New Delhi: Television actress Rupali Ganguly is a well-known name in the industry. The actress has had an illustrious career, featuring as the protagonist in several television serials. She is currently seen playing the lead in and as 'Anupamaa', the popular daily soap that airs on Star Plus.
Recently, Rupali grew nostalgic about the time when she began her journey as an actor and took to her Instagram handle to share a post, recalling her first audition for the role of the female lead in Rajan Shahi's directorial debut 'Dil Hai Ki Maanta Nahi'. The show starred Vishal Singh and Rupai Ganguly as the lead pair.
Wishing everyone on World Television Day and remembering the beginning of her journey as a television actor, Rupali wrote, "My journey in television began 22 years back 💕
“Dil hai ki Maanta Nahi” aired on September 5th 2000
Walked from worli to andheri for the audition which I goofed up… after hearing the role, I then pleaded with this first time director with a maha attitude @rajan.shahi.543 to please give me a second chance… after much pleading he gave in …"
Rupali further continued, "I doubt he had any hopes from me so after a disinterested look on his face for my first scene, to probably thinking I could have potential and giving me another scene to variate and then another and another…auditioned for about 9 scenes till he was convinced to cast me. He was an obsessed first time director and I was a clueless brat who didn’t understand that acting is a serious business!
For all the trouble I gave him- I was convinced he hated me till he invited me for his first bash as a producer …we lost touch and then my sabbatical happened and Rajanji kept going from strength to strength
Socha bhi nahi tha ki itni jaldi I will restart my tv ka safar … and that too with my first director!"
Rupali then talked about returning to television with Rajan Shahi's drama 'Anupamaa', post her sabbatical. 'Anupamaa' is one of the most viewed television serials topping the TRP ratings, every week.
She continued, "Thank u Rajanji, for introducing me as an actor then and reintroducimg me again after 20 years as your “Anupamaa”
He still remains an obsessed and a fantastic maker and I hope I have gone from being a brat to being responsible ….Aage bhi May our journey together be beautiful …. Anupamaa is a blessing that has reconnected us , may we continue to put in our best for her for years to come
THU THU THU 🧿🧿🧿"
Rupali concluded her note by wishing everyone Happy World Television Day by writing, "Happy World Television day to all of us ❤️
Hoping to keep entertaining you thru my favorite medium,television … for many many many more years to come 🤗
Thank u for all the love you have given me for all my characters Anupamaa Monisha Simran Sukanya Anjali Priya Gayatri Roshni Sujata Pinky … sending love back at each and everyone of u 💕🙏🏻"
See her post here: