Actress Rupali Ganguly has filed a defamation case against her stepdaughter, Esha Verma, demanding Rs 50 crore in compensation. Esha recently accused Rupali, known for her role in Anupamaa, of threatening her, leading Rupali to take legal action with the help of celebrity lawyer Sana Raees Khan.
Why Rupali is Seeking Rs 50 Crore from Esha
Sana Raees Khan explained that the large amount—Rs 50 crore—is to address the damage caused to Rupali’s personal and professional reputation by Esha’s negative statements. According to Sana, the compensation also includes the emotional distress Rupali has faced. They hope this will set an example to prevent others from making similar harmful accusations in the future.
Esha’s Social Media Response
Sana shared that after receiving the defamation notice, Esha deleted her defamatory posts and made her Twitter account private. This action, Sana said, shows that Esha recognizes her statements were harmful. She added that removing the posts strengthens Rupali’s case about her reputation and integrity.
Rupali’s Cryptic Post
During this controversy, Rupali shared a thoughtful message on her Instagram story. She reposted a quote saying, “There are times when you need the silence of animals to recover from the noise of humans.” Fans noticed the post and wondered if it was related to her current situation.
Esha Verma’s Accusations
In an interview, Esha described how she feels Rupali’s public image doesn’t match her actual behavior. She expressed disappointment in her father, Ashwin Verma, saying he “destroyed his own family” by marrying Rupali. Esha also questioned Rupali’s decision to be with a man who already had a family.
In a now-deleted video, Esha apologized to Rudransh, Rupali and Ashwin’s son, for the pain her statements might have caused. She recalled how much she admired her father when she was young and always carried a picture of them together.
Esha also accused Rupali of mistreating her mother, taking her mother’s jewelry, and leaving her with many traumatic memories.
Background on the Family Situation
Ashwin Verma, Rupali’s husband, was married twice before marrying her. Esha is Ashwin’s daughter from his second marriage to Sapna, whom he married in 1997. Esha currently lives in the United States.
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