Bengali Actor Rahul Banerjee Dies After Drowning, Wife Shares First Statement
Updated on: 30 March, 2026 12:47 PM IST |Shweta Shah
Bengali actor Rahul Banerjee passes away
Popular Bengali actor Rahul Arunoday Banerjee, known for his role in Chirodini Tumi Je Amar, passed away on Sunday, March 29, after drowning at Talsari in Digha, near the Odisha-West Bengal border. He was 43 years old.
The actor had travelled to shoot for a TV serial called Bhole Baba Par Karega when the incident occurred. According to the preliminary information, it all happened after the pack-up in the afternoon.
Reports suggest Banerjee entered the deep sea waters alone and was knee-deep into the water body after the shoot wrapped up. Shortly after, he went missing, which created a panic-like situation amid the cast and crew.
A few members of the production unit witnessed the mishap unfold and instantly rushed to save him. Initial reports suggest his death happened because of drowning.
He was immediately pulled out and rushed to the hospital. However, the doctors declared him dead at 6:10 PM. He is survived by his son and wife, Priyanka Sarkar, who is also an actor.
Rahul Banerjee`s wife issues first statement
Priyanka Sarkar took to Instagram and shared her first statement after Rahul`s death. She penned a long note and requested privacy.
Her note began with, "This is a time of immense grief and deep despair for us. In this difficult moment, we sincerely request space and privacy."
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"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," she added.
Speaking about the shocking incident, Banerjee`s co-actor Diganta Bagchi told PTI, "After today`s shoot, he went alone to the water but somehow got entangled in something under the water... The exact circumstances are not clear. Suddenly, people, including crew members, were shouting that Rahul was drowning, and we pulled him out of the water. We rushed him to Digha hospital, where doctors declared him brought dead."
Rahul Banerjee was a popular face in the Bengali entertainment industry. He was popularly known for his roles in movies like Tumi Asbe Bole (2014), Zulfiqar (2016), Byomkesh Gotro (2018), Biday Byomkesh (2018), and The Academy of Fine Arts (2025).
Radio City extends its heartfelt condolences to the family. Rest in peace, Rahul.
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