Actor Arya Banerjee, who worked in 'The Dirty Picture' & others, found dead in Kolkata

Actor Arya Banerjee, known for work in numerous Bollywood films, passed away in Kolkata on Friday. She was 33. As per reports, she was found dead at her South Kolkata residence.

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‘The Dirty Picture’ actress Arya Banerjee passes away

As per a report on PTI, it was Arya Banerjee’s domestic help, who alerted the neighbours after the actor did not respond to door bells and phone calls. They informed the police, who broke open the door and found her dead body. 

The domestic help shared that the actor did not interact much and used to keep to herself. The police informed that a forensic team collected samples from the room and Arya Banerjee’s body was sent for post-mortem. Arya Banerjee was the daughter of late sitarist Nikhil Bandyopadhyay.

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Her most popular work was in The Dirty Picture, where she had shared screen with Vidya Balan. She also featured in Dibakar Banerjee’s Love Sex Aur Dhokha.

The actor starred in TV show Savdhaan India. Arya also did modelling assignments. 

The news was mourned by her Love Sex Aur Dhokha co-star Anshuman Jha. The actor tweeted that he was 'extremely shocked, saddenned' by the news. He recalled fond memories of their shooting, and expressed condolences to her family. 

(With PTI inputs)

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