Balika vadhu child actress dies

Indian actress (1991–2016)

Pratyusha Banerjee (10 August 1991 — 1 April 2016) was an Indian television actress. She had appeared in numerous television and reality shows.^[3]

Banerjee first gained recognition in 2010 in the television show Balika Vadhu.^[4] This was her first leading role in the television series where she earned her household name "Anandi".^[4] She had participated in the reality show Bigg Boss 7 (2013).^[5]

Career

She started her career with a supporting role in the show Rakt Sambandh which was followed by playing the role of Vaani (best friend of Akshara played by Hina Khan) in Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai on Star Plus.^{[citation needed]}

She was selected for the lead role in 2010 Indian television series Balika Vadhu as an adult version of Anandi, replacing Avika Gor.

According to the actress, she was chosen via a talent hunt, surpassing the contestants Nivedita Tiwari from Luck