Roopal Tyagi

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Roopal Tyagi
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Roopal in Bigg Boss 9 grand premiere in 2015.
Born (1989-10-06) 6 October 1989 (age 35)
Bangalore, Karnataka, India [1]
Nationality Indian
Occupation(s) Actor, choreographer [1]
Years active2007–present
Known for Ek Nayi Chhoti Si Zindagi , Sapne Suhane Ladakpan Ke , Bigg Boss 9
Partner(s)Akhlaque Khan (2012–2013) [2]
Ankit Gera (2013–2014) [3] [4] [5]
Awards Zee Rishtey Award for Favorite Behen and Favorite Nayi Jodi

Roopal Tyagi (born 6 October 1989) is an Indian choreographer, and actress who mainly works in Hindi television. [1] She is known for playing Gunjan in the Zee TV's drama series Sapne Suhane Ladakpan Ke . [6] She later participated in dance reality show Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa Season 8 and Bigg Boss Season 9 in 2015.

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Early life

Tyagi was born on October 6, 1989, in Bangalore, India. She has done her education at Sophia High School, Bangalore. She trained at Shiamak Davar's dance institute Bangalore, her hometown, after which she got an opportunity to assist Pony Verma, a Bollywood choreographer in the song "Mere Dholna" from the movie Bhool Bhulaiyaa . For two years, she shuttled between Bangalore and Mumbai before she finally settled in Mumbai. [7]

Career

Roopal started her career as a choreographer in 2007. After starting her acting career with the role of Mansha in Hamari Betiyoon Ka Vivaah , [7] she appeared in Ek Nayi Chhoti Si Zindagi .

She played Gunjan in the Indian soap opera Sapne Suhane Ladakpan Ke . [8] [9] Roopal participated in the eighth season of Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa as a wildcard entrant but was eliminated after a week. [10] [11] She was a contestant in Bigg Boss 9 , in which she was paired up with Digangana Suryavanshi and was eliminated in the second week of voting. [12] [13]

In 2012, Tyagi won two Zee Rishtey Awards for Favourite Behen as Gunjan and Rachana (Mahima Makwana), and Favourite Nayi Jodi as Gunjan and Mayank (Ankit Gera). [14] [15] In 2013, she was nominated in the Indian Telly Awards for Fresh New Face as Gunjan. [16]

Tyagi wrote an open letter to her Instagram in 2020, where she criticized the Indian contingent for undermining the main female character and the "backwardness" of the series. "You think you are making a drama about a 'black' skin girl, a 'short' girl, a 'fat' girl, etc. and the problem they are having, and calling it a progressive show. No" she said to the producers. [17] [18]

Television

YearNameRoleNotesRef(s)
2007 Kasamh Se RiaCameo [19]
2008–2009 Hamari Betiyoon Ka Vivaah Mansha Kohil [19]
2009 Dill Mill Gaye Pari [20]
2010 Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 4 GuestWeek 2, Special appearance [19]
2011–2012 Ek Nayi Chhoti Si Zindagi KuhuLead role [19]
2012 Dance India Dance Li'l Masters 2 Competitor [19]
2012–2015 Sapne Suhane Ladakpan Ke Gunjan Mayank GargLead role [21]
2013 Qubool Hai Guest (as Gunjan)Along with Ankit Gera [19]
2014 Ek Mutthi Aasmaan Crossover with SSLP [19]
2015 Killerr Karaoke Atka Toh Latkah ContestantAlong with Vishal Singh [22]
Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 8 (entered as wild card) – Eliminated 10th week – (7th place) [23]
Bigg Boss 9 Evicted Day 14 (19th place) [24]
2016Box Cricket LeaguePlayer in Pune Anmol Ratn
2016 Fakebook with Kavita GuestHosted by Kavita Kaushik
2019 Shakti - Astitva Ke Ehsaas Ki ManasviSupporting role
2019 Laal Ishq ManishaEpisode 138 opposite Ankit Gupta
2021 Ranju Ki Betiyaan Bulbul Ranju MishraLead role

Filmography

Awards

YearAwardCategoryShowResult
2012 Zee Rishtey Awards Favourite Behen Sapne Suhane Ladakpan Ke Won
Favourite Nayi Jodi
Favourite JodiNominated
Favourite Naya Sadasya - FemaleNominated
Indian Telly Awards Best Fresh New Face - FemaleNominated
2013 Indian Telly Awards Fresh New Face Nominated
Zee Rishtey Awards Favourite BehenWon
Favourite JodiNominated
2014Favourite Popular Face - FemaleNominated
Favourite Saas-BahuNominated

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