10:10 25/08/2025
Veteran Bengali actor and politician Joy Banerjee passed away at the age of 62 after battling a long-term respiratory illness and diabetes. He was hospitalized on August 15 and placed on a ventilator on August 17 after his condition worsened. Banerjee, known for his roles in films like 'Aparupa' and 'Chopper,' transitioned to politics, contesting elections before resigning in 2021.