Mumbai, April 2 Actor Shashank Vyas paid tribute to his late co-star Pratyusha Banerjee on her 10th death anniversary on April 1, sharing an emotional post on his social media account.
In a post on his social media account, Shashank shared a black and white portrait of Pratyusha, where she is seen looking over her shoulder.
The black-and-white picture added a nostalgic touch to the memory. Along with the picture, he wrote, "Gone for 10 years, but never forgotten. You will always live in my memories."
For those unfamiliar, Shashank and Pratyusha gained fame with the popular television show Balika Vadhu.
While Shashank played the role of Jagdish, Pratyusha portrayed the iconic character of Anandi.
Their on-screen chemistry and performances were widely loved by audiences. The show revolved around the issue of child marriage, and became one of Indian television’s most impactful and long-running dramas.
Pratyusha Banerjee, who became a household name with Balika Vadhu, also appeared in shows like *Sasural Simar Ka and participated in reality television, including Bigg Boss 7.
Her untimely death in 2016 shocked the industry and especially her fans. The actress reportedly died by suicide, with reports suggesting she was dealing with personal and relationship-related issues at that time.
Speaking about Balika Vadhu, the show featured a strong ensemble cast including Surekha Sikri, Siddharth Shukla, Anup Soni, Smita Bansal, Avika Gor, Avinash Mukherjee and others.
Sadly, three of the show’s most iconic actors are no longer alive.
Pratyusha Banerjee passed away in 2016, Surekha Sikri passed away in 2021 due to age-related ailments, and Siddharth Shukla passed away the same year, reportedly due to a heart attack.