Actor and casting director Abhishek Banerjee is going through a great phase as two of his movies released on the same date, while one has shattered records, the other one is also getting praised by the audiences.
Abhishek is part of both Stree 2 and Vedaa and he is being showered with love and affection for his superb acting in both the movies. However, his journey was not an easy one and recently in an interview, he opened up about a significant setback in his career, recalling the time when he was fired by Dharma Productions from the casting team of the 2012 film Agneepath. Banerjee, who is now known for his impactful performances in shows like Paatal Lok and movies like Stree, shared how this incident left him questioning his future in the industry.
In a candid interview, Banerjee revealed that he was working as a casting director on Agneepath, a high-profile project under Karan Johar’s Dharma Productions. However, his approach to casting, which leaned towards unconventional and gritty actors often associated with Anurag Kashyap’s films, did not align with Dharma’s vision for the movie.
Banerjee recalled the moment he was let go from the project, describing it as a huge blow to his confidence. “Dharma Productions fired us, and I thought my career was over,” he admitted. Being removed from such a significant project left Banerjee doubting his place in the industry and questioning whether he could succeed as a casting director or actor.
Despite this setback, Banerjee’s career took a turn for the better as he eventually found his niche in the industry. His work in casting and acting, particularly in films and series that embraced unconventional storytelling and characters, gained him recognition and success. Reflecting on the incident, Banerjee now sees it as a learning experience that shaped his journey in Bollywood.
Abhishek Banerjee is certainly a good actor but in which movie you liked his performance more – Stree 2 or Vedaa?
