Rupal Patel
Rupal Patel | |
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Born | |
Nationality | Indian |
Education | Mumbai University (B.Com) National School of Drama (MFA) |
Occupation | Actress |
Years active | 1991–present |
Known for | Saath Nibhaana Saathiya Yeh Rishtey Hain Pyaar Ke “Tera Mera Saath Rahe” |
Spouse(s) | Radha Krishna Dutt |
Rupal Patel (born 1 January 1975) is an Indian actress best known for portraying Kokila Modi in Saath Nibhaana Saathiya —one of the longest-running Indian TV soaps—and Meenakshi Rajvansh in Yeh Rishtey Hain Pyaar Ke. [1] In 2020, she had reprised her role as Kokila Modi in the second season of Saath Nibhaana Saathiya for promoting the show.[2]
Early life[]
Born in 1975 in Mumbai, Patel is a Gujarati and was trained in acting at the National School of Drama in New Delhi apart from having a degree in Commerce.[3][4] She owns a theatre group, Panorama Art Theatres, which is involved in children's plays.[5] She is married to actor Radha Krishna Dutt.[6]
Acting career[]
Career struggles (1985–2009)[]
Patel first decided to test her fate in Bollywood, and debuted there via a minor role in the 1985 movie Mehak.[7] She subsequently enacted unnoticed parts in other Bollywood films like Antarnaad (1991), Suraj Ka Satvan Ghoda (1992), Papeeha (1993), Mammo (1994) and Samar (1999).[3] Few of these films were directed by Shyam Benegal.[8]
After her stint in Bollywood, Patel ventured in 2001 into Hindi television industry playing the role of Lakhi in Zarina Mehta's Shagun on Star Plus.[9] She was cast as Aashalata in Sau Dada Sasuna in 2002, and later featured in few episodes of famous crime thriller show Crime Patrol on Sony Entertainment Television.[4] Her struggles in her acting career continued, and after a massive gap, she essayed Vrinda in Cinevistaas Limited production Jaane Kya Baat Hui on Colors TV in 2009.[10]
Desirable success (2010–present)[]
From 2010 to 2017, Patel gained tremendous popularity and appreciation for her iconic performance in Rashmi Sharma's blockbuster soap Saath Nibhaana Saathiya on Star Plus as the strict Kokila Modi.[11][12]
In January 2019, she signed a cameo appearance in Prateek Sharma's Manmohini on Zee TV as Usha/Kubarjra.[13] From March 2019 to October 2020, she portrayed the grey character of Meenakshi Rajvansh Kapadia in Director's Kut Productions television show Yeh Rishtey Hain Pyaar Ke broadcast on Star Plus.[14][15]
In October 2020, Patel reprised her character as Kokila Modi in the second season of Saath Nibhaana Saathiya entitled Saath Nibhaana Saathiya 2 which replaced Yeh Rishtey Hain Pyaar Ke.[16] She was seen in 31 episodes of the show, as it was an introductory part.[17] She appeared as a guest in Gangs of Filmistaan.[18]
Other works[]
Patel is an ambassador for the Swachh Bharat India project and works for it; she received honour twice from Indian PM Narendra Modi for her works.[19]
Filmography[]
Films[]
- Mehak (1985)
- Antarnaad (1991)
- Suraj Ka Satvan Ghoda (1992)
- Papeeha (1993)
- Mammo (1994)
- Samar (1999)
- Jaago (2004) – Cameo
- Pehchaan: The Face of Truth (2005)
- Sambar Salsa (2007) – Art Director
Television[]
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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1999-2000 | Sindhi Lady in episode "Masala Maami" | ||
2001 | Shagun | Lakhi | [3] |
Shagun | Lakhi | [3] | |
2002 | Sau Dada Sasuna | Aashalata Sheth | [4] |
2009 | Jaane Kya Baat Hui | Vrinda | |
2010–17 | Saath Nibhaana Saathiya | Kokila Desai / Kokila Parag Modi | [20] |
2019 | Manmohini | Kubarjra / Usha | Cameo[21] |
2019–20 | Yeh Rishtey Hain Pyaar Ke | Meenakshi Rajvansh / Meenakshi Mehul Kapadia | [22][23] |
2020 | Saath Nibhaana Saathiya 2 | Kokila Desai / Kokila Parag Modi | Episode 1-31 |
Gangs of Filmistaan | Guest[24] | ||
2021–present | Tera Mera Saath Rahe | Mithila Modi | [25] |
References[]
- ^ "Actress Rupal Patel, The Original Rasode Mein Kaun Tha Questioner: Feel Blessed To Touch People In Such A Way". Mid Day.
- ^ "Saath Nibhana Saathiya Season 2 to launch in October". The Indian Express. 28 August 2020. Retrieved 1 December 2020.
- ^ a b c d "The 'me' in the Kokilaben meme". Ahemdabad Mirror.
- ^ a b c Das, Soumitra (18 February 2012). "Rupal Patel is different from reel life". Times of India.
- ^ "Actress Rupal Patel, The Original Rasode Mein Kaun Tha Questioner: Feel Blessed To Touch People In Such A Way". Mid Day.
- ^ "No place for men in TV soaps: Radhakrishna Dutta". The Times of India.
- ^ "Actress Rupal Patel, The Original Rasode Mein Kaun Tha Questioner: Feel Blessed To Touch People In Such A Way". Mid Day.
- ^ "Saath Nibhaana Saathiya actor Rupal Patel gets honour from PM Modi for special cause". The Asian Age.
- ^ "Rupal Patel gives comedy a shot". The Times of India.
- ^ "No place for men in TV soaps: Radhakrishna Dutta". The Times of India.
- ^ "I am done with my journey of playing Kokila Modi in Saath Nibhaana Saathiya: Rupal Patel". The Times of India.
- ^ "I am not quitting Saath Nibhana Saathiya, I'm too happy playing Kokila: Rupal Patel". Indian Express.
- ^ "saath-nibhaana-saathiya-actress-rupal-patel-returns-to-tv-with-manmohini". Times Of India.
- ^ "Rupal Patel Says Kokila Modi and Meenakshi Rajvansh are like Twins". The Times of India.
- ^ "Right in the act". Tribune India.
- ^ "Saath Nibhaana Saathiya 2 Maker Confirms Return of Gopi Bahu and Kokilaben". 28 August 2020.
- ^ "Saath Nibhana Saathiya Season 2 to launch in October". 28 August 2020.
- ^ "Rupal Patel will make a guest appearance in the Gangs of Filmistan". The Tribune.
- ^ "Saath Nibhaana Saathiya actor Rupal Patel gets honour from PM Modi for special cause". The Asian Age.
- ^ "I am not quitting Saath Nibhana Saathiya, I'm too happy playing Kokila: Rupal Patel". Indian Express.
- ^ "saath-nibhaana-saathiya-actress-rupal-patel-returns-to-tv-with-manmohini". Times Of India.
- ^ "Rupal Patel Says Kokila Modi and Meenakshi Rajvansh are like Twins". The Times of India.
- ^ "Right in the act". Tribune India.
- ^ "Rupal Patel will make a guest appearance in the Gangs of Filmistan". The Tribune.
- ^ "Rupal Patel to begin shooting for Tera Mera Saath Rahe". Times Of India.
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- Living people
- Gujarati people
- Actresses from Mumbai
- 20th-century Indian actresses
- 21st-century Indian actresses
- Actresses in Hindi cinema
- Actresses in Gujarati cinema
- Indian film actresses
- Indian television actresses
- Indian stage actresses
- Indian soap opera actresses
- Actresses in Hindi television
- 1975 births