Nyra made her acting debut in Telugu cinema with Aa Okkadu, where she played the role of Dr. Pavithra. She later appeared in several Telugu productions including Orange, Saradaga Kasepu, Kotha Janta, and the commercially successful Temper opposite N. T. Rama Rao Jr.. Her performances in Telugu films helped establish her presence in South Indian cinema. She subsequently expanded into Malayalam films with Koothara, Tamil cinema with Aambala, and Kannada films such as Savaari 2, Supari Surya, and Tiger.
In Hindi cinema, Nyra made her Bollywood debut with Kamaal Dhamaal Malamaal and later appeared in projects like One Night Stand and Ishq Ne Krazy Kiya Re. Apart from acting, she also worked as an assistant director on the film Azhar in 2016, showcasing her interest in filmmaking beyond performance.
Nyra gained major popularity on Indian television with her lead role as Divya Sharma Shergill in the supernatural drama Divya Drishti in 2019. The show became highly popular among television audiences and significantly increased her recognition nationwide. She later continued her television success through series such as Excuse Me Maadam, Rakshabandhan... Rasal Apne Bhai Ki Dhal, and the supernatural show Pishachini, where she played the titular role.
In recent years, Nyra has also become a familiar face in reality television and digital entertainment. She participated in Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi 13 in 2023, finishing among the top contestants, and later entered Bigg Boss 18 in 2024. Alongside acting, she has appeared in numerous music videos and web series, including Skyfire, Operation Cobra, and Khakee: The Bengal Chapter. With her multilingual acting career and strong television presence, Nyra Banerjee continues to be recognized as a versatile performer in Indian entertainment.
Nyra Banerjee
Actress
Summary
Nyra Banerjee is an Indian actress who has worked across multiple film industries including Telugu, Hindi, Tamil, Malayalam, and Kannada cinema, along with Hindi television. Born in Mumbai, Maharashtra, in 1987, she began her artistic journey at a young age and was reportedly selected by filmmaker G. V. Iyer for the television serial Kadambari during her early years. Over time, she developed a multilingual acting career and became known for her versatility across films, television serials, web series, and reality shows.
Biography
Timeline
2026
One Two Cha Cha Chaa
Starred as Shoma in pan-India comedy film One Two Cha Cha Chaa alongside Ashutosh Rana.
2025
Khakee: The Bengal Chapter
Appeared as Rekha Sinha in Netflix series Khakee: The Bengal Chapter.
2025
New Music Videos
Featured in songs including “Main Teri Hoon”, “Intezaar”, and “SLT (Stay Like This)”.
2024
Bigg Boss Eviction
Finished in 20th place after eviction from Bigg Boss 18.
2024
Bigg Boss 18 Entry
Participated in reality television show Bigg Boss 18.
2024
Checkmate Release
Played Neelam in Hungama Play series Checkmate.
2023
Khatron Ke Khiladi 13
Joined Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi 13 as a contestant and finished in seventh place.
2023
Fuh Se Fantasy 2
Appeared as Kamnya in Fuh Se Fantasy 2.
2022
Pishachini Lead Role
Played the titular role in supernatural television series Pishachini.
2022
Music Video Success
Featured in multiple music videos including “Jaana Hai Toh Jaa” and “Aashiqon Ki Mehfil”.
2021
English Film Appearance
Featured in English-language film Barun Rai and the House on the Cliff.
2021
Rakshabandhan Role
Played Chakori Moong Singh in Rakshabandhan... Rasal Apne Bhai Ki Dhal.
2020
Excuse Me Maadam
Played Mithu Madam in comedy television series Excuse Me Maadam.
2019
Divya Drishti Breakthrough
Gained television popularity as Divya Sharma Shergill in Divya Drishti.
2019
Web Series Appearance
Appeared in series Skyfire and Operation Cobra.
2017
Tiger Release
Played Gowri in Kannada film Tiger.
2016
Assistant Director Role
Worked as assistant director for the film Azhar.
2016
One Night Stand
Appeared as Simran in Hindi film One Night Stand.
2015
Ishq Ne Krazy Kiya Re
Played Ritu in Hindi film Ishq Ne Krazy Kiya Re.
2015
Dohchay Appearance
Performed a special appearance item number in Telugu film Dohchay.
2015
Tamil Film Debut
Made Tamil film debut with Aambala.
2015
Temper Release
Played Lakshmi in successful Telugu film Temper.
2015
Supari Surya
Appeared in Kannada film Supari Surya.
2014
Temper Casting
Joined the cast of Telugu film Temper opposite N. T. Rama Rao Jr..
2014
Malayalam Debut
Made Malayalam film debut as Shaista in Koothara alongside Mohanlal.
2014
Kotha Janta
Appeared as Pentamma in Telugu film Kotha Janta.
2014
Kannada Film Entry
Entered Kannada cinema with Savaari 2.
2012
Bollywood Debut
Made Bollywood debut with Hindi comedy film Kamaal Dhamaal Malamaal.
2010
Saradaga Kasepu
Played Manimala in Telugu film Saradaga Kasepu.
2010
Orange Appearance
Made a special appearance in Telugu film Orange.
2009
Acting Debut
Made acting debut in Telugu film Aa Okkadu as Dr. Pavithra.
2009
Hindi Film Appearance
Appeared in Hindi film Toss as Sherry.
1998
Early Television Opportunity
Was selected by director G. V. Iyer for the television serial Kadambari.
1987
Birth
Born in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India.