Dimpy Ganguli (formerly Dimpy Mahajan) is an Indian model and television personality.
Early life
Her real name is Soumoshree Ganguli, Dimpy was her nick name. Her father's name is Saibal Ganguly and her mother's name is Sushmita Ganguli. Dimpy graduated with an honors degree in English literature from the renowned Scottish Church College in 2009.
Personal life
In 2010, Ganguli married Rahul Mahajan, son of BJP leader Pramod Mahajan, on Imagine TV's swayamvar reality show, Rahul Dulhaniya Le Jayenge.[1] Ganguli filed for divorce on the grounds of domestic violence and physical abuse.[2] The couple finally divorced in February 2015.[3]
In November 2015, Ganguli married Dubai-based businessman, Rohit Roy.[4] Their daughter Reanna was born on 20 June 2016.[5] In 2020, Ganguly gave birth to a son Aryaan.[6]
Career
She was one of the contestants of Gladrags Mega Model Manhunt 2009, a beauty contest from India.[7] She was also the second runners up in Sananda Tilottama in 2007.[8]
In 2014, she participated in the television reality shows Bigg Boss 8 and its spin-off Bigg Boss Halla Bol.[9] She was evicted from the show on 31 January 2015.[10]
Television
| Year | Name | Role | Notes | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Tujh Sang Preet Lagai Sajna | Dipika | Cameo | |
| Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai | Anjana | Hina Khan's friend | ||
| Rahul Dulhaniya Le Jayega | Contestant | Winner | ||
| 2011 | Zor Ka Jhatka: Total Wipeout | Eliminated | ||
| Kahani Chandrakanta Ki | Naagin | Negative Role | ||
| 2012 | Bade Achhe Lagte Hain | Preetika | Cameo | |
| Sasural Genda Phool | Dimpy | Suhana friend | ||
| 2012–13 | Nach Baliye 5 | Contestant | Along with Rahul Mahajan | |
| 2013 | Nach Baliye Shriman v/s Shrimati | Along with | ||
| Ek Hazaaron Mein Meri Behna Hai | Guest | Cameo | ||
| Welcome – Baazi Mehmaan Nawazi Ki | Contestant | Along with Amar Upadhyay, Gizele Thakral, Karanvir Bohra & Debina Bonnerjee | ||
| 2014–15 | Bigg Boss 8 | Wild Card, Champion | ||
| 2015 | Bigg Boss Halla Bol | Finalist | ||
| Killerr Karaoke Atka Toh Latkah | Along with Debina & Sreejita De | |||
| Comedy Classes | Guest | Along with Rakhi Sawant & Bharti Singh | ||
| 2016 | Box Cricket League 2 | Contestant | [11] |
Filmography
- Swabhoomi (2013, Bengali) - dancer
References
- ↑ Dimpy Ganguli dumps Rahul Mahajan after a night of abuse. Hindustan Times. Retrieved 30 July 2010.
- ↑ Rahul has regretted, but I need time: Dimpy. India Today(July 30, 2010). Retrieved 2020-03-17.
- ↑ Rahul Mahajan and Dimpy Gangulys divorce finalised(27 February 2015). Retrieved 2016-07-20.
- ↑ Dimpy Ganguly is Married. Inside Pics From Her Wedding, Bachelorette Party, Basu, Nilanjana(28 November 2015). Retrieved 2016-07-20.
- ↑ It's a girl for Dimpy Ganguly!(25 June 2016). Retrieved 2016-07-20.
- ↑ Dimpy Ganguli shares her vaccine experience as a breastfeeding mom; says, 'take the vaccine, more now for your baby as they still don't have one for themselves'. The Times of India(19 May 2021).
- ↑ Dimpy Ganguly lied to me, says Maureen Wadia. Daily News and Analysis(5 March 2010). Retrieved 20 July 2016.
- ↑ Daredevil Dimpi. The Telegraph (Calcutta)(8 November 2008). Retrieved 20 July 2016.
- ↑ Bigg Boss 8 gets wild card entries: Dimpy Ganguli, former 'Roadies' contestant Renee Dhyani. Retrieved 2016-07-20.
- ↑ Bigg Boss Halla Bol: Dimpy Mahajan and Ali Quli Mirza out from the winner's race?, Talreja, Vinod(30 January 2015). Retrieved 2016-07-20.
- ↑ 200 Actors, 10 Teams, and 1 Winner... Let The Game Begin. Retrieved 4 March 2016.