
Late actress Pratyusha Banerjee's former boyfriend Rahul reveals shocking details about her friendship with Kamya Panjabi; says, 'I became a villain for them'
Pratyusha Banerjee
and Kamya Panjabi once shared a really close bond. The duo, who became very close after their participation in
Bigg Boss
, often made headlines for their friendship. However, Pratyusha's untimely demise in 2016 left her close ones and the entertainment industry deeply shocked.
The late actress' ex-boyfriend Rahul Raj Singh has now revealed shocking details about her friendship with Kamya in a recent interview with Bollywood Bubble.
Rahul shared how the duo had problems in their friendship and were no longer close before the shocking demise of the late actress. Rahul said, 'Allegedly, they were no longer friends because Pratyusha had tried to 'steal' Karan from her, which was even reported in a major publication.
You can Google it. That's why I became a villain for them. They thought I was taking away Pratyusha from them. Kamya used to party a lot, everyone knows.
'
Rahul, the actress' ex-boyfriend, is now making headlines over some serious accusations that he made about their friendship in a recent interview. While the two dated briefly before her demise, he later tied the knot with Saloni Sharma in 2018, and together they celebrated the birth of their daughter in 2023.
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Pratyusha Banerjee was best known for her role in Balika Vadhu. Sadly, she passed away on 1 April 2016, leaving the entertainment industry deeply shocked.
Kamya Panjabi was last seen as Didun in Neerja – Ek Nayi Pehchaan. She won many hearts for her role in the TV show. The actress has also been a part of shows like Sanjog, Doli Armaano Ki, and more.
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