Roopal Tyagi (born 6 October 1989) is an Indian choreographer, and television actor.[1][2][7][8][9][10][11][12] She is known for playing Gunjan in the popular Zee TV show Sapne Suhane Ladakpan Ke.[13][14][15][16] She later participated in dance reality show Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 8 and Bigg Boss 9 in 2015.
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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 33) |
Nationality | Indian |
Occupation | Actor,[2] choreographer[1] |
Years active | 2007–present |
Known for | Ek Nayi Chhoti Si Zindagi, Sapne Suhane Ladakpan Ke, Bigg Boss 9 |
Partner(s) | Akhlaque Khan (2012–2013)[3] Ankit Gera (2013–2014)[4][5][6] |
Awards | Zee Rishtey Award for Favorite Behen and Favorite Nayi Jodi |
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.[17]
Roopal started her career as a choreographer in 2007.[17] After starting her acting career with the role of Mansha in Hamari Betiyoon Ka Vivaah,[17] she appeared in Ek Nayi Chhoti Si Zindagi. She also appeared in the Zee TV show Kasamh Se starring Prachi Desai and Ram Kapoor. The show was produced by Ekta Kapoor and Balaji Telefilms.
She played Gunjan in the Indian soap opera Sapne Suhane Ladakpan Ke.[18][19] Roopal participated in the eighth season of Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa as a wildcard entrant but was eliminated after a week.[20][21] 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.[22][23][24][25][26]
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).[27][28] In 2013, she was nominated in the Indian Telly Awards for Fresh New Face as Gunjan.[29]
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.[30][31]
Year | Name | Role | Notes | Ref(s) |
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2007 | Kasamh Se | Ria | Cameo | [32] |
2008–2009 | Hamari Betiyoon Ka Vivaah | Mansha Kohil | [32] | |
2009 | Dill Mill Gaye | Pari | [33] | |
2010 | Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 4 | Guest | Week 2, Special appearance | [32] |
2011–2012 | Ek Nayi Chhoti Si Zindagi | Kuhu | Lead role | [32] |
2012 | Dance India Dance Li'l Masters 2 | Competitor | [32] | |
2012–2015 | Sapne Suhane Ladakpan Ke | Gunjan Mayank Garg | Lead role | [34] |
2013 | Qubool Hai | Guest (as Gunjan) | Along with Ankit Gera | [32] |
2014 | Ek Mutthi Aasmaan | Crossover with SSLP | [32] | |
2015 | Killerr Karaoke Atka Toh Latkah | Contestant | Along with Vishal Singh | [35] |
Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 8 | (entered as wild card) – Eliminated 10th week – 20 September | [36] | ||
Bigg Boss 9 | Entered Day 1, Evicted Day 14 | [37] | ||
2016 | Box Cricket League | Player in Pune Anmol Ratn | ||
2016 | Fakebook with Kavita | Guest | Hosted by Kavita Kaushik | |
2019 | Shakti - Astitva Ke Ehsaas Ki | Manasvi | Supporting role | |
2019 | Laal Ishq | Manisha | Episode 138 opposite Ankit Gupta | |
2021 | Ranju Ki Betiyaan | Bulbul Ranju Mishra | Lead role |
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2012 | Zee Rishtey Awards | Favourite Behen | Sapne Suhane Ladakpan Ke | Won |
Favourite Nayi Jodi | ||||
Favourite Jodi | Nominated | |||
Favourite Naya Sadasya - Female | Nominated | |||
Indian Telly Awards | Best Fresh New Face - Female | Nominated | ||
2013 | Indian Telly Awards | Fresh New Face | Nominated | |
Zee Rishtey Awards | Favourite Behen | Won | ||
Favourite Jodi | Nominated | |||
2014 | Favourite Popular Face - Female | Nominated | ||
Favourite Saas-Bahu | Nominated |
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