Anupamaa Star Rupali Ganguly Recalls Facing Body Shaming, Reveals People Said ‘Monisha, Kitni Moti Hogayi’

Rupali Ganguly Update: Rajan Shahi's Anupamaa, featuring Rupali Ganguly in the titular role, is currently among the most-moved shows on the small screen. The Hindi remake of the Bengali show Sreemoyee and the Marathi series Aai Kuthe Kay Karte, Anupamaa is a huge hit among viewers.

Also featuring Gaurav Khanna, Madalsa Sharma, and Sudhanshu Pandey among others in important characters, the family drama has been topping the TRP charts for a very long time.

For her strong performance in the show, Rupali Ganguly has been getting huge appreciation and love from fans. However, did you know that there was a phase in the actress' life when she couldn't deal with societal pressure? Yes, you read that right!

RUPALI GANGULY REVEALS PEOPLE USED TO CALL HER 'MOTI'

In a recent interview, Rupali Ganguly poured her heart out and talked about facing body shaming and age shaming after giving birth to her son.

Recalling the time when she embraced motherhood, Rupali told ETimes, "I started eating different things and I was 83 kilos and I was very fat. After a point even my ankles couldn't bear my weight. When I would take my son to the pram for a stroll, people would say "Arre Tu toh Monisha hai Na, kitni Moti hogayi" . Maybe someone must have said that in a very nice way, but you feel bad. Won baat tab chubh jaati hai. An actress friend of mine came to meet me and she told me, Arre Tu toh aunty ban gayi. These things affect you mentally, they stay and bother you. People don't have the right to call you aunty, moti, you will decide what you want to be called."

RUPALI REVEALS SHE FACED AGE SHAMING EVEN AFTER ANUPAMAA

Even after Anupamaa, Rupali Ganguly faced body shaming and age shaming. The actress remembers people pointing out her wrinkles and calling her "that fat lady." However, she's not at all ashamed of her wrinkles. In fact, the TV star is proud of them because they're a testament to her experiences and growth.

In the past three years, the actress finally fell in love with herself once again and is in the best phase of her life both personally and professionally. Well, she's an inspiring figure even in real life. Don't you agree? Share your views in the comments section below.