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Rupali Ganguly

Indian actress (born )

Not to be confused with Roopa Ganguly.

Rupali Ganguly (born 5 April ) is an Indian actress who primarily works in Hindi television.[1] One of the highest-paid television actresses in India,[2] Ganguly is known for portraying Manisha "Monisha" Singh Sarabhai in the sitcom Sarabhai vs Sarabhai (–) and Anupamaa Joshi in the drama Anupamaa (–present). She is a recipient of several accolades including two Indian Telly Awards and two Indian Television Academy Award.[3]

Born to film director Anil Ganguly, Ganguly started her acting career as a child, making her debut at age seven in her father's film Saaheb (). Following appearances in less favourably received films, Ganguly had her career breakthrough with her portrayal of Dr. Simran Chopra in the medical drama series Sanjivani: A Medical Boon (–). In , she participated in Bigg Boss 1. Ganguly continued to appear in numerous successful television series, portraying Sujata in Ek Packet Umeed () and Pinky Khanna Ahuja in Parvarrish – Kuchh Khattee Kuchh Meethi (–), following which she took a sabbatical from acting for seven years, and returned with Anupamaa.[4]

Early life and family

Ganguly was born on 5 April in Bombay, (present-day Mumbai), Maharashtra into a BengaliHindu family.[5][6] Ganguly's father, Anil Ganguly, was a director and screenwriter and her brother Vijay Ganguly is a choreographer. She studied hotel management and theatre.[7][8][9]

Career

Ganguly made her acting debut at age seven with her father's film Saaheb in in her first film is Balidan Bengali Film when she was nearly 12years old. She made her television debut in Sukanya in , and has also appeared in Sanjivani and Bhabhi.[10]

Ganguly received widespread recognition and critical acclaim for her portrayal of Monisha Sarabhai, a middle-class young woman married in a high society, Cuffe Parade-living socialite family in the cult sitcom Sarabhai vs Sarabhai from to Later in November , Ganguly participated in the reality show Bigg Boss 1. She got evicted in its tenth week.[11]

She is also a part of many Hindi theatre plays in her career, Some of her plays are Oye Ki Girl Hain, Selfie, and Patte Khul Gaye. In , she participated in Colors TV's stunt based reality show, Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi 2.[12] She also gave voice over in an animation film Dashavatar in [13] In , she established an advertising agency in Mumbai.[7]

Since , she is portraying the titular character in StarPlus's Anupamaa. Ganguly made her digital debut in with her ongoing show Anupamaa's prequel web series named Anupama: Namaste America which premiered on Disney+ Hotstar in [14]

Political career

Ganguly started her political career in , by joining Bharatiya Janta Party at the party headquarters in Delhi, on 1 May [15] On joining BJP, she said, "The one personality that attracts everyone towards BJP is PM Narendra Modi. When I see this 'Mahayagya' of development, I feel that I should also take part in this."[16][17]

In the media

A report from Times Of India marked her as the highest earning Indian television actor in [18][19] Ganguly is known for portraying powerful roles on-screen.[20] In the Eastern Eye's "Top 50 Asian Stars" list, she was placed 29th in [21] In , Ganguly featured in an ad for the Vocal for Local campaign, along with her Anupamaa co-actor Gaurav Khanna.[22] In , she ranked 5th in Times Now "Popular Television Actresses" list.[23]

Controversy

In November , Rupali filed a defamation lawsuit for Rs 50 Crore against her stepdaughter Esha Verma on purported allegations.[24] Esha Verma posted a video on her social media account, alleging that her father, Ashwin K Verma, harassed her mother.[25] After defamation suit Esha deleted the post from her social media handles.[26]

Personal life

Ganguly married businessman Ashwin K. Verma on 6 February The couple has a son born 25 August [27][28][29][30]

Filmography

Films

  • All films are in Hindi unless otherwise noted.

Television

Web series

Awards and nominations

Main article: List of awards and nominations received by Rupali Ganguly

For Anupamaa, Ganguly has won two ITA Award, among ten nominations.

See also

References

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  2. ^"Kapil Sharma to Hina Khan, 10 highest-paid Indian TV actors who charge a hefty amount per episode". GQ India. 30 June Archived from the original on 21 September Retrieved 10 January
  3. ^"Anupamaa: Rupali Ganguly is set to surprise audience with her new makeover". The Times of India. Retrieved 5 February
  4. ^"Women find Akshay tough, real & simply super!". The Times of India. 9 August Archived from the original on 12 August
  5. ^"Anupamaa actor Rupali Ganguly's family plans distanced birthday after she tests positive for COVID, watch". The Indian Express. 6 April
  6. ^"Rupali Ganguly's Quarantine Birthday is a Proof of How Family Makes Everything Special, Watch Video". CNN News18. 6 April
  7. ^ ab"Rupali Ganguly may tie the knot". DNA. Retrieved 11 June
  8. ^"Anupamaa: Rupali Ganguly To Sudhanshu Pandey, Know Show's Cast Qualification". . Retrieved 26 February
  9. ^"Anupama: सात साल की उम्र में रुपाली गांगुली ने शुरू की थी एक्टिंग, बिग बॉस में भी हिस्सा ले चुकी हैं 'अनुपमा'". (in Hindi). 10 April Retrieved 26 February
  10. ^"Cast of Sarabhai vs Sarabhai: Where are they now?". The Indian Express. 14 April Retrieved 5 February
  11. ^"Rupali Ganguly, Rimi Sen: Popular TV celebs who failed to create an impact in Bigg Boss". The Times of India. 11 December
  12. ^"Akshay madness spreads over". The Times of India. 16 September Archived from the original on 4 November
  13. ^"Shatrughan Sinha gives narration for animation film 'Dashavatar'". DNA. 14 December
  14. ^"Rupali Ganguly all set to make her OTT debut with her ongoing hit show Anupamaa's prequel web series titled "Anupamaa: Namaste America". Know the details inside". Jagran English. April Retrieved 5 April
  15. ^"Anupamaa actor Rupali Ganguly joins BJP: 'I feel I should also be a part of this Mahayagya'". Hindustan Times. 1 May Retrieved 1 May
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  19. ^"Meet the 7 highest paid actors and actresses on Indian television right now". GQ India. 20 September Retrieved 26 September
  20. ^"Rubina Dilaik to Rupali Ganguly: TV actresses who played path-breaking and powerful roles on-screen!". The Times of India. 4 March Retrieved 26 March
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  23. ^"9 Indian TV actresses who are more famous than Bollywood Stars". Times Now. 23 May Retrieved 5 January
  24. ^"Anupamaa Star Rupali Ganguly Files Rs 50 Crore Defamation Suit Against Stepdaughter Esha Verma Over Alleged False Claims". Bru Times News.
  25. ^"Rupali Ganguly's stepdaughter Esha claims actor hit her mom, calls dad 'very abusive man'". Hindustan Times.
  26. ^"Rupali Ganguly faces backlash after stepdaughter deletes post against her following legal notice". The Times of India. 13 November
  27. ^"Rupali Ganguly gets married". India Today. Mumbai. Indo-Asian News Service. 6 February Retrieved 13 April
  28. ^"Why does Rupali Ganguly want her son to be a farmer? Must read". India Today. Indo-Asian News Service. 16 January Retrieved 13 April
  29. ^"Rupali Ganguly blessed with a baby boy". The Times of India.
  30. ^"The actress confirmed the news, "Yes, I am expecting. I am very happy and feel like shouting it out from the rooftop. But I need all the prayers as this is a high risk pregnancy."".
  31. ^ abGanguly, Rupali (3 April ). "Bigg Boss made me famous" (Interview). Interviewed by Rajul Hegde. Mumbai: Retrieved 10 April
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  39. ^"CID trivia, quirks, facts and clichés we bet you didn't know". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 4 July Retrieved 25 October
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  41. ^Hungama, Bollywood. "Sony TV launches TV serial 'Parvarish' &#; Photo Of Rupali Ganguly From The Sony TV launches TV serial 'Parvarish' Images - Bollywood Hungama". Bollywood Hungama.
  42. ^Maheshwri, Neha (22 February ). "Rupali Ganguly back on a fiction show after seven years". The Times of India. Retrieved 3 April
  43. ^"Monday Masala: Rupali Ganguly-starrer Anupamaa has the right ingredients for a hit TV show". India Today. 27 July Retrieved 28 July
  44. ^"Ravivaar With Star Parivaar: Gaurav Khanna and Rupali Ganguly to entertain in the grand finale; watch". The Times of India. 22 September Retrieved 28 September
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