MUMBAI : Those who watch television regularly are all familiar with Rupal Patel! As Kokilaben in Saath Nibhaana Sathiyaa, she gained a lot of recognition. One of the things that drew people into the program was her portrayal of a detailed and judgmental mother-in-law. Rupal talked about her Saath Nibhaana Saathiya days in an interview that she did recently.
The actress recalled her emotional reaction when Devoleena Bhattacharjee took Gia Manek's place as Gopi in the show. Rupal also shared her equation with her other actors from the daily soap drama.
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Rupal Patel shared some of her candid memories of Saath Nibhaana Saathiya. The actress began by thanking God and the audience for accepting her as Kokila Modi in the play. She then talked about how she cried when Devoleena Bhattacharjee took Gia Manek's place as Gopi.
Rupal remarked that she asked Pawan sir about the current situation and, hence, became aware of Devoleena joining the cast as Gopi, replacing Gia. This led the Yeh Rishte Hain Pyaar Ke actress to burst into tears. She said, "I was crying aur Star Plus se bhi kuch log aaye the ek press conference ke liye (And some people from Star Plus also came for a press conference) I could not speak to the press."
Rupal stated, "Koki ka kirdaar umar mein bhi bada tha, aur waise bhi Rupal, Gopi se umar mein badi thi toh woh mera farz tha. Maine apni baahein faila kar Devoleena ko apna pyaar diya hai, apna support diya hai. Aur iss baat ko wo kabhi nakaar nahi sakti (Koki's character older than Gopi, and Rupal is also elderly to Gopi so that was my duty. I have given Devoleena all my love and my support with my open arms. And she could never deny this thing)."
After departing from Saath Nibhaana Saathiya, Gia Manek took part in Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 5. Rupal detailed saying that she thought Gia would have done better by continuing on with the show. During an interview section, the Shagun actress disclosed that she continued to communicate with Gia's mother even after Gia left the show.
Rupal Patel continued by stating that Devoleena Bhattacharjee was the same on the Saath Nibhaana Saathiya sets as she was on Bigg Boss 13. The Tera Mera Saath Rahe actress stated that Devoleena had a strong reaction to things that she hated and could stand up for herself.
Patel went on to say that Devoleena put a lot of effort into earning the audience's affection. She gave the latter high marks for her persistent efforts to play Gopi flawlessly and provide standout performances in Saath Nibhaana Saathiya.
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