted to Medica on the 15th after which he was discharged on the 16th. Then, his condition started deteriorating. He was put on ventilation on August 17. Today, on August 25, at 11:35 am, he passed away."

Joy Banerjee Filmi Career

Joy Banerjee

Born on May 23, 1963, Joy Banerjee made his film debut with Nimalur Banbas (1982) directed by Bidesh Sarkar, in which he starred opposite Debashree Roy. He received critical acclaim for his performance in Chopper (1987) directed by Nabyendu Chatterjee and later had successful roles in Diamond Jubilee (1990), which was a major box office success. Joy Banerjee was the ex-husband of Trinamool councillor Anan Banerjee.

Joy Banerjee Political Career

Joy Banerjee

In 2019, Joy Banerjee contested from Uluberia as a BJP candidate against Trinamool MP Sajda Ahmed. Despite announcing his decision to quit the BJP in November 2021, he remained a member of the party's state committee. After his death, party workers visited the hospital and paid tribute. 

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Question 1: Who is Joy Banerjee?
Answer: Joy Banerjee is an Indian actor and politician, known primarily for his work in Bengali cinema (Tollywood) and his active role in politics.

Question 2: When and where was Joy Banerjee born?
Answer: Joy Banerjee was born on 21 May 1963 in India.

Question 3: When did Joy Banerjee start her acting career?
Answer: She started acting in Bengali films in the 1980s and worked in many hit films.

Question 4: What are the major movies of Joy Banerjee?
Answer: Some of her popular Bengali movies are Choto Bou, Shatru, and Shahar Theke Dure.

Question 5: Which political party is Joy Banerjee associated with?
Answer: Joy Banerjee has been associated with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and has contested elections many times.

Question 6: Has Joy Banerjee contested elections?
Answer: Yes, she has contested Lok Sabha seats from West Bengal but did not get successful.

Question 7: What makes Joy Banerjee famous?
Answer: He remains in the media and headlines both because of his acting career and his political activism.

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