Rupali Ganguly, best known for her role as Anupamaa, has been in the spotlight recently, not only for her outstanding performance but also for other, more controversial reasons. Her portrayal of Anupamaa has won millions of fans, but recent events have drawn attention to conflicts surrounding her both on and off-screen.
Co-Star Issues with Anupamaa
Several of Rupali’s former co-stars from Anupamaa have hinted at disagreements involving her. Sudhanshu Pandey, who played a key role alongside her, left the show amid rumors of a rift with Rupali. Additionally, actors Paras Kalnawat and Nidhi Shah, who also left the show, have suggested that Rupali may have influenced decisions to cut their scenes. There were also reports of tension between Rupali and Madalsa Sharma, another co-star on the show.
Allegations by Stepdaughter Esha Verma
Recently, Rupali Ganguly’s stepdaughter, Esha Verma, made serious accusations against her and her father, Ashwin Verma. 26-year-old Esha claimed that Rupali physically assaulted her mother in Mumbai, stating, “Rupali physically hit my mother in person in Mumbai.” She also described her father, Ashwin, as abusive, both physically and emotionally. Esha expressed the emotional toll this had on her, recalling the pain of seeing her parent’s marriage break down. She said, “To see her win, that’s the most devastating thing which I have gone through.”
Esha also stated that both her father and Rupali played a role in the dissolution of her parent’s marriage. According to Esha, Rupali once visited their New Jersey home and stayed in the bed her parents once shared. She further claimed that Rupali encouraged her father to give her mother divorce papers. Esha expressed her trauma, saying, “We suffered a lot, and we don’t have that exposure as she does.”
Ashwin K Verma’s Response to the Allegations
On November 3, 2024, Ashwin K Verma issued a statement on X (formerly Twitter), addressing the accusations against him and Rupali. He acknowledged his two daughters from previous relationships and expressed regret over his daughter’s pain from his past relationship’s end. Ashwin mentioned that his separation from Esha’s mother was due to issues between him and his former spouse and had no external influences. He wrote, “I only want the best for my children and my wife, and it saddens me to see anyone being pulled into cycles of negativity by the media.”
Background on Esha Verma and Family History
Esha Verma, 26, is the daughter of Ashwin and Sapna Verma. The couple married in 1997 and separated in 2008. Ashwin later married Rupali Ganguly in 2013, and they share a son named Rudransh. Esha, who now resides in the United States, continues to share her perspective on the challenges she and her mother faced during this family transition.
