Ishaa Saha Once Gave Fierce Reaction to Dating Rumors, Slamming Media Speculation

Kolkata, April 3, 2025 – Ishaa Saha, one of Bengali cinema’s brightest stars, has long been a subject of public fascination—not just for her acclaimed performances but also for relentless speculation about her personal life. In January 2023, the actress unleashed a fiery rebuke against media reports linking her romantically with co-star Indraneil Sengupta, calling out the intrusion into her privacy with a boldness that made headlines. As her rumored role in Sengupta’s split from wife Barkha Bisht resurfaces in 2025, Saha’s fierce stance remains a defining moment in her public narrative.

The Trigger: A Premiere and Persistent Gossip

The spark came on January 20, 2023, ahead of the release of her web series Indu 2. Saha attended the premiere of Sengupta’s film Hatyapuri in Kolkata, an event that fueled whispers of a secret romance. Tabloids claimed she arrived “secretly” in a “de-glam look,” igniting rumors that had simmered since the pair worked together on Tarulotar Bhoot in 2021. These reports tied her to Sengupta’s separation from Bisht, his wife of 14 years, with whom he shares a daughter, Meira—a narrative that gained traction when Bisht confirmed an extramarital affair in a March 2025 interview with Siddharth Kanan.

Saha, known for roles in hits like Projapoti Biskut and Karnasubarner Guptodhon, had faced such rumors before, including a brief link to a director. But this time, the 35-year-old actress—born February 25, 1990, in Kolkata—hit back hard in an exclusive chat with OTTplay.

The Fierce Clapback

“I am exasperated with the media reports,” Saha declared, her frustration palpable. “I don’t owe anyone any explanation. But some publications wrote that I ‘secretly’ went there in a ‘de-glam look’. It is rubbish. I went there, posed for the media, and talked to everyone. There was no secrecy. Also, those publications linked me up with another actor and director. This is ridiculous. I won’t tolerate this lack of dignity.”

Her words were a direct assault on what she saw as baseless sensationalism. Saha doubled down, refusing to address her personal life: “I never talked about my previous relationship and decided to keep mum about my breakup as well.” The outburst echoed a February 2023 Times of India interview where she insisted, “My personal life is not a subject of social media circus,” reinforcing her resolve to stay private despite the spotlight.

Context and Fallout

The rumors tied Saha to a broader saga. Sengupta and Bisht, married in 2008, parted ways in 2022 amid whispers of his affair with Saha—a claim he dismissed as “rubbish” in a June 2021 Calcutta Times interview, noting he hadn’t been to Kolkata often enough to sustain such a narrative. By April 2024, Sengupta told Jagran, “Breaking away of your existing relationship is only possible if it is damaged,” sidestepping direct blame on Saha. Bisht’s recent confirmation of infidelity, without naming Saha, has reignited the speculation, though no concrete evidence ties the actress to the split.

Saha’s reaction won her fans on X, where users praised her defiance: “Ishaa shutting down the media like a boss,” one wrote in 2023. Others saw it as a stand for dignity: “She’s right—why should she explain her life to anyone?” Yet, the gossip persists, with some in 2025 still dubbing her “the other woman,” a label she’s never publicly acknowledged.

A Career Undeterred

Despite the drama, Saha’s star continues to rise. After Indu 2’s success, she’s lined up for projects like Nayika with Priyanka Sarkar and remains a fixture in Bengali cinema, with a net worth estimated at $1-$5 million. Her fierce 2023 response—rooted in a law graduate’s clarity and a Pisces’ emotional depth—stands as a testament to her refusal to let rumors define her. As she told Anandabazar in May 2024, reflecting on past dating buzz with Sengupta, “It might be there, or it might not—I’m not saying anything.”

For Ishaa Saha, the runway of her career outshines the tabloid noise, and her fiery clapback remains a rallying cry for privacy in an industry that rarely grants it.