Rupali Ganguly Faces Accusations Of Affair And Abuse, What We Know So Far

Anupamaa actress Rupali Ganguly has come under public scrutiny after her stepdaughter, Esha Verma, accused her of causing the breakdown of her parents' marriage.

Anupamaa actress Rupali Ganguly has come under public scrutiny after her stepdaughter, Esha Verma, accused her of causing the breakdown of her parents' marriage. Esha, who is the daughter of Rupali’s husband, Ashwin K Verma, from his second marriage, alleged that Rupali “mentally, emotionally, and physically" abused both her and her mother. The controversy resurfaced when a 2020 post by Esha gained attention online, prompting her to reiterate her claims in recent social media posts.

What Esha Verma said about Rupali Ganguly

In the post that reappeared, Esha accused Rupali of having an affair with Ashwin while he was still married to her mother. She also accused Rupali of being “controlling" and “abusive," alleging that the actress had made death threats against both her and her mother.

This resurfaced post brought the family’s private issues to the public, prompting Ashwin to address the situation on X (formerly Twitter).

In her 2020 post, Esha claimed that Rupali had disrupted her family, alleging that her relationship with Ashwin began during his second marriage and led to its eventual dissolution. Esha also accused Rupali of manipulating Ashwin and preventing her from having a relationship with her father. “Whenever I try to call my father, she [Rupali] starts yelling and screaming death threats to myself and my mother," Esha wrote in the post, which has now gone viral again.

Esha also drew a comparison between Rupali’s alleged behaviour and that of Rhea Chakraborty in the Sushant Singh Rajput case, claiming that Rupali “feeds my dad strange medications and is very controlling of his life."

 

Ashwin Verma’s Response to Daughter Esha's Claims

Ashwin K Verma, Rupali’s husband, addressed the allegations on X, expressing empathy for his daughter’s struggles while clarifying his side of the story. He acknowledged the emotional toll divorce can have on children but stated that his separation from his second wife stemmed from private issues between them, unrelated to Rupali.

In his statement, Ashwin wrote, “I do have two daughters from previous relationships… But marriages end for many reasons, and my relationship with my second wife had multiple challenges." He further emphasized his deep care for all his children and expressed regret over the negative attention the situation has attracted.

 

Esha’s Recent Statements

In a recent interview with Hindustan Times, Esha reaffirmed her earlier claims, confirming that she stands by everything she posted in 2020. She also clarified that she has no relationship with Rupali beyond recognizing her as the mother of her younger stepbrother. “Not really, there’s no relationship between the two of us. She’s just the mother of my brother, and that’s about it," Esha shared.

Esha on the Happy Instagram Post Featuring Ashwin Verma and Rupali Ganguly

Esha also addressed the apparent contradiction between her claims and a seemingly happy family photo she posted on Instagram in 2021, in which she is seen smiling with her father and Rupali. She explained that the post was “bare minimum," stating that she wanted to highlight her connection to both of them as family, despite their limited interaction.

“Nothing much has changed. I posted the picture to showcase that I am related to both of them, since neither my father nor Rupali chose to acknowledge me as family, personally nor publicly," she explained in her interview.

 

Esha Verma’s Thank-You Note After Receiving Support

On X, Esha expressed gratitude to those who had reached out to support her, describing the experience of seeing her personal story go viral as overwhelming.

She wrote, “This isn’t just a headline; it’s my life, my childhood, and the pain I endured then and still feel today. I’m grateful to those who have approached this with kindness, consideration, and respect." Esha reiterated that she was not seeking fame but shared her story in the hope that it might offer support to others facing similar challenges.

Esha concluded her post with a message about the difficulties she has faced growing up, saying, “I wouldn’t wish the pain of a broken family on anyone, especially in circumstances like mine. Every child deserves mental health support and a loving, consistent presence from their parents."

Rupali Ganguly’s Silence on the Matter

Rupali Ganguly, widely known for portraying a character that stands for strong moral values in 'Anupamaa', has remained silent regarding the allegations. Most recently, she was photographed enjoying a family outing with Ashwin and their son Rudransh.