Rupali Ganguly says 25-26-year-old women are made to play mothers on TV; thanks Anupamaa makers for ‘taking a risk’ with her at 42

“Television mein generally hota hai ki younger ladkia ma ban jati hain aur 25-26 saal mein aapka 20-25 sal ka beta dikha diya jata hai (generally what happens in the TV industry is young girls are cast as mothers of sons aged 20-25). So, Rajan kept the timelines and the age lines very real and I think that is what predominantly connected,” the actor told Hindustan Times.

Talking about the success of Anupamaa, Rupali Ganguly said that she feels God has been kind to her to give her such an opportunity at this stage of her life. She shared that she not only loves acting but also the medium. “Television is the medium that made me, gave me the recognition that actors crave to find. Television gives ample opportunities to every actor to showcase their talent,” she added.

The actor, who is a mother to a young child further added how her husband is a ‘rock star’. He encouraged her to go out and work while he takes care of their 6.5 years son.

“The only drawback is that I get to spend less time with my child. I go to work every day with guilt and but nevertheless, I’m blessed that I have a spouse who’s there. He has broken that typical mindset despite being so successful, he has chosen to be at home and take care of our child. He doesn’t need me to go out there and work. But he still respects the fact that I have talent and really thinks that I should showcase it,” Rupali Ganguly added in the same interview.

Anupamaa airs on Star Plus and is also available on Disney+ Hotstar.