Meet actor whose father wanted him to become IAS officer, started career with Aamir Khan, one show changed life, now...

Today, Abhishek Banerjee doesn't need an introduction. The actor has impacted audiences with his performances in films such as Stree, Bhediya, Dream Girl franchise, and web series TVF Pitchers, Pataal Lok, Mirzapur, and Rana Naidu.

Abhishek Banerjee started his film career by making a blink-and-miss appearance in Aamir Khan's Rang De Basanti (2006). After this film, Abhishek started working as a casting assistant in Once Upon A Time In Mumbaai. Later he became a casting director and worked for different films, including Knock Out, No One Killed Jessica, The Dirty Picture, Gabbar Is Back, Rock On 2, and Ok Jaanu.

After working as a casting director in several films, Abhishek showed his acting chops with Dream Girl, Stree, Bhediya, and Bala. However, his performance as the antagonist Hathoda Tyagi in Pataal Lok made him a star. 

Abhishek, who will soon be seen reprising his popular role Jana in Stree 2, revealed "My father always wanted me to pursue a career as an IAS officer. While my heart was always set on acting, this role in 'Stree 2' feels like my father's dream has never left my side."

Apart from Stree 2, Abhishek Banerjee will also be seen playing the villain in John Abraham's Vedaa. Interestingly, both films will be clashing at the box office on August 15.