Actress Rupali Ganguly has issued a defamation notice to her stepdaughter Esha Verma, seeking compensation of Rs 50 crore for allegedly “defaming” her character and personal life.

The legal notice was sent in response to what Ganguly claims are “false and harmful statements” by Esha intended to protect her own reputation. The notice, prepared by Ganguly’s lawyer Sana Raees Khan, seeks Rs 50 million as compensation.

Rupali Ganguly issues defamation notice against Esha Verma

The notice reads: “Our client claims that she was shocked to see the posts and comments posted by you on various social media platforms including Twitter (now X), Instagram and Facebook. Our client claims that it is appropriate to put the truth and correct facts that led to the issuance of this notice…”

It also details that Ganguly experienced mental trauma as a result of these accusations, leading her to seek medical assistance and suffer professional setbacks, including humiliation on set and loss of job opportunities.

She initially decided to maintain a “dignified silence”, but Ganguly felt compelled to take legal action after she and Ashwin Verma’s 11-year-old son became involved in the matter. The notice also demands an immediate and unconditional public apology from Esha, warning of further legal action if this demand is not met.

The notice clarifies that Rupali Ganguly and Ashwin Verma had been friends for 12 years before their separation from Esha’s mother in 2009. It also notes that both Ganguly and Ashwin made efforts to support Esha’s entry into the entertainment industry by hosting photos and audition opportunities.

How the controversy began

The controversy began when a Reddit post gained traction, sharing an old comment from Esha on Facebook in which she accused Ganguly of having an affair with her father while he was still married to her mother, labeling Rupali as “cruel-hearted.” . The viral post prompted Ashwin to issue a statement about X, denying these allegations. In response, Esha wrote on Instagram: “There is a darker side to this story… All I ask for is compassion as it unfolds.”

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