Rupali Ganguly Hits Back After TMC Leader Nilanjan Das Tags Her A ‘Flop Actress'
Rupali Ganguly, Anupamaa star, defended her right to question leaders after TMC's Nilanjan Das called her a "flop soap actress" for criticizing West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee.
Television actor and Anupamaa star Rupali Ganguly has issued a strong response after facing criticism from Trinamool Congress (TMC) leader Nilanjan Das. The latter had referred to her as a 'flop soap actress" on social media. The comment followed Rupali's remarks about West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's recent post concerning political issues in Assam.
The exchange began when Mamata Banerjee shared a statement on X (formerly Twitter), addressing the BJP's actions in Assam. Rupali, who is known for being vocal on social and political matters, questioned the Chief Minister's priorities, urging her to look into the state of affairs in West Bengal instead.
'Before shedding crocodile tears for Bengalis in other states, Mamata Didi must answer who will protect Bengalis in West Bengal itself? From Sandeshkhali to Murshidabad, the only atrocities on Bengalis are happening under her watch. Bengal has never been more unsafe for its own people," she wrote.
The post drew a sharp reaction from TMC leader Nilanjan Das, who replied, 'The seniormost stateswoman of India doesn't need lectures from a flop soap actress (sic)."
The comment did not go unnoticed. Rupali responded firmly, defending her right to question public leaders and highlighting what she described as an undemocratic attitude.
'Isn't your so-called 'senior-most stateswoman' a public servant, or she's a dictator who can't be questioned? But if you've already accepted her tyranny instead of her duty to the people, then congratulations on embracing dictatorship. Classic TMC behaviour," she replied.
Isn't your so-called 'senior-most stateswoman' a public servant, or she's a dictator who can't be questioned.But if you've already accepted her tyranny instead of her duty to the people, then congratulations on embracing dictatorship. Classic TMC behaviour! https://t.co/o5XGloU9yQ — Rupali Ganguly (@TheRupali) July 20, 2025
Several social media users showedsupport for Rupali. One fan wrote, 'Rupali you are a success story. Thanks for improving your X game too." Another added, 'My savage queen is back."
Rupali Ganguly joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in May 2024 ahead of the Lok Sabha elections. Known for her roles in Sanjivani and the iconic Sarabhai vs Sarabhai, she began her career as a child actor in Saaheb (1985). Her ongoing role in Anupamaa has made her one of the most loved and highest-paid stars on Indian television today.
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