Nyrraa M Banerji
Nyrraa M Banerji | |
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 Banerji in 2025 | |
| Born | 14 May 1987 Mumbai, Maharashtra, India |
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| Years active | 2009–present |
Nyrraa M Banerji [1][2][3] (born 14 May 1987) is an Indian actress and model who appears in Hindi, Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam, and Kannada language productions. She is widely recognized for her lead roles in series such as Divya Drishti and Pishachini. Banerji has been a prominent participant in major reality shows, including Khatron Ke Khiladi 13 (2023)[4] and Bigg Boss 18 (2024–2025).[5]
In 2026, she starred in the pan-India comedy film One Two Cha Cha Chaa alongside Ashutosh Rana.[6] She also gained praise for her performance in Neeraj Pandey's Netflix series Khakee: The Bengal Chapter (2025–2026).[7] Banerji's film career includes her Bollywood debut in Kamaal Dhamaal Malamaal (2012) and One Night Stand (2016). Beyond acting, she served as an assistant director for the film Azhar (2016).[8] Her professional identity is consistently reflected as Nyrraa M Banerji in all recent media credits.[9]
Early life
Nyrraa M Banerji was born on 14 May 1987 in Mumbai Banerji learned Hindustani classical music and ghazal from her mother and used to sing children's songs.[10] She also learned the classical dancing form Kathak but had to discontinue due to her father's transferable job.[11] While recording a song one day, she was spotted by noted director G. V. Iyer who signed her on for the Hindi television serial Kadambari.[10] She was supposed to play Sita's role in a film adaptation of Ramayana that G. V. Iyer was planning to shoot, but the director died and the project failed to materialise.[11]
Career
Banerjee, credited as Madhurima Banerjee, made her acting debut with the Telugu-language film Aa Okkadu in 2009.[12]
Banerjee was seen in the Telugu films like Sardaga kasepu and Orange, directed by Bhaskar which was followed by her Kannada releases, Savaari 2 and Tiger,Savaari 2 saw her playing a bank manager, . Then her Malayalam releases , Koothara alongside Mohan Lal and Black coffee. while in Koothara she played the role of Shaista, an NRI. She then starred in Maruthi's Kotha Janta starring Allu Sirish[13]
In early 2015, she was seen in Puri Jagannadh's Temper,[14] which very successful and for which she was critically acclaimed. She then appeared in one Tamil films, Sundar C's Aambala.[15]
She also assisted director Tony D'Souza for his film Azhar.
In 2019, she played one of titular character Divya Sharma Shergill in Star Plus's Divya Drishti opposite Mishkat Varma and alongside Sana Sayyad and Adhvik Mahajan.
In 2022, she starred as titular role in Colors TV's Pishachini. In 2023 she particinated in Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi 13 on same channel and finished up at seventh position. In 2024 she participated in Indian reality show Bigg Boss 18 on same channel and finished up at 20th place.[16]
In 2025 she was also seen Netflix series Khakhee - The Bengal Chapter , a Neeraj Pandey series . playing a very prominent role.
Filmography
Films
| Year | Title | Role | Language | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Aa Okkadu | Dr. Pavithra | Telugu | |
| Toss | Sherry | Hindi | [17] | |
| 2010 | Saradaga Kasepu | Manimala | Telugu | |
| Orange | Madhu | Special appearance | ||
| 2012 | Kamaal Dhamaal Malamaal | Maria | Hindi | |
| 2014 | Kotha Janta | Pentamma | Telugu | |
| Savaari 2 | Kannada | |||
| Koothara | Sheistha | Malayalam | ||
| 2015 | Temper | Lakshmi | Telugu | |
| Aambala | Nadu Ponnu's daughter | Tamil | ||
| Dohchay | Item number | Telugu | Special appearance | |
| Supari Surya | Kannada | |||
| Ishq Ne Krazy Kiya Re | Ritu | Hindi | ||
| 2016 | One Night Stand | Simran | Hindi | |
| Azhar | — | Assistant director | ||
| 2017 | Tiger | Gowri | Kannada | |
| 2021 | Barun Rai and the House on the Cliff | Soumili | English | |
| 2026 | One Two Cha Cha Chaa | Shoma | Hindi |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Skyfire | |||
| Operation Cobra "Hello Jee" | ||||
| 2019–2020 | Divya Drishti | Divya Sharma Shergill | ||
| 2020 | Excuse Me Maadam | Mithu Madam | [18] | |
| 2021–2022 | Rakshabandhan... Rasal Apne Bhai Ki Dhal | Chakori Moong Singh | [19] | |
| 2022–2023 | Pishachini | Rani/Pishachini | ||
| 2023 | Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi 13 | Contestant | 7th place | [20] |
| Fuh Se Fantasy 2 | Kamnya | Episode 1 | ||
| 2024 | Bigg Boss 18 | Contestant | 20th place | [21] |
| Checkmate | Neelam | Hungama Play | ||
| 2025 | Khakee: The Bengal Chapter | Rekha Sinha | Netflix series |
Music videos
| Year | Title | Singer | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Jaana Hai Toh Jaa | Mohammed Irfan | [22] |
| Heartthrob | Veer Sahu | [23] | |
| Aur Kitna Rulayegi Tu | Varun Jain | [24] | |
| Aashiqon Ki Mehfil | Stebin Ben, Payal Dev | [25] | |
| Naughty Balam | Rahul Vaidya | ||
| 2023 | Baarish | Javed Ali, Arpita Mukherjee | [26] |
| 2025 | Main Teri Hoon | Ahaan | [27] |
| Intezaar | Keshav Anand | ||
| SLT (Stay Like This) | Harssh Dada | ||
| Patience | Pranay Pawar |
References
- ^ "Nyrraa M Banerji reveals she lost out on a film with Pushpa 2 star Allu Arjun". The Times of India. Retrieved 10 January 2026.
- ^ "Nyrraa M Banerji: I've always believed in experimenting and not limiting myself". The Times of India.
- ^ "Nyrraa M Banerji ends the year with sizzling dance number Ishq Dhishoom Aa". News18.
- ^ "Khatron Ke Khiladi 13: Nyrraa M Banerji opens up about her journey". The Times of India.
- ^ "Exclusive: Naagin Actress Nyrraa M Banerji Calls Bigg Boss 18 Fascinating". Zee News.
- ^ "Nyrraa M Banerji says comedy needs honesty as One Two Cha Cha Chaa trailer releases". Bollywood Hungama.
- ^ "Nyrraa M Banerji on her role in Khakee: The Bengal Chapter". News18.
- ^ "Nyra Banerjee assisted Tony D'Souza in Azhar". The Times of India.
- ^ "Nyrraa M Banerji honoured at Womenpreneur India Awards". Lokmat Times.
- ^ a b "Multi-pronged attack". Deccan Chronicle. 18 December 2013. Archived from the original on 14 July 2014. Retrieved 16 June 2014.
- ^ a b "Metro Plus Visakhapatnam / Profiles : Balancing act". The Hindu. 4 July 2009. Archived from the original on 7 June 2014. Retrieved 16 June 2014.
- ^ "Good girl roles? No way!: Madhurima Banerjee". The Times of India. Mumbai. 14 September 2012. Retrieved 20 January 2026.
- ^ "Allu Sirish grooves to Chiranjeevi's song". The Times of India. 19 November 2013. Archived from the original on 20 November 2013. Retrieved 16 June 2014.
- ^ Hemanth Kumar (2 November 2014) Madhuurima to share screen with NTR Jr . The Times of India
- ^ "Madhuurima and Madhavi Latha join Aambala team" . The Times of India.
- ^ "Bigg Boss 18: Nyra Banerjee gets evicted from Salman Khan-hosted show in double elimination week". DNA India. Retrieved 27 October 2024.
- ^ Verma, Sukanya. "Review: Toss is a laughable attempt". Rediff. Archived from the original on 19 October 2022. Retrieved 26 December 2024.
- ^ "Rajesh Kumar and Nyra Banerjee starrer 'Excuse Me Madam' promo is out and looks like a fun watch". The Times of India. 27 August 2020. Archived from the original on 12 April 2021. Retrieved 3 September 2020.
- ^ "Nyra Banerjee on her multiple looks in 'Rakshabandhan...Rasal Apne Bhai Ki Dhal'". The Times of India. Retrieved 17 May 2022.
- ^ "Nyrraa M Banerji joins the list of contestants in Khatron Ke Khiladi 13". Bollywood Hungama. 25 April 2023. Retrieved 5 May 2023.
- ^ "Meet Bigg Boss 18 contestant Nyra Banerjee with 400 pair of clothes". DNA India. Retrieved 27 October 2024.
- ^ "Gautam Gulati and Nyra Banerjee's love story in singer Mohammed Irfan's latest single Jaana Hai Toh Jaa is to watch out for". Free Press Journal. Retrieved 17 May 2022.
- ^ "Check Out Latest Haryanvi Song Music Video - 'Heartthrob' Sung By Veer Sahu | Haryanvi Video Songs". The Times of India. Retrieved 5 November 2022.
- ^ "TV actors Nyrraa M Banerji and Vin Rana in a music video". The Tribune. Retrieved 6 August 2025.
- ^ "Watch The Popular Punjabi Music Video Aashiqon Ki Mehfil By Payal Dev And Stebin Ben | Hindi Video Songs - Times of India". timesofindia.indiatimes.com. Retrieved 6 August 2025.
- ^ "Nyrraa M Banerji shares excitement about her latest song 'Baarish' - The rain anthem of the season". India Forums. Retrieved 6 August 2025.
- ^ "Nyra Banerjee and Manish Rana speak about their song". www.bollywoodhelpline.com. Retrieved 6 August 2025.