Rupali Ganguly says Anupamaa helped fulfil late father’s dream of a Mumbai home

Rupali Ganguly opened up about her late father Anil Ganguly's dream of owning a home in Mumbai at FICCI Frames 2026.

Rupali Ganguly opened up about her late father Anil Ganguly’s dream of owning a home in Mumbai at FICCI Frames 2026.

Rupali Ganguly attended FICCI Frames 2026 and shared emotional memories about her late father, filmmaker Anil Ganguly. She recounted financial struggles the family faced during his career in filmmaking and how his dream was to own a house in Mumbai. Her role in Anupamaa ultimately fulfilled that dream, allowing her to buy her first home. Producer Rajan Shahi highlighted her struggles and determination in the industry during her early days.

Anupamaa actress Rupali Ganguly may come from a film family, but she has no immediate plans to move to movies. Speaking on Day 2 of FICCI Frames 2026 in Mumbai on Wednesday (September 30) where she appeared alongside Anupamaa producer Rajan Shahi, Rupali said she is proud of being a television actor and is happy with the space she has created for herself.Rupali is the daughter of late filmmaker Anil Ganguly. When asked whether she had ever considered making films, she instead spoke about how television has evolved over the years and why she wants to continue playing Anupamaa.'We Lost Everything': Rupali Ganguly Breaks Down Recalling Struggling Days And Late Father's Dream To Buy House In Mumbai At FICCI Frames 2026 - VIDEO"I am very proud to be a TV actor. There was a time we were looked down upon, but today, the same people applaud what we are doing on television. I'm sure TV has changed, a lot of relevant stories are being told. Now there are a lot of women characters who are normal human beings like you and me," she said.The actress added, "I would want Anupamaa to go on because there's so much more to say. There are so many social issues that need to be addressed. A character like Anupamaa is such a relevant and needed voice in today's time. I would love to be Anupamaa as a long as possible. I am very happy where I am."Rajan Shahi On Rupali's Commitment To AnupamaaRajan Shahi, who was present at the event with Rupali, added that the actress has often spoken about her willingness to continue playing the character even in her later years."Rupali always says 'Main 80 ki bhi ho jaaongi, I'll be on a wheelchair but I'll still do Anupamaa'." View this post on Instagram A post shared by Rupali Ganguly (@rupaliganguly) Rupali's comments come at a time when Anupamaa continues to remain an important part of her career. The show, which premiered in 2020, turned her into a household name and became one of television's most talked-about family dramas. Its central character's journey has also allowed the series to explore themes around women's independence, family relationships and societal expectations.

Actress Rupali Ganguly got emotional while remembering her late father, filmmaker Anil Ganguly, and the dream he had of owning a house in Mumbai. Speaking at FICCI Frames 2026 in Mumbai on Wednesday (September 30), the actress opened up about her family's difficult financial phase and how her popular television show Anupamaa eventually helped her fulfil her father's long-standing wish.Rupali recalled that her father had to make difficult financial choices while pursuing his career as a filmmaker. She said that filmmakers outside the corporate system often had to sell their homes to fund their movies. Her family eventually lost everything, but her father's dream of owning a home in Mumbai remained.Rupali Ganguly gets emotional View this post on Instagram A post shared by Instant Bollywood (@instantbollywood)"My father was a filmmaker. In those times, those who were not into corporate filmmaking business, they sold homes and made films. There was a point when we lost it all. My father's only dream was to make a house in Mumbai," Rupali recalled, becoming emotional.She then spoke about being the daughter of a successful filmmaker and how, despite what people might assume about her being a "nepo kid", she wanted to create something of her own while also fulfilling her father's dream."I was a typical nepo kid, a big filmmaker's daughter. But that was the only dream of my dad that I wanted to fulfil. Anupamaa hua and maine apna pehla ghar khareeda (Anupamaa happened and I finally bought my first home)."Anupamaa's success became a major turning point in her career.Nidhi Shah BREAKS SILENCE On Spat With Rupali Ganguly After Anupamaa Exit: ‘We Have Had Rifts In The Past’ | FPJ ExclusiveRajan Shahi Recalls Rupali's StruggleAnupamaa producer Rajan Shahi, who was also present at the event, recalled Rupali's early struggles in the industry. He revealed that she had auditioned multiple times for their first show together and that he had initially rejected her."For the first show we did together, Rupali had given three auditions and I had rejected her. She asked me to give her another chance. That time, she used to walk all the way from Worli as she didn't have money to travel by bus. So that is her struggle and I am very proud of her," Rajan said.Rupali was visibly emotional as Rajan spoke about those years, wiping away tears on stage.