Rupali Ganguly's Birthday Marred by Stepdaughter Esha Verma’s Controversial Instagram Post:

Bollywood television star Rupali Ganguly turned 48 this week, but instead of celebratory wishes, she found herself embroiled in renewed controversy. Her stepdaughter Esha Verma, who has long been at odds with the Anupamaa actress, took to Instagram to post a cryptic yet pointed birthday message, calling Rupali the "antagonist" in her life.

Without directly naming her stepmother, Esha wrote, "One last birthday post for today… Some birthdays deserve a toast — even if it’s to the villain. Cheers to the antagonist of the story." The post featured an image of Snow White and the Evil Queen, a symbolic jab at their fractured relationship.

A History of Public Allegations and Legal Action

This isn’t the first time Esha has spoken out against Rupali. In a resurfaced 2020 post, Esha accused the actress of being responsible for the breakdown of her father Ashwin K Verma’s previous marriage and of abusing both Esha and her mother, Sapna Verma.

In response to these allegations, Rupali Ganguly filed a defamation suit, seeking ₹50 crore in damages. While Rupali has largely stayed silent on the matter, the legal battle remains ongoing.

Esha Verma: “I’m Protected, I’m Free”

After deleting the controversial birthday post, Esha continued to express her stance through an Instagram story: "They tried to twist my story. But I’m a US citizen. I’m protected. I’m free. And people are starting to see the truth."

Esha, currently based in the United States, is the daughter of Ashwin Verma and his former wife. Meanwhile, Rupali and Ashwin share a son, Rudransh.

Feud Shows No Signs of Resolution

Despite the legal steps taken and time passed, the rift between Rupali Ganguly and Esha Verma appears far from resolved. The public nature of the dispute and the emotional weight of the accusations continue to keep the issue in the spotlight.

As the court proceedings unfold, fans and followers of the actress are closely watching how the high-profile case develops, hoping for clarity and resolution in what has become a deeply personal and public battle.