Alpana Buch recalls doubting Rupali Ganguly’s initial casting; says, ‘How can Monisha become Anupamaa?’

Rupali Ganguly, who’s been entertaining fans with her role in Anupamaa, is celebrating her birthday today. Co-star Alpana Buch, who plays the role of Baa in the show, shared a series of pictures with the actress, wishing her a very happy birthday. While sharing the post, she mentioned how she initially questioned and even doubted Rupali’s casting in the show. However, she now finds a lot of similarities between Rupali and Anupamaa.


Alpana took to her Instagram handle and shared pictures from the sets of the show. In the photos, Alpana and Rupali can be seen enjoying fun time together. The post read, “Rupali = Anupama & Anupama = Rupali. Ek insaan ko kirdaar ban jaate maine dekha jab tujhe mili. Pehli baar hum look test mein mile, socha Monisha kaise Anupama ban sakti hai? Baad mein jaise jaise tere saath shooting karna shuru hua tab bhi doubt tha, tab bhi yeh doubt tha ki Monisha kaise Anupama ban sakti hai?”




She further said, “Phir pehla episode dekha aur mere saare woh sawaalon ka jawab mil gaye! Bahut hi badhiya kirdaar ek insaan ne nibhaya aur abhi tak nibhati chali aa rahi hai, aur itni woh kirdaar mein ghul gayi hai! Ek maa, ek patni, ek beti, in saari zimmedariyon ke saath rakhte hue zindagi ka maksad Anupama ko bana diya hai! Janam din ki badhai ho, bahot aage badho, papa ka sapna poora karo!”


(I have seen a person become a character the day I met you. The first time we met during the look test, I wondered how Monisha could become Anupama. Even later, when we started shooting together, I still had doubts—how could Monisha become Anupama?


But then I watched the first episode, and all my questions were answered. Such a wonderful character has been portrayed by an incredible person, and she continues to play it beautifully even today. She has completely immersed herself in the character. A mother, a wife, a daughter—while carrying all these responsibilities, she has given Anupama the true purpose of life. Happy birthday! Keep growing, and fulfill your father’s dreams.)