Devoleena Bhattacharjee aka your favourite Gopi Bahu from Star Plus hit show, Saath Nibhaana Saathiya was detained by Mumbai Police in connection with a murder case. The news left everyone in much shock and why not. After all, Devoleena is one of the most recognised faces in the Indian television industry involved in a murder case is very shocking. The victim is a diamond merchant, Rajeshwar Udani who went missing on November 28 and later his decomposed body was found in Panvel, Navi Mumbai on Friday. Along with Devoleena, former Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Sachin Pawar and a suspended police constable, Dinesh Pawar were also quizzed for hours over the murder, but the focus remained on the television actress. So, who is Devoleena Bhattacharjee? Devoleena Bhattacharjee Detained in Mumbai in Connection with Murder of Diamantaire Rajeshwar Udani.

Assam girl Devoleena is a 28-year-old who rose to fame with her portrayal of Gopi Ahem Modi in Hindi serial Saath Nibhaana Saathiya. She had replaced Giaa Manek in the serial but managed to win over the loyal fans with her fine acting chops. For five years, from 2012 to 2017 until the show’s end, she successfully played the lead role. Post her stint as a daily soap actress, Devoleena continued to remain in the news with her bold avatar on social media.

 

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With nearly 800k followers on Instagram, the TV star cashed on the new-found popularity as an influencer. She shattered the notions attached to an Indian TV actress such as their traditional desi look. Devoleena posted pictures in hot bikinis from her vacations to glamorous photo shoots, and with this, she always remained a part of the news circle.

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Stunner Devoleena in All-Black

 

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Bikini Babe Devoleena

 

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Apart from acting and modelling, Devoleena is also a trained Bharatanatyam dancer. In fact, she had auditioned for the Zee TV’s dance reality series Dance India Dance 2, and the video is stills watched by her fans. While the actress did not find success in her dancing stint, she went on to make her acting debut with Sawaare Sabke Sapne... Preeto on Imagine TV. Post that, Saath Nibhaana Saathiya fell in her kitty and it made her one of the highest-paid actresses in the world of Indian television.

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Devoleena Bhattacharjee’s Connection in Businessman Rajeshwar Udani’s Murder Case

Sachin Pawar and Dinesh Pawar are believed to be the main accused in the 57-year-old diamond trader, Rajeshwar Udani’s mysterious murder. Devoleena’s name cropped up after her phone number was found in Udani's call details. According to ANI news agency, Udani had been reported missing by his family from his office from November 28. Pawar and Bhattacharjee were grilled for several hours on Saturday by police in Ghatkopar after Udani’s decomposed body was found in the forests of adjoining Raigad district.

Meanwhile, Devoleena is back at her home. She lives with her mother and younger brother. She remained tight-lipped about her connection in the murder case as advised by her lawyer but promised to hold a press conference once allowed to. She said, "I can't give any statement right now because my lawyer asked me to not to. So, after two-three days, when things will be fine, I will do one press conference." Devoleena assured her fans of being safe and not to worry about her. She said, "There's nothing to be tensed. I am safe and at home. It was just a normal investigation. Nothing to worry about."

(The above story first appeared on LatestLY on Dec 09, 2018 03:50 PM IST. For more news and updates on politics, world, sports, entertainment and lifestyle, log on to our website latestly.com).