Rupali Ganguly, a household name thanks to her acclaimed show Anupamaa, has earned a special place in television history. Her rise to fame brought her admiration, awards, and a loyal fan base. Yet behind the stardom, a personal storm has continued to brew, one that has surfaced again with fresh emotion.
Esha Verma, Rupali’s stepdaughter, recently shared her pain through a series of Instagram stories. Her voice shook as she opened up about the aftermath of speaking her truth. The past few years, she said, haven’t been easy. She revealed that even now, she feels the weight of judgment pressing down on her. According to her, life became harder the moment she decided to speak out.
Esha was tearful as she described how some days feel unbearable. The isolation is not just from strangers online, but from her own family. She said that trying to live peacefully has become a struggle, and even moments of joy are tangled with criticism. Whether she smiles, stays silent, or simply carries on, she feels like she’s being watched and targeted.
She explained that people who know nothing about her continue to get involved in matters they don’t understand. She spoke about the deep pain of being surrounded by those who, in her eyes, choose to support someone whose intentions she questions.
Esha shared that her reasons for speaking out were never about revenge. She wanted to help others who might find themselves in similar situations. For her, staying quiet wasn’t an option anymore. She said the experience of losing her father still feels raw, and that the most hurtful part was being let down by her own family during that time. Her grief, she said, became heavier because of the emotional absence of those she expected to be there.
Reflecting on her childhood, Esha spoke about years spent in silence and confusion. She carried emotional burdens that she believes were never hers to bear. “When the truth came out, expectedly and loudly, I was the one blamed,” she said. In that moment, she felt alone. She admitted that fear took over, and that she didn’t feel protected. “I was scared. I was unprotected. And instead of being supported, I was shamed,” she continued.
Despite the emotional toll, Esha made it clear that she isn’t backing down. “But after months of harassment, I am standing my ground,” she said with quiet strength.
To recall, Esha Verma made headlines when she claimed that Rupali Ganguly played a role in her parents’ separation. She alleged that Rupali had once stayed in the same bedroom her parents once shared at their New Jersey home. Her statements stirred massive debate at the time, and not long after, Rupali responded through legal action.
The Anupamaa actress filed a defamation case against Esha, stating that the allegations had damaged her reputation and career. She sought Rs 50 crore in damages. The legal battle has only added to the emotional weight both women carry.
This recent update has brought the issue back into the public eye. Esha’s emotional videos show a person still processing a complicated past. While Rupali Ganguly continues her successful run on television, Esha Verma is trying to heal. The contrast between public success and private heartbreak could not be starker.
