Mumbai: Amid the ongoing legal dispute with stepdaughter Esha Verma, actress Rupali Ganguly has re-shared a note saying, “You don’t have to prove anything to anyone.”
The actress reshared Girly_Thoughts’ post on her Instagram Stories, writing, “Learn to be okay with people not knowing your side of the story. You don’t have to prove anything to anyone.” The Anupama actress also added Blackpink’s Lisa’s popular track “Money”.
Ganguly’s post comes after Isha criticized the Rs 50 crore defamation notice filed against the actress, saying it was “disturbing, cruel and exposed her true character”.
In her statement, Isha wrote, “Hello everyone, I’m Isha Verma, and earlier this month, I made the difficult decision to share my personal story about my father and my experiences growing up. The decision attracted widespread attention on social media and from the public. Speaking was the hardest thing I’ve ever had to do, but it also became a turning point in my life. This brought clarity, peace and freedom from years of silence. I was mindful of how this would impact not only me but also my friends and loved ones and I handled it with the utmost care.
She added, “For 24 years I felt trapped in a reality from which I could not escape. Sharing my experiences was my way of finding freedom and justice. My intention was never to cause harm but to shed light on the experiences that shaped me. In doing so, I hoped to give a voice to others who may be facing similar struggles, especially when it comes to family dynamics. As an American citizen, I have maintained and exercised my right to speak honestly.”
Esha also criticized her father Ashwin and Rupali, saying, “I want to tell an important thing: a child should never be punished for speaking the truth. Despite being a young adult, I am still my father’s child. His response to my statement was disturbing and cruel, and it demonstrates his true character. I was not just a casual person speaking, but someone who was directly affected as a member of his family.”
Rupali sent a legal notice to Isha demanding damages of Rs 50 crore. After the lawsuit, Esha deleted all the defamatory posts targeted at the actress. He has also made his Instagram account private.
