
Popular Tollywood (Bengali film industry) star, Rahul Arunoday Banerjee passed away on March 29, 2026. The actor reportedly drowned at Odisha’s Talsari beach at the age of 43. The mishap occurred after the wrap-up of the shoot of an episode of Bhole Baba Paar Karega, leaving fans heartbroken. He was well known for his roles in films such as Zulfiqar and Katakuti, and for TV serials such as Tumi Ashbe Bole, Ardhangini, and Lalkuthi. However, his marital life with Priyanka Sarkar was as much in the talks as his acting. Following his death, details of her alleged affair with director, Subhrajit Mitra resurfaced.
Was Priyanka Sarkar involved in an affair with Subhrajit Mitra? She clarified the rumours
While Priyanka Sarkar was estranged from her husband, Rahul Arunoday Banerjee, reports surfaced that the duo allegedly found new lovers. While Rahul was rumoured to be dating either of his co-stars, Sandipta Sen and Rooqma Ray, Priyanka was linked to a photographer she worked with and a Bengali director, Subhrajit Mitra. The actors usually opt to ignore such specualtions; however, they respond once it gets out of hand. According to an article on Steemit, Priyanka shut down rumours of a linkup with the National Award-winning filmmaker Subhrajit, stating that they were just friends.
















