Quick Info
| Profession | Model, Actress, Anchor |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 02/10/1974 |
| Age | 52 years |
| Birthplace | Kolkata, West Bengal, India |
| Zodiac Sign | Libra |
Latest News about Rachana Banerjee
09/10/2026
Rachana Banerjee publicly commented on a political meeting involving members of her party, describing it as a pre-Puja get-together. She also addressed questions about internal differences and said the party remained united.
08/10/2026
Rachana Banerjee was featured in multiple Bengali news updates after making a political remark that drew attention online. The coverage focused on her response to criticism and her continuing visibility as a sitting MP and television personality.
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Bio/Wiki
| Real Name | Jhumjhum Banerjee |
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| Nickname | Rachana Banerjee |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 5' 4" (163 cm) |
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| Weight | 55 kg |
| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Black |
| Body Measurements | 30-28-30 |
| Shoe Size | 8 |
Educational Qualification(s)
| Graduate | South City College |
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| Higher Secondary | National Girls' High School |
Personal Life
| Religion | Hinduism |
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| Address | Kolkata, West Bengal, India |
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Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Children | Pranil Basu (with Probal Basu) |
Family
| Father | Rabindranath Banerjee |
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| Spouse | Probal Basu |
| Children | Pranil Basu (Son) |
Career
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Favourites
| Food |
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| Actor | Prosenjit Chatterjee |
| Actress | Rani Mukerji |
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| Car | BMW |
| Sports | Cricket |
| Cricketer | Kapil Dev |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Rachna Banerjee does not smoke. | |
| 2. She won the 'Miss Kolkata' title in 1994. | |
| 3. She is a renowned actress in Odia, Bengali, and Telugu cinema. | |
| 4. Rachna has acted in 35 Bengali films alongside Prosenjit Chatterjee. | |
| 5. She was part of the Bollywood movie 'Sooryavansham' with Amitabh Bachchan. | |
| 6. Rachna received the Tele Cine Award for best anchor for hosting 'Didi No. 1'. | |
| 7. She has triumphed in five beauty pageants in India. | |
| 8. Rachna has been honored with various state awards like the 'Kalakar Award', 'Bharat Nirman Award', 'Odia State Film Award', and 'Special Film Award'. | |
| 9. In 2004, she bid farewell to the Odia Film Industry after separating from Siddhanta Mahapatra. | |
| 10. She has worked in Bengali, Odia, Telugu, Tamil, and Kannada films. | |
| 11. She was her parents' only child. | |
| 12. Her name at birth, Jhumjhum Banerjee, was changed to Rachana by Sukhen Das, the director of her debut film Daan Pratidaan (1993). | |
| 13. She completed her higher secondary education from National Girls' High School. | |
| 14. She is also an entrepreneur and politician. | |
| 15. She won the 'Miss Beautiful Smile' at the Miss India contest. |
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