1. She was born on April 5, 1977 in Bombay, Maharashtra.

2. Her father, Anil Ganguly, is a director and screenwriter.

3. Her brother, Vijay Ganguly, is a choreographer and actor-producer.

4. She studied hotel management and theater.

5. She made her acting debut at the age of 7 in her father's 1985 film Saheb.

6. She is known for her roles as Manisha "Monisha" Singh Sarabhai in Sarabhai vs Sarabhai and Anupamaa in Anupamaa.

7. She has also appeared in Mera Yaar Mera Dushman, Do Ankhen Barah Hath, Angaara, and Satrangee Parachute.

8. She voiced the animated film Dashavatar.

9. She has a net worth of around Rs 20 crores (as of 2023).

10. She is one of the highest-paid television stars, earning around Rs 3 lakh per episode of Anupamaa.

11. She married Ashwin Verma and took a break from acting to focus on motherhood. They have a son named Rudransh.