Popular Bengali star, Rahul Arunoday Banerjee, known for his works in both movies and television series, has left the world too soon. Rahul was well known for his film roles in Zulfiqar, Katakuti, and Shotyi Bole Shotyi Kichhu Nei, and for TV serials such as Tumi Ashbe Bole, Ardhangini, and Lalkuthi. The actor passed away on March 29, 2026 after a drowning accident in the sea at Talsari beach, Odisha. He was just 43 years old when the mishap occurred after the wrap-up of his shoot for his ongoing serial, Bhole Baba Paar Karega. As condolences pour in for the actor’s family, here’s a look at his turbulent split with wife, Priyanka Sarkar.
Who is Rahul Arunoday Banerjee’s wife, Priyanka Sarkar?
Priyanka Sarkar is a prominent Indian actress who primarily works in Bengali cinema and television, much like her late husband, Rahul Arunoday Banerjee. Rahul and Priyanka shared a highly publicised relationship that included a long period of separation followed by a recent reconciliation before his sudden, unexpected death. Born on December 31, 1990, in Kolkata, Priyanka began acting at the early age of 12. She made her Tollywood (Bengali film industry) debut in Dadar Adesh (2005) alongside Prosenjit Chatterjee. Her breakthrough was the 2008 film, Chirodini Tumi Je Amar, starring opposite Rahul.
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