New Delhi, March 29 -- Bengali actor Rahul Arunoday Banerjee passed away on Sunday, sending shockwaves across Tollywood. The 43-year-old was in Talsari, shooting for 'Bhole Baba Par Karega'.

As per multiple reports, Rahul died due to drowning.

Additional Superintendent of Police of East Midnapore district Atish Biswas told Ei Samay Online: "As per preliminary examination, Rahul died due to drowning. Investigation is underway."

Rahul Arunoday Banerjee rose to prominence with his breakthrough role in the 2008 film 'Chirodini Tumi Je Amar', which made him a familiar face among Bengali audiences.

He went on to feature in several films, including 'Love Circus', 'Shono Mon Boli Tomay', 'Na Hannyate', and 'Kagojer Bou'. Apart from films, he ...