Bengali actor and BJP leader Joy Banerjee passes away after prolonged illness; matinee idol of ’80s dies at 63
Monday, 25 August 2025 () Bengali actor Joy Banerjee, a prominent figure in Tollywood during the 1980s and 90s, passed away at 63 in Kolkata on Monday. He was admitted to a private hospital on August 15, battling Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease. Known for hits like 'Hirak Jayanti' and 'Milan Tithi,' Banerjee also contested elections on a BJP ticket before resigning from politics.
Monday, 25 August 2025 ()
