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| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1977|04|05|df=yes}} |
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| birth_place = [[Mumbai]], [[Maharashtra]], [[India]] |
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| spouse = {{marriage|Ashwin K Verma|2013}} |
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| mother = Rajni Ganguly |
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| father = [[Anil Ganguly]] |
| father = [[Anil Ganguly]] |
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| relatives = [[Vijay Ganguly]] (brother) |
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| children = 1 |
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| party = [[Bharatiya |
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| awards = [[List of awards and nominations received by Rupali Ganguly|Full list]] |
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'''Rupali Ganguly''' (born 5 April 1977) is an Indian actress who primarily works in [[Hindi]] television.<ref name="re">{{cite web |url=http://movies.rediff.com/movies/2009/sep/15/chat-with-rupali-ganguly.html |title=Chat with Khiladi Rupali Ganguly! |date=15 September 2009 |publisher=[[Rediff.com]] Movies |access-date=2 February 2011 |archive-date=11 September 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180911033819/http://movies.rediff.com/movies/2009/sep/15/chat-with-rupali-ganguly.html |url-status=dead |
'''Rupali Ganguly''' (born 5 April 1977) is an Indian actress who primarily works in [[Hindi]] television.<ref name="re">{{cite web |url=http://movies.rediff.com/movies/2009/sep/15/chat-with-rupali-ganguly.html |title=Chat with Khiladi Rupali Ganguly! |date=15 September 2009 |publisher=[[Rediff.com]] Movies |access-date=2 February 2011 |archive-date=11 September 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180911033819/http://movies.rediff.com/movies/2009/sep/15/chat-with-rupali-ganguly.html |url-status=dead}}</ref> One of the highest-paid [[List of Hindi television actresses|television actresses]] in India,<ref>{{Cite news |url=https://www.gqindia.com/entertainment/content/kapil-sharma-to-ram-kapoor-10-highest-paid-indian-tv-actors-who-charge-a-hefty-amount-per-episode |title=Kapil Sharma to Hina Khan, 10 highest-paid Indian TV actors who charge a hefty amount per episode |date=30 June 2022 |work=GQ India |access-date=10 January 2024 |language=en-US |archive-date=21 September 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230921114453/https://www.gqindia.com/entertainment/content/kapil-sharma-to-ram-kapoor-10-highest-paid-indian-tv-actors-who-charge-a-hefty-amount-per-episode |url-status=live}}</ref> Ganguly is known for portraying [[List of Sarabhai vs Sarabhai characters#Characters|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 [[List of awards and nominations received by Rupali Ganguly|several accolades]] including two [[Indian Telly Awards]] and two [[Indian Television Academy Awards|Indian Television Academy Award]].<ref>{{Cite news |title=Anupamaa: Rupali Ganguly is set to surprise audience with her new makeover |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/videos/tv/hindi/anupamaa-rupali-ganguly-is-set-to-surprise-audience-with-her-new-makeover/videoshow/79666054.cms |access-date=5 February 2021 |website=The Times of India}}</ref> |
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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 (2002 TV series)|Sanjivani: A Medical Boon]]'' (2003–2005). In 2006, she participated in ''[[Bigg Boss (Hindi TV series)|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''.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/news-interviews/Women-find-Akshay-tough-real-simply-super/articleshow/4871197.cms|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090812041547/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/news-interviews/Women-find-Akshay-tough-real-simply-super/articleshow/4871197.cms|url-status=dead|archive-date=12 August 2009|title=Women find Akshay tough, real & simply super!|date=9 August 2009|work=The Times of India}}</ref> |
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 (2002 TV series)|Sanjivani: A Medical Boon]]'' (2003–2005). In 2006, she participated in ''[[Bigg Boss (Hindi TV series)|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''.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/news-interviews/Women-find-Akshay-tough-real-simply-super/articleshow/4871197.cms |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090812041547/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/news-interviews/Women-find-Akshay-tough-real-simply-super/articleshow/4871197.cms |url-status=dead |archive-date=12 August 2009 |title=Women find Akshay tough, real & simply super! |date=9 August 2009 |work=The Times of India}}</ref> |
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== Early life and family == |
== Early life and family == |
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Ganguly was born on 5 April 1977 in [[Bombay]], (present-day Mumbai), [[Maharashtra]] into a [[Bengalis|Bengali]] [[Hindu]] family.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Anupamaa actor Rupali Ganguly's family plans distanced birthday after she tests positive for COVID-19, watch|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/television/rupali-gangulys-family-plans-distanced-but-sweet-birthday-celebration-after-she-tests-positive-for-covid-19-watch-videos-7260025/|website=The Indian Express|date=6 April 2021}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Rupali Ganguly's Quarantine Birthday is a Proof of How Family Makes Everything Special, Watch Video|url=https://www.news18.com/news/movies/rupali-gangulys-quarantine-birthday-is-a-proof-of-how-family-makes-everything-special-watch-video-3612359.html|website=CNN News18|date=6 April 2021}}</ref> Ganguly's father, [[Anil Ganguly]], was a director and screenwriter and her brother [[Vijay Ganguly]] is a choreographer. She studied [[hotel management]] and theatre.<ref name="dna">{{cite news |url=http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report_rupali-ganguly-may-tie-the-knot_1101926|title=Rupali Ganguly may tie the knot|work=DNA|access-date=11 June 2019}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Anupamaa: Rupali Ganguly To Sudhanshu Pandey, Know Show's Cast Qualification |url=https://www.india.com/photos/entertainment/anupamaa-cast-educational-qualifications-do-you-know-rupali-ganguly-has-hotel-management-degree-and-sudhanshu-pandey-wanted-to-be-army-officer-211583/ |access-date= |
Ganguly was born on 5 April 1977 in [[Bombay]], (present-day Mumbai), [[Maharashtra]] into a [[Bengalis|Bengali]] [[Hindu]] family.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Anupamaa actor Rupali Ganguly's family plans distanced birthday after she tests positive for COVID-19, watch |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/television/rupali-gangulys-family-plans-distanced-but-sweet-birthday-celebration-after-she-tests-positive-for-covid-19-watch-videos-7260025/ |website=The Indian Express |date=6 April 2021}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Rupali Ganguly's Quarantine Birthday is a Proof of How Family Makes Everything Special, Watch Video |url=https://www.news18.com/news/movies/rupali-gangulys-quarantine-birthday-is-a-proof-of-how-family-makes-everything-special-watch-video-3612359.html |website=CNN News18 |date=6 April 2021}}</ref> Ganguly's father, [[Anil Ganguly]], was a director and screenwriter and her brother [[Vijay Ganguly]] is a choreographer. She studied [[hotel management]] and theatre.<ref name="dna">{{cite news |url=http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report_rupali-ganguly-may-tie-the-knot_1101926 |title=Rupali Ganguly may tie the knot |work=DNA |access-date=11 June 2019}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Anupamaa: Rupali Ganguly To Sudhanshu Pandey, Know Show's Cast Qualification |url=https://www.india.com/photos/entertainment/anupamaa-cast-educational-qualifications-do-you-know-rupali-ganguly-has-hotel-management-degree-and-sudhanshu-pandey-wanted-to-be-army-officer-211583/ |access-date=26 February 2022 |website=india.com |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=10 April 2021 |title=Anupama: सात साल की उम्र में रुपाली गांगुली ने शुरू की थी एक्टिंग, बिग बॉस में भी हिस्सा ले चुकी हैं 'अनुपमा' |url=https://www.timesnowhindi.com/entertainment/television/article/tv-serial-anupama-actress-rupali-serials-sarabhai-vs-sarabhai-bigg-boss-season-one-full-list/342578 |access-date=26 February 2022 |website=timesnowhindi.com |language=hi}}</ref> |
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==Career== |
==Career== |
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Ganguly made her acting debut at age seven with her father's film ''[[Saaheb]]'' in 1985 in her childhood.Her first film is Balidan Bengali Film when she was nearly 12years old. She made her television debut in ''Sukanya'' in 2000, and has also appeared in ''[[Sanjivani (2002 TV series)|Sanjivani]]'' and ''[[Bhabhi (TV series)|Bhabhi]]''.<ref>{{Cite web |date=14 April 2020 |title=Cast of Sarabhai vs Sarabhai: Where are they now? |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/television/sarabhai-vs-sarabhai-star-bharat-satish-shah-ratna-pathak-shah-6350995/ |access-date=5 February 2021 |website=The Indian Express |language=en}}</ref> |
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[[File:RupaliGanguly.jpg|thumb|upright|Ganguly in 2013]] |
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Ganguly made her acting debut at age seven with her father's film ''[[Saaheb]]'' in 1985. She made her television debut in ''Sukanya'' in 2000, and has also appeared in ''[[Sanjivani (2002 TV series)|Sanjivani]]'' and ''[[Bhabhi (TV series)|Bhabhi]]''.<ref>{{Cite web|date=14 April 2020|title=Cast of Sarabhai vs Sarabhai: Where are they now?|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/television/sarabhai-vs-sarabhai-star-bharat-satish-shah-ratna-pathak-shah-6350995/|access-date=5 February 2021|website=The Indian Express|language=en}}</ref> |
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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 2004 to 2006. Later in November 2006, Ganguly participated in the reality show ''[[Bigg Boss (Hindi season 1)|Bigg Boss 1]]''. She got evicted in its tenth week.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/rupali-ganguly-rimi-sen-popular-tv-celebs-who-failed-to-create-an-impact-in-bigg-boss/photostory/88211652.cms|title=Rupali Ganguly, Rimi Sen: Popular TV celebs who failed to create an impact in Bigg Boss|website=[[The Times of India]] |date=11 December 2021}}</ref> |
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 2004 to 2006. Later in November 2006, Ganguly participated in the reality show ''[[Bigg Boss (Hindi season 1)|Bigg Boss 1]]''. She got evicted in its tenth week.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/rupali-ganguly-rimi-sen-popular-tv-celebs-who-failed-to-create-an-impact-in-bigg-boss/photostory/88211652.cms |title=Rupali Ganguly, Rimi Sen: Popular TV celebs who failed to create an impact in Bigg Boss |website=[[The Times of India]] |date=11 December 2021}}</ref> |
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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 2009, she participated in [[Colors TV]]'s stunt based reality show, ''[[Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi|Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi 2]]''.<ref>{{cite news|url= |
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 2009, she participated in [[Colors TV]]'s stunt based reality show, ''[[Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi|Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi 2]]''.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/filmi-parties/bollywood/Akshay-madness-spreads-over/articleshow/5013984.cms |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121104175823/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2009-09-16/bollywood/28100909_1_akshay-kumar-mandira-bedi-groupism |url-status=live |archive-date=4 November 2012 |work=[[The Times of India]] |title=Akshay madness spreads over |date=16 September 2009}}</ref> She also gave voice over in an animation film ''[[Dashavatar (2008 film)|Dashavatar]]'' in 2008.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report_shatrughan-sinha-gives-narration-for-animation-film-dashavatar_1139196 |title=Shatrughan Sinha gives narration for animation film 'Dashavatar' |date=14 December 2007 |work=[[DNA (newspaper)|DNA]]}}</ref> In 2000, she established an advertising agency in Mumbai.<ref name="dna"/> |
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Since 2020, she is portraying the titular character in [[StarPlus]]'s ''[[Anupamaa]]''. Ganguly made her digital debut in 2022 with her ongoing show ''[[Anupamaa]]'s'' prequel web series named ''[[Anupama: Namaste America]]'' which premiered on [[Disney+ Hotstar]] in 2022.<ref>{{Cite web|title=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.|url=https://english.jagran.com/entertainment/anupamaas-prequel-set-to-release-on-ott-rupali-ganguly-to-narrate-special-kahaani-watch-teaser-10041481|access-date=2022-04-05|website=Jagran English|date=April 2022 |language=en}}</ref> |
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Since 2020, she is portraying the titular character in [[StarPlus]]'s ''[[Anupamaa]]''. Ganguly made her digital debut in 2022 with her ongoing show ''[[Anupamaa]]'s'' prequel web series named ''[[Anupama: Namaste America]]'' which premiered on [[Disney+ Hotstar]] in 2022.<ref>{{Cite web |title=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. |url=https://english.jagran.com/entertainment/anupamaas-prequel-set-to-release-on-ott-rupali-ganguly-to-narrate-special-kahaani-watch-teaser-10041481 |access-date=5 April 2022 |website=Jagran English |date=April 2022 |language=en}}</ref> |
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== Political career == |
== Political career == |
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Ganguly started her political career in 2024, by joining [[Bharatiya Janta Party]] at the party headquarters in Delhi, on 1 May 2024.<ref> |
Ganguly started her political career in 2024, by joining [[Bharatiya Janta Party]] at the party headquarters in Delhi, on 1 May 2024.<ref>{{Cite web |date=1 May 2024 |title=Anupamaa actor Rupali Ganguly joins BJP: 'I feel I should also be a part of this Mahayagya' |url=https://www.msn.com/en-in/entertainment/other/anupamaa-actor-rupali-ganguly-joins-bjp-i-feel-i-should-also-be-a-part-of-this-mahayagya/ar-AA1nXXAM |website=Hindustan Times |language=en |accessdate=1 May 2024}}</ref> 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."<ref>{{Cite web |date=1 May 2024 |title=Anupamaa actor Rupali Ganguly joins BJP: Every Indian wants to join Modi sena |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/amp/elections/lok-sabha/story/rupali-ganguly-joins-bjp-lok-sabha-polls-2024-2533859-2024-05-01 |website=India Today |language=en |accessdate=1 May 2024}}</ref><ref name="Anupamaa actor Rupali Ganguly joins BJP, says impressed by PM Modi’s work">{{cite news |last1=The Hindu |title=Anupamaa actor Rupali Ganguly joins BJP, says impressed by PM Modi's work |url=https://www.thehindu.com/elections/lok-sabha/anupamaa-actor-rupali-ganguly-astrologer-ameya-joshi-join-bjp/article68128141.ece |accessdate=6 May 2024 |date=1 May 2024 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20240506144104/https://www.thehindu.com/elections/lok-sabha/anupamaa-actor-rupali-ganguly-astrologer-ameya-joshi-join-bjp/article68128141.ece |archivedate=6 May 2024 |language=en-IN}}</ref> |
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== In the media == |
== In the media == |
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A report from ''[[Times Of India]]'' marked her as the highest earning Indian television actor in 2023.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/from-rupali-ganguly-to-kapil-sharma-meet-the-highest-paid-artists-on-television/etphotostory/101778665.cms |title=Kapil Sharma to Rupali Ganguly, 10 highest-paid Indian TV actors who charge a hefty amount per episode |website=The Times of India |access-date=22 September 2023 |date=15 July 2023}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |url=https://www.gqindia.com/content/meet-the-highest-paid-actors-and-actresses-on-indian-television-right-now |title=Meet the 7 highest paid actors and actresses on Indian television right now |date=20 September 2023 |work=GQ India |access-date=26 September 2023}}</ref> Ganguly is known for portraying powerful roles on-screen.<ref>{{cite web |title=Rubina Dilaik to Rupali Ganguly: TV actresses who played path-breaking and powerful roles on-screen! |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/rubina-dilaik-to-rupali-ganguly-tv-actresses-who-played-path-breaking-and-powerful-roles-on-screen/etphotostory/81330200.cms |access-date=26 March 2022 |website=The Times of India |date=4 March 2021 |language=en}}</ref> In the ''[[Eastern Eye]]''{{'}}s "Top 50 Asian Stars" list, she was placed 29th in 2022.<ref>{{cite web |author=Asjad Nazir |title=Entertainment: Top 50 Asian Stars of 2022 |url=https://www.easterneye.biz/top-50-asian-stars-of-2022/ |access-date=28 December 2022 |website=Eastern Eye |date=18 December 2022 |language=en}}</ref> In 2023, Ganguly featured in an ad for the [[Atmanirbhar Bharat|Vocal for Local]] campaign, along with her ''Anupamaa'' co-actor [[Gaurav Khanna]].<ref>{{Cite news |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/amp/television/celebrity/story/pm-narendra-modi-vocal-for-local-ad-anupamaa-rupali-ganguly-gaurav-khanna-2458917-2023-11-06 |title=PM Modi promotes 'vocal for local', Internet says 'women only listen to Anupamaa' |date=6 November 2023 |work=India Today |access-date=8 November 2023}}</ref> In 2023, she ranked 5th in ''[[Times Now]]'' "Popular Television Actresses" list.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.timesnownews.com/web-stories/entertainment/9-indian-tv-actresses-who-are-more-famous-than-bollywood-stars/photostory/100432740.cms|title=9 Indian TV actresses who are more famous than Bollywood Stars|newspaper=[[Times Now]] |date=23 May 2023 |access-date=5 January 2025}}</ref> |
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[[File:Photos-Celebs-grace-the-28th-SOL-Lions-Gold-Awards-2022-7 (cropped).jpg|thumb|Ganguly in 2022]] |
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==Controversy== |
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A report from ''[[Times Of India]]'' marked her as the highest earning Indian television actor in 2023.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/from-rupali-ganguly-to-kapil-sharma-meet-the-highest-paid-artists-on-television/etphotostory/101778665.cms |title=Kapil Sharma to Rupali Ganguly, 10 highest-paid Indian TV actors who charge a hefty amount per episode |website=Times of India |access-date=22 September 2023 |date=15 July 2023}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |url=https://www.gqindia.com/content/meet-the-highest-paid-actors-and-actresses-on-indian-television-right-now |title=Meet the 7 highest paid actors and actresses on Indian television right now |date=20 September 2023 |work=GQ India |access-date=26 September 2023}}</ref> Ganguly is known for portraying powerful roles on-screen.<ref>{{cite web |title=Rubina Dilaik to Rupali Ganguly: TV actresses who played path-breaking and powerful roles on-screen! |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/rubina-dilaik-to-rupali-ganguly-tv-actresses-who-played-path-breaking-and-powerful-roles-on-screen/etphotostory/81330200.cms |access-date=26 March 2022 |website=Times of India |date=4 March 2021 |language=en}}</ref> In the ''[[Eastern Eye]]''{{'}}s "Top 50 Asian Stars" list, she was placed 29th in 2022.<ref>{{cite web |author=Asjad Nazir |title=Entertainment: Top 50 Asian Stars of 2022 |url=https://www.easterneye.biz/top-50-asian-stars-of-2022/ |access-date=28 December 2022 |website=Eastern Eye |date=18 December 2022 |language=en}}</ref> In 2023, Ganguly featured in an ad for the [[Atmanirbhar Bharat|Vocal for Local]] campaign, along with her ''Anupamaa'' co-actor [[Gaurav Khanna]].<ref>{{Cite news |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/amp/television/celebrity/story/pm-narendra-modi-vocal-for-local-ad-anupamaa-rupali-ganguly-gaurav-khanna-2458917-2023-11-06 |title=PM Modi promotes 'vocal for local', Internet says 'women only listen to Anupamaa' |date=6 November 2023 |work=India Today |access-date=8 November 2023}}</ref> |
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In November 2024, Rupali filed a defamation lawsuit for Rs 50 Crore against her stepdaughter Esha Verma on purported allegations.<ref>{{cite web |title=Anupamaa Star Rupali Ganguly Files Rs 50 Crore Defamation Suit Against Stepdaughter Esha Verma Over Alleged False Claims |url=https://www.brutimes.com/news/entertainment/anupamaa-star-rupali-ganguly-files-rs-50-crore-defamation-suit-against-stepdaughter-esha-verma-over-alleged-false-claims |website=Bru Times News |language=en}}</ref> Esha Verma posted a video on her social media account, alleging that her father, Ashwin K Verma, harassed her mother.<ref>{{cite web |title=Rupali Ganguly's stepdaughter Esha claims actor hit her mom, calls dad ‘very abusive man’ |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/tv/rupali-ganguly-stepdaughter-esha-verma-claims-actor-hit-her-mom-ashwin-verma-very-abusive-man-101730864047564.html |website=Hindustan Times}}</ref> |
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After defamation suit Esha deleted the post from her social media handles.<ref>{{cite web |title=Rupali Ganguly faces backlash after stepdaughter deletes post against her following legal notice |url=https://www.indiatimes.com/entertainment/celebs/rupali-ganguly-faces-backlash-after-stepdaughter-esha-verma-deletes-post-following-legal-notice-645798.html |website=The Times of India |language=en-IN |date=13 November 2024}}</ref> |
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== Personal life == |
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Ganguly married businessman Ashwin K. Verma on 6 February 2013. The couple has a son born 25 August 2013.<ref>{{Cite web|location=Mumbai|date=6 February 2013|agency=Indo-Asian News Service|title=Rupali Ganguly gets married|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/celebrities/story/rupali-ganguly-gets-married-153424-2013-02-06|access-date=13 April 2021|website=India Today|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|agency=Indo-Asian News Service|date=16 January 2018|title=Why does Rupali Ganguly want her son to be a farmer? Must read|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/television/celebrity/story/rupali-ganguly-want-her-son-to-be-a-farmer-sarabhai-vs-sarabhai-lifetv-1146584-2018-01-16|access-date=13 April 2021|website=India Today|language=en}}</ref><ref> |
Ganguly married businessman Ashwin K. Verma on 6 February 2013. The couple has a son born 25 August 2013.<ref>{{Cite web |location=Mumbai |date=6 February 2013 |agency=Indo-Asian News Service |title=Rupali Ganguly gets married |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/celebrities/story/rupali-ganguly-gets-married-153424-2013-02-06 |access-date=13 April 2021 |website=India Today |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |agency=Indo-Asian News Service |date=16 January 2018 |title=Why does Rupali Ganguly want her son to be a farmer? Must read |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/television/celebrity/story/rupali-ganguly-want-her-son-to-be-a-farmer-sarabhai-vs-sarabhai-lifetv-1146584-2018-01-16 |access-date=13 April 2021 |website=India Today |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/bengali/movies/news/rupali-ganguly-blessed-with-a-baby-boy/articleshow/22280221.cms |title=Rupali Ganguly blessed with a baby boy |newspaper=The Times of India}}</ref> <ref>{{cite web |url=https://photogallery.indiatimes.com/tv/stars/rupali-ganguly-is-preggers/articleshow/19514653.cms |title=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."}}</ref> |
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|<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/parties-and-events/sony-tv-launches-tv-serial-parvarish/sony-tv-launches-tv-serial-parvarish-4/ |title=Sony TV launches TV serial 'Parvarish' | Photo Of Rupali Ganguly From The Sony TV launches TV serial 'Parvarish' Images - Bollywood Hungama |first=Bollywood |last=Hungama |website=[[Bollywood Hungama]]}}</ref> |
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|<ref>{{Cite news|title=Rupali Ganguly back on a fiction show after seven years|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/rupali-ganguly-back-on-a-fiction-show-after-seven-years/articleshow/74241593.cms|newspaper=The Times of India|first=Neha|last=Maheshwri|date=22 February 2020|access-date=3 April 2021}}</ref><ref name=":1">{{Cite web|title=Monday Masala: Rupali Ganguly-starrer Anupamaa has the right ingredients for a hit TV show|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/television/my-view/story/monday-masala-rupali-ganguly-starrer-anupamaa-has-the-right-ingredients-for-a-hit-tv-show-1704924-2020-07-27|website=India Today| |
|<ref>{{Cite news |title=Rupali Ganguly back on a fiction show after seven years |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/rupali-ganguly-back-on-a-fiction-show-after-seven-years/articleshow/74241593.cms |newspaper=The Times of India |first=Neha |last=Maheshwri |date=22 February 2020 |access-date=3 April 2021}}</ref><ref name=":1">{{Cite web |title=Monday Masala: Rupali Ganguly-starrer Anupamaa has the right ingredients for a hit TV show |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/television/my-view/story/monday-masala-rupali-ganguly-starrer-anupamaa-has-the-right-ingredients-for-a-hit-tv-show-1704924-2020-07-27 |website=India Today |date=27 July 2020 |accessdate=28 July 2020}}</ref> |
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|<ref>{{Cite news |title=Ravivaar With Star Parivaar: Gaurav Khanna and Rupali Ganguly to entertain in the grand finale; watch |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/ravivaar-with-star-parivaar-gaurav-khanna-and-rupali-ganguly-to-entertain-in-the-grand-finale-watch/articleshow/94367522.cms |access-date=28 September 2022 |website=The Times of India |date=22 September 2022 |language=en}}</ref> |
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|<ref>{{cite news |url=http://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/television/sarabhai-vs-sarabhai-to-return-in-may-here-its-cast-then-and-now-4569962/ |title=Sarabhai vs Sarabhai to return in May. Here's its cast then and now |newspaper=The Indian Express |date=15 March 2017 |access-date=25 March 2017 |archive-date=16 March 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170316073002/http://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/television/sarabhai-vs-sarabhai-to-return-in-may-here-its-cast-then-and-now-4569962/ |url-status=live}}</ref> |
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|<ref>{{Cite web |date=18 April 2022 |title=Anupama Namaste America Promo: Rupali Ganguly and Sudhanshu Pandey's Younger Look Leave Fans Excited |url=https://www.news18.com/news/movies/anupama-namaste-america-promo-rupali-ganguly-and-sudhanshu-pandeys-younger-look-leave-fans-excited-5007235.html |access-date=19 April 2022 |website=News18 |language=en}}</ref> |
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== See also == |
== See also == |
Latest revision as of 17:16, 5 January 2025
Rupali Ganguly | |
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Born | |
Occupation | Actress |
Years active | 1985–present |
Known for | |
Political party | Bharatiya Janata Party |
Spouse |
Ashwin K Verma (m. 2013) |
Children | 1 |
Parents |
|
Relatives | Vijay Ganguly (brother) |
Awards | Full list |
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 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 (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]
Early life and family
[edit]Ganguly was born on 5 April 1977 in Bombay, (present-day Mumbai), Maharashtra into a Bengali Hindu 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
[edit]Ganguly made her acting debut at age seven with her father's film Saaheb in 1985 in her childhood.Her first film is Balidan Bengali Film when she was nearly 12years old. She made her television debut in Sukanya in 2000, 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 2004 to 2006. Later in November 2006, 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 2009, 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 2008.[13] In 2000, she established an advertising agency in Mumbai.[7]
Since 2020, she is portraying the titular character in StarPlus's Anupamaa. Ganguly made her digital debut in 2022 with her ongoing show Anupamaa's prequel web series named Anupama: Namaste America which premiered on Disney+ Hotstar in 2022.[14]
Political career
[edit]Ganguly started her political career in 2024, by joining Bharatiya Janta Party at the party headquarters in Delhi, on 1 May 2024.[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
[edit]A report from Times Of India marked her as the highest earning Indian television actor in 2023.[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 2022.[21] In 2023, Ganguly featured in an ad for the Vocal for Local campaign, along with her Anupamaa co-actor Gaurav Khanna.[22] In 2023, she ranked 5th in Times Now "Popular Television Actresses" list.[23]
Controversy
[edit]In November 2024, 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
[edit]Ganguly married businessman Ashwin K. Verma on 6 February 2013. The couple has a son born 25 August 2013.[27][28][29] [30]
Filmography
[edit]Films
[edit]- All films are in Hindi unless otherwise noted.
Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
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1985 | Saaheb | Uncredited | [31] | |
1987 | Mera Yaar Mera Dushman | |||
1990 | Balidan | Bengali film | ||
1996 | Angaara | Gulabi | ||
1997 | Do Ankhen Barah Hath | Neeta Dayaram | ||
2006 | Premante Inte | Lizi | Telugu film | |
2008 | Dashavatar | Apsara | Voice role | [32] |
Eti | Shreya | Bengali film | [33] | |
2011 | Satrangee Parachute | Sumitra C. Sharma | [34] |
Television
[edit]Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
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2000–2001 | Sukanya | Sukanya | Bengali Shows | |
2002 | Dil Hai Ki Manta Nahi | Priya / Anjali | ||
2002 | Suraag – The Clue | Shweta | Episode 172 | |
2003–2004 | Zindagi...Teri Meri Kahani | Riya | [35] | |
2003–2005 | Sanjivani: A Medical Boon | Dr. Simran Chopra | [36] | |
2004 | Bhabhi | Roshni Khanna | ||
2004–2006 | Sarabhai vs Sarabhai | Manisha "Monisha" Singh Sarabhai | [37] | |
2005–2007 | Kahaani Ghar Ghar Kii | Gayatri Agarwal | ||
2005 | Kkavyanjali | Mona Mittal | [38] | |
2005 | CID: Special Bureau | Meera | [39] | |
2006 | Yes Boss | Sharmili | ||
2006–2007 | Bigg Boss 1 | Contestant | 6th place | |
2007 | Sapna Babul Ka... Bidaai | Roopa | ||
2008 | Ek Packet Umeed | Sujata Dharamraj | [31] | |
Zara Nachke Dikha | Contestant | Season 1 | ||
2009 | Aapki Antara | Anuradha Rai | ||
Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi 2 | Contestant | 12th place | [40] | |
2010 | Kitchen Champion 2 | |||
Meethi Choori No 1 | ||||
Baa Bahoo Aur Baby | Rekha Sharma | |||
2011 | Adaalat | Public Prosecutor Rohini Malik | ||
Mujhe Meri Family Se Bachao | Sweetie Avasthi | |||
2011–2013 | Parvarrish – Kuchh Khattee Kuchh Meethi | Pinky Kaur Khanna Ahuja | [41] | |
2013 | Bioscope | Host | ||
2020–present | Anupamaa | Anupamaa "Anu" Joshi | [42][43] | |
2022 | Ravivaar With Star Parivaar | [44] |
Web series
[edit]Year | Title | Role | Ref. |
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2017 | Sarabhai vs Sarabhai: Take 2 | Manisha "Monisha" Singh Sarabhai | [45] |
2022 | Anupama: Namaste America | Anupama Joshi | [46] |
Awards and nominations
[edit]For Anupamaa, Ganguly has won two ITA Award, among ten nominations.
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ "Chat with Khiladi Rupali Ganguly!". Rediff.com Movies. 15 September 2009. Archived from the original on 11 September 2018. Retrieved 2 February 2011.
- ^ "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.
- ^ "Anupamaa: Rupali Ganguly is set to surprise audience with her new makeover". The Times of India. Retrieved 5 February 2021.
- ^ "Women find Akshay tough, real & simply super!". The Times of India. 9 August 2009. Archived from the original on 12 August 2009.
- ^ "Anupamaa actor Rupali Ganguly's family plans distanced birthday after she tests positive for COVID-19, watch". The Indian Express. 6 April 2021.
- ^ "Rupali Ganguly's Quarantine Birthday is a Proof of How Family Makes Everything Special, Watch Video". CNN News18. 6 April 2021.
- ^ a b "Rupali Ganguly may tie the knot". DNA. Retrieved 11 June 2019.
- ^ "Anupamaa: Rupali Ganguly To Sudhanshu Pandey, Know Show's Cast Qualification". india.com. Retrieved 26 February 2022.
- ^ "Anupama: सात साल की उम्र में रुपाली गांगुली ने शुरू की थी एक्टिंग, बिग बॉस में भी हिस्सा ले चुकी हैं 'अनुपमा'". timesnowhindi.com (in Hindi). 10 April 2021. Retrieved 26 February 2022.
- ^ "Cast of Sarabhai vs Sarabhai: Where are they now?". The Indian Express. 14 April 2020. Retrieved 5 February 2021.
- ^ "Rupali Ganguly, Rimi Sen: Popular TV celebs who failed to create an impact in Bigg Boss". The Times of India. 11 December 2021.
- ^ "Akshay madness spreads over". The Times of India. 16 September 2009. Archived from the original on 4 November 2012.
- ^ "Shatrughan Sinha gives narration for animation film 'Dashavatar'". DNA. 14 December 2007.
- ^ "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 2022. Retrieved 5 April 2022.
- ^ "Anupamaa actor Rupali Ganguly joins BJP: 'I feel I should also be a part of this Mahayagya'". Hindustan Times. 1 May 2024. Retrieved 1 May 2024.
- ^ "Anupamaa actor Rupali Ganguly joins BJP: Every Indian wants to join Modi sena". India Today. 1 May 2024. Retrieved 1 May 2024.
- ^ The Hindu (1 May 2024). "Anupamaa actor Rupali Ganguly joins BJP, says impressed by PM Modi's work". Archived from the original on 6 May 2024. Retrieved 6 May 2024.
- ^ "Kapil Sharma to Rupali Ganguly, 10 highest-paid Indian TV actors who charge a hefty amount per episode". The Times of India. 15 July 2023. Retrieved 22 September 2023.
- ^ "Meet the 7 highest paid actors and actresses on Indian television right now". GQ India. 20 September 2023. Retrieved 26 September 2023.
- ^ "Rubina Dilaik to Rupali Ganguly: TV actresses who played path-breaking and powerful roles on-screen!". The Times of India. 4 March 2021. Retrieved 26 March 2022.
- ^ Asjad Nazir (18 December 2022). "Entertainment: Top 50 Asian Stars of 2022". Eastern Eye. Retrieved 28 December 2022.
- ^ "PM Modi promotes 'vocal for local', Internet says 'women only listen to Anupamaa'". India Today. 6 November 2023. Retrieved 8 November 2023.
- ^ "9 Indian TV actresses who are more famous than Bollywood Stars". Times Now. 23 May 2023. Retrieved 5 January 2025.
- ^ "Anupamaa Star Rupali Ganguly Files Rs 50 Crore Defamation Suit Against Stepdaughter Esha Verma Over Alleged False Claims". Bru Times News.
- ^ "Rupali Ganguly's stepdaughter Esha claims actor hit her mom, calls dad 'very abusive man'". Hindustan Times.
- ^ "Rupali Ganguly faces backlash after stepdaughter deletes post against her following legal notice". The Times of India. 13 November 2024.
- ^ "Rupali Ganguly gets married". India Today. Mumbai. Indo-Asian News Service. 6 February 2013. Retrieved 13 April 2021.
- ^ "Why does Rupali Ganguly want her son to be a farmer? Must read". India Today. Indo-Asian News Service. 16 January 2018. Retrieved 13 April 2021.
- ^ "Rupali Ganguly blessed with a baby boy". The Times of India.
- ^ "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."".
- ^ a b Ganguly, Rupali (3 April 2008). "Bigg Boss made me famous" (Interview). Interviewed by Rajul Hegde. Mumbai: Rediff.com. Retrieved 10 April 2023.
- ^ Malani, Gaurav (14 June 2008). "Dashavatar: Movie Review". The Economic Times.
- ^ Das, Mohua (27 May 2008). "Too mild to be hot". The Telegraph. Calcutta, India. Archived from the original on 25 May 2011. Retrieved 27 October 2008.
- ^ "Satrangee Parachute Movie Review". The Times of India. 24 February 2011. Archived from the original on 28 June 2016. Retrieved 5 June 2016.
- ^ "The Sunday Tribune - Spectrum - Television".
- ^ "Revisiting the original medical drama Sanjivani: A Medical Boon". The Indian Express. Retrieved 25 September 2021.
- ^ "Sarabhai vs Sarabhai: How the popular TV sitcom influenced comedy shows". Hindustan Times. 15 March 2017. Archived from the original on 5 January 2021.
- ^ "The Sunday Tribune - Spectrum". The Tribune. Retrieved 13 April 2021.
- ^ "CID trivia, quirks, facts and clichés we bet you didn't know". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 4 July 2023. Retrieved 25 October 2021.
- ^ "I was targetted in Khatron Ke Khiladi". Rediff.
- ^ 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.
- ^ Maheshwri, Neha (22 February 2020). "Rupali Ganguly back on a fiction show after seven years". The Times of India. Retrieved 3 April 2021.
- ^ "Monday Masala: Rupali Ganguly-starrer Anupamaa has the right ingredients for a hit TV show". India Today. 27 July 2020. Retrieved 28 July 2020.
- ^ "Ravivaar With Star Parivaar: Gaurav Khanna and Rupali Ganguly to entertain in the grand finale; watch". The Times of India. 22 September 2022. Retrieved 28 September 2022.
- ^ "Sarabhai vs Sarabhai to return in May. Here's its cast then and now". The Indian Express. 15 March 2017. Archived from the original on 16 March 2017. Retrieved 25 March 2017.
- ^ "Anupama Namaste America Promo: Rupali Ganguly and Sudhanshu Pandey's Younger Look Leave Fans Excited". News18. 18 April 2022. Retrieved 19 April 2022.
External links
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- Bengali television actresses
- Indian stage actresses
- Indian film actresses
- Living people
- Actresses from Kolkata
- Participants in Indian reality television series
- Indian women television presenters
- Indian television presenters
- Indian soap opera actresses
- 1977 births
- 21st-century Indian actresses
- Contestants on Indian game shows
- Bigg Boss (Hindi TV series) contestants
- Actresses from Mumbai