Rupali Ganguly’s stepdaughter Esha Verma reacts to legal notice sent by Anupamaa star: ‘Their response was disturbing, cruel’

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“My intention was never to cause harm”

Excerpts from Esha’s final statement on the issue… “Earlier this month, I made the difficult decision to share my personal story involving my father and my experiences growing up. Speaking up was the hardest thing I’ve ever done, but it also became a turning point in my life. I was mindful of how this would affect not just me but also my friends and loved ones, and I handled it with the utmost care. For 24 years, I felt trapped in a reality I couldn’t escape. My intention was never to cause harm but to shed light on experiences that shaped me. As an American citizen, I have, and have exercised, my right to speak up with honesty.”

Esha Verma reacts to Rupali Ganguly’s legal notice (Photo: Esha Verma / Instagram Stories)

“Their response to my statement was disturbing, cruel, and displayed their true character”

Refuting all claims about Rupali Ganguly helping Esha to make a career in Bollywood, the young girl further wrote, “To address one important point: a child should not be punished for speaking their truth. Despite being a young adult, I am still my father’s child. Their response to my statement was disturbing, cruel, and displayed their true character.  I have no professional connection to Bollywood or the Indian entertainment industry, nor have I attended or participated in auditions or professional photoshoots in India. One photoshoot in Mumbai in 2017 involved comments made about my appearance by someone I referenced in my story. Those remarks deeply affected my self-esteem as a young adult, but I’ve worked hard to rebuild and grow from that experience.”

Esha Verma on Rupali Ganguly’s son Rudransh’s legitimacy (Photo: Esha Verma / Instagram Stories)

“This will be my final statement on this matter”

Esha Verma on deleting her statement against Rupali Ganguly from social media (Photo: Esha Verma / Instagram Stories)

Esha Verma also announced that she is speaking on this matter publically for the one last time and wrote, “After posting my last statement, which focused on my personal experiences, I chose to archive it after 48 hours and deactivate certain platforms. This was not out of fear but because I felt I had said all I needed to and wanted to protect my peace and focus on the present. This will be my final statement on this matter. The purpose of this statement is solely to clarify any misconceptions and address uncertainties surrounding my story and the responses it has received. It is not intended to instigate further back and forth on this matter. I will not be participating in any interviews, further discussions, or commentary about this situation moving forward.”

Esha also thanked everyone who supported her in telling her story and experiences to the world.