Anupamaa Cast Upset With Smriti Irani’s TRP Remark: ‘Let’s Uplift The Show Without Demeaning…’

Anupamaa’s cast seemed to be disappointed with Smriti Irani’s recent remarks about TRP competition. They believe the Minister’s recent comments were unfair and seemed to take a dig at the lead star of the popular show, Rupali Ganguli. The debate started after Irani’s remarks about TV viewership and content went viral. The cast of Anupamaa felt that they were being ‘demeaned’ for their hard work and personality. Irani earlier stated that she doesn’t consider comparing her work with that of Anupamaa.

In a recent interview with India Today, Smriti Irani said, “I don’t (look at them as competition). We were there 25 years ago. If you have the capacity to be remembered for 25 years, then we will talk about competition.”

She continued, “If you have been a three-time MP, a cabinet minister for a decade, a BJP person for 25 years. If you want to compete, you have to be fair to everybody in the so-called competitive sphere. You can’t have somebody who’s just started something and say, ‘Compete with Smriti Irani’.”

“If you have been a three-time MP, a cabinet minister for a decade, a BJP person for 25 years- if you want to compete, you have to be fair to everybody in the so-called competitive sphere. You can’t have somebody who’s just started something and say, ‘Compete with Smriti Irani’,” the actress added.

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Several Anupamaa actors had shared their views on Smriti’s comments under the videos of her interview. Alpana Buch, who plays the role of Baa in the show, wrote, “Honorable Smritiji, this was not expected from you.” Milloni Kapadia commented, “Breaks my heart to see our love not getting reciprocated.” Jaswir Kaur wrote, “Is this a midway conversation or I heard the question wrongly… One was the most famous show 25 years ago and one is the current show since 5 years… Yes, there is no comparison yet getting compared… hhhhhmmmm.” Zalak Desai said, “Sarabhai Vs Sarabhai was a great show, did come back and is still remembered. Nobody has started out NOW! Truly, there is no comparison here! The numbers speak for themselves.” Shiwani Chakraborty replied, “True and it’s not always about YEARS, it’s about how much a new thing in television doing wonders… much love for ANUPAMAA.”
Krutika Desai wrote a strong response defending Rupali, “The Show & @rupaliganguly ji hasn’t just started something! If u have been in Industry then you must know that Rupali ji has been into the entertainment industry longer years then you @smritiiraniofficial… Let’s have a healthy competition & uplift the show without demeaning the Artist who is the face of the show.”

“Smriti mam you have been an idol to everyone but that doesn’t mean someone else can’t.!! One should accept the fact gracefully. Cheers to my on screen mom @rupaliganguly ANUPAMAA,” she added.

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Amid the TRP remarks, the TRP battle between the two shows remained close. In the 40th week, Anupamaa reached the top spot with 2.3 TRP, while Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi 2 had 2.2.