Television actor Rupali Ganguly, who’s greatest identified for her present Anupamaa, has opened up about her formative years struggles and the way she ventured into the world of appearing when she was simply 12 yr previous.
In a submit shared by Official Humans of Bombay, Rupali acquired nostalgic as she remembered her father, director Anil Ganguly. She stated, “Papa was a national award winning director, & my biggest hero. When his films came out, people admired stars like Rajesh Khanna, but I’d say, ‘Papa is the real star!’ After school, I’d visit his sets. Watching him direct each frame meticulously… I was fascinated. Iss bich, heroine kaise ban gayi, pata hi nahi chala! Once, an actress backed out of Papa’s film, & he put me in it. Just like that, at 12, the acting bug bit me!”
Rupali Ganguly additional talked concerning the powerful instances she needed to face. She continued, “But soon, Papa had 2 flops. Our tough time began, & my dream took a backseat. I did everything—worked in a boutique, catered, even waited tables. I was once a waiter at a party where Papa was a guest! I worked in ads, too–that’s how I met my husband, Ashwin. He suggested that I try TV, & I thought, ‘Why not!’ Soon after, I got the titular character in Sukanya–in my head, I had arrived! But I held Papa’s feedback in high regard. Once, I proudly showed him a scene, & he said, ‘Khud rona nahi hai–audience ko rulana hai!’ He helped me better my craft.”
Ganguly went on to elucidate how Sarabhai Vs Sarabhai modified her life for good. She additionally remembered the time when individuals had been shocked as a result of she took a break from work.
Rupali Ganguly additionally recalled that she was nonetheless grieving her father’s demise when she was provided Anupamaa. She stated, “I was still grieving when I got offered Anupamaa. Ashwin encouraged me, ‘It’s high time you got your due as an actor. You go out there–I’ll take care of everything else.’ But I was hesitant. So, I went to my producer, Rajan Shahi, who I trusted a lot, & said, ‘Give me time to get in shape.’ But he told me, ‘I want a mother, not a heroine!’ His conviction made the show what it is. Being on the sets of Anupamaa made me feel close to Papa! It was the kind of story that he would’ve written, with a strong female lead. And the love I’ve received, from all ages, all corners… It’s so overwhelming. Every day, I do my best to be worthy of it. I hope Papa is looking down at me with a smile!”
