Rupali Ganguly, currently winning hearts with her role as Anupama in the hit TV show Anupamaa, has openly spoken about the challenges she faced in the film industry, including the casting couch. The actress, who initially gained popularity as Monisha in Sarabhai vs Sarabhai, revealed that she chose to step away from films because of the casting couch, which was prevalent during her time.
Rupali Ganguly’s Bold Decision to Leave Films
In an interview with Pinkvilla, Rupali Ganguly shared how she made a firm decision to leave the film industry after facing uncomfortable situations. She stated, “I didn’t succeed in films because of my choice. I had to face the casting couch, and I decided not to go along with it.” Rupali further mentioned that not everyone may have experienced it, but she did, and this pushed her to switch to television. Despite being from a film family, she says her refusal led people to label her a failure in the industry.
‘Anupamaa’ Gave Rupali Ganguly a New Identity
While Rupali’s film career didn’t take off as expected, her role in Anupamaa has given her newfound fame and recognition. She expressed her gratitude towards the show and said that it brought her the success she had always dreamed of. “At that time, I felt small, but now I feel proud. Anupamaa has given me the stature that I always wanted,” Rupali shared. The actress also credited her father and expressed her thanks to God for the blessings she has received.
Rupali’s Reported Disagreement with Sudhanshu Pandey
Recently, Rupali Ganguly was in the news for an alleged disagreement with her co-star Sudhanshu Pandey, who played Vanraj in Anupamaa. Reports surfaced that Sudhanshu had decided to quit the show, and he even posted about it on Instagram. The actor will now be seen in Karan Johar’s new show The Traitors. Despite these rumors, Rupali continues to shine in her role as Anupama, earning praise from fans and the industry alike.
