Is Abhishek Banerjee Celebrating His 40th Birthday on Set for ‘Baaghi Bechare’?

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Key Takeaways
- Abhishek Banerjee is celebrating his 40th birthday on set.
- The film “Baaghi Bechare” is a satire.
- Sumit Purohit directs the film.
- Stellar cast includes Pratik Gandhi and Faisal Khan.
- 2025 brings more projects for Abhishek.
Mumbai, May 5 (NationPress) Actor Abhishek Banerjee is gearing up for a productive 40th birthday this coming Monday as he embarks on shooting his anticipated film “Baaghi Bechare”.
Abhishek expressed, “I couldn’t have asked for a better birthday gift than to have a working one starting shoot of Baaghi Bechare. I’m excited to collaborate with such amazing talents like Pratik and Faisal, guided by our director, Sumit.”
The film, penned and helmed by Sumit Purohit, who is known for crafting the storyline of 1992 – The Harshad Mehta Story, features a talented cast including Pratik Gandhi and Panchayat star Faisal Khan. This project is backed by the creators of Mirzapur.
Looking ahead, 2025 promises to be an exhilarating year for Abhishek with multiple film releases on the horizon, including Stolen, Mahasangam, and Rana Naidu Season 2.
In his recent work, Abhishek appeared in “Stree 2: Sarkate Ka Aatank” directed by Amar Kaushik. This film is the fourth entry in the Maddock Horror Comedy Universe and follows the previous hit Stree, released in 2018.
The ensemble cast includes Rajkummar Rao, Shraddha Kapoor, Pankaj Tripathi, and Aparshakti Khurana, who unite to battle Sarkata, a sinister headless being that is abducting the women of Chanderi.
“Baaghi Bechare” is characterized as a satire, and according to Variety, Faisal Malik of Panchayat describes the project as a significant part of “this transformative phase of Indian cinema”.
Discussing the film, Pratik mentioned: “It’s refreshing to be part of a film rooted in genuine artistic collaboration and craft. There’s a rare freedom in working without the usual market pressures. As an actor, being in such an ecosystem is truly inspiring. You feel a responsibility to support it and be a part of its journey.”