A popular Indian film and television actress Koneenica Banerjee predominantly works in the Bengali entertainment industry. She started her career with the Alpha Bangla TV serial Ek Akasher Niche (2000). She came to the limelight after performing in the Zee Bangla TV serial Swapnanil (2003). After this, she got an opportunity to appear in the film Tin Ekke Tin (2004). Some of her notable films include I Love You (2007), and Haami (2018). She has shown her acting skills in the Hoichoi series like Rajneeti (2023) and Nikhoj (2023).
Personal Details
Koneenica Banerjee was born on 21 May 1980 in Kolkata, West Bengal, India. Her current age is 43 years (as of January 2024).
| Real Name/ Full Name | Koneenica Banerjee |
| Birthplace | Kolkata, West Bengal, India |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Profession(s) | Actress |
| Years Active | 2000- Present |
| Zodiac sign | Gemini |
| Birthday | 21 May 1980 |
| Age | 43 Years (As of January 2024) |
| Hometown | Kolkata, West Bengal, India |
| Religion | Hindu |
| Food Habit | Non-vegetarian |
| Hobby | Dancing |
Education
After completing basic schooling, Koneenica Banerjee attended Sivanath Sastri College and completed her graduation in Commerce.
| Qualification | Graduate in Commerce |
| School | Not Known |
| High School | Not Known |
| College | Sivanath Sastri College |
| Extra Qualification | Not Known |
Family & Relationship
Actress Koneenica Banerjee was born and brought up in a typical Bengali Hindu family. Her parents’ names are unknown. Ritwika Banerjee is her sister. Koneenica Banerjee is married to a well-known film producer named Surajit Hari in January 2017. They have a daughter together named Kiah (pet name). The real name of their daughter is Antaharana.
| Father Name | Not Known |
| Mother Name | Not Known |
| Children | Daughter: Antaharana (Kiah) |
| Siblings | Ritwika Banerjee |
| Marital Status | Married since January 2017 |
| Boyfriend/Girlfriend/Husband/ Wife | Surajit Hari (Film producer) |
Career
Koneenica Banerjee first came into the limelight with her performance in the serial Ek Akasher Niche (2000). Later on, she worked in numerous TV shows, films, and a few web series. Let’s take a glimpse of Koneenica Banerjee’s entire career.
TV Shows & Reality Shows
Koneenica Banerjee tried her luck for the first time in the television industry with Ek Akasher Niche (2000) TV show which was telecasted on Alpha Bangla. It was a path-breaking series for her career. The serial featured Soumita Mukherjee, Chaiti Ghoshal etc.
She became famous for playing the role of Parameshwari alongside Kaushik Chakraborty in the Zee Bangla TV serial Andarmahal (2017) for which she bagged the Zee Bangla Sonar Sansar Award.
In 2021 she worked in another Bengali television serial entitled Aay Tobe Sohochori which starred Arunima Haldar, Indrajit Chakraborty, Indranil Chatterjee, etc. She played the role of Sohochori Sengupta in this Star Jalsha TV serial.
Some of her other popular works in the television industry include Swapnanil (2003), Kokhono Megh Kokhono Bristi, Rabi Thakurer Golpo, etc.
Koneenica Banerjee took part as a contestant in the popular Bengali reality show Bigg Boss Season 1 (2013) which was hosted by Mithun Chakraborty. She also took part in the Hindi reality TV show Sarkaar Ki Duniya (2009) hosted by Ashutosh Rana.
Films
Koneenica Banerjee made her big screen debut with Biplab Chatterjee’s movie Chor O Bhagoban in 2003. She offered the audiences two films in 2004: Tin Ekke Tin and Abar Ashibo Phire.
In 2008 she played the role of June in Anjan Dutt’s movie Chalo Let’s Go. She grabbed the attention of the audience by playing the item number in the movie Hello Memsaheb (2011).
Koneenica is best known for her roles in the movies like Goraay Gondogol (2012), Mahapurush O Kapurush (2013), Ganesh Talkies (2013), Chotushkone (2014), Shororipu (2016), Posto (2017), Hoichoi Unlimited (2018), Haami (2018).
Her role as Rumi in the movie Projapoti (2022) starring Mithun Chakraborty, Mamata Shankar, Dev, and Kharaj Mukherjee won the hearts of thousands of audiences.
Avijit Sen’s Pradhan (2023) is her recent movie which featured Paran Banerjee, Dev, Anirban Chakraborti, Soumitrisha Kundu and many more.
Television Films
Koneenica Banerjee has also worked in multiple television films such as Kader Kuler Bou, Tomar Patho Cheye, Neer Chhoto, Aasma, etc.
Web Series
Koneenica Banerjee has also marked her presence in several OTT series recently. She portrayed the character of Mallika Banerjee in the political thriller Hoichoi web series Rajneeti (2023) starring Kaushik Ganguly, Arjun Chakraborty, Ditipriya Roy, and many more.
She played a small role in an episode of the web series Nikhoj (2023) which featured Tota Roy Chowdhury, Swastika Mukherjee, etc. It was streamed on Hoichoi.
| Debut | Film: Chor O Bhagoban (2003) TV Show: Ek Akasher Niche (2000) Web Series: Rajneeti (2023) |
| Superhit Movies | Chalo Let’s Go (2008), Posto (2017), Haami (2018), Mukherjee Dar Bou (2019), Projapoti (2022) |
| Web Series | Rajneeti (2023), Nikhoj (2023) |
| Popular TV Shows | Ek Akasher Niche (2000), Swapnanil (2003), Andarmahal (2017), Aay Tobe Sohochori (2021) |
| Television Films | Kader Kuler Bou, Tomar Patho Cheye, Neer Chhoto, Aasma |
| Music Videos | Not Known |
| Latest Web Series | Rajneeti (2023), Nikhoj (2023) |
| Latest Movies | Pradhan (2023) |
| Latest TV show | Not Known |
Awards & Achievements
- Anandalok Puroskar of Critics Choice for Abar Ashibo Phire (2004): Won
- Sera Bouma Of Zee Bangla Sonar Sansar Award for the role of Parameshwari in the serial Andarmahal (2018): Won
- Kalakar Awards: Won
- Sera Shashuri of Star Jalsha Parivaar Award 2022 for the role of Sohochori Sengupta in Aay Tobe Sohochori: Won
Earning, Net Worth
As of 2024, the estimated net worth of Koneenica Banerjee is Rs 8 crores (approximately). She takes Rs 1 lakh for an episode of any TV show.
| Salary ( approx) | Rs 1 lakh/episode |
| Income Source | Acting |
| Net Worth | Rs 8 crores |
| House | Not Known |
| Car | Not Known |
| Other Property | Not Known |
Facts
- Koneenica Banerjee loves to listen to any R.D. Burman’s number or even Gulzar’s song.
- Every morning she spends a lot of time on pranayam.
- Koneenica Banerjee chose acting as her profession after completing her graduation.
- She loves to cook fish curry.
- She faced a terrible experience while trying to establish her position as an actress in Mumbai. After that, she moved her focus again to Bengali cinema.
- Dancing is her hobby.
- She has a huge number of followers on social media.
FAQs
Who is Koneenica Banerjee’s husband?
Surajit Hari is the husband of Koneenica Banerjee. He is by profession a film producer.
Who is Koneenica Banerjee’s daughter?
The name of the daughter of Koneenica Banerjee is Antaharnana. Her nickname is Kiah.
What is Koneenica Banerjee’s age?
Koneenica Banerjee is 43 years old as of January 2024.
