Rupali Ganguly

From 58 kilos when I delivered Rudransh, I went up to 86 kilos.

According to me every woman who maintains a balance between her professional and personal life or chooses to be a home-maker in order to take care of her family are all my inspiration.

Every woman across the globe is my inspiration.

Sarabhai' is a monster that continues to grow and win millions of hearts.

In the run up to the big day, my brother kept saying, 'you are getting married' every five minutes. Because everything happened in such a hurry, I even forgot to invite many of my friends.

Ashwin and I don't like elaborate weddings, so we had a court marriage.

I'm really shy and I'm scared of people judging me.

Everyone loves winning.

Who gives anybody a right to judge a mother? Nobody knows the kind of issues that a woman is going through.

Every medium has its drawback.

Having a child was difficult.

I had major thyroid issues, so your fertility count does go down.

My son is no less than a miracle for me.

I believe it is better to take extra precautions now than to regret later.

Ask my family about my obsession for discounts and they will tell you.

Though my father guided me on how to act, unknowingly, she has been my teacher. The one actor who I look up to and learn from has been Sridevi. She has been my inspiration.

I feel like I am married to my best friend. I share everything with him - whatever happens on the sets or otherwise. In the same way, he shares everything with me, too.

I cried inconsolably when Sridevi passed away, I also went to see her and paid my last respects.

There are good roles for actors of every age now. In fact TV is a breeding ground for new talents. There are so many actors who start their journey with television, learn so much from here and then start try in films and web.

Yes I agree shows sometimes go over dramatic, hit tracks get repeated, but then why not also talk about the kind of interesting shows that the medium is churning?

If I'm doing a daily soap I would like my character to drive the narrative.

I do not think I felt the pressure on my debut show.

I just hope and pray that my passion and enthusiasm translate on-screen.

I know what I do for the environment is not enough, I can do so much more but we're so used to and we're so conditioned to certain kind of luxury in our lifestyles, that we kind of disregard the environment at the cost of our future generations.

As a kid, I didn't have a shower at home, and I was used to taking bucket baths, so I went back to that old habit.

Please use biodegradable plastic, please don't use disposable water, carry your own water, try to walk or use cycle, or carpool, or else use public transport.

I would suggest everyone to check on Google how we can save our environment.

I bargain even in departmental stores to get special discount on their 'best prize!' I mean why should the corporate companies make all the money?

After my marriage, I mellowed down a little as I stopped bargaining with vegetable vendors on streets, but otherwise I am Monisha in real life.

I have never planned anything. I will take things as they come.

The first character that will be on my epitaph is Monisha from 'Sarabhai Vs Sarabhai.'

Akshay is the most amazing teacher in the world.

I feel there wouldn't have been so much love for 'Anupamaa' if Sudhanshu was not played by Vanraj. Vanraj's look and the way he is essaying the role is commendable. Our on and off-screen chemistry is very good.

I have met many superstars at our place and parties also but I have never taken a photograph with anyone. Sridevi is the only actress with whom I have clicked a picture.

I have got everything I wanted, people put so much faith on me, so I have to deliver my best, really.

We will all agree that the role of a home-maker is not an easy one, and seeing all these ladies do it with such finesse is really inspirational! All of these strong women have inspired me a lot to get into the character as 'Anupamaa' truly resonates with their lives.

I would love it if my son becomes a farmer in today's day and age.

I am extremely scared of water, darkness and am claustrophobic.

I have known Akshay from the days he was a struggler.

I am an avid television watcher.

I have been a cry baby since my childhood. Even teachers were scared of my crying.

Bigg Boss' made me famous, and I enjoyed the attention.

Bigg Boss' taught me to be a better person. But my mother will still vouch that I am the same devil.

Some people are physically or mentally challenged. I'm emotionally challenged!

I always wanted to open an old peoples home and an animal shelter.

God's every creation is beautiful.

Offers have to be really interesting for me to take them up either in movies or TV.

To be 40 plus and not have a 26-inch waist when you're playing the lead can be challenging at times.

You can't predict the fate of a show.

Every artiste vies for that one role, which takes her a level up, where people start recognising your work and acknowledging the fact that you are a good actor.