Rise of the 'Pishachini' on Indian Television: Meet Nyra Banerjee

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Nyra learnt Hindustani classical music and ghazals from her mother, hinting at a potential early career path that wasn't meant to be.

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She also trained in Kathak, but her pursuit of dance was interrupted due to her father's transferrable job.

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She was spotted by a director while she was recording a song. This opened doors for her to the world of Indian TV.

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The actress claims she can speak to spirits and ghosts, which also landed her the role of Pishachini.

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Nyra participated in the popular reality show Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi Season 13.

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