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'No Shooting Permission Taken,' Says Police After Bengali Actor Rahul Arunodoy Banerjee Dies In Drowning Accident
24htopnews | March 30, 2026 7:08 PM CST

Bengali actor Rahul Arunodoy Banerjee died in a tragic on-set accident near Digha while filming a TV series with co-actor Sweta Mishra. The duo slipped into a ditch during a dance sequence in knee-deep water. Rahul was rushed to Digha Hospital but could not be saved. Police are investigating, noting the team lacked filming permission.

Kolkata: Popular Bengali actor Rahul Arunodoy Banerjee died in a tragic accident during a shoot near Digha, officials said.

According to police, the incident occurred on Sunday evening at Talsari, near the Odisha-West Bengal border. Rahul was shooting for a TV series alongside co-actor Sweta Mishra.

Officials stated that the two were allegedly performing a dance sequence in knee-deep water when they suddenly slipped into a ditch. Both were rushed to Digha Hospital; however, Rahul could not be saved.

Sharing details of the incident, SP Balasore Pratyush Diwakar said that Talsari police first received information from Digha police, after which further action was taken.


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