Rupali Ganguly

Rupali Ganguly
Ganguly in 2024
Born (1977-04-05) 5 April 1977 (age 47)
OccupationActress
Years active1985–present
Known for
Political partyBharatiya Janta Party
Spouse
Ashwin K Verma
(m. 2013)
Children1
Parents
RelativesVijay Ganguly (brother)

Rupali Ganguly (born 5 April 1977) 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 (2004–2006) and Anupamaa Joshi in the drama Anupamaa (2020–present). She is a recipient of two Indian Telly Awards and one 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 (1985). 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 (2003–2005). In 2006, she participated in Bigg Boss 1. Ganguly continued to appear in numerous successful television series, portraying Sujata in Ek Packet Umeed (2008) and Pinky Khanna Ahuja in Parvarrish – Kuchh Khattee Kuchh Meethi (2011–2013), following which she took a sabbatical from acting for seven years, and returned with Anupamaa.[4]

  1. ^ "Chat with Khiladi Rupali Ganguly!". Rediff.com Movies. 15 September 2009. Archived from the original on 11 September 2018. Retrieved 2 February 2011.
  2. ^ "Kapil Sharma to Hina Khan, 10 highest-paid Indian TV actors who charge a hefty amount per episode". GQ India. 30 June 2022. Archived from the original on 21 September 2023. Retrieved 10 January 2024.
  3. ^ "Anupamaa: Rupali Ganguly is set to surprise audience with her new makeover". The Times of India. Retrieved 5 February 2021.
  4. ^ "Women find Akshay tough, real & simply super!". The Times of India. 9 August 2009. Archived from the original on 12 August 2009.