People, Positions and Obituaries · 31 March 2026

Rahul Arunoday Banerjee Passed Away Bengali Actor

Exam-focused facts from the 31 March 2026 current affairs briefing.

Key facts

  • Bengali actor Rahul Arunoday Banerjee passed away at the age of 43 due to accidental drowning at Talsari Beach in Digha.
  • The incident occurred on Sunday, 29 March, near the Odisha-West Bengal border during the filming of a television serial titled Bhole Baba Par Karega.
  • He was pronounced dead at 6:10 pm at the Digha Sub-divisional Hospital located approximately 10 to 12 kilometres from the site of the incident.
  • Banerjee rose to prominence in the Bengali entertainment industry with his role in the 2008 romantic drama film Chirodini Tumi Je Amar.
  • His film career included performances in notable titles such as Zulfiqar, Byomkesh Gotro, and Biday Byomkesh.
  • He was a well-known face on television, appearing in shows such as Hargouri Pice Hotel and Mohonna.
  • He hosted a podcast show titled Sohoj Katha, which featured discussions on theatre and cinema with various personalities.

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