Who Is Rahul Arunoday Banerjee's Ex-Wife, Priyanka Sarkar? Shares One Child With Late Bengali Actor

Rahul Arunoday Banerjee, the talented Bengali actor, tragically passed away at the age of 43. According to multiple reports, Rahul was shooting for the serial, Bhole Baba Par Karega, on March 29, 2026 and fell into the water in Talsari, Digha. He was taken to Digha hospital, West Bengal, where he was declared dead. Apart from acting, Rahul was widely known for his podcast show, Sohoj Kotha.

The heartbreaking news of his demise was confirmed by his co-star, Bhaskar Banerjee. Bhaskar shared that the tragic incident happened after packing up. Amid this tragic loss, people have grown curious to know about his personal life. For the unversed, Rahul was married to Bengali actress, Priyanka Sarkar. The couple also shares one child. If you are interested in knowing more about Rahul’s estranged wife, Priyanka, we’ve got you covered.

Meet Rahul Arunoday Banerjee's estranged wife, Priyanka Sarkar

Priyanka Sarkar was born on December 31, 1990, in Kolkata, West Bengal. Reportedly, at the age of 12, Priyanka stepped into the acting industry. She predominantly works in Bengali films. At the start of her acting career, Priyanka also worked in Bengali TV soap operas, including Swapner Rong Nil, Aastha, Khela, and Nana Rangar Dinguli. She also shared screen space with Bengali superstar, Prosenjit Chatterjee, in the film, Dadar Adesh. However, in 2008, Priyanka became an overnight sensation with the film, Chirodini Tumi Je Amar.

Rahul Arunoday Banerjee and Priyanka Sarkar's love story

Rahul and Priyanka crossed paths on the sets of Chirodini Tumi Je Amar. Soon their on-screen chemistry blossomed into a serious romantic relationship. It was Rahul who first confessed his love to Priyanka. The couple tied the knot in 2010. But do you know that after Rahul proposed to Priyanka, she didn’t accept it instantly? Yes, you read it right. Speaking about the same, Rahul told the late director, Rituparno Ghosh, on the talk show, Ghosh and Company, "Priyanka said, 'I do not love you. I just like you. And because I like you, I like spending time with you.'"

Inside Rahul Arunoday Banerjee and Priyanka Sarkar's turbulent married life

Priyanka Sarkar tied the knot with Rahul when she was very young. In a 2018 interview with TOI, Priyanka opened up about her marriage to Rahul. She shared that it was not a peaceful marriage. She called her decision to marry 'hasty' and 'immature'. The Bengali actress highlighted that due to her relationship with Rahul Arunoday Banerjee, her relationship with her parents got strained. She was quoted as saying:

"It was not a peaceful marriage with Rahul. We started living in very young and got married quite young too. It was a hasty and an immature decision. And for this, my relationship with my parents got strained and it took me years and a lot of effort to fix it. Now, my parents are fine with me and I feel sorry that I had hurt them so much."

After nearly seven years of marriage, the duo filed for a divorce in 2017. Speaking about her decision to part ways, Priyanka, in the same interview, revealed that she went into depression. In fact, her depression also had a bad impact on their son, Sohoj. For the uninitiated, Priyanka and Rahul welcomed their first child, son, Sohoj, on December 9, 2013. Priyanka was quoted as saying:

"I was depressed and went through an extremely tough time. When I was in a relationship with Rahul, be it before marriage or after that, I gave my 100% and expected the same in return. But when I found out that things were not as desired, I preferred to walk out of the marriage as I was sinking into depression and it was not good for my son. I realised, I have to live for Sohoj."

Rahul and Priyanka reconciled in 2023. The couple made this decision for their only son, Sohoj. Earlier, Priyanka filed a case against Rahul asking for child support. The legal battle was once the talk of the town. As per reports, the couple not only considered reconciliation but also decided to stay under the same roof for their child’s well-being.

Rest in peace, Rahul Arunoday Banerjee. We offer strength to his family in these tough times.

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