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Rupali Ganguli on her television comeback with Star Plus’ Anupamaa

Star Plus’ new show Anupamaa, which was scheduled to hit the airwaves on 16th March 2020, will now commence its run at a later date. The makers decided to defer the premiere date of the upcoming show keeping in mind the safety of the entire cast and crew in the wake of the Coronavirus outbreak.

Anupamaa is the official Hindi remake of well-received Bengali show Sreemoyee which airs on Star Networks’ Bengali-language channel Star Jalsha. While the original series is made under the banner of Magic Moments, the Hindi version is being produced by well-known television producer Rajan Shahi of Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai and Yeh Rishtey Hain Pyaar Ke fame.


Popular television actress Rupali Ganguly, who has on her resume several successful shows such as Sarabhai vs Sarabhai (2004-06) and Sanjivani (2002-05), plays the title role of Anupamaa who is an accomplished homemaker donning multiple hats just like most of the women out there.

Last seen in Sony Entertainment Television’s show Parvarrish – Kuchh Khattee Kuchh Meethi (2011-13), Rupali is making her television comeback after a long gap of seven years. She is quite psyched up about her return on television.

Talking about the same, the actress says that the credits for her comeback goes to her husband (Ashwin K Verma) who motivated and supported her to sign Anupamaa. She adds that she was all happy taking care of her little son, but her husband encouraged her to take up the show. Rupali proudly says she is satisfied being a mother and homemaker, but her husband decided to take the duties from her to help due to her new project. Additionally, Anupamaa had something exciting about it, which made Rupali to take up the show.

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Chetan Bhagat says some Bollywood actors cannot enjoy a meal unless photographers spot them

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Author Chetan Bhagat says the obsession with fame is harming Bollywood actors' mental health

Highlights:

  • Bhagat says some stars can’t enjoy meals if not photographed.
  • Author calls Bollywood a “drug house of fame.”
  • He left movies to focus on writing and moved to Dubai.
  • Sees industry as insecure, with friendships mostly transactional.
  • Believes creating stories gives him more satisfaction than films.

Chetan Bhagat says fame in Bollywood can take a serious toll on mental health. The bestselling author, whose novels like 3 Idiots and Kai Po Che! became major films, explained that many actors and directors struggle when their work doesn’t succeed. “There are actors who, when going to a restaurant, if they aren’t recognised, don’t enjoy the meal. They wonder, ‘No one came to click photos?’ Can you imagine what a sick life that is?” he said.

Bhagat added that the pressure of attention and constant public scrutiny can worsen insecurity. He recalled seeing stars fade over time, their mental health affected by the highs and lows of fame.

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