Rupal Patel: I prefer being myself in real life and not the character I play on TV

She is mostly seen in elaborate costumes, heavy jewellery, and make-up on TV shows, one would assume Rupal Patel to be the same in real life, too. On the contrary, you will see the actress go about doing her work in simple jeans and a shirt. The actress, who became a household name with her stint in the two seasons of Saath Nibhaana Saathiya and will soon be seen in Ved Raj’s Tera Mera Saath Rahe, says, “I mostly play strong characters in daily soaps and as is the demand, I have to wear heavy saris, loads of make-up and jewellery. I am happy doing it for the screen, but in real life, I prefer a simple look, a minimalistic one. I don’t like to wear make-up and jewellery at all. I prefer being Rupal and not my character when I am not on the set.”