Soumasri Ganguly Roy (born 25 July 1985), known professionally as Dimpy Ganguli is an Indian model and television personality.

Dimpy Ganguli
Ganguli in 2013
Born (1985-07-25) 25 July 1985 (age 39)[1][2]
Years active2010-2016
Spouses
(m. 2010; div. 2015)
Rohit Roy
(m. 2015)
Children3

Early life

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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

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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] Ganguly gave birth to second son Rishaan on 27 July 2022.[10]

Career

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She was one of the contestants of Gladrags Mega Model Manhunt 2009, a beauty contest from India.[11] She was also the second runners up in Sananda Tilottama in 2007.[12]

In 2014, she participated in the television reality shows Bigg Boss 8 and its spin-off Bigg Boss Halla Bol.[13] She was evicted from the show on 31 January 2015.[14]

Television

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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 [15]

References

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  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. ^ "It's a boy! Dimpy Ganguly welcomes third child through water birth". India Today. 28 July 2022. Retrieved 28 June 2024.
  11. ^ Banerjee, Soumyadipta (5 March 2010). "Dimpy Ganguly lied to me, says Maureen Wadia". Daily News and Analysis. Retrieved 20 July 2016.
  12. ^ Nag, Kushali (8 November 2008). "Daredevil Dimpi". The Telegraph (Calcutta). Archived from the original on 10 March 2010. Retrieved 20 July 2016.
  13. ^ "Bigg Boss 8 gets wild card entries: Dimpy Ganguli, former 'Roadies' contestant Renee Dhyani". The Indian Express. 7 November 2014. Retrieved 20 July 2016.
  14. ^ 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.
  15. ^ "200 Actors, 10 Teams, and 1 Winner... Let The Game Begin". India.com. Retrieved 4 March 2016.