Rupal Patel
Rupal Patel | |
|---|---|
| Born | Mumbai, India |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Education | B.com, University of Mumbai, Mumbai |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 1991–present |
| Spouse | Radha Krishna Dutt |
Rupal Patel is an Indian television actress best known for portraying Kokila in the drama series Saath Nibhaana Saathiya. Currently, she is appearing as Minakshi Rajvansh in Yeh Rishtey Hain Pyaar Ke.
Early life and Career
Patel was trained in acting at the National School of Drama in New Delhi.[1] She owns a theatre group by the name Panorama Art Theatres which is involved in children's plays[citation needed]. She has a degree in Commerce as well[citation needed]. Rupal has worked in few films with director Shyam Benegal.[2]
Apart from this Patel has featured in a lot of special appearances in various shows. She is always chosen for portraying strong grey characters. She was seen as a hardcore warden in one of the episodes of C.A.T.S. which was an Indian remake of TV series Charlie's Angels. She was also featured in few episodes of Crime Patrol.
From 2017, Patel works on the Swachh Bharath project and is an ambassador for it. Twice, she received honour from Indian PM Narendra Modi for her works.[3]
Filmography
Films
- Mehak (1985) - debut film
- Antarnaad (1991)
- Suraj Ka Satvan Ghoda (1992)
- Papeeha (1993)
- Mammo (1994)
- Samar (1999)
- Jaago (2004) – cameo (uncredited)
- Pehchaan: The Face of Truth (2005)
- Sambar Salsa (2007) (as Art Director)
Television
| Year | Show | Role | Channel | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | Shagun | Lakhi | Star Plus | Television debut |
| 2002 | Sau Dada Sasuna | Aashalata Sheth | ETV Gujarati | [1] |
| 2009 | Jaane Kya Baat Hui | Vrinda | Colors TV | |
| 2010—2017 | Saath Nibhaana Saathiya | Kokila Modi | Star Plus | [4] |
| 2019 | Manmohini | Kubarjra (Usha) | Zee TV | Cameo[5] |
| 2019—present | Yeh Rishtey Hain Pyaar Ke | Meenakshi Rajvansh | Star Plus | [6][7] |
References
- ^ a b Das, Soumitra (18 February 2012). "Rupal Patel is different from reel life". Times of India.
- ^ "Rupal Patel biography".
- ^ "Saath Nibhaana Saathiya actor Rupal Patel gets honour from PM Modi for special cause". The Asian Age.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ "I am not quitting Saath Nibhana Saathiya, I'm too happy playing Kokila: Rupal Patel". Indian Express.
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{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ "Right in the act". Tribune India.
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