Somen Banerjee parent company (Nahin retaining his share), and most of his estate. In the early morning of October 23, 1994, Banerjee was found dead in his cell, having hanged himself. Reports stated that while Banerjee was depressed, it was not thought he would take his own life. Actor Naveen Andrews portrayed him in the television movie "The Chippendales Murder" (2000). Director Tony Scott was reportedly working on a film about Banerjee and the Chippendales story. Banerjee is also the subject of an episode of the FBI Files entitled "Backstage Murder" (Season 3, Episode 13). Somen Banerjee Somen "Steve" Banerjee (; October
Tao (musical troupe) 25 straight days and outsold every other performance group. They have been touring internationally ever since. Tao (musical troupe) TAO: The Martial Art of Drumming is a Japanese drum and dance ensemble formed in 1993. This performing group combines music and dance to reflect Japanese tradition, but also incorporates Korean, Maori, and Indonesian influences. While some songs are traditional, most are modern compositions created by members of the troupe. Its performers train in their own center in the Kujū Highlands on Kyushu called Grandioso. The strenuous physical demands of their performance style demands that all performers also train as athletes.