Who Is Priyanka Sarkar? Inside The Career, Net Worth, And Personal Life Of Rahul Arunoday Banerjee’s Wife

The Bengali Film Industry, Tollywood, is in deep shock, as popular actor Rahul Arunoday Banerjee lost his life on March 29, 2026, while he was shooting in Talsari, Digha. Following the loss, his wife, Priyanka Sarkar, stated the tragedy, requesting space for her family to grieve. While Priyanka carved out a standout career with her versatile roles and powerful performances in the Bengali film industry, she is in the spotlight for her personal life and relationship status with her husband, Rahul Arounoday. Here's a closer look at Priyanka Sarkar's journey, net worth, and life behind the scenes.

Who Is Priyanka Sarkar?

Priyanka Sarkar is a popular Indian actor who primarily works in the Bengali cinema and television. Born on December 31, 1990, in Kolkata, West Bengal, she started her career as a child artist when she was just 12 years old in 2003. She made her debut with the film 'Dadar Adesh' in 2005 alongside Prosenjit Chatterjee. She also appeared in several Bengali TV serials and rose to fame with her breakthrough film 'Chirodini Tumi Je Amar', alongside Rahul Arunoday Banerjee.

Priyanka Sarkar Net Worth

According to Daily Jagran, Priyanka has an estimated net worth of ₹10-12 Crore as of early 2026. She is considered to be one of the highest-paid actresses in the Bengali film industry.

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Priyanka Sarkar-Rahul Arounoday Banerjee's Relationship Timeline

Priyanka and Rahul Arounoday shared a high-profile relationship driven by stardom, public separation, and reconciliation for their son before Rahul's tragic death. Here's the complete relationship time:

• 2008: The duo met on the sets of 'Chirodini Tumi Je Amar', a Bengali romantic drama which made them Tollywood's most beloved couple both on screen and off screen.

• 2010: After dating for two years, the couple tied the knot in 2010.

• 2013: The couple welcomed their first child on December 9, 2013. They named the baby boy 'Sohoj'.

• 2017: After seven years of marriage, the couple decided to part ways and filed for divorce in 2018.

• 2023: Priyanka and Rahul Arunoday gave their marriage a second chance and reconciled in 2023, withdrawing their divorce petition.

• 2026: Rahul Arunoday lost his life on March 29, 2026. Due to the tragic loss, Priyanka urged space for her family and son to grieve.

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Priyanka Sarkar Statement On Rahul Arounoday’s Death

Priyanka issued a statement on her Instagram handle expressing grief, mentioning, "This is a time of immense grief and deep despair for us. In this difficult moment, we sincerely request space and privacy. There is a child, a mother, a family, and loved ones trying to navigate this loss together. We kindly urge our friends and colleagues in the media to respect our boundaries, refrain from intrusion, and allow us the dignity to grieve in peace. Your understanding and support mean more than ever at this time."

 

 

 

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Priyanka Sarkar's Film Career

Priyanka has built her career from scratch. Started as a child artist, she is now one of the richest Bengali film actresses. Her career highlights include:

Along with her early films like 'Dadar Adesh' and 'Chirodini Tumi Je Amar', she worked in notable films, 'Rajkahini', 'Crisscross', 'Byomkesh Bakshi', 'Andarkahini', 'Sultan: The Saviour', 'Robin's Kitchen', 'The Zebras: Dark Bhram', and 'Phera'.

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