As known, in a dramatic turn of events, television actress Rupali Ganguly, known for her lead role in the series Anupamaa, has taken legal action against her step-daughter, Esha Verma. On November 11, with the support of her legal counsel, Sana Raees Khan—a lawyer who gained recent public attention as a contestant on Bigg Boss 17—Rupali filed a defamation lawsuit seeking damages of Rs 50 crore. According to Khan’s legal team, this legal step was driven by public statements made by Esha that allegedly tarnished Rupali’s reputation and adversely affected her professional and personal life.
The tipping point appears to have been comments made by Esha involving Rupali’s son, Rudransh, who is just 11 years old. Rupali, deeply concerned about the impact of these statements on her family, particularly her young son, decided that pursuing legal recourse was necessary to defend her family’s honor and privacy. The defamation suit underscores the seriousness with which Rupali views the allegations and the extent to which she believes her public image and personal life have been affected.
In an unexpected move following the filing of the lawsuit, Esha Verma made her Instagram account private and deleted posts related to Rupali, including videos and images that she had previously shared. This action has raised eyebrows, especially given Esha’s prior insistence on being the victim in this ongoing dispute. For those not following her on social media, these deletions have prompted widespread speculation. Fans have been flooding comment sections, questioning whether Rupali’s legal steps have pressured Esha into retreating or if there are deeper motivations behind her sudden change in behavior.
Before this legal escalation, Esha Verma had been vocal about her grievances with Rupali. She accused the actress of mentally, physically, and emotionally harassing her family. Esha further alleged that Rupali’s presence in their lives drove a wedge between her and her father, Ashwin K Verma, who is now married to Rupali. According to Esha, Rupali’s actions caused irreparable damage to their family dynamic, leading to Ashwin distancing himself from his earlier family ties.
Rupali Ganguly, who shares a son with Ashwin, has so far maintained her silence on these accusations, choosing to address the issue through legal channels instead. By seeking such significant damages in her defamation lawsuit, it’s clear that Rupali intends to make a strong statement in defense of her reputation and to protect her family’s dignity.
The case has sparked considerable debate on social media, with opinions divided over who is at fault. Supporters of Esha argue that she is bravely speaking her truth, while Rupali’s fans believe that the actress is justified in taking legal action to defend herself from what she perceives as baseless accusations. The situation remains fluid, with both sides yet to make further public statements following Esha’s decision to limit her online presence.
As the legal battle unfolds, it will be crucial to see how this case impacts the public perceptions of both Rupali Ganguly and Esha Verma. For now, the lawsuit has thrown the spotlight on a private family matter, turning it into a topic of intense scrutiny both within the entertainment industry and among fans.