‘Anupama’ Rupali Ganguly Reveals Bollywood’s Dark Side of Facing the Casting Couch and Says, ‘It Existed in the Industry…’
Rupali Ganguly, who is currently ruling the TRP charts and the hearts of millions as Anupama, has been a part of the entertainment industry since 1985 (as a child artist), with a few breaks in between. The daughter of director and screenwriter Anil Ganguly, the actress has predominantly acted in television shows rather than films. But was it a conscious decision?
In a recent interaction, the actress, who has played unforgettable roles in shows like villain Dr Simran in medical drama Sanjeevani and Monisha Sarabhai in Sarabhai vs Sarabhai, recently spoke about choosing television over films despite belonging to a film family. Openly talked about.
During a recent interaction with Pinkvilla, Rupali Ganguly recalled the difficult days of her life and the challenges that she faced when she tried to enter the film industry. Talking about how this practice, which was common at the time, prevented her from entering the world of cinema, she said: “First of all, in the industry at that time, there was couch casting. It could have happened. Some people may not have had to face it, but people like me had to face it, and we decided not to choose that option.
Discrimination face by Rupali Ganguly
In the same conversation, Rupali Ganguly also spoke about the discrimination she faced from her family and friends after choosing television over films. Revealing that she was initially considered a “flop”, Rupali Ganguly said, “You are considered a failure because you come from a film family.” After emulating the reactions she had from some people, the actress said, “At that moment, I felt small, but today I feel very proud. I feel very proud. My Anupama has given me the height and position that she has always dreamed of and hoped for. So Anupama is changing my life.”