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India.com
a day ago
- Entertainment
- India.com
'We have to start from zero...'This famous TV couple got scammed by a friend, lost all their savings in financial fraud..., their name is...
Did you know, behind the glamour of television, this celeb couple was hiding a nightmare for months. Known for lighting up screens in shows like Tujh Sang Preet Lagai Sajna and Devon Ke Dev…Mahadev, Kunal Verma and Puja Banerjee recently broke their silence, revealing in a raw vlog that a massive financial scam didn't just shake them, it wiped out their entire life savings. Fans are shocked, and sympathy is pouring in. The most difficult time in their lives With tears in their eyes, Puja Banerjee revealed that the last few months had been the most difficult time in their lives. Puja said this is the right time to come in front of their fans because everyone was concerned for them, and they were getting a lot of messages and calls. Victim of financial fraud They disclosed that they had been a victim of a financial fraud that involved a person they had known and trusted for three years—someone who had been a member of their inner circle. Puja fought back tears as she acknowledged that they're still in shock and are attempting to come to terms with the possibility that they won't ever get their money back, and they have to start everything from scratch. The emotional toll it has taken on them, particularly on Kunal, who she said is highly affected, is what she said made the situation even more difficult. 'It took us a long time to speak about it. We still get overwhelmed,' she shared. Watch the video here: Kunal also gave his version of events, describing how being betrayed by someone they thought of as family devastated them emotionally. Even their own family had been kept in the dark about the reality, but as things deteriorated and recovery attempts encountered obstacles, they realised it was time to come clean. 'We trusted someone blindly… and we lost everything,' he stated. According to the actor, the betrayer was a close friend they had known for three years and who also used to often visit their home. Puja disclosed that they had mortgaged their house to cover the money they ultimately lost because the financial shock was so severe. The family now faces the threat of losing their house because recovery is unclear. In her most recent vlog, Puja went to the Icchapurti Hanuman temple with her son to find the fortitude to endure the challenging path that lies ahead. She revealed that the same temple had blessed the start of her career and that she had gone to it in faith and hope at her darkest moments. Her prayer was simple but devastating: that her child would always have a place to live and that their family would have the fortitude to get through this difficult time. Puja's voice shook with passion as her son softly read the Hanuman Chalisa next to her. The actress stated that she is only requesting the bravery to weather the storm and rebuild everything that she and her spouse have lost. The adored couple received unwavering support from social media. While some followers urged her to remain strong and trust God, many others said they would also pray for the couple's success.
NDTV
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- NDTV
Puja Banerjee, Kunal Verma Lose Their Life Savings In Financial Scam, Say "We Lost A Big Amount"
TV actor couple Puja Banerjee and Kunal Verma have claimed that they were scammed of their entire life savings recently by someone they trusted and knew for a while. The Tujh Sang Preet Lagai Sajna co-stars, who tied the knot in 2020 and have a son, updated their fans and followers about the financial fraud through a vlog on their official YouTube channel Puja & Kunal. "These last two-three months have been extremely difficult for us. We have no idea what will happen next. We have been victims of a financial scam. We lost a big amount. We lost all of our life's savings. We have to start our life from zero but we won't give up. We don't want to give up. In these tough times, all we want is your support and prayers. We have full faith in God," Puja Banerjee said. While the actor said they lost their life savings, she didn't reveal the exact amount. In the video, Kunal Verma said they were cheated by someone they trusted. "They had been coming to the house for two-three years," he added. "We belong to an industry where our livelihood depends entirely on your love and support. Our work remains unfulfilled if you don't watch it. We want you to know there is a person behind this fraud of which we are huge victims," he further said. Puja Banerjee said she decided to open up about the scam after fans expressed concern over her Eid post on Instagram. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Puja Banerjee (@banerjeepuja) On Eid, the actor shared how her close friend shared a simple dal-chawal meal along with them as their finances had crashed. In the same post, she asked fans and followers to pray for them.
Pink Villa
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
Why are Puja Banerjee-Kunal Verma in news? Here's everything about celeb couple who got scammed by close friend
Puja Banerjee and Kunal Verma are in the news lately due to an unfortunate incident that has occurred in their lives. The celebrity couple, who have been working in the industry for a long time, have earned a name and success due to their hard work and dedication. However, shockingly, they recently lost all their savings after becoming victims of a scam perpetrated by a close friend. Why are Puja Banerjee and Kunal Verma in news? In their new vlog, Puja Banerjee and Kunal Verma opened up about the lowest phase of their lives. The actress disclosed, "We have been victims of a fraudulent financial scam, which is a very big amount. Humari saari savings, saara kuch usme hume kho diya hai. Ab hume life zero se shuru karna hai. Hum haar nahi maanege aur hum haar nahi mana chahte hai. (We have lost all our savings. We have to start life from zero. We won't give up and we don't want to give up)." Puja Banerjee broke down as she requested everyone's support and blessings in this challenging phase. Kunal explained how they are dependent on the work they have been doing. Speaking about the fraud, he explained, "Ek insaan ne humare sath fraud kiya aur hum bohot bade victim bane hai uske (There is one person who did a fraud with us and we are big victims in this)." Puja, who was in tears as she shared this incident, said, "Jab bhi iss baare mei baat kar rahe hai toh andar se tut rahe hai. Kyuki hume bohot gehra sadma laga hai (Whenever we talk about it, we break from inside. Because we are deeply affected)." The Devon Ke Dev - Mahadev actress shared how Kunal is more affected by this scam. Kunal explained how he had trusted that friend who is now a scammer for 3 years, as he had also visited their house several times. Puja mentioned how they have been deeply affected, but are trying to come out of the pain. The Jhanak actor continued, "Humlog pagal ho gaye hai itne dino se toh abhi hum aur hona nahi chahte (We have gone mad and now we don't want to get more mad)." He disclosed that it was difficult for them to inform the family, but now the video is out, so they are aware of the incident. Kunal emphasised how it is a big shock for them and mentioned how they will pray that they get back their money. Kunal added, "It's a long battle, so we will fight together." Banerjee shared, in a breaking voice, how she believes in god and believes in fighting the tough battle. She urged fans to pray for them. Everything about Kunal Verma and Puja Banerjee's work Professionally, Kunal Verma and Puja Banerjee have been in the industry for over a decade, and both have worked on numerous projects. From Television shows to films, web series, music videos, and more, the celebrity couple has showcased their versatility and made a name in the industry. Puja rose to fame after playing the role of Goddess Parvati in Devon Ke Dev - Mahadev. After which, she starred in numerous shows like Razia Sultan, Qubool Hai, and more. She was also a part of reality shows and even made cameo appearances in The Kapil Sharma Show. Meanwhile, Kunal has acted in several Television shows, including Tujh Sang Preet Lagai Sajna, Tera Mujhse Hai Pehle Ka Naata Koi, and Devon Ke Dream Girl – Ek Ladki Deewani Si, and more. He was last seen in Jhanak. Speaking about their personal life, Kunal Verma got married to Puja Banerjee in April 2020. For those who don't know, both were together in a show titled Tujh Sang Preet Lagai Sajna. The couple is parents to a son.
Time of India
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
TV actress Puja Banerjee breaks down after duped of all her life savings by someone she trusted, had to even mortgage her home
TV actors Kunal Verma and Puja Banerjee have been quietly fighting a storm. The popular television couple, known for their roles in shows like Tujh Sang Preet Lagai Sajna and Devon Ke recently opened up about a heartbreaking chapter in their lives—falling victim to a massive financial scam that wiped out all their savings. Their revelation, shared through a candid vlog, has left fans stunned and deeply sympathetic. Puja Banerjee, visibly emotional, shared that the past few months have been the most difficult period in their life. With growing concern from well-wishers, Puja said they finally felt the time was right to come clean. The scam, they revealed, was not the work of a stranger but someone they had known and trusted deeply—someone who had been part of their inner circle for three years. Fighting back tears, Puja admitted they're still in shock and trying to accept that they may never recover the money they lost. She said what made the situation even harder was the emotional toll it's taken on them, especially on Kunal, who she described as being deeply affected. 'It took us a long time to speak about it. We still get overwhelmed,' she shared. Play Video Pause Skip Backward Skip Forward Unmute Current Time 0:00 / Duration 0:00 Loaded : 0% 0:00 Stream Type LIVE Seek to live, currently behind live LIVE Remaining Time - 0:00 1x Playback Rate Chapters Chapters Descriptions descriptions off , selected Captions captions settings , opens captions settings dialog captions off , selected Audio Track Picture-in-Picture Fullscreen This is a modal window. Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. Text Color White Black Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Opacity Opaque Semi-Transparent Text Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Opacity Opaque Semi-Transparent Transparent Caption Area Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Opacity Transparent Semi-Transparent Opaque Font Size 50% 75% 100% 125% 150% 175% 200% 300% 400% Text Edge Style None Raised Depressed Uniform Drop shadow Font Family Proportional Sans-Serif Monospace Sans-Serif Proportional Serif Monospace Serif Casual Script Small Caps Reset restore all settings to the default values Done Close Modal Dialog End of dialog window. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like The Top 25 Most Beautiful Women In The World Articles Vally Undo Kunal Verma opens up Kunal, too, shared his side of the story, talking about how betrayal from someone they considered family left them emotionally shattered. They had tried to shield the truth from even their own family, but with the situation worsening and recovery efforts hitting roadblocks, they knew it was time to share the truth publicly. "We trusted someone blindly... and we lost everything," he said. The actor claimed that the person who betrayed them was a close acquaintance whom they had known for 3 years and used to frequently visit their house as well. Puja visits Hanuman Temple The financial blow has been so severe that Puja revealed they had mortgaged their home to arrange the funds they eventually lost. With recovery uncertain, the possibility of losing their home now looms large over the family. In a touching moment from her latest vlog, Puja visited the Icchapurti Hanuman temple with her son, seeking strength to face the difficult road ahead. She shared that the same temple had blessed her career's beginnings—and now, in her darkest time, she returned to it in hope and faith. Her prayer was simple yet heartbreaking: that her child continues to have a roof over his head and that their family finds the strength to overcome this crisis. As her son sweetly recited the Hanuman Chalisa beside her, Puja's voice trembled with emotion. 'I'm asking for courage, not comfort,' she said, 'so I can fight this storm and rebuild everything we've lost.'
Indian Express
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
Kunal Verma and Puja Banerjee lose life savings after falling for financial fraud: ‘Have to start from zero'
Television actors Kunal Verma and Puja Banerjee have been going through a tough time. In a recent vlog, this couple revealed that they were victims of a major financial scam by someone they knew, and have lost all their savings. Puja shared that their fans, well-wishers and followers were beginning to show concern after a recent update, and that's what made them decide to share about the scam. She said, 'These past two-three months have been extremely difficult for us, and I have no idea what will happen next. We have been a victim of a financial scam and we lost a huge amount of money.' Puja Banerjee's Eid video that she mentioned in her blog: A post shared by Puja Banerjee (@banerjeepuja) Puja went on to share the shocking news that they had been defrauded by someone they knew and trusted, and that they have lost all of their savings. Sharing that they are in deep shock, the couple acknowledged that they are still dealing with the situation and trying to get over the devastating financial blow. Describing their ongoing shock and struggle to recover, Puja added that they now have to face the difficult task of starting from zero. Talking about the emotional toll of the scam, Puja added, 'Bohot waqt laga humein iske baare mein baat karne mein. We are both in shock and Kunal is deeply affected by this. We still get overwhelmed when we talk about it.' Kunal Verma shared that whatever they are today, it is because of their fans. He shared more details and highlights about the betrayal and said, 'When you trust someone for the past three years. Has been with you, becomes a part of your home and family.' Kunal Verma, Puja Banerjee's vlog talking but their major financial scam: He added that they were trying to hide his news of immense lost from their immediate family too but their loved ones would now learn about it through their vlog. Kunal concluded by saying that it has been a long and challenging process to try to recover the money that was lost to the scammer. Kriti works as a Copy Editor for the Entertainment section of Indian Express Online ( She is great at web stories, galleries, and Express Archive's photo stories. She is good at spotting stories from social media posts. She makes the copies well-loaded with content, photos, tweets, and other related social media posts to make it interesting for the readers. An alumnus of Asian College of Journalism, Chennai (Specialization in New Media), Kriti has been a part of the organisation since November 2015. She took a transfer from Delhi to Bengaluru in April 2017. ... Read More
