Not Rupali Ganguly, THIS actress was first choice for Anupamaa, rejected the role due to..., was Aamir Khan's..., name is...
Not Rupali Ganguly, THIS actress was first choice for Anupamaa, rejected the role due to..., was Aamir Khan's..., name is...
Anupamaa remains one of the most successful and top-rated television shows till date. Actress Rupali Ganguly, the titular character of the show, garnered massive fan following for her portrayal. However, do you she wasn't the first choice for Rajah Shah's show? Yes that's right! Actress Rukhsar Rehman, known for her roles in PK and URI: The The Surgical Strike , recently revealed that she was first offered the part.
In a recent conversation with Aaj Tak's Saas Bahu Aur Betiyaan, Rukhsar confirmed, 'Mujhe phone aaya tha Rajan Shahi ke office se,' adding, 'but I was doing OTT at that time and had a few things going on in life. So, I said not now, I would be able to do it after a few days. But no one ever knows in advance if a show will become so successful. But yes, I mean it's all destiny. Maybe something better is waiting for me.'
The role eventually landed in Rupali Ganguly's kitty, who has since become synonymous with the character. Meanwhile, on the work front, Rukshar Rehman is set to star in Ravinder Siwach's Uttar Da Puttar, a social drama starring Annu Kapoor in key role. She'll also make a cameo appearance in the upcoming film Thanks Maa.
As for Anupamma, the show currently sees Rupali Ganguly, Adrija Roy and Shivam Khajuria in the lead roles. It first premiered in the year 2020, and since then garnered popularity for showcasing the journey of a woman called Anupamaa (played by Rupali Ganguly) She is a devoted mother and wife, who starts to regain her identity after years of being taken for granted.
By showcasing the blend of heartfelt moments and dramatic twists, Anupamaa continues to remain fan favourite and TRP topper.
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