Is Abhishek Banerjee Celebrating His Birthday While Shooting ‘Baaghi Bechare’?

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Key Takeaways
- Abhishek Banerjee celebrates his 40th birthday on set.
- ‘Baaghi Bechare’ features a talented cast.
- The film emphasizes artistic collaboration.
- Abhishek's upcoming projects make 2025 an exciting year.
- ‘Baaghi Bechare’ is a satire reflecting contemporary Indian cinema.
Mumbai, May 5 (NationPress) Actor Abhishek Banerjee is poised to celebrate his 40th birthday on Monday with a work-focused day as he embarks on shooting for his anticipated film “Baaghi Bechare”.
Abhishek expressed, "I couldn't have wished for a better birthday present than starting the shoot of Baaghi Bechare on my special day. I'm eager to collaborate with such remarkable talents like Pratik and Faisal, under the guidance of our director, Sumit."
This film is penned and directed by Sumit Purohit, known for his previous work on 1992 – The Harshad Mehta Story. In addition to Abhishek, the film features Pratik Gandhi and Panchayat star Faisal Khan. The project is produced by the creators of Mirzapur.
Looking ahead to 2025, Abhishek has an exhilarating lineup of projects set for release, including Stolen, Mahasangam, and Rana Naidu Season 2.
On the acting front, Abhishek's recent appearance was in “Stree 2: Sarkate Ka Aatank”, directed by Amar Kaushik. This film is the fourth installment in the Maddock Horror Comedy Universe and follows the sequel to the 2018 hit Stree.
The cast includes Rajkummar Rao, Shraddha Kapoor, Pankaj Tripathi, and Aparshakti Khurana, who portray a group of friends tasked with confronting Sarkata, a sinister headless entity abducting women in Chanderi.
“Baaghi Bechare” is described as a satire. According to Variety, Faisal Malik, known for his role in Panchayat, succinctly characterizes the film as part of “this transformative phase of Indian cinema”.
Regarding the project, Pratik remarked, "Being involved in a film founded on authentic artistic collaboration and craftsmanship is invigorating. There’s an exceptional freedom in working outside the conventional market pressures. As an actor, engaging in such a nurturing environment is incredibly motivating. You feel a sense of duty to support it and be part of its evolution.”