Biography

Beena Banerjee is a veteran Indian actress known primarily for her extensive work in Hindi cinema and television, often recognized for portraying motherly and supportive roles. She began her career in the entertainment industry as a child artist and successfully transitioned into playing lead and character roles.She made her film debut in a lead role in the Hindi drama film Gomti Ke Kinare. However, she is perhaps best known for her prolific career in the supporting cast of numerous Bollywood films, particularly in the later phase of her career, where she frequently played the role of the protagonist's mother, aunt, or a gentle, maternal figure.Her filmography spans a wide variety of successful movies, including roles in films such as Karma, Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak, Raja Hindustani, Khiladi, Dil, and many others. She has collaborated with many of the industry's leading actors and directors throughout her decades-long career.Beyond cinema, Beena Banerjee has also been a familiar face on television, appearing in popular shows like Kumkum - Ek Pyara Sa Bandhan and the daily soap Bepannah. Her consistent presence and reliable performances have cemented her status as a respected and recognizable character artist in the Hindi entertainment space.
- IMDb mini biography by: Shrinivas G. Kulkarni

Daughter of 50s/60s actor Late Pradeep Kumar.

Mother of upcoming Bollywood actor/director Siddharth Banerjee. Siddharth has worked as an assistant director in Housefull 2 (2012)and Himmatwala (2013). He is married to Bhumi (Bhumika) Dave a fashion stylist. They have a daughter.

Sister's names are Reena Mukherjee (Mookerjee) and Meena Chattopadhyay.

Former husband director Ajoy Biswas was previously married to Rakhee Gulzar in the 1960's.