They were the picture of joy. The smiles in their family photos said it all—Kunal Verma, Puja Banerjee, and their little bundle of happiness, Krishiv. A couple adored by the Indian television audience, and parents who seemed to have built a perfect life. But perfection, as it turns out, is fragile.

Behind the closed doors of their seemingly happy home, anxiety has taken root. And it all began with a phone call Kunal says he’ll never forget.

“We thought it was a routine financial update,” a close source revealed. “But by the time they understood what was happening, the damage was already done.”

In what’s being described as a devastating financial scam, the couple is said to have lost a substantial portion of their savings. The money, reportedly intended for their son Krishiv’s education and future, vanished into a carefully orchestrated fraud involving fake investment promises and manipulated documentation.

For any parent, that kind of betrayal cuts deep. But for Kunal and Puja, who had been diligently planning for their son’s future, it felt like the ground had been pulled from under them.

“They’re not just angry. They’re heartbroken,” a family friend shared. “All that effort, all those sacrifices—gone in a blink.”

Both actors have worked tirelessly over the years, balancing demanding shoots with parenting, juggling ambition with responsibility. While Puja returned to work shortly after Krishiv’s birth, Kunal took a step back from acting to spend more time with their son. Every rupee they earned had a purpose—and that purpose was Krishiv.

Which is why the betrayal stings so much.

While the couple has not made a formal public statement, insiders say they’ve filed a complaint and are working closely with legal advisors to trace the perpetrators. The process is slow, frustrating, and emotionally draining.

“They’ve lost not just money—but trust,” said a source close to them. “And that’s much harder to rebuild.”

In the midst of this crisis, one name keeps surfacing: Arjun Bijlani.

A dear friend to both Kunal and Puja, Arjun has reportedly been a pillar of emotional strength during this turbulent time. Known for his calm demeanor and loyalty, Arjun was one of the first people they reached out to after discovering the fraud.

“Arjun didn’t hesitate,” said a production team member from one of his recent shoots. “He dropped everything to be there. Not just to support emotionally—but to help them strategize. He’s that kind of guy.”

While rumors swirl about whether Arjun is also helping them financially, sources say it’s not about money—it’s about friendship. “Kunal and Puja never wanted handouts. They just needed someone to remind them they weren’t alone. Arjun gave them that.”

The scam, reportedly pulled off by a man posing as a financial consultant with fake credentials, had been building for months. The couple had invested in what they thought was a secure, high-return savings plan for Krishiv’s international education. The documentation appeared legitimate. Meetings were professional. Even their bank manager had briefly interacted with the man.

But when Kunal asked for a routine audit—things fell apart. The emails stopped. The office address turned out to be fake. And the money? Gone.

“It was a web of lies. They were targeted for their fame—and their trust,” said a digital security expert consulted after the incident.

The trauma from the incident has left the couple shaken. Close friends say Kunal hasn’t been sleeping, often pacing the halls at night, staring at old photos of Krishiv as a newborn. Puja, always the stronger one emotionally, has been holding the family together. But even she broke down during a recent phone call with a former co-star.

“I can handle losing money,” she reportedly said. “But not losing the security we built for our son.”

It’s a chilling reminder that no matter how successful, no one is immune to fraud. And for celebrities, who often place trust in financial advisors due to lack of time, the risk can be even higher.

The couple is now focusing on recovery. They’ve hired a financial recovery team. Legal notices have been issued. An internal audit of all their assets and investments is underway. But the emotional damage, that sense of betrayal—they say—will take much longer to heal.

Yet, in the middle of this heartbreak, there’s resilience.

“We won’t let this define our son’s future,” Kunal recently told a close friend. “He deserves better. And we will rebuild. Brick by brick.”

Support from fans has been pouring in. Social media is filled with messages of strength, prayers, and solidarity. Even industry veterans have stepped forward, offering help and resources.

While the couple hasn’t spoken publicly yet, there are whispers they may use this experience to launch a campaign about celebrity-targeted frauds and how to prevent them. “If we can stop one more family from going through this,” Puja is said to have told Arjun, “then maybe this pain won’t be for nothing.”

For now, they are staying low, focusing on healing and protecting Krishiv from the emotional impact. He’s still too young to understand the weight of what happened. To him, mom and dad are still superheroes.

And maybe, that’s the truest thing of all.

Because in the face of loss, fear, and deception, Kunal and Puja have chosen to fight—not just for their money, but for the future of their son.

And that kind of love? That’s priceless.