Rupali Ganguly’s stepdaughter says Anupamaa star built happiness on ‘heartbreak of others’; actor makes appearance with husband

Esha is Ashwin’s daughter from his second marriage. Ashwin married Rupali in 2013 after his divorce from Esha’s mother. Rupali and Ashwin welcomed their son Rudransh the same year.

This development follows Esha’s initial Instagram post, where she questioned Rupali’s public image, sparking controversy and mixed reactions from fans and followers. Esha had called Rupali “controlling and psychotic.”

Taking to Instagram story on Monday, Esha wrote, “To everyone who’s seen the recent news and reached out – thank you for taking the time to understand my perspective. Watching something so personal go viral has been surreal and overwhelming.This isn’t just a headline; it’s my life, my childhood, and the pain I endured then and still feel today.”

Screenshot of Esha Verma’s Instagram story from November 4, 2024.

“I’m grateful to those who have approached this with kindness, consideration, and respect. It’s a lot to process, and the comments and attention are heavy. But I’m choosing to stand by my experiences, because some truths need to be heard. Although I first spoke out about this four years ago, I’ve grown, matured, and healed a lot since then. Standing up and sharing my truth now reflects the strength I’ve found in that journey, and I believe it shouldn’t be shut down,” she added.

Esha also shared that she is “risking a lot by speaking up” as she added, “My father and his wife may deny these claims, but I believe their response is rooted in fear of the truth finally surfacing. I love my father deeply and idolized him as any young daughter would. But he chose to exclude me from his life, and that disconnection has been incredibly painful.Watching her rise in the entertainment world with a public image so far from reality has only added to the hurt, especially as she plays a character who champions the very values she disregarded in real life. I know I’m risking a lot by speaking up, but if my voice is finally heard, that’s enough.”

Screenshot of Esha Verma’s Instagram story from November 4, 2024.

Esha said that this is the long battle that she is fighting for justice and accused Rupali of building happiness on the “heartbreak of others.”

She wrote, “This is probably the beginning of another long battle, but it feels like the start of justice. I wouldn’t wish the pain of a broken family on anyone, especially in circumstances like mine. Every child deserves mental health support and a loving, consistent presence from their parents. If sharing my story can help even one person feel seen or supported, I’m here for that. It’s never acceptable to build happines on the heartbreak of others.”

Esha also shared that there’s a lot more than she has not shared and would share soon. “There’s a darker side to this story, one I’m not ready to share yet, as it’s alot to process with everything now unfolding. For now, I hope people can understand the impact this has had on me and approach it with respect.”

Screenshot of Esha Verma’s Instagram story from November 4, 2024.

“To those who support and respect this, thank you for being kind, considerate, and respectful. And to those who might judge or dismiss it, please consider the lifelong impact situations like this can have. All I ask for is compassion as this unfolds. I’m here to share my story and I’m grateful to everyone who stands by that,” Isha concluded.

In yet another Instagram story Esha shared a throwback picture from her childhood with her parents and said that healing has been a long process. In yet another Instagram story, she shared that she is now open to speak up about Rupali and will soon share a video statement as well.

Her post reads: “After watching the news coverage, reading social media posts, and seeing everyone’s comments, I’ve learned more about the situation myself and feel ready to speak further on it. I’Il be sharing a video soon to answer questions directly and bring clarity to what’s been said. Thank you to those who have supported me your messages mean more than you know.”

“And to those expressing doubt or criticism, I understand your perspective and respect your honesty. Although some of my words may seem to focus on one person, I hold both parties accountable. This isn’t about pointing fingers but sharing the full truth,” she added.

 

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“The biggest takeaway from this experience is how important it is to speak up, especially in communities where topics like these are often left unspoken. As I prepare to tell my story, I feel both nervous and brave. This journey is painful, especially when it involves a parent I never wanted to hurt. But after years of silence, I feel the universe is finally allowing me to share my truth.”

“Thank you for your patience and understanding, and to everyone-whether you stand with me or not please know that my heart is open. I hope that by shedding light on my experience, I can help others find their own voice,” she concluded.

Amidst the controversy, Rupali Ganguly was spotted with her husband and son outside a movie theater in Mumbai. The family greeted the paparazzi with a smile. However, Rupali chose not to comment on Esha’s recent posts.