Archive · 30 Sep 2026
Rupali Ganguly Wants To Play Anupamaa Into Her Eighties
Rupali Ganguly plays the main character in the television show Anupamaa.
She spoke about the show at an event in Mumbai.
She said she is proud to work in television.
She does not currently want to move into films.
Rupali believes television has improved and now tells more meaningful stories.
She wants Anupamaa to continue because the character can discuss important social issues.
The show also explores family relationships and expectations placed on women.
The producer said Rupali wants to keep playing Anupamaa even when she is 80.
Rupali Ganguly said she is proud to be a television actor and has no immediate plans to move into films.
Speaking at FICCI Frames 2026 in Mumbai, she said television now tells more relevant stories.
Ganguly said she wants Anupamaa to continue because it can address more social issues.
She said she would like to play Anupamaa for as long as possible, even in old age.
Producer Rajan Shahi said Ganguly has joked that she would continue playing Anupamaa at 80, even from a wheelchair.
- Who
- Actress Rupali Ganguly and Anupamaa producer Rajan Shahi.
- What
- Ganguly said she wants to continue playing Anupamaa and has no immediate plans to move into films.
- When
- Day 2 of FICCI Frames 2026, on Wednesday, September 30.
- Where
- Mumbai, India.
- Why
- She believes Anupamaa remains relevant and can address social issues while television offers meaningful roles and stories.
- Event
- FICCI Frames 2026
- Location
- Mumbai
- Speaker
- Rupali Ganguly
- Television show
- Anupamaa
- Producer
- Rajan Shahi
- Show premiere
- 2020
- Future commitment
- Ganguly said she wants to play Anupamaa for as long as possible, including into old age.