Anupamaa actress Rupali Ganguly’s stepdaughter Esha Verma accuses her of being ‘psychotic, cruel-hearted’, and ‘destroyed’ their family.
In Indian television, where stars like Rupali Ganguly shine brightly in their leading roles, sometimes the drama doesn’t just stay on screen. Rupali, who has captured millions of hearts through her role in Anupamaa on Star Plus is facing a storm of accusations from an unexpected source—someone claiming to be her stepdaughter, Esha Verma.
The allegations come from Esha Verma, who claims to be the daughter of Rupali’s husband, Ashwin Verma, from a previous marriage. In a series of posts on X (formerly known as Twitter), Esha shared a lengthy note accusing Rupali of “controlling” behavior, keeping her away from her father, and causing turmoil in her family.
Esha, 22, didn’t hold back as she painted a shocking picture of Rupali! She compared the situation to the allegations once made against Rhea Chakraborty in the late Sushant Singh Rajput case, claiming Rupali had “tried to separate” her and her sister from their father. Esha further alleged that Rupali’s “happy marriage” with Ashwin Verma is a facade, calling her “controlling” and even “psychotic” in the way she handles her relationship.
According to Esha, Rupali and Ashwin’s relationship began as an affair that spanned over 12 years while Ashwin was still in another marriage. Esha claims that Rupali played a divisive role, separating Ashwin from his daughters from a previous relationship. She suggested that Rupali’s public persona as a loving wife and mother was far from the truth, alleging manipulation and control behind closed doors.
Esha’s note didn’t stop at her grievances with Rupali; she also touched on her father’s past, describing Ashwin’s journey from California to New Jersey before finally settling in Mumbai. Esha noted that she’s speaking out because she feels it’s unfair for Rupali to maintain a public image that doesn’t align with her private actions.
Ashwin Verma Breaks His Silence
With the controversy bubbling up online, Ashwin Verma himself took to X to address the situation, albeit in a more diplomatic tone. Expressing disappointment, he shared that the online rumors are affecting his younger daughter. He added that he just wants his children to focus on their happiness and success, lamenting that his personal life has now turned into a trending topic for the internet to consume.
Anupamaa: The Show with More Drama Off-Screen?
Ironically, Anupamaa, one of India’s most popular TV shows, isn’t new to controversies. The show, which revolves around the titular character’s struggles and victories, has seen plenty of headlines, sometimes with real-life conflicts spilling over. Recently, rumors have hinted at tensions between Rupali Ganguly and Nidhi Shah, who plays her on-screen daughter-in-law Kinjal. With these latest accusations, Anupamaa may have gained even more off-screen drama than viewers bargained for.
While Esha Verma’s explosive claims have taken social media by storm, Rupali Ganguly has remained silent on the matter. Neither she nor her representatives have responded to the accusations. Fans of Anupamaa are left wondering whether Rupali will address these allegations or choose to keep her personal life private. For now, it looks like the real-life storylines of Anupamaa cast members are proving just as compelling as the plot twists on the show itself.
