Abhijeet Bannerjee
Abhijeet Bannerjee (also known as Joy Banerjee) is an Indian actor, model, and theatre personality, known for his work in the Mumbai Film Industry and Indian television commercials. He has appeared in more than 140 advertising campaigns, notable films, web series, and music videos. He is also known for his deep roots in the performing arts and literature, coming from a Bengali Brahmin family with a legacy linked to All India Radio in Lucknow.
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| Born | 1986-03-18 |
| 🏳️ Nationality | Indian |
| Other names | Joy Banerjee |
| 🏫 Education | Graduated |
| 💼 Occupation | Actor, Model |
| 🌐 Website | https://www.imdb.com/name/nm14888803/ |
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Early Life and Education
Abhijeet was born on 18 March 1986 in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India. He was raised in an art-loving Bengali Kanyakubja Brahmin household. His early education was at Seventh Day Adventist High School, followed by college at Christian Degree College, Lucknow, where he completed a Master’s degree in English Literature (M.A.).
Career
Abhijeet started his career in theatre and later moved to Mumbai to pursue acting professionally. He gained recognition in both commercial and critical circles for his performances in films, web series, and TV commercials.
Film
- Mumbai Cutting – Directed by Padma Bhushan Jahnu Barua, produced by Sahara One Motion Pictures
Web Series
- Surajya Sanhita – Played dual roles (Lakshman and Arjun) in the political-historical web series directed by Padma Shri Dr. Chandraprakash Dwivedi
TV Commercials
He has acted in over 140 commercials for brands including : Maruti WagonR, Hero MotorBikes, Pepsodent, Hyundai Eon, Nokia, Colgate, Ten Sports, Nivea, Vicks, Fogg, and many others.
Music Videos
- Mehroom – Produced by Yash Vision Entertainment
- Jaana Naa – Sung by Kumar Sanu, released by Worldwide Records, directed by Vikram Khakkar
Personal Life
- Birthplace: Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India
- Height: 5 ft 10 in (178 cm)
- Weight: 68–72 kg
- Religion: Hinduism (Bengali Brahmin, Kanyakubja origin)
- Other Name(s): Joy Banerjee
- Marital Status: Single
- Hobbies: Mixed Martial Arts, gymnastics, reading, and music
