Renowned Bengali actor Rahul Arunoday Banerjee has tragically passed away at the age of 43 after falling into the sea during the shoot of his upcoming television show Bhole Baba Par Karega.
The incident occurred at Balasore’s Talsari Beach in Odisha on Sunday, sending shockwaves across the entertainment industry and his fan community.
According to reports, Banerjee accidentally slipped into the water while filming a sequence. He was swiftly rescued and rushed to a nearby hospital, but doctors declared him dead upon arrival. His body has since been kept at Digha Medical College and Hospital, with further investigations underway.
The news has left fans and colleagues devastated. Social media platforms were flooded with tributes, with many describing the incident as “unbelievable” and “shocking.” Banerjee, known for his versatile performances in Bengali cinema and television, had built a loyal following over the years.
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee expressed her condolences, calling Rahul Banerjee “a distinguished and beloved actor” whose untimely demise is “an irreparable loss for Tollywood and Teelwood.” She extended sympathy to his family and admirers, acknowledging his contribution to Bengali culture and cinema.
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
