Rupal Patel: I have not taken a single leave on my own in the last one and a half years

Post the announcement of the second season of Saath Nibhana Saathiya, audience are eagerly waiting to see the equation between Gopi Bahu aka Devoleena Bhattacharjee and Kokilaben aka Rupal Patel. Rupal Patel’s iconic dialogue Rasode Mein Kaun Tha from the first season went viral on the internet and we saw many Bollywood celebs recreating it with in their own versions. Talking about that viral video, Rupal told PinkVilla, “The most important thing for any artist is their audience and if we get love in enormous, it is just an overwhelming feeling. I feel blessed to have been able to touch people in such a way. Many people from various industries have shared the viral meme featuring me and have enjoyed it, it is a moment of pride for me.”

When asked how she will manage between Yeh Rishtey Hain Pyaar Ke and Saath Nibhana Saathiya, she replied, “I have been working in the industry for a long time and have a reputation for being punctual and sincere with my work. And the channel knows it very well. Both Rajan Sir and the channel are aware how I treat my work. You won’t believe it but I have not taken a single leave on my own in the last one and a half years from the show. My aim is always to give my 100%. Hence, honestly, I was a little nervous initially as to how will I manage both the shows because both characters are central and important. But Star Plus channel took a stand and assured me that they will work things out and ensure the pressure does not entirely come on me, and I can work on my terms. I have the support from both my producer and the channel and that boosted my confidence more.”

Talking about her journey in Yeh Rishtey Hain Pyaar Ke, which recently completed 300 episodes, she said, “It has been a wonderful ride, Meenakshi as a character is extremely strong and traditional yet modern. I feel alive when I am performing a particular character. Rajan Sir is a wonderful producer. My bond with everyone is very good. Be it Shaheer Ji, Rhea Ji, or even Avinash Ji, and others, they are all experienced actors and are very professional. They are all very responsible, and come prepared on sets. We rehearse, we work very professionally and perform our scenes very quickly. We are a bunch of very proactive actors. I feel every artist should work with Directors Kut Production once to know how wonderfully it works.”

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