Director Rajan Shahi Supports Rupali Ganguly Amid Legal Dispute with Step-Daughter Esha Verma
Director Rajan Shahi has publicly expressed his support for actress Rupali Ganguly, who is currently involved in a legal dispute with her step-daughter, Esha Verma.
Director Rajan Shahi has publicly expressed his support for actress Rupali Ganguly, who is currently involved in a legal dispute with her step-daughter, Esha Verma. The ongoing controversy arose after Esha accused Rupali of having an extramarital affair with her father, Ashwin, and made further allegations that led to a defamation suit filed by Rupali.
Rajan Shahi extends support to Rupali Ganguly
On Wednesday, Rajan Shahi took to Instagram to share a heartfelt post in support of Rupali. He posted a picture of himself with the actress from the set of their popular show Anupamaa, accompanied by a message praising her work ethic, humility, and dedication. Shahi described Rupali as an inspiration to everyone at his production company, DKP/Shahi Productions, highlighting her commitment to her craft and her professionalism. He wrote, “Rupali, you inspire all of us each day, every moment at DKP/Shahi Productions for your hard work, dedication, talent, honesty, integrity, and humility. Anupamaa, you have created 'history,' a benchmark and landmark very few can reach or create.”
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He also acknowledged the challenges Rupali faces behind the scenes, noting the sacrifices she makes with a smile and a positive attitude. “Your humility as an actress is inspirational to all of us at the Anupamaa team,” Shahi added. In a show of solidarity, he encouraged her to continue moving forward with confidence, emphasizing that her daily dedication is the answer to any challenge. The post concluded with well-wishes from the Anupamaa team, including Shahi and his family.
Rupali Ganguly sends legal notice
Rupali Ganguly recently slapped Esha Verma with a legal notice seeking Rs 50 crore in damages following the allegations. Esha had accused the actress of having an affair with her father, a claim that she later deleted after facing legal action. Esha also made her Instagram account private.
Meanwhile, Rupali continues to dominate television screens with her portrayal of the titular character in Anupamaa, a role that has earned her widespread acclaim and helped the show consistently top the TRP charts.