‘He Chose To Mock Mental Health’: Rupali Ganguly’s Stepdaughter Esha Verma Slams Ashwin Verma for Failing To Support Her During Childhood (Watch Video)

In a heartfelt video shared on social media on Sunday, November 10, Esha Verma, the stepdaughter of actress Rupali Ganguly, opened up about her troubled relationship with her father, Ashwin Verma, and the actress. In a raw moment of vulnerability, Esha accused her father of not providing the support and protection she needed during her childhood. It seems things are getting worse day by day between Rupali Ganguly, her husband and stepdaughter. Rupali Ganguly’s Stepdaughter Esha Verma Calls Her ‘Psychotic’; ‘Anupamaa’ Actress’ Husband Ashwin Verma Responds to Claims.

Esha Verma Talks About Her Childhood, Relationship With Her Father and Criticises Stepmother Rupali Ganguly

Esha said, "I may be 26 now, but the pain and memories still stick, affecting both my future and present. Through all of this, I have had to stand up against my bullies. It wasn’t just me who was hurt; my mother was, too. They didn’t acknowledge me. They chose to abandon me, criticise me, and pick on my insecurities. They never apologised to me, either publicly or personally. What hurt the most was my own father’s response — he chose to mock mental health. He didn’t shield me from the harsh comments I faced, nor did he protect me throughout my life. And that hurts, truly." She further added, "The wounds that you have healed open up again, especially when you have to see them in the media. I have avoided it, but sometimes it catches your attention. And then it hurts again and again and again, especially when you build your character and career off of lies and hurting someone else. And not once feel guilty about it."

Talking about responsibilities and response, Rupali Ganguli's stepdaughter said, "So I didn’t expect any response, nor did I expect any change, nor did I want anything in return. But taking accountability for your actions and then ignoring it like nothing ever happened, there you go. That’s your response to me for the last 24 years of my life." She said further, "I'm not encouraging anybody to pick sides, and I'm not encouraging anyone to hurl any type of abusive language or negative language at either party. I don’t have a PR team. I don't have anybody. It was just me speaking up for myself and my own story."

She added, "I apologise if it hurt anyone in the process. Misinformation has been thrown into some of the articles, and I can't take it back. I truly apologise if it hurt someone else, especially to my little brother. I didn’t intend for any of that to happen, and I have so much love for you. I hope papa is being the dad for you, that he couldn’t be for me and our sister. But the thing is that I have a different experience than both of you." Rupali Ganguly Makes Public Appearance With Husband Ashwin Verma and Son Rudransh Amid Controversy Over Stepdaughter’s ‘Psychotic’ Remark (See Pics & Watch Video).

Esha Verma Accuses Father Ashwin K Verma of Neglecting Her as a Child, Slams Stepmother Rupali Ganguly

She concluded with a heavy heart and said, "I don't know if he is watching this but a letter or a message to my papa. I'm sorry this had to go this far. But you have never apologised to me. Nor did you listen. You always shut me down. I felt unsafe around her, especially. I tried to open up to you and you would never take my side. I thought I was your little girl. Growing up, I told everyone about you, my friends and family that I wanted to be just like him when I grow up, a filmmaker. You never encouraged that either."

Well, this is not the first time, Esha Verma shared her thoughts on social media. Previously, Esha accused the Anupamaa actress of being 'psychotic' and 'ruining' their family.

(The above story first appeared on LatestLY on Nov 11, 2024 01:15 PM IST. For more news and updates on politics, world, sports, entertainment and lifestyle, log on to our website latestly.com).