Dimpy Ganguli
Ganguli in 2013
Born (1985-07-25) 25 July 1985[1][2]
Kolkata, West Bengal, India[3]
Years active2010-2016
Spouses
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(m. 2010; div. 2015)​
    Rohit Roy
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    (m. 2015)​

    Dimpy Ganguli (formerly Dimpy Mahajan) is an Indian model and television personality.

    Early life

    Her real name is Soumoshree Ganguli, Dimpy was her nickname. She belongs to Bengali family and 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.[4] Ganguli filed for divorce on the grounds of domestic violence and physical abuse.[5] The couple finally divorced in February 2015.[6]

    In November 2015, Ganguli married Dubai-based businessman, Rohit Roy.[7] Their daughter Reanna was born on 20 June 2016.[8] In 2020, Ganguly gave birth to a son Aryaan.[9]

    Career

    She was one of the contestants of Gladrags Mega Model Manhunt 2009, a beauty contest from India.[10] She was also the second runners up in Sananda Tilottama in 2007.[11]

    In 2014, she participated in the television reality shows Bigg Boss 8 and its spin-off Bigg Boss Halla Bol.[12] She was evicted from the show on 31 January 2015.[13]

    Television

    YearNameRoleNotesRef
    2010Tujh Sang Preet Lagai SajnaDipikaCameo
    Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata HaiAnjanaHina Khan's friend
    Rahul Dulhaniya Le JayegaContestantWinner
    2011Zor Ka Jhatka: Total WipeoutEliminated
    Kahani Chandrakanta KiNaaginNegative Role
    2012Bade Achhe Lagte HainPreetikaCameo
    Sasural Genda PhoolDimpySuhana friend
    2012–13Nach Baliye 5ContestantAlong with Rahul Mahajan
    2013Nach Baliye Shriman v/s ShrimatiAlong with
    Ek Hazaaron Mein Meri Behna HaiGuestCameo
    Welcome – Baazi Mehmaan Nawazi KiContestantAlong with Amar Upadhyay, Gizele Thakral, Karanvir Bohra & Debina Bonnerjee
    2014–15Bigg Boss 8Wild Card, Champion
    2015Bigg Boss Halla BolFinalist
    Killerr Karaoke Atka Toh LatkahAlong with Debina & Sreejita De
    Comedy ClassesGuestAlong with Rakhi Sawant & Bharti Singh
    2016Box Cricket League 2Contestant [14]

    References

    1. ↑ Barua, Richa (25 July 2010). "Rahul-Dimpy celebrate their birthday!". The Times of India. Retrieved 20 July 2016.
    2. ↑ "Dimpy Ganguly 'nervous' before second marriage". The Indian Express. Kolkata. 23 November 2015. Retrieved 20 July 2016. The 30-year-old former wife of Rahul Mahajan
    3. ↑ Ganguly, Ruman (31 July 2010). "Shocked Kolkata feels Dimpy's pain". The Times of India. Retrieved 20 July 2016.
    4. ↑ "Dimpy Ganguli dumps Rahul Mahajan after a night of abuse". Hindustan Times. Archived from the original on 20 March 2012. Retrieved 30 July 2010.
    5. ↑ "Rahul has regretted, but I need time: Dimpy". India Today. 30 July 2010. Retrieved 17 March 2020.
    6. ↑ "Rahul Mahajan and Dimpy Gangulys divorce finalised". India Today. 27 February 2015. Retrieved 20 July 2016.
    7. ↑ Basu, Nilanjana (28 November 2015). "Dimpy Ganguly is Married. Inside Pics From Her Wedding, Bachelorette Party". NDTVMovies.com. Retrieved 20 July 2016.
    8. ↑ "It's a girl for Dimpy Ganguly!". Daily News & Analysis. 25 June 2016. Retrieved 20 July 2016.
    9. ↑ "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. Retrieved 19 May 2021.
    10. ↑ Banerjee, Soumyadipta (5 March 2010). "Dimpy Ganguly lied to me, says Maureen Wadia". Daily News and Analysis. Retrieved 20 July 2016.
    11. ↑ Nag, Kushali (8 November 2008). "Daredevil Dimpi". The Telegraph (Calcutta). Archived from the original on 10 March 2010. Retrieved 20 July 2016.
    12. ↑ "Bigg Boss 8 gets wild card entries: Dimpy Ganguli, former 'Roadies' contestant Renee Dhyani". The Indian Express. 7 November 2014. Retrieved 20 July 2016.
    13. ↑ Talreja, Vinod (30 January 2015). "Bigg Boss Halla Bol: Dimpy Mahajan and Ali Quli Mirza out from the winner's race?". Daily News & Analysis. Retrieved 20 July 2016.
    14. ↑ "200 Actors, 10 Teams, and 1 Winner... Let The Game Begin". India.com. Retrieved 4 March 2016.


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