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My Take
Victor Banerjee genuinely impresses me. Nearly a hundred films across English, Hindi, Bengali, and Assamese cinema, plus collaborations with Satyajit Ray, David Lean, Roman Polanski, and James Ivory, place him in rare company. That is not a regional career; that is a global one. His National Film Award for Best Supporting Actor only confirms the range. Add directing and politics to the resume and you have an artist unwilling to stay in one lane. To me, he embodies the depth and reach of Indian cinema, and he deserves quiet, lasting respect for it.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Victor Banerjee
- Name (Japanese)
- ヴィクター・バナルジ
- Reading
- ゔぃくたー・ばなるじ
- Born
- October 15, 1946 (age 79)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Libra / Dog
- Origin
- Kolkata, India
- Occupation
- film actor / film director / television actor / actor / politician
2. Background
- University
- University of Calcutta
Awards & achievements
- National Film Award for Best Supporting Actor
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Victor Banerjee born?
Born October 15, 1946 (age 79).
Where is Victor Banerjee from?
Victor Banerjee is from Kolkata, India.
What does Victor Banerjee do?
Victor Banerjee works as film actor, film director, television actor, actor, politician.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-02
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.