Rupali Ganguly with husband and step daughter.
‘Anupama’ star Rupali Ganguly is once again embroiled in controversy. This time the reason is neither his co-actors nor any twist coming in the show. This time the actress is in the headlines due to an old post of her step daughter Isha Verma going viral. Rupali’s husband was married twice before, from whom she has two daughters. In her viral post, Ashwin’s daughter from his previous marriage, Isha, had accused Rupali of being ‘controlling’ and ‘mentally disturbed’ towards her father. This is a four year old post. Rupali’s husband Ashwin has now come forward to address these allegations. They have issued a statement on X.
Ashwin presented the other side
Ashwin wrote, ‘I have two daughters from previous relationships, something that Rupali and I have always talked about openly and that I care deeply about. I understand that my younger daughter is still very hurt by the breakdown of her parents’ relationship because divorce is a difficult experience that can greatly impact and harm the children from that marriage. But marriages end for many reasons, and there were many challenges in my relationship with my second wife that led to our separation—challenges that were between her and me and that had nothing to do with any other person. I only want the best for my kids and wife and it saddens me to see the media drag anyone into a cycle of negativity. Rupali Ganguly and Ashwin K Verma were married in the year 2013. Both of them also have a son, whose name is Rudransh. Now let us tell you the whole matter from the beginning.
Isha Verma’s old Facebook post went viral
In a post of the year 2020, Esha Verma took a dig at Rupali Ganguly. He wrote, ‘This is absolutely pathetic. Does anyone know the real story of Rupali Ganguly? She had an affair with Ashwin K Verma for twelve years, while he was in his second marriage. Ashwin has two daughters from previous marriages. She is a cruel hearted woman who has done nothing but separate me and my sister, her own daughters, from their father.’ Isha Verma also alleged that Rupali Ganguly threatened to kill her and her mother. She said, ‘I am speaking out because she claims all over the media that she has a happy married life with my father, whereas in reality she is controlling and mentally disturbed towards him. Whenever I try to call my father, she starts shouting and threatening to kill me and my mother. It is not fair that she has ruined the lives of Ashwin’s real family and is propagating that theirs is a true love marriage, while she has ruined others to fulfill her wish. Honestly speaking, he has done the same thing as Rhea Chakraborty has done with SSR. She gives strange medicines to my father and controls his life a lot.
Isha said- This is the truth!
Isha Verma shared a post on Monday. He thanked everyone who contacted him and understood his point of view. Isha wrote, ‘Hello, to everyone who has seen the news recently and contacted me, thank you for taking the time to understand my point of view. It’s surreal and overwhelming to see something so personal go viral. This is not just a headline, this is my life, my childhood and the pain I endured then and feel even today. I’m grateful to those who have approached this with compassion, consideration and respect. This is so hard to process, but I’m choosing to stand by my experiences, because some truths need to be heard. Although I first talked about this four years ago, I have grown, matured, and healed a lot since then. Standing up now and sharing my truth shows the strength I have found in that journey and I believe it should not be taken away.’
Isha opened her heart
Isha further said, ‘My father and his wife may deny these claims, but I believe their reaction is rooted in fear of the truth coming out. I love my father very much and respect him like any little daughter. But he decided to cut me out of his life and this separation is incredibly painful. Watching her rise in the world of entertainment with a public image so far from reality only adds to the sadness, especially when she plays a character who advocates the same values she disregarded in real life. I know I am taking a lot of risk by speaking out, but if my voice is finally heard, then that is enough.
Isha Verma’s post.
Isha requested
Isha Verma further wrote, ‘This is probably the beginning of another long battle, but it feels like the beginning of justice. I wouldn’t wish the pain of a broken family on anyone, especially in a situation like mine. Every child has the right to mental health support and a loving, ongoing presence from their parents. If sharing my story can make even one person feel seen or supported, then I’m here for it. Building happiness on the heartbreak of others is never acceptable. There is a dark side to this story, which I am not ready to share yet, because it is very difficult to understand what is unfolding now. For now I hope people will understand the impact it has had on me and look at it with respect. Thank you for being kind, considerate, and respectful to those who support and respect it. And for those who may judge or dismiss it, please consider the lifelong impact of situations like this. All I ask for is compassion during this time. I am here to share my story and I am grateful to everyone who has stood by it. Thanks for listening.
Isha had shared a picture with Rupali
Let us tell you, in the year 2021, Esha Verma has shared a post on Instagram, in which she was seen happy with her father and Rupali Ganguly. In the picture, all three look happy and are posing in front of the camera. The caption reads, ‘Cheersin’ with the star-ants (parents).’
