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Rahul Arunoday Banerjee death: Swastika Mukherjee slams Sourav Ganguly’s remarks on the actor’s drowning, says ‘he works on an AC floor’ | Regional News

Rahul Arunoday Banerjee death: Swastika Mukherjee slams Sourav Ganguly’s remarks on the actor’s drowning, says ‘he works on an AC floor’ | Regional News

Rahul Arunoday Banerjee death: Amid the outrage following Bengali film and television actor Rahul Arunoday Banerjee’s tragic death, remarks by former cricketer Sourav Ganguly sparked a fresh controversy, drawing sharp criticism from many, including actor Swastika Mukherjee. Reacting strongly, Swastika called out Ganguly’s comments as insensitive, stressing that public figures must be mindful of their words, especially when speaking about professions and working conditions they may not fully understand. Rahul’s demise, due to accidental drowning while shooting for a show, Bhole Baba Par Karega, triggered grief within the state’s entertainment industry and raised serious concerns about on-set safety, with calls for improved safety measures for cast and crew working in films and television. Subsequently, actors and technicians staged a day-long cease work on Tuesday, April 7. However, the protest was later called off after reaching a consensus with producers and channels. According to news agency PTI, the stakeholders have agreed to devise a Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) to ensure proper security measures are in place during shootings. Also Read | Dhurandhar 2 Worldwide Box Office Collection …

Swastika Mukherjee says Sourav Ganguly should be aware of what he says after his comments on Rahul Banerjee’s death

Swastika Mukherjee says Sourav Ganguly should be aware of what he says after his comments on Rahul Banerjee’s death

Actor Swastika Mukherjee, who predominantly works in Bengali cinema, and has worked in Bollywood projects like Paatal Lok and Qala, has reacted to the comments made by former cricketer Sourav Ganguly on Rahul Arunoday Banerjee‘s death. Rahul died in Odisha on March 29 after a drowning incident while shooting for the Bengali soap Bholebaba Paar Karega. Sourav wondered why he had to go towards the water body in the first place. (Also read: Rahul Arunoday Banerjee death: Priyanka Sarkar joins Artists Forum as they file police complaint against producers) Swastika Mukerjee has shared her opinion on the comments made by Sourav Ganguly. What Swastika said Swastika has now questioned Sourav for making such a comment in the first place. While speaking to Sharmila Maiti on her channel, Swastika said, “As a public figure he should be aware of what words are coming out of his mouth. I do not understand cricket or football. Now if I tell you (the host), ‘Why are you bothering about YouTube channel for a few likes? This comment in itself …

Rahul Arunoday Banerjee death: Bengali entertainment industry to go on indefinite strike; artistes demand stricter security measures for cast and crew | Regional News

Rahul Arunoday Banerjee death: Bengali entertainment industry to go on indefinite strike; artistes demand stricter security measures for cast and crew | Regional News

Rahul Arunoday Banerjee death: Renowned Bengali film and television actor Rahul Arunoday Banerjee’s demise last week has sent a shockwave across the state’s entertainment industry after he died due to accidental drowning while shooting for a show. While industry insiders are still mourning the loss of their colleague, allegations have emerged that the shoot was carried out negligently, without proper security measures in place. Bengali artistes have also united and held a protest rally on Sunday, April 5, seeking justice for Rahul and improved safety for cast and crew members working in movies and television serials. Meanwhile, the West Bengal Motion Picture Artists’ Forum and the Federation of Cine Technicians and Workers of Eastern India have announced an indefinite strike starting Tuesday, April 7. Must Read | 2,500 movies in 62 years: Even if we start watching Sukumari’s films at a rate of one per day, we would finish only by 2033 ‘Need discussion on cast and crew members’ safety’ “We want all channels, filmmakers and bodies to come together for a discussion on cast and …

Rahul Arunoday Banerjee death: Wife Priyanka Sarkar files FIR in Odisha, police to investigate criminal conspiracy

Rahul Arunoday Banerjee death: Wife Priyanka Sarkar files FIR in Odisha, police to investigate criminal conspiracy

Actor Rahul Arunoday Banerjee‘s wife has filed a complaint with Odisha Police after the death of the actor last week. Officials from the Talasari Marine police station said that after a complaint from Priyanka Sarkar, an FIR was registered on Friday night. Rahul Arunoday Banerjee was a known face and name in the Bengali entertainment industry. (Rahul Arunoday Banerjee on Instagram) FIR filed in Odisha in Rahul Arunoday Banerjee’s death Rahul Arunoday Banerjee allegedly drowned during a shoot of a Bengali television serial at Talsari beach in Balasore district. The 43-year-old was shooting for a TV show at the beach on March 29, when he accidentally slipped into seawater. He was declared dead by a doctor at a Digha hospital, where he was taken by his associates, the police said. On Saturday night, his wife, Priyanka Sarkar, filed a complaint urging the investigation of his death. Police officials told PTI that they will investigate from all angles, including any criminal conspiracy to the incident and evidence will be collected before coming to a definite conclusion. …

Rahul Banerjee’s co-star Puja Banerjee slams those sharing pictures of his body on social media: ‘Show some respect’

Rahul Banerjee’s co-star Puja Banerjee slams those sharing pictures of his body on social media: ‘Show some respect’

Bangla actor Rahul Arunoday Banerjee died on Sunday after a freak accident in Odisha, where he was filming. The 43-year-old, known for his appearances in Bengali films and TV shows, drowned in the sea. However, hours after his death, pictures of the late actor’s body were shared by several people on social media. His co-star and fellow actor Puja Banerjee has now taken to social media to slam those sharing such pictures, urging them to delete their posts. Rahul Arunoday Banerjee and Puja Banerjee worked together in web series Paap. Rahul was shooting for the Bengali soap Bhole Baba Par Karega near Talsari beach. During a break on Sunday, he went to the beach, following which he drowned. His co-star Diganta Bagchi told ANI, “After today’s shoot, he went alone to the water but somehow got entangled in something under the water…The exact circumstances are not clear. Suddenly, people, including crew members, were shouting that Rahul was drowning, and we pulled him out of the water. We rushed him to Digha hospital, where doctors declared …

How a “Massive Wave” Claimed the Life of Popular Bengali Actor Rahul Arunoday Banerjee

How a “Massive Wave” Claimed the Life of Popular Bengali Actor Rahul Arunoday Banerjee

5 min readNew DelhiMar 30, 2026 09:57 AM IST Popular Bengali actor Rahul Arunoday Banerjee’s sudden death has come as a shock to the entire nation. The 43-year-old reportedly died due to accidental drowning at Talsari in Digha, near the Odisha–West Bengal border, while allegedly shooting for a TV series. Who was Rahul Arunoday Banerjee? Rahul Arunoday Banerjee, born to director Biswanath Banerjee, made his debut as a child actor at just three years old. His father was associated with the theatre troupe Bijoygor Atmaprakash, and Rahul soon became a part of nearly 450 stage shows. At 17, he appeared in the Mithun Chakraborty-starrer Chaka. However, he rose to prominence with the 2008 romantic drama Chirodini Tumi Je Amar, directed by Raj Chakraborty and co-starring Priyanka Sarkar. The film was a commercial success, running in theatres for 25 weeks and establishing Raj Chakraborty as a leading filmmaker. Rahul Banerjee-Priyanka Sarkar’s love story The film also marked the beginning of Rahul and Priyanka’s off-screen relationship. After living together for some time, the couple married in 2010 …

Bengali actor Rahul Arunoday Banerjee’s wife Priyanka Sarkar calls his death a time of ‘immense grief and deep despair’

Bengali actor Rahul Arunoday Banerjee’s wife Priyanka Sarkar calls his death a time of ‘immense grief and deep despair’

Rahul Arunoday Banerjee death: The sudden news of the death of Bengali actor Rahul Arunoday Banerjee on Sunday evening has come as a shock to the industry. The actor died after drowning in the sea at Talsari beach in Odisha, film industry sources said. His wife, Bengali actor Priyanka Sarkar, has now reacted to the distressing news and requested privacy in this hour of ‘immense grief’ in her latest post on social media. (Also read: Rahul Arunoday Banerjee dies; Bhole Baba Par Karega producer says ‘many people told him not to go into the water’) Rahul Banerjee and Priyanka Sarkar in a still from Chirodini Tumi Je Amar. What Priyanka Sarkar said Taking to her Instagram account, Priyanka said, “This is a time of immense grief and deep despair for us. In this difficult moment, we sincerely request space and privacy. There is a child, a mother, a family, and loved ones trying to navigate this loss together. We kindly urge our friends and colleagues in the media to respect our boundaries, refrain from intrusion, …

Rahul Arunoday Banerjee dies; Bhole Baba Par Karega producer says ‘many people told him not to go into the water’

Rahul Arunoday Banerjee dies; Bhole Baba Par Karega producer says ‘many people told him not to go into the water’

Bengali actor Rahul Arunoday Banerjee died in Odisha after a drowning incident while shooting for the Bengali soap Bhole Baba Par Karega. The producer of the show, Leena Gangopadhyay, expressed her shock over Rahul’s demise and revealed that the crew had tried to stop him from going into the water alone. Bhole Baba Par Karega producer expresses shock over Rahul Aruonday Banerjee’s death. Producer Leena Gangopadhyay reacts to Rahul Arunoday Banerjee’s death According to Anandabazar Patrika, producer Leena is deeply disturbed by Rahul’s unexpected death. She said, “How can someone be okay in a situation like this? There was not a scene involving any water body in the screenplay. I am hearing that during that time, many people had told him not to go into the water. Moreover, many other artists had left in their cars. He didn’t listen to anyone. I was not there on the spot, and at this time I am not in the condition to speak anything more.” How did Rahul Arunoday Banerjee die? As per actor Diganta Bagchi, who was …

Massive Wave Tragedy at Digha

Massive Wave Tragedy at Digha

4 min readKolkataUpdated: Mar 29, 2026 10:44 PM IST Popular Bengali actor Rahul Arunoday Banerjee died on Sunday after he reportedly drowned in the sea at Talsari beach near Digha in Odisha where he was shooting for a TV serial. Sources said that Rahul, 42, ventured into the sea alone after wrapping up a shoot when a “massive wave” drowned him in front of his production unit members. He was taken to Digha hospital, West Bengal, where he was declared dead. “Rahul entered the water alone after the shooting was over. His co-star, Shweta Mishra, was present at the spot but remained on the shore. It seemed that his feet got stuck in the sand. Just then, a massive wave struck him. Unable to withstand the force of the wave, Rahul began to drown. Sensing the danger, Shweta screamed to alert everyone. Suddenly, the technicians started shouting and rushed to rescue him. He was still alive when he was brought out of the sea. He was quickly placed in a vehicle and taken to Digha …

Bengali actor Rahul Arunoday Banerjee dies in Odisha after drowning accident| India News

Bengali actor Rahul Arunoday Banerjee dies in Odisha after drowning accident| India News

Popular Bengali actor Rahul Arunoday Banerjee died on Sunday in Odisha after a drowning accident in the sea at Talsari beach, news agency PTI reported, citing film industry source. Rahul Arunoday Banerjee was a known face and name in the Bengali entertainment industry. He shot to fame with his role in the blockbuster ‘Chirodini tumi je amar’ in 2008. (Rahul Arunoday Banerjee on Instagram) Banerjee was 43 years old at the time of the incident and is survived by his wife, actor Priyanka Sarkar and 13-year-old son. ‘Crew was shouting, pulled him out of sea’ As per Diganta Bagchi, who was Banerjee’s co-actor in the Bengali soap ‘Bhole Baba Par Karega’, the 43-year-old had gone to the beach for the shooting. “After today’s shoot, he went alone to the water but somehow got entangled in something under the water… The exact circumstances are not clear. Suddenly, people, including crew members, were shouting that Rahul was drowning and we pulled him out of the water. We rushed him to Digha hospital, where doctors declared him brought …