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December is here, and we at Zoom are bringing you a special segment to welcome the new year—Recap 2024. Today, on December 3, we have Abhishek Banerjee, who shared some interesting details about his year. The actor became part of one of the year’s biggest hits, Stree 2, apart from playing the main villain in Vedaa. Interestingly, both the movies clashed at the box office on August 15. Looking back, the 39-year-old shared his experiences on both personal and professional fronts, along with what he looks forward to in the New Year. Here’s what he told us!
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Abhishek Banerjee looks back at 2024
Speaking on how 2024 treated him and the highlight of the year, Abhishek said, "The highlight for me was, two Bollywood movies releasing on the same day, and that too, on 15th of August, a very important holiday, and a very important weekend. The whole idea of your own movie playing in the same theater, with everyone watching it, your parents are watching it from Kharagpur, your friends are watching it, it's quite overwhelming. Honestly, I think it's been one of a kind year for me as an actor."
Abhishek missed travelling
When asked if he'd wish to change anything about the year, Abhishek said there won't be anything on professional front. But personally, "I didn't travel anywhere apart from Dubai. So, I would have loved to change that. Though I can't complain because I'm loving my time in the industry."
This brings him to revealing his New Year plans which he said is planning a vacation. "Though I'm still trying to squeeze in a European holiday or somewhere outside the country in December end, but chances are bleak because of the schedule."
His favourite film/show in 2024
So what did he watch in 2024? He picked Apple+ series Presumed Innocent and shared, “I just love Jake Gyllenhaal. I think he’s one of the finest contemporary actors. I can watch anything he’s in. So, that’s a very interesting watch, and a very good performance. I learned a few tricks from that.”
Going forward Abhishek has a lot to look forward to in 2025. With interesting projects, the actor is excited. "I'll be doing more interesting parts, and be accepted in the film fraternity with more openness. I'll travel for sure. It's going to be work, exploration of my own craft and evolving. Hopefully, also live my life as a traveler."
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Expectations from 2025
Speaking on expctations, what special he has in store for his fans and audience in 2025? "I'll be back as Jaffa from Rana Naidu. So that's going to be one interesting show as it's part of franchisee and I'll be reprising my role. I'm glad to start shooting for Mirzapur, the film too. You rarely get such an opportunity of playing the same character, which had died earlier. Compounder was definitely one character I wanted to do again, same like Hathoda Tyagi. I would love to be back as Hathoda Tyagi some point in my life and career," he concluded.
Stay tuned for more updates from your favourite stars as we continue our special Recap 2024 segment!