“My connection to Dima Hasao has been very old. As a child I used to visit the place and have always been mesmerized by its breathtaking beauty.”

Indian actor

Victor Banerjee is an Indian actor known for a long career in English, Hindi, Bengali, and Assamese cinema. He has appeared in nearly 100 films and has worked with directors including Roman Polanski, James Ivory, Sir David Lean, Jerry London, Ronald Neame, Satyajit Ray, Mrinal Sen, and Shyam Benegal. He won the National Film Award for Best Supporting Actor for Ghare Baire. In 2022, the Government of India awarded him the Padma Bhushan for his contribution to cinema, a recognition that reflects his wide presence across Indian film industries.