Rupal Patel | |
|---|---|
 Patel as Kokila in Star Plus Saath Nibhaana Saathiya in 2012 | |
| Born | 1968 (age 57–58)[1] |
| Education | Bombay University (B.Com) National School of Drama (MFA) |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 1991–present |
| Known for | Saath Nibhaana Saathiya Yeh Rishtey Hain Pyaar Ke |
| Spouse(s) | Radhakrishna Dutta |
Rupal Patel Dutta[2] is an Indian actress. She is renowned for her character of Kokila Modi in the soap opera Saath Nibhaana Saathiya (2010–2017), one of the longest-running Indian TV series.[3][4] Her other notable roles include playing Meenakshi Rajvansh in Yeh Rishtey Hain Pyaar Ke and Mithila Modi in Tera Mera Saath Rahe.
Early life[edit | edit source]
Born in 1967 or 1968 in Bombay, 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.[1][5] She owns a theatre group, Panorama Art Theatres, which is involved in children's plays.[3] She is married to actor Radhakrishna Dutta.[2]
Acting career[edit | edit source]
Career struggles (1991–2009)[edit | edit source]
Patel first decided to test her fate in Bollywood, and debuted there via a minor role in the 1991 film Antarnaad. She subsequently enacted unnoticed parts in other Bollywood films like Suraj Ka Satvan Ghoda (1992), Papeeha (1993), Mammo (1994) and Samar (1999).[6] Few of these films were directed by Shyam Benegal.[7]
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.[8] 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.[5] 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.[2]
Desirable success (2010–present)[edit | edit source]
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.[9][10]
In January 2019, she signed a cameo appearance in Prateek Sharma's Manmohini on Zee TV as Usha/Kubarjra.[11] 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.[12][13]
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.[14] She was seen in 31 episodes of the show, as it was an introductory part.[15] She appeared as a guest in Gangs of Filmistaan.[16]
Other works[edit | edit source]
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. One of them, in the form of a letter.[7]
Filmography[edit | edit source]
Films[edit | edit source]
- 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[edit | edit source]
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1999-2000 | Gubbare | Sindhi Lady in episode "Masala Maami" | |
| 2001 | Shagun | Lakhi | [6] |
| 2002 | Sau Dada Sasuna | Aashalata Sheth | [5] |
| 2009 | Jaane Kya Baat Hui | Vrinda | |
| 2010–2017 | Saath Nibhaana Saathiya | Kokila Desai Modi | [10] |
| 2019 | Manmohini | Kubarjra/Usha | Cameo[11] |
| 2019–20 | Yeh Rishtey Hain Pyaar Ke | Meenakshi Rajvansh Kapadia | [12][13] |
| 2020 | Saath Nibhaana Saathiya 2 | Kokila Desai Modi | Episode 1-31 |
| Gangs of Filmistaan | Guest[16] | ||
| 2021–2022 | Tera Mera Saath Rahe | Mithila Modi | [17] |
| 2024 | Nath – Rishton Ki Agnipariksha | Kailashi Devi Pratapsingh | |
| 2025 | Udne Ki Aasha | ||
| 2026 | Anupamaa | Divya |
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Rupal Patel: 'I cried when Devoleena Bhattacharjee replaced Giaa Manek in Saath Nibhana Saathiya!'". 3 May 2024. Event occurs at 6:28. Retrieved 24 December 2024 – via YouTube.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 "No place for men in TV soaps: Radhakrishna Dutta". The Times of India. 26 April 2013.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 "Actress Rupal Patel, The Original Rasode Mein Kaun Tha Questioner: Feel Blessed To Touch People In Such A Way". Mid Day. 17 September 2020.
- ↑ "Saath Nibhana Saathiya Season 2 to launch in October". The Indian Express. 28 August 2020. Retrieved 1 December 2020.
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 Das, Soumitra (18 February 2012). "Rupal Patel is different from reel life". The Times of India.
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 "The 'me' in the Kokilaben meme". Ahemdabad Mirror. Archived from the original on 12 December 2020.
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 "Saath Nibhaana Saathiya actor Rupal Patel gets honour from PM Modi for special cause". The Asian Age. 25 July 2019.
- ↑ "Rupal Patel gives comedy a shot". The Times of India. 16 October 2020.
- ↑ "I am done with my journey of playing Kokila Modi in Saath Nibhaana Saathiya: Rupal Patel". The Times of India. 4 November 2020.
- ↑ 10.0 10.1 "I am not quitting Saath Nibhana Saathiya, I'm too happy playing Kokila: Rupal Patel". The Indian Express. 13 February 2017.
- ↑ 11.0 11.1 "saath-nibhaana-saathiya-actress-rupal-patel-returns-to-tv-with-manmohini". The Times of India. 10 January 2019.
- ↑ 12.0 12.1 "Rupal Patel Says Kokila Modi and Meenakshi Rajvansh are like Twins". The Times of India. 19 May 2019.
- ↑ 13.0 13.1 "Right in the act". The Tribune.
- ↑ "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.
- ↑ 16.0 16.1 "Rupal Patel will make a guest appearance in the Gangs of Filmistan". The Tribune.
- ↑ "Rupal Patel to begin shooting for Tera Mera Saath Rahe". The Times of India. 21 July 2021.