Ishani Banerjee

Ishani Banerjee isn’t your run-of-the-mill name in the film scene—she’s got a vibe that’s kind of hard to pin down. Jump to 2015, she’s making waves with *Aligarh*, a film that sticks with you way after the credits roll. The movie isn’t just about the headlines; it digs into the ache of being misunderstood, the awkward silences, and the stuff people don’t say out loud. Fast-forward and you spot her again, this time in *School of Lies* (2023). That one? It’s a whole different beast—twisted, smart, and full of secrets hiding in the halls. Not just another “school drama”—think more shadows, less sunshine. She’s not afraid to push into weird, uncomfortable territory, and it works. Then there’s *Despatch* (2024), which flips the script yet again. The story’s this gritty, relentless look at the chase for truth—journalism, lies, the messiness in between. Ishani’s roles? Not background noise. She’s right in the thick of it, making you question who to trust, what’s real, and how far someone will go for answers. She’s got this knack for picking projects where the lines blur, nobody’s squeaky clean, and you’re left rethinking everything you thought you knew. That’s her thing—she finds the raw, complicated edges and just lives there for a while. Not everyone can pull that off, honestly.