Raj Chakraborty’s Ex-Wife Taunts Him as Subhashree Reunites with Ex-Boyfriend Dev for Film Promotion
Kolkata, August 6, 2025 – Tollywood director and Trinamool Congress MLA Raj Chakraborty found himself at the center of a social media storm after his ex-wife, Shatabdi Mitra, posted a cryptic message on Facebook that appeared to taunt him. The post went viral following the August 4, 2025, trailer launch event for the film Dhumketu, where Raj’s current wife, actress Subhashree Ganguly, shared the stage with her ex-boyfriend, actor Dev Adhikari, after a 12-year hiatus.
Shatabdi Mitra, whom Raj married in 2006 before their eventual separation, wrote in Bengali, “How does it feel? Thirteen years ago, my heart had hurt exactly like that, and now history is repeating itself. You are now walking the same road that I had a few years ago.” The post, which did not directly name Raj, was widely interpreted as a jab at him, sparking speculation and memes across social media platforms. Netizens were quick to connect the dots, given the timing of Subhashree and Dev’s reunion for Dhumketu, a film directed by Kaushik Ganguly and set for release on August 14, 2025.
The trailer launch event saw Dev and Subhashree, once a beloved on-screen and off-screen couple, rekindle their professional chemistry. They danced, posed for photos, and even followed each other on Instagram at fans’ requests, with Subhashree playfully asking Dev, “Will you be friends with me?” as they shook hands. The event stirred nostalgia among fans but also fueled online chatter about their past relationship, which ended years ago. Raj, notably absent from the event, later explained in an interview with Anandabazar.com that he was tied up with meetings and not directly associated with the film, emphasizing the event’s success and the industry’s excitement for Dev and Subhashree’s reunion.
Raj and Subhashree, married since 2018, have been a prominent Tollywood power couple, welcoming their son Yuvaan in 2020 and daughter Yaalini in November 2023. Their relationship began on the sets of Abhimaan in 2016, following Subhashree’s breakup with Dev and Raj’s rumored relationships with actresses Paayel Sarkar and Mimi Chakraborty. Shatabdi’s post, however, has reignited interest in Raj’s past, with some netizens creating memes involving Raj and Dev’s current girlfriend, Rukmini Maitra, who also skipped the Dhumketu event.
Despite the controversy, Shatabdi later posted a follow-up message wishing Dev and Subhashree well for Dhumketu, attempting to quell the speculation. The incident has highlighted the intense public interest in Tollywood’s personal and professional dynamics, with Dhumketu—starring Dev, Subhashree, Rudranil Ghosh, and Chiranjeet Chakraborty—poised to draw significant attention upon its release.