Television’s beloved couple Puja Banerjee and Kunal Verma—celebrated for their on-screen chemistry and real-life romance—are now at the center of a chilling controversy. Just weeks after claiming they were duped by a close friend, the couple is facing serious accusations that could shatter their public image.
Director’s Wife Drops a Bombshell on Social Media
Malabika Dey, wife of renowned Bengali director Shyam Sundar Dey, took to social media with disturbing claims against the couple. In a detailed post, she alleged that Puja and Kunal, along with a man named Piyush Kothari, blackmailed her husband for lakhs of rupees. The trio allegedly kidnapped Shyam Sundar in Goa and threatened to frame him in a fake drugs case if he didn’t pay up.
Malabika supported her claims with alleged WhatsApp chats, FIR documents, and photos of receipts, adding weight to her allegations.
Accusations of Forced Signatures, Threats, and Assault
The post further claims that the incident occurred on May 31 in Goa. The couple, with the help of Kothari, allegedly lured the director to a secluded location. Shyam Sundar was reportedly beaten, his phone snatched, and threatened with the release of personal content unless he complied.
According to the FIR, Puja and Kunal even tried to force him to sign property documents, pushing him to make financial commitments under pressure.
Goa Police Registers FIR Against TV Couple
On June 4, Goa Police reportedly rescued Shyam from a villa where he was allegedly being held against his will. An FIR has been registered against Puja Banerjee, Kunal Verma, and Piyush Kothari. The complaint includes charges of kidnapping, extortion, assault, and criminal intimidation.
Director Shyam Dey later revealed that Puja had once been like a sister to him, and he never imagined she could be involved in such a scheme. He also alleged that she used to keep one of his phones during shoots, possibly to gain access to sensitive information.
Silence from Puja and Kunal Amid Explosive Accusations
As of now, neither Puja Banerjee nor Kunal Verma has issued an official statement in response to the serious allegations. Their social media profiles remain silent while the case continues to gather attention in both the television and Bengali film industry.
The entertainment world, along with their fans, is in shock—waiting to see if this is a case of false framing or a fall from grace for one of television’s most admired couples.