“Cancel It!” Anupama Actress Rupali Ganguly Slams Turkey for Supporting Pakistan, Urges Indians to Boycott

As tensions between India and Pakistan begin to cool following the May 10 ceasefire, public emotions remain high — especially in the entertainment industry. Television star Rupali Ganguly, best known for her role as Anupama, has publicly lashed out at Turkey for backing Pakistan during the recent conflict and has urged Indians to boycott travel to the country.

Why Is Turkey in the Spotlight?

Alongside China, Turkey has openly supported Pakistan, including allegedly providing arms and diplomatic backing. This has sparked anger among many Indians, particularly after the Indian Army's successful Operation Sindoor, which received widespread national support — including from celebrities.

Amidst this, Rupali Ganguly’s comments have stirred headlines.

Rupali Ganguly’s Open Call: “Cancel Your Trips”

On May 13, the actress took to X (formerly Twitter) and wrote:

“Can we please cancel our bookings for Turkey. This is my request to all Indian celebs, influencers and travellers. This is the least we can do as Indians.”
— Rupali Ganguly (@TheRupali)

Her tweet quickly went viral, with thousands supporting her appeal. One user wrote, “We won’t go, but who will stop the actors?” In response, music composer Vishal Mishra also chimed in, stating he now refuses to visit Turkey, Azerbaijan, or China.

Previous Statements and Patriotism

This isn’t the first time Rupali has voiced strong nationalist sentiments. Recently, she reposted images of PM Narendra Modi visiting AFS Adampur, captioning them with: “Rubbing salt on the wound.” She has also spoken out after the Pahalgam attack and has openly supported the Indian military’s retaliation through Operation Sindoor.

The Bigger Picture

Turkey has become a popular travel destination for Indian tourists, especially influencers and Bollywood stars. But calls to boycott the country are growing amid allegations of its continued military and diplomatic support for Pakistan.

Rupali Ganguly’s message is clear: National sentiment should take precedence over tourism or luxury travel. Whether this boycott catches on at a broader level remains to be seen, but one thing is certain — celebs are no longer staying silent on geopolitical issues.