Rupali Ganguly (born 5 April 1977) is an Indian actress primarily known for her work in television and was born in Kolkata on to a Hindu Bengali family. Born to film director Anil Ganguly, Ganguly started her acting career as a child, making her acting debut at age seven in her father’s film Saaheb (1985). Following appearances in less favourably received films; Angaara (1996), and Do Ankhen Barah Hath (1997), as a teenager, Ganguly had her career breakthrough, after venturing into television with her portrayal of medical intern Dr. Simran Chopra in the StarPlus medical drama series Sanjivani (2002). She received further recognition with her portrayal of Monisha Sarabhai in the cult sitcom Sarabhai vs Sarabhai (2004). Ganguly continued to appear in numerous successful television series, notably Baa Bahoo Aur Baby (2005), and Parvarrish – Kuchh Khattee Kuchh Meethi (2011), following which she took a sabbatical from acting. After a seven-year hiatus, Ganguly returned in 2020 with the soap opera Anupamaa. She became popular after her role as Dr. Simran Chopra in the STAR Plus serial Sanjivani and later as Monisha Sarabhai in Sarabhai VS Sarabhai.
Rupali Ganguly married businessman Ashwin K. Verma on 6 February 2013. The couple have a son Rudransh Ganguly.
Films
| Year |
Title |
Role |
| 1985 |
Saaheb |
Uncredited |
| 1987 |
Mera Yaar Mera Dushman |
| 1997 |
Do Ankhen Barah Hath |
Neeta |
| Angaara |
Gulabi |
| 2011 |
Satrangee Parachute |
Sumitra C. Sharma |
Television
| Year |
Title |
Role |
Notes |
Ref(s) |
| 2000–2001 |
Sukanya |
Sukanya |
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| 2002 |
Dil Hai Ki Manta Nahi |
Priya/Anjali |
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| 2003–2004 |
Zindagi…Teri Meri Kahani |
Riya |
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| 2003–2005 |
Sanjivani |
Dr. Simran |
Nominated—Indian Telly Award for Best Actress in a Negative Role (2004) |
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| 2004 |
Bhabhi |
Roshni |
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| 2004–2006 |
Sarabhai vs Sarabhai |
Monisha Sarabhai |
Nominated—Indian Telly Award for Best Actress in a Comic Role (2005) |
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| 2005 |
Kkavyanjali |
Mona |
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| 2006 |
Yes Boss |
Sharmili |
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| 2009–2010 |
Baa Bahoo Aur Baby |
Rekha |
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| 2005–2007 |
Kahaani Ghar Ghar Kii |
Gayatri Agarwal |
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| 2006–2007 |
Bigg Boss 1 |
Contestant |
5th place |
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| 2007 |
Sapna Babul Ka…Bidaai |
Roopa |
Cameo |
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| 2008 |
Ek Packet Umeed |
Sujata |
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| Zara Nachke Dikha |
Contestant |
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| 2009 |
Aapki Antara |
Anuradha |
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| Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi 2 |
Contestant |
12th place |
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| 2010 |
Kitchen Champion |
Season 2 |
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| Meethi Choori No 1 |
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| 2011 |
Adaalat |
Rohini Malik |
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| Mujhe Meri Family Se Bachao |
Sweetie Avasthi |
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| 2011–2013 |
Parvarrish – Kuchh Khattee Kuchh Meethi |
Pinky Jeet Ahuja |
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| 2013 |
Bioscope |
Host |
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| 2017 |
Sarabhai vs Sarabhai |
Monisha Sarabhai |
Season 2 |
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| 2020 |
Kasautii Zindagii Kay |
Anupamaa |
Guest |
| 2020–present |
Anupamaa |
Anupamaa “Anu” Joshi |
Won—ITA Award for Best Actress Popular in 2022 |
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Web Series
| Year |
Title |
Role |
Notes |
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| 2022 |
Anupamaa: Namaste America |
Anupamaa “Anu” Shah |
Prequel web series to Anupamaa |
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