Pratyusha Banerjee's mother did black magic, offered me ‘Vashikaran Laddu,' alleges Rahul Raj Singh
Rahul Raj Singh, who was Pratyusha Banerjee's ex-boyfriend claimed that Banerjee's mother was into black magic. Scroll down to read exclusive interview.
By Mallika Mehzabeen
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Nearly a decade after the unexpected and tragic demise of Balika Vadhu fame Pratyusha Banerjee, her ex-boyfriend Rahul Raj Singh has made some explosive claims. The model-turned-actor, Singh opened up about his relationship with Pratyusha and her parents. In an exclusive conversation with India.com, Rahul Raj Singh alleged that Pratyusha's mother was into black magic and once even tried to feed him a 'Vashikaran laddu.'
Pratyusha's Mother Did Black Magic
When Rahul was asked what is the one thing he never publicly spoke about regarding Pratyusha and her demise, and he thinks should come out in public, the actor replied that he believed Pratyusha's mother was into black magic. He said, 'You know, being a Bengali, Pratyusha's mom was also into pooja path, ulta pooja path. Once Pratyusha stopped me from taking a laddu from her mother.'
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Rahul further added, 'Pratyusha told me not to take that laddu, that it may be a Vashikaran laddu. Then I said that I had the laddu once. Toh woh boli ki now you don't have. I told her ki pehle batana chahiye.'
Pratyusha Banerjee's Parents Fought With Daughter Over Loans
Pratyusha Banerjee's former boyfriend also alleged that actress' parents often had fights with their daughter regarding the multiple loans they took in her name and the related EMI payments. Rahul also said that black magic is something that is very relatable in Bengal and often takes place in those areas.
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Singh revealed that when he pressed Pratyusha on why he shouldn't take the sweets, the actress replied that her mother might manipulate him through that sweet because of the rituals done on it.
Pratyusha Banerjee Was Manipulated by Parents
He said, 'Usne (Pratyusha) ne mujhe bola ki woh (Pratyusha's mom) tumse sab likhwa legi.' He also added, 'Tabhi toh uske (Pratyusha) ke itne loans the. Woh boli ki mujhe pata hi nahi ki kab sign lete the mujhse.'
Pratyusha Banerjee's Death
On April 1, 2016, the Balika Vadhu actress was found hanging from a ceiling fan in her home. Her body was discovered by Rahul, who later took her to Kokilaben Hospital in Mumbai, where the actress was declared brought dead.
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