Veteran Bengali actor and politician, Joy Banerjee, was one of the best-known actors in the regional cinema. He had also built a significant reputation for himself in the political world. He was a powerful performer in the 1980s, and later, his involvement with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) marked his life by passion, charisma, and commitment to public service. Unfortunately, his service was cut short, and the actor passed away on August 25, 2025.
Joy Banerjee passed away at the age of 62
Joy Banerjee was a household name in West Bengal, and the political arena would be charged with a current every time he stepped up on the stage. However, he lost the battle of life after being admitted to the hospital ten days ago. It was on August 15, 2025, when Joy was admitted to a private hospital in South Kolkata.
Two days later, on August 17, 2025, his health deteriorated, and he was put on the ventilator. Unfortunately, after being on the ventilator for over a week, he passed away on the morning of August 25, 2025, around 11:30 am, after suffering a heart attack. According to the hospital source, his demise was due to respiratory complications after he was diagnosed with pneumonia. The news came as a shock to fans and colleagues alike.
Joy Banerjee’s acting and political career
Joy Banerjee had a strong passion for acting and started his career in 1980 with Tapan Sinha’s film Dadar Kirti. The film became a major success and introduced him as the leading actor in romantic Bengali films. His charming screen presence, sincere performance, and determination soon made him a well-known star in the industry. He thereafter starred in films like Nagmoti, Chopper and Hirak Jayanti, further solidifying his place in the film industry.
Despite the rise of other people, Joy remained a fan favourite for his versatile acting and grounded persona, making his loss even more personal and heartbreaking. However, as Joy Banerjee rose in the film industry, his urge to do more and be more led him to politics in the early 2010s. The actor joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and quickly became one of its most recognisable faces in West Bengal.
Joy Banerjee stood in the Lok Sabha elections in 2014 and again in 2019, from Birbhum and Uluberia, respectively. However, while he didn’t win a seat, his presence added cultural weight to the party’s outreach in Bengal. His political views, on the other hand, sparked several conversations in the state, raising a range of questions.
More about Joy Banerjee
Joy Banerjee’s life had often been in the public eye because of his roles in the film and political activities. He had still maintained some privacy when it came to his personal life. The actor-politician had recently withdrawn from public appearances, making his demise come as a bigger shock. However, he was surrounded by love when he took his last breath, with his second wife, Anikita Banerjee and mother by his side.
Team BollywoodShaadis extends our heartfelt condolences to Joy Banerjee’s family.
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