Actor Rahul Arunoday Banerjee has tragically passed away after reportedly drowning during a shooting schedule in coastal West Bengal. According to sources, he was staying in Mandarmani and had travelled to Talasari for a shoot when the accident occurred. Reports suggest he drowned in the water during the schedule. The East Midnapore district police have confirmed his death, leaving the Tollywood industry shocked and grieving over the sudden loss.
Here’s what happened
According to sources, the tragic accident occurred on Sunday while shooting at Talasari in Odisha. It has been reported that Rahul had gone there for the shoot of the serial ‘Bhole Baba Par Karega’. During the shoot, the actor reportedly drowned.
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After a long delay, technicians managed to rescue him from the water. He was rushed to a hospital, where doctors declared him dead.
Atish Biswas, Additional Superintendent of Police of East Midnapore district, told Ei Samay Online, “We have learned that the death occurred due to drowning. Everything is being thoroughly investigated.”
‘Stunned, heartbroken’
West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee taking to X (formerly Twitter), shares her condolences,” Distinguished, young, and popular actor Rahul Arunoday Banerjee is suddenly no longer among us—this news has left me stunned, heartbroken, and grief-stricken. I just can’t make sense of how this happened. He was one of my favourite actors and a wonderful person. I extend my heartfelt condolences to his bereaved family, loved ones, and countless admirers.”
বিশিষ্ট, তরুণ ও জনপ্রিয় অভিনেতা, রাহুল অরুণোদয় ব্যানার্জি হঠাৎ আর আমাদের মধ্যে নেই, এই খবর পেয়ে আমি হতচকিত, মর্মাহত ও শোকাহত।
কী করে যে কী হয়ে গেল, আমি কিছুই বুঝে উঠতে পারছি না। সে আমার খুব পছন্দের অভিনেতা ও মানুষ ছিল।
তাঁর শোকসন্তপ্ত পরিবার, পরিজন ও অগণিত অনুরাগীদের…— Mamata Banerjee (@MamataOfficial) March 29, 2026
