Priya Banerjee is a multi-talented Canadian personality excelling as a model, TV host, and actress. Her journey from Canada to Bollywood is a captivating story of ambition and success.
Wiki/Biography
Priya Banerjee was born on April 16, 1990, (34 years old as of 2024) in West Bengal, India. Her family relocated to Calgary, Canada shortly after her birth, where she spent her formative years. She pursued higher education in Canada, earning a degree in International Marketing and Computer Science. Priya’s upbringing fostered a love for the arts; she’s a trained Kathak dancer with six years of dedicated training, further showcasing her talent in Rabindra Sangeet.
Physical Appearance
Priya maintains a striking presence:
- Height (Approx.): 5’3″
- Weight (Approx.): 45 kg
- Figure Measurement (Approx.): 32-26-34
- Eye Colour: Black
- Hair Colour: Black
Tattoo(s)
Priya sports a heart emoji tattoo accompanied by “p b” and an infinity symbol on her collarbone. Interestingly, her husband, Prateik Babbar, has a matching tattoo.
Family, Religion & Boyfriend
Born into a Brahmin family, Priya’s father is an engineer, and her mother a homemaker. Her father’s musical inclination inspired her artistic pursuits. Before marrying Prateik Babbar, she dated Aman Bhopal. Priya and Prateik Babbar got engaged on November 26, 2023, and tied the knot on February 14, 2025, in Bandra, Mumbai.
Career
Priya’s career began in Canada as a model and TV host. A significant milestone came in 2011 when she participated in Miss World Canada, winning the Miss Photogenic award. Her acting aspirations led her to India in 2010, where she honed her skills at Anupam Kher’s Actor Prepares acting school. Before her acting debut, she appeared in a WeChat advertisement alongside Parineeti Chopra and Varun Dhawan. Her acting debut was in the Telugu film “Kiss: Keep It Simple Stupid” (2013), followed by her Bollywood debut in “Jazbaa” (2015) alongside Aishwarya Rai. She’s also acted in various web series and films.
Favourite Things
Priya’s preferences reveal a diverse taste:
| Category | Preference |
|---|---|
| Food | Non-Vegetarian Dishes, Salad, French Fries, Cheese Omelette |
| Cuisine | Chinese |
| Actor | Anupam Kher, Shah Rukh Khan |
| Actress | Kangana Ranaut, Aishwarya Rai |
| Director | Sanjay Leela Bhansali |
| Film | Fashion, Queen |
| Singer | Kishore Kumar, Mohammed Rafi |
| Outfit | Saree |
| Workout Style | Running |
Facts
Here are some interesting facts about Priya:
- She is a non-vegetarian.
- Travel is one of her hobbies.
- She practices yoga regularly.
- She was nominated for Best Telugu Female Debut Actress at the third South Indian International Movie Awards.
- Her career requires her to split her time between Canada and Mumbai.
- She dislikes dishonesty.
- She is claustrophobic.
- She loves dogs and owns a pet named Abby.
