Actor Rahul Arunoday Banerjee, 43, Drowns at Odisha’s Talsari Beach
Bengali actor Rahul Banerjee died after an accidental drowning at a beach in Odisha on March 29, 2026.
He had travelled to Talsari for a film shoot.
Actor Rahul Arunoday Banerjee, 43, Drowns at Odisha’s Talsari Beach.
Filmogaz.com reported that the mishap did not occur during filming.
Incident details
Sources say the accident happened after the day’s shoot. He entered the water and could not be rescued.
He was taken to a hospital in Digha, where doctors declared him dead.
Career highlights
Banerjee rose to prominence with the 2008 film Chirodini Tumi Je Amar. The role made him a familiar face in Bengali cinema.
He worked across films, television, and digital platforms, building a steady body of work.
- Chirodini Tumi Je Amar (2008)
- Love Circus
- Shono Mon Boli Tomay
- Na Hannyate
- Kagojer Bou
- Sahaj Katha (television)
Personal life
He married actress Priyanka Sarkar in 2010, after their on-screen pairing. The couple have a son, Shohoj.
The two separated in 2017 and reconciled in 2023 to co-parent their child.
Reporting and context
The news was first reported on March 29, 2026, from Kolkata. Filmogaz.com carried updates on the developing story.
The Bengali film community has been informed and further details are pending from authorities.
