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Rupali Ganguly Biography, Age, Height, Husband, Children, Family, Wiki & More

Updated On : April 2, 2025

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Short Biography

Rupali Ganguly was born on 05-04-1977 in Kolkata in the state of West Bengal, India. She is an Indian Television Actress, Television Personality, Television Presenter, Soap Opera Actress, Film Actress & Politician who is known for her work in Hindi cinema as well as Bengali & Telugu cinema. She joined the BJP in 2024.

Rupali Ganguly Complete Bio & Career

Rupali Ganguly was born and grew up in Kolkata into a Hindu Bengali Brahmin family to the film director Anil Ganguly. As her father was a noted film director in Bollywood, she moved from Kolkata to Mumbai and entered the film industry at the age of 8.
 
Movies

She made her acting debut as a child artist in the Bollywood film "Saaheb" in 1985. Later, she was seen in "Mera Yaar Mera Dushman" in 1987. At the age of 13, she acted in the Bengali film "Balidan" in 1990. Later, she completed her graduation in Hotel Management. In 1996, she made her acting debut as a lead actress in the Bollywood film "Angaara" as Gulabi opposite Mithun Chakraborty. Later, she was seen in the Bollywood movies "Do Ankhen Barah Hath" in 1997, and "Satrangee Parachute" in 2011. She also acted in a Telugu film "Premante Inte" in 2006.

Television
She started work on television through a Bengali serial "Sukanya" in 2000 as Sukanya. In 2002, she was seen in the Hindi television series "Dil Hai Ki Manta Nahi" as Anjali/Priya. She came into the limelight with her role as Dr. Simran Chopra in the Hindi television series "Sanjivani A Medical Boon". In Sanjivani, she played a negative role and was nominated for the Best Negative Actress Telly Awards. Later, she was seen in several television series including Bhabhi, Sarabhai vs Sarabhai, Kahaani Ghar Ghar Kii, Kkavyanjali, CID, Yes Boss, Sapna Babul Ka.. Bidaai, Ek Packet Umeed, Aapki Antara, Baa Bahoo Aur Baby, Mujhe Meri Family Se Bachao, and Parvarrish. 
 
Since 2020, she acted in the StarPlus serial "Anupamaa" as Anupamaa "Anu" Joshi. For the role of Anupamaa, she got much appreciation and love from the audience and she won several awards including the ITA Awards, Indian Telly Awards, Iconic Gold Awards, Pinkvilla Style Icon Awards, Lions Gold Awards, and Bollywood Hungama Style Icons Awards, etc.
 
Besides acting, she participated as a contestant in several television shows including Bigg Boss 1, Zara Nachke Dikha 1, Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi 2, Kitchen Champion 2, and Meethi Choori No 1. She hosted the television show Bioscope in 2013.
 
Politics
She entered politics in 2024 and joined the Bharatiya Janta Party (BJP) on 01-05-2024 in Delhi at party head office.
 
Controversy

Rupali filed a defamation lawsuit against her step-daughter Esha Verma and claimed compensation of 50 Crore after a crucial statement by Esha on social media. In the Esha said Rupali is a cruel hearted lady. She destroyed my father's real family and threatened me and my mother. For read the full statement of Esha please visit the profile of Esha Verma.

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Rupali Ganguly Family, Relatives and Other Relations

Father Late Anil Ganguly (Film Director/Screenwriter)
Mother Rajni Ganguly (Homemaker)
Brother Vijay Ganguly (Dance Choreographer)
Sister None
Affair/Boyfriend Ashwin K. Verma (businessman)
Husband Ashwin K. Verma (Marriage Date: 06-02-2013)
Son Rudransh Verma
Daughter Esha Verma (Step-daughter)

Rupali was born into a Hindu Bengali Brahmin family to Rajni Ganguly and Anil Ganguly. Her father was a noted film director/screenwriter who died in 2016 at the age of 82. She has a younger brother named Vijay Ganguly, a well-known dancer/choreographer in Bollywood. She was in a relationship with businessman Ashwin K. Verma and married him on 06-02-2013. The couple is blessed with a son named Rudransh Verma, who was born on 25-08-2013.

 

Rupali Ganguly Biography, Age, Height, Husband, Children, Family, Wiki & More
Rupali Ganguly with her father Anil Ganguly
Rupali Ganguly Biography, Age, Height, Husband, Children, Family, Wiki & More
Rupali Ganguly with husband Ashwin K. Verma and son Rudransh at Mata Vaishno Devi Katra
Rupali Ganguly Biography, Age, Height, Husband, Children, Family, Wiki & More
Rupali Ganguly with her mother Rajni Ganguly
Rupali Ganguly Biography, Age, Height, Husband, Children, Family, Wiki & More
Rupali Ganguly with her brother Vijay Ganguly

Life's Important Dates Of Rupali Ganguly

Body Measurements

Breast Size 34
Waist Size 30
Hip Size 36
Body Figure 34-30-36
Skin Colour Fair
Eye Colour Dark Brown
Hair Colour Brown

Personal Info

Home Town Kolkata
Nationality Indian
Religion Hindu
Address Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
School N/A
College N/A
Qualification Graduate in Hotel Management
Hobbies Swimming, Travelling
Marital Status Married (Marriage Date: 06-02-2013)
Debut Bollywood Film (as a child artist) - Saaheb (1985)
Bengali Film - Balidan (1990)
Bollywood Film (as an adult) - Angaara (1996)
Telugu Film - Premante Inte (2006)
Bengali TV Serial - Sukanya (2000-2001)
Hindi TV Serial - Dil Hai Ki Manta Nahi (2002)
Salary INR 3 Lakh Per Episode
Net Worth N/A
Official Website N/A
Best Known for Sanjivani: A Medical Boon (2003-2005)
Sarabhai vs Sarabhai (2004-2006)
Anupamaa (2020-2025)

Collections

Car Collections Mercedes-Benz

Favourites

Favorite Color Red, Blue
Favorite Actress Sridevi Kapoor
Favorite Actor Amitabh Bachchan
Favorite Place London
Favorite Food Aloo Parantha with Tea

Shocking / Interesting Facts & Secrets About Rupali Ganguly

  • She was born into a Hindu Bengali Brahmin family in Kolkata.
  • Her father Anil Ganguly was a famous film director who died on 15-01-2016 at the age of 82.
  • She holds a graduate degree in Hotel Management.
  • She started her acting career at the age of 8 and acted as a child artist in the Bollywood film "Saaheb" in 1985.
  • In 1996, she made her acting debut as an adult in the Bollywood film "Angaara" opposite Mithun Chakraborty. Angaara is the one & only film of Rupali Ganguly in which she worked as a lead actress.
  • She was seen in the Bengali television series Sukanya from 2000 to 2001.
  • She was noted very first time through the Hindi television series "Sanjivani: A Medical Boon" which aired on StarPlus from 2002 to 2005. In which, she played a negative role as Dr. Simran Chopra. She was nominated by the Indian Telly Awards for Best Negative Actress.
  • In 2006, she also tried her hand in the Telugu cinema and was seen in the film "Premante Inthe" opposite Navdeep and Poonam Bajwa.
  • In 2006, she participated in the reality show "Bigg Boss" Season 1 as a contestant and reached 6th place.
  • In 2008, she participated in the dance reality show "Zara Nachke Dikha" Season 1 as a contestant.
  • She also participated in television shows like Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi 2, Kitchen Champion 2, and Meethi Choori No 1.
  • In 2013, she hosted the television show "Bioscope".
  • She got much accumulated for the role of Anupamaa Joshi (Anu) in the Hindi television series "Anupamaa" of StarPlus. For this role, she has won several awards including ITA Awards, Indian Telly Awards, Iconic Gold Awards, Pinkvilla Style Icon Awards, Lions Gold Awards, and Bollywood Hungama Style Icons Awards.
  • In 2022, she ranked 29th in the Eastern Eye's "Top 50 Asian Stars" list.
  • In 2023, she ranked 5th in the Times Now's "Popular Television Actresses" list.
  • In 2023, she along with actor Gaurav Khanna (Anupamma co-star) was featured in an ad for the Vocal for Local campaign.
  • She is one of the highest-paid television actresses.

Rupali Ganguly Age, Birthday Facts and Birthday Countdown

48 years, 0month, 22 days old age Rupali Ganguly will turn 49 on 05 April, 2026. Only 11 months, 8 days, 6 hours,50 minutes has left for her next birthday.

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