The innocent eyes and radiant smile of ‘Balika Vadhu’ star Pratyusha Banerjee remain etched in the hearts of millions. On April 1, 2016, when the world was busy playing pranks, news broke that the 24-year-old actress was found dead in her Goregaon flat. A decade later, the mystery surrounding her untimely demise remains one of the most debated chapters in the industry.

While her live-in partner, Rahul Raj Singh, rushed her to the hospital claiming it was a suicide, Pratyusha’s parents alleged a pre-planned murder. Legal proceedings followed under sections 306 (abetment of suicide) and 323 of the IPC. Investigations suggested that the actress was under extreme depression due to alleged physical, mental, and financial exploitation by Rahul.

The court had previously rejected Rahul’s discharge plea, observing that his actions might have pushed the actress toward the brink. However, Rahul has consistently denied the claims, calling them a vendetta. As friends like Shashank Vyas share emotional tributes on her 10th death anniversary, the agonizing question remains—why is the trial still pending, and when will the “daughter of every household” finally get justice?