Gaurav Khanna, best known for his role as Anuj Kapadia in Anupamaa, recently addressed ongoing rumours about his alleged fallout with co-star Rupali Ganguly. While the show remains a top-rated favourite among television audiences, Gaurav’s exit raised eyebrows and fuelled speculation of behind-the-scenes tension, particularly between him and the show’s lead, Rupali. Read on to know in detail what Gaurav Khanna had to say about his former co-star Rupali Ganguly.
Gaurav Khanna On Rupali Ganguly
In a candid conversation with Siddharth Kannan, Gaurav finally opened up about the dynamics on set. When asked whether actors were leaving because of Rupali, Gaurav denied the claim, calling it an oversimplification. He clarified that no one in their right mind would walk away from such a successful show because of a co-actor. He even praised Rupali as a great co-star, someone from whom he’s learned a lot over the years. However, Gaurav also set the record straight on the nature of his relationship with her.
He explained that while he shares a strong professional rapport with Rupali, he wouldn’t describe her as a personal friend. In fact, he mentioned that he isn’t on close personal terms with any of his co-stars, including Sudhanshu Pandey, who plays Vanraj. Gaurav said that while he admires Sudhanshu’s spiritual side and musical talent, he doesn’t maintain casual, off-camera friendships with colleagues.
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Addressing the rumours of friction, Gaurav admitted that there were creative disagreements on set. He explained that since everyone brings their own interpretation to a scene, it’s natural to have differing opinions. He acknowledged that Rupali, being the central face of the show, carries a lot of responsibility, and it’s only fair that she has a say in how scenes are executed. Gaurav emphasised that he never insisted on doing things solely his way and always respected her position.
Produced by Rajan and Deepa Shahi, Anupamaa continues to enjoy immense popularity.
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