The fairytale romance of Tollywood’s popular TV couple Ipsita Mukherjee and Arnab Bandyopadhyay has taken a dark and scandalous turn. In a series of explosive allegations, Ipsita has accused Arnab of demanding ₹5 lakhs as a condition to sign the divorce papers. The actress took to social media to detail her plight, sparking a massive wave of reactions from the industry and fans alike.

Ipsita claimed that their relationship had reached a point of no return due to constant mental harassment. However, when she initiated the divorce proceedings, Arnab allegedly placed a financial demand on the table. “It is heartbreaking to see a relationship being reduced to a business transaction. He refuses to sign unless I pay him 5 lakhs,” Ipsita alleged in her statement.

Arnab Bandyopadhyay, on the other hand, has vehemently denied these extortion claims. He suggested that Ipsita is trying to malign his reputation and that the real reasons for their separation are quite different. Arnab’s legal team has hinted at filing a defamation case if the allegations continue. The couple, who fell in love on the sets of ‘Alo Chhaya,’ is now headed for a messy legal battle. As the “he-said, she-said” drama unfolds on social media, the Tollywood community remains divided over this bitter separation.