Bengali actor Rahul Banerjee sadly passed away at the age of 43, after drowning while shooting for his upcoming series. The incident occurred on March 29, 2026, at Talsari in Digha, where he was shooting with the team of the television series Bhole Baba Par Karega. The incident reportedly occurred when he was hit by a wave and fell into the sea. He was immediately rushed to the hospital. He was seemingly responding while being escorted for emergency treatment. The hospital was located about 10 to 12 kilometres from Talsari Beach. The doctors declared him dead around 6.10 pm on Sunday.
According to the latest update from ANI, Balasore Additional SP Gayatri Pradhan stated that the incident occurred while the shoot was in progress.
Pradhan said, “The incident occurred yesterday around 5:30 pm. The Bengali actor Rahul Arunoday Banerjee and actress Sweta Mishra were shooting for a serial at Talsari Beach. He fell into a pit while shooting a dance sequence in the water. He was then rescued and taken to Digha hospital, where he was declared dead, while the actress Sweta Misra is reported to be in a stable condition.”
She further added, “The production crew did not take any necessary permission… The body will be handed over after the completion of the formalities.”
His wife, Priyanka Sarkar, had shared a statement shortly his demise. Opening up about the family processing this grief, she penned, “This is a time of immense grief and deep despair for us. In this difficult moment, we sincerely request space and privacy. There is a child, a mother, a family, and loved ones trying to navigate this loss together. We kindly urge our friends and colleagues in the media to respect our boundaries, refrain from intrusion, and allow us the dignity to grieve in peace. Your understanding and support mean more than ever at this time.”
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