'Anupamaa' star Rupali Ganguly was body shamed, age shamed for romancing younger guy?

The television actress Rupali Ganguly who starred in the popular show 'Anupamaa' recently told a media house that "people called me a fat lady and said are your wrinkles are visible."

Ahana Datta Chaudhury

First Published Apr 3, 2023, 10:52 AM IST | Last Updated Apr 3, 2023, 10:52 AM IST

Body shaming is not a new term anymore. We are often body shamed by friends and foes in our daily lives. However, it is a little different when it comes to stars. Imagine Rupali Ganguly, the famous TV actress, being body shamed, of all people.

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Yes, you heard it right. In a recent interview with a media house, she revealed that she was harassed for romancing a younger Gaurav Khanna in the serial 'Anupamaa'. She discussed her over-eating habits and added that people often addressed her as a 'fat lady'. However, she came out strong and said that despite knowing the actual age of Anuj, who played Gaurav Khanna, she was not ashamed of playing the role.

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"It's not like that I became strong because of that phase. I have gone through body shaming and age shaming even after Anupamaa. Arre your wrinkles are visible, arre that fat lady, yes I have wrinkles, and I am proud of them," she added. On being age shamed, she said, "Yes, I am older than him in real life. I think he's going to be 41, and I am going to be 45. I am proud of it."

She also hit back, saying work should be the pivotal point of discussion and not her age or weight. "Let's talk about my work; if you think I am not up to the mark, point that out. I'll work on them."

Work front: The actress is known for her role in the TV soap opera, 'Anupamaa'.