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Deccan Herald
6 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Deccan Herald
‘Zero par laakar khada kar diya': Puja Banerjee, Kunal Verma allege financial fraud by friend, lost life savings
Kunal Verma and Puja Banerjee, who impressed in the popular Hindi soap opera Tujh Sang Preet Lagai Sajna, are among the most beloved pairs in the Hindi TV industry. The couple, best known for their strong screen presence and fan following, took to their YouTube channel to share a personal ordeal, revealing that they were victims of a financial scam that cost them their entire life savings. The duo, who got married in 2020, narrated that a person they had trusted for three years had betrayed and duped a video titled "Lowest phase of our lives… need your support and prayers in this difficult time,' The couple were seen narrating their horrifying experience. 'The past 2–3 months have been incredibly tough for us. We're uncertain about what the future holds. We've fallen victim to a fraudulent financial scheme and lost a substantial amount,' said Puja on the video..'Bohot waqt laga humein iske baare mein baat karne mein. (We have taken quite a long time to open up about this.) We are both in shock, and Kunal is deeply affected by this. We still get overwhelmed when we talk about it,' said Puja.'Zero par laakar khada kar diya hai par hum zero se waapis shuru karenge. (We have to start from zero, but won't give up. We don't want to give up. All we want is your support and prayers. We have complete trust in God,' Puja up about the betrayal, Kunal said, 'When you trust someone for three years — someone who's been by your side and becomes like family — the hurt runs deep.'Though they've faced a major fall, the couple remains hopeful and determined to bounce back recent times, many people have been duped by high-risk financial scams. It's wise to stay cautious and avoid offers that seem too good to be true. Always verify the details and educate yourself before investing your money.
Indian Express
a day ago
- Business
- Indian Express
Puja Banerjee and Kunal Verma say they have been cheated by a friend, lost all their life savings: ‘Zero par laakar khada kar diya'; how to stay vigilant
Actor-couple Puja Banerjee and Kunal Verma disclosed that they have fallen prey to a major financial scam and lost all their savings. Without revealing details, the Tujh Sang Preet Lagai Sajna actors, who got married in 2020, shared that they had been cheated by someone they had trusted for the past three years. Expressing that they are reeling from the 'deep shock', and dealing with the devastating impact of the incident, Puja — in the video titled 'Lowest phase of our lives…need your support and prayers in this difficult time' — said, 'These past 2-3 months have been extremely difficult for us, and we have no idea what will happen next. We have been victims of a fraudulent financial scam, and we lost a huge amount.' She explained that they have taken a while to talk about it publicly. 'Bohot waqt laga humein iske baare mein baat karne mein. (We have taken quite a long time to open up about this). We are both in shock, and Kunal is deeply affected by this. We still get overwhelmed when we talk about it,' Puja continued. Opening up about the betrayal, Kunal added, 'When you trust someone for the past 3 years. Has been with you, becomes a part of your home and family.' Despite the fall, the couple is hopeful of emerging resilient. 'Zero par laakar khada kar diya hai par hum zero se waapis shuru karenge. (We have to start from zero, but won't give up. We don't want to give up). All we want is your support and prayers. We have complete trust in God,' Puja said. Hardeep Singh, founder of Capital Financial Distributors, said fraud committed by friends or acquaintances is a particularly painful and surprisingly common form of deception. The betrayal of trust makes these scams both emotionally and financially damaging. One should stay vigilant and look for red flags,' said Singh. What is the modus operandi? Trust is the primary tool. Fraudsters who are friends or acquaintances exploit existing trust, making their requests for money or investment seem legitimate. 'It is observed that these scams often involve requests to borrow money (with no intention to repay), or invitations to join multi-level marketing (MLM) schemes that are actually pyramid scams, and very high return guaranteed plans. Also, the scammer may share personal stories or emergencies to create urgency and lower your guard,' explained Singh. What to do? Victims often feel embarrassed and may blame themselves, which leads to under-reporting and isolation. 'Scamster must be spoken about in social circles, which would help others avoid such people. We need to stay aware and always take a moment to verify the situation before sending money, even if the request comes from someone you know,' said Singh. *Confirm the legitimacy of the request. *Be wary of urgent requests, especially those involving secrecy, pressure, or emotional stories that demand immediate action. *Keep records of requests and conversations, which can help if you need to report the fraud later. *Share your story to create awareness, which may help someone avoid cheating.
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.
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.'
