The defamation notice from Rupali Ganguly states that stepdaughter Esha Verma’s public comments have been “profoundly degrading” and have damaged TV actress' reputation, dignity, and career. Published: November 12, 2024 12:39 PM IST By Anupamaa actress has sent a defamation notice to her stepdaughter Esha Verma, demanding Rs 50 crore in damages. Esha recently made allegations on social media and in interviews, claiming that Rupali had an affair with her father, Ashwin K Verma, while he was still married to her mother, Sapna.
Rupali’s lawyer, Sana Raees Khan, explained, “We issued a defamation notice in response to Esha’s false and damaging statements. Rupali is taking this legal step to protect her reputation against baseless claims intended to harm her personal and professional integrity.” The notice, a copy of which was reviewed by , points out that Rupali was “shocked” by Esha’s posts, which appeared on Twitter (now X), Instagram, and Facebook, and insists on presenting the “true facts” behind the case.
The issue gained traction when a post went viral, sharing screenshots of an old Facebook comment from Esha, where she accused Rupali of being “cruel-hearted” and of having an affair with Ashwin. Following the post, Ashwin Verma released a statement on X denying these allegations, but Esha later posted on Instagram, hinting at “a darker side to this story” and asking for compassion. In an interview with Esha further alleged that Rupali threate.