Fans were left puzzled when Ambarish Bhattacharya didn’t attend Rahul Banerjee’s funeral. Now, he opens up about his grief, private heartbreak, and why he stepped away from TV.
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The Bengali film and television world was thrown into mourning when actor Rahul Arunoday Banerjee passed away suddenly, leaving fans and colleagues in disbelief. Amid the grief, one question kept surfacing on social media: why was Rahul’s close friend and co-actor Ambarish Bhattacharya missing from the funeral and silent march?
For days, speculation swirled. Rumours, half-truths, and curious questions from fans only deepened the mystery. Finally, on Monday, Ambarish broke his silence.
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Taking to social media, Ambarish addressed the silence that had many people wondering. “Over the past few days, many viewers and my colleagues have been wondering why I haven’t made any statement regarding the tragic incident involving Rahul, and why I was not present at his final journey,” he wrote.
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He explained that he simply was not in the right mental state to comment or appear publicly.
“Finally, today, I have been able to give these interviews. Please read them and see if you find the answers to your questions,” he added.
Clarifying the circumstances, Ambarish revealed that on the day of the tragedy, he had already left the location after completing his shoot for ‘Bholebaba Paar Karega’ at Talsari beach.
By the time he learned about Rahul’s death, he was nowhere near the scene.
“The news left me emotionally shattered,” he said. “It was extremely difficult for me to attend the final rites or any public gatherings.”
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