Anupamaa Actors SLAM Smriti Irani For ‘Demeaning’ Rupali Ganguly In TRP Comment

Looks like things just got a little dramatic off-screen for the Anupamaa team! A few actors from the popular TV show have reportedly expressed their disappointment over Union Minister Smriti Irani’s recent

comments about TRP competition. They believe her remarks were unfair and seemed to take a dig at their lead star, Rupali Ganguly, who has been one of the most loved faces on Indian television. The debate started after Irani’s statement about TV viewership and content went viral, leaving fans and cast members feeling that the Anupamaa team was being “demeaned” for their hard work and popularity.

In a recent interview with India Today, Smriti Irani said she doesn’t compare her work with that of Anupamaa, explaining, “I don’t (look at them as competition). We were there 25 years ago. If you have the capacity to be remembered for 25 years, then we will talk about competition.”

She also reflected on her show’s past success, adding, “If you have been a three-time MP, a cabinet minister for a decade, a BJP person for 25 years — if you want to compete, you have to be fair to everybody in the so-called competitive sphere. You can’t have somebody who’s just started something and say, ‘Compete with Smriti Irani’.”

Smriti continued, “The competition or even referring to such a competition is unfair, because you’ll never get to 30. And you’ll never be consistently number one for eight years, which we were. The fact that we’ve had competitive mediums, and yet managed to come back after 25 years — that’s remarkable.”

Several actors from Anupamaa shared their reactions to Smriti’s comments under clips of her interview. Alpana Buch, who plays Baa, wrote, “माननीय स्मृतीजी आपसे ये अपेक्षित नही था.”

Actress Milloni Kapadia commented, “Breaks my heart to see our love not getting reciprocated.”

Jaswir Kaur questioned the comparison, writing, “Is this a midway conversation or I heard the question wrongly… One was the most famous show 25 years ago and one is the current show since 5 years… Yes, there is no comparison yet getting compared… hhhhhmmmm.”

Zalak Desai, known for her role as Khyati in the series, added, “Sarabhai Vs Sarabhai was a great show, did come back and is still remembered. Nobody has started out NOW! Truly, there is no comparison here! The numbers speak for themselves.”

It’s officially Anupama cast vs Smriti Irani now.
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Her co-star Shiwani Chakraborty replied, “True and it’s not always about YEARS, it’s about how much a new thing in television doing wonders… much love for ANUPAMAA.”

Meanwhile, veteran actor Krutika Desai penned a strong response defending Rupali, stating, “The Show & @rupaliganguly ji hasn’t just started something! If u have been in Industry then you must know that Rupali ji has been into the entertainment industry longer years then you @smritiiraniofficial… Let’s have a healthy competition & uplift the show without demeaning the Artist who is the face of the show.”

She further added, “Smriti mam you have been an idol to everyone but that doesn’t mean someone else can’t.!! One should accept the fact gracefully. Cheers to my on screen mom @rupaliganguly ANUPAMAA.”

Despite Irani’s remarks, the TRP battle between both shows remains close. In the 40th week, Anupamaa maintained the top spot with a TRP of 2.3, while Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi 2 followed closely at 2.2.