‘We lost it all’: Rupali Ganguly tears up recalling father’s dream of owning house in Mumbai

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Rupali Ganguly recalls financial struggles

As she shared how the show helped her buy her own home, fulfilling her late father’s dream, the actor became visibly emotional and teared up. For those unfamiliar, Rupali is the daughter of director-screenwriter Anil Ganguly, known for helming movies such as Kora Kagaz (1974) and Tapasya (1975).

“My father was a filmmaker. Back then, those who were not into the corporate filmmaking business sold homes to make films. There was a point when we lost it all. My father’s only dream was to make a house in Mumbai,” she shared while taking part in the FICCI Frames 2026 in Mumbai.

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Rupali continued, “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 (Anupama happened, and I bought my first house).”

On Anupamaa’s impact

Discussing the show further, she had said earlier, “Har aurat ko apna ghar khud banana chahiye (Every woman should build her own home). A character like Anupamaa is such a relevant and needed voice in today’s time.” She also expressed hope that the story would encourage women to think differently about their dreams and financial independence.

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Earlier last year, rumours had surfaced that she was planning to quit the show. However, Rupali soon refuted the speculation and continues to play the titular role even now. In a conversation with The Times of India, she said the Anupamaa set felt like her second home and confirmed she wasn’t planning to leave. Rupali added that the news stemmed from “people’s overactive imagination.”