The world of Indian television has been shaken by a shocking revelation involving Anupamaa star Rupali Ganguly. Esha Gupta, the stepdaughter of the popular actress, has accused Rupali of having an affair with her father, Ashwin K. Verma, while he was still married to Esha’s mother, Sapna K. Verma.
Esha’s allegations came to light when an old post from 2020, which she later deleted, resurfaced on social media. In the post, Esha revealed that following her initial accusations, her father had defended Rupali and denied any involvement. Speaking to Bollywood Bubble, Esha elaborated on her claims, stating, “I don’t know what Rupali and Ashwin will now say further to these allegations and comments. I know my father has said something on X. He said that Rupali was not involved, and that is the biggest lie because Rupali was the one who came to my house in New Jersey and slept on my mother’s bed—the bed that my father and mother shared.”
Esha further alleged that Rupali’s actions caused significant trauma to both her and her mother. “It was a lot of trauma that both my mom and I had to endure. We suffered immensely, and we didn’t have the same exposure that she did,” she added.
Drawing a parallel to Rupali’s character in Anupamaa, Esha claimed that her mother endured a similar situation of betrayal and heartbreak. “First things first, it’s both parties’ fault for an affair. But I will say if Rupali has claimed the woman that she is, the women’s advocate for women’s rights, an irony from her character in Anupamaa. That she was a wife who got cheated by her husband, who had an affair and whatnot—that is the story of my mother. She (Rupali Ganguly) was Kavya, I don’t watch the show but that’s what I have heard. And she comes into our lives. She told my father to give the divorce papers and this happened twice to my mother. And my father would run off to India to be with her. And regardless of that, having an affair while being married is completely wrong,” Esha said.
Esha, who is now 26 years old, is the biological daughter of Ashwin K. Verma and Sapna K. Verma, who reside in New Jersey. Ashwin and Rupali Ganguly married in 2013 and have a son together, Rudransh.
The allegations have sparked a wave of controversy and have brought the personal lives of the actors into the spotlight. While Rupali and Ashwin have not yet commented on Esha’s claims, the incident has raised questions about the ethical boundaries and the real-life consequences of a public figure’s actions. The public eagerly awaits responses from the actors involved as the story continues to unfold.
