Rupali Ganguly slams BMC over traffic woes near Filmcity, says ‘It feels like Mumbaikars are being taken for granted’

Television star Rupali Ganguly recently voiced her frustration over the severe traffic congestion she faced while traveling to the Film City set in Goregaon, Mumbai. What is usually a one-hour commute turned into a grueling two-and-a-half-hour ordeal due to ongoing metro construction and what she described as poor traffic management by the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC).Taking to social media, Rupali shared a video from her rickshaw, capturing the jam-packed road. She criticized the BMC for its decision to move massive metro construction containers during peak hours, around 10 a.m., which blocked half the road and brought traffic to a standstill. “Why can’t these activities be scheduled in the early morning, between 3 and 4 a.m., when there’s minimal traffic? It feels like Mumbaikars are being taken for granted,” Rupali said, calling the functioning of the civic body “haphazard” and disorganized.The Anupamaa actress also raised environmental concerns, pointing out the destruction of trees in and around the Film City area due to the construction work. Her candid remarks quickly went viral, sparking conversations about the worsening traffic woes and the need for better civic planning in Mumbai.Rupali Ganguly is one of television’s most celebrated actresses, best known for her powerful portrayal of Anupamaa in the hit show of the same name. With a career spanning over two decades, she has been part of several popular shows like Sarabhai vs Sarabhai, Sanjivani, and Parvarrish. Her role in Anupamaa has cemented her position as one of the most loved and influential stars on Indian television.Through her strong stand, Rupali has not only highlighted the daily struggles of Mumbaikars but also urged the authorities to take responsibility and make commuting safer and more efficient for the city’s residents.