The sudden demise of Rahul Arunoday Bandyopadhyay on a gloomy Sunday evening has left the film fraternities of both West Bengal and Bangladesh in deep mourning. Acclaimed actress Jaya Ahsan, who shared the screen with Rahul in the film Jhora Palok, shared an emotional tribute on social media, recalling their time portraying the legendary poet Jibanananda Das and his wife Labanya.

Jaya expressed that while Rahul might not have had a physical resemblance to the poet, his internal flow of emotions made her feel as if Jibanananda’s poetry was surging through his veins. She admired not just the actor in him but also the soulful writer and the transparent human being who stood firm by his ideals. Sharing a poignant black-and-white still from their film, Jaya described him as a “unique artist lost in his craft.”

In her moving post, Jaya also reached out to Rahul’s wife, Priyanka Sarkar, calling her the “synonym of struggle.” She urged Priyanka to stay strong amidst this storm and protect their son, Sahaj. As stars like Rituparna Sengupta struggle to accept this cruel twist of fate, Jaya Ahsan’s message resonates with thousands of fans across the border, ensuring that Rahul Arunoday’s legacy as a brilliant mind and actor remains immortal.