Roopal Tyagi (born October 6, 1989) is a television actor and choreographer from India. She is most known for her role as Gunjan in the Zee TV drama Sapne Suhane Ladakpan Ke. In 2015, she appeared on the dance reality shows Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 8 and Bigg Boss 9.
Tyagi was born in Bangalore, India on October 6, 1989. Sophia High School in Bangalore was where she received her education. She studied at Shiamak Davar's dance studio in Bangalore, her hometown, before assisting Bollywood choreographer Pony Verma on the song "Mere Dholna" from the film Bhool Bhulaiyaa. She commuted between Bangalore and Mumbai for two years before settling in Mumbai.
Career
In 2007, Roopal began her career as a choreographer. She began her acting career as Mansha in Hamari Betiyoon Ka Vivaah and later appeared in Ek Nayi Chhoti Si Zindagi. She also appeared in Prachi Desai and Ram Kapoor's Zee TV serial Kasamh Se. Ekta Kapoor and Balaji Telefilms produced the show.
In the Indian soap opera Sapne Suhane Ladakpan Ke, she played Gunjan. Roopal appeared as a wildcard participant in the eighth season of Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa but was eliminated after a week. She was a Bigg Boss 9 competitor who was paired with Digangana Suryavanshi and was eliminated in the second week of voting.
Tyagi received two Zee Rishtey Awards in 2012 for Best Behen as Gunjan and Rachana (Mahima Makwana) and Best Nayi Jodi as Gunjan and Mayank. (Ankit Gera). As Gunjan, she was nominated for Fresh New Face at the Indian Telly Awards in 2013.
Tyagi posted an open letter to her Instagram in 2020, criticising the Indian contingent for undercutting the main female character and the series' "backwardness." "You think you're making a progressive show by making a drama about a 'black' complexion girl, a'short' girl, a 'fat' girl, etc. and their problems. "No," she told the producers.
Year | Name | Role | Notes |
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2007 | Kasamh Se | Ria | Cameo |
2008–2009 | Hamari Betiyoon Ka Vivaah | Mansha Kohil | |
2009 | Dill Mill Gaye | Pari | |
2010 | Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 4 | Guest | Week 2, Special appearance |
2011–2012 | Ek Nayi Chhoti Si Zindagi | Kuhu | Lead role |
2012 | Dance India Dance Li'l Masters 2 | Competitor | |
2012–2015 | Sapne Suhane Ladakpan Ke | Gunjan Mayank Garg | Lead role |
2013 | Qubool Hai | Guest (as Gunjan) | Along with Ankit Gera |
2014 | Ek Mutthi Aasmaan | Crossover with SSLP | |
2015 | Killerr Karaoke Atka Toh Latkah | Contestant | Along with Vishal Singh |
Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 8 | (entered as wild card) – Eliminated 10th week – 20 September | ||
Bigg Boss 9 | Entered Day 1, Evicted Day 14 | ||
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 |
Year | Award | Category | Show | Result |
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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 |
Bio | |
Real Name | Roopal Tyagi |
Nickname | Roopal |
Profession | Actress and Choreography |
Physical Stats & More | |
Height | in centimeters- 158 cm in meters- 1.58 m in Feet Inches- 5' 2" |
Weight | in Kilograms- 48 Kg in Pounds- 106 lbs |
Figure Measurements | 32-23-33 |
Eye Colour | Black |
Hair Colour | Black |
Personal Life | |
Date of Birth | 5 October 1989 |
Age (as in 2022) | 33 Years |
Birth Place | Bengaluru, Karnataka , India |
Zodiac sign/Sun sign | Libra |
Nationality | Indian |
Hometown | Bengaluru, Karnataka, India |
School | Not Known |
College | Not Known |
Educational Qualifications | Bachelor of Commerce |
Debut | Hamari Betiyoon Ka Vivaah (2008-09) |
Family | Father- Rajesh Tyagi Mother- Poonam Tyagi Sister- N/A Brother- Smitesh (Younger) |
Religion | Hindu |
Address | Mumbai |
Hobbies | Dancing, swimming and cooking |
Favourite Things | |
Favourite Food | Dark Chocolate, Pani Puri and Pesto Pasta |
Favourite Actor | Not Known |
Favourite Actress | Deepika Padukone |
Favourite Film | Andaz Apna Apna |
Favourite Book | When Bad Things Happen To Good People by Harold S Kushner |
Favourite Destination | Goa |
Boys, Affairs and More | |
Marital Status | Unmarried |
Money Factor | |
Salary | Not Known |
Net Worth | Not Known |