Rupali Ganguly’s top controversies: From rift with stepdaughter to joining politics

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Allegations by Stepdaughter Esha Verma

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Legal Action Against Esha Verma

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Scooter Ride Without Helmet

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Alleged Rift with Co-Star Madalsa Sharma

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Tensions with Co-Star Gaurav Khanna

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Accusations of Special Treatment on Set

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Political Affiliation Criticism

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Social Media Backlash Over Co-Star’s Wife

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On-Set Behaviour Allegations

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