The sudden death of Bengali actor Rahul Arunoday Banerjee on Sunday has left colleagues and friends in shock.
Actor Priyanka Sarkar, posted a statement on Facebook.
"This is a time of immense grief and deep despair for us. In this difficult moment, we sincerely request space and privacy. There is a child, a mother, a family, and loved ones trying to navigate this loss together. We kindly urge our friends and colleagues in the media to respect our boundaries, refrain from intrusion, and allow us the dignity to grieve in peace. Your understanding and support mean more than ever at this time," she said.
Actor Bhaskar Bandhopadhyay, who worked with him on Sunday before the accident, said, "I spoke to him, and just an hour later, I got the call that he was gone. We had gone there yesterday, shot today, and then I left. He was supposed to come back tomorrow after finishing the shoot. I got the call between 5:30 and 6:00. At first, I was told he had an accident, and a little later, I was informed he had passed away."
Director and TMC MLA Raj Chakraborty, who was the director of the film Chirodini ... Tumi Je Amar said, "I can’t believe this has happened. He was such a talented actor. I received the news from my wife Subhashree. He was a very good writer."
Actor Aparajita Auddy said, "I found out a while ago. Some people I know were there, waiting to take selfies with him. The person who told me was crying so much that it took me a while to fully grasp what had happened. It’s unbelievable. He was such an educated person, a very talented actor and co-actor, and so knowledgeable. Just a few days ago, he even asked me for an interview for his podcast. I’ve known him for so many years. I still can’t believe this has happened. I know in Talsari the water rises suddenly around 4 pm, I still don’t know if that’s what caused it."
Actor and BJP candidate from Shibpur Assembly constituency Rudranil Ghosh, who worked with Rahul in the film The Academy of Fine Arts, said, "I cannot believe this has happened. Shooting sets are not always equipped with proper safety measures."
Actor and dancer Sreenanda Shankar posted on Facebook: "Rahul… you were the third podcast I ever agreed to, and even though I had never watched your work, we stayed in touch after one of the most difficult phases of my life. You understood me without asking questions I wasn’t ready to answer, and that meant more than I can explain. It always felt like having a younger brother who just knew. We were meant to work on something together, but life had other plans. You left far too soon, and it is deeply heartbreaking. I hope you are in a better place. Rest in peace."
Actor Rituparna Sengupta said, "I still can’t believe it’s real."
Director Srjit Mukherjee, posted on Facebook: "Eta ki holo, Tubai Da?" referring to Rahul.
Actor and director Anjan Dutta expressed his grief saying: "He was a truly talented actor. I feel terrible."
