Roopa Ganguly
Biography
Roopa Ganguly (born 25 November 1966) is an Indian actress, playback singer and politician. She is best known for her rendition of Draupadi in B R Chopra's hit television series Mahabharat (1988). Often promoted as the Bengali Film Industry's answer to Bollywood's Shabana Azmi, she is known for her versatility and accent adaptation. She worked with directors such as Mrinal Sen, Aparna Sen, Goutam Ghose and Rituparno Ghosh. She is a trained Rabindra Sangeet vocalist and a classical dancer. She received several awards including a National Award and two BFJA Awards. In October, 2015, she was nominated as a Member of Parliament, Rajya Sabha, by the President of India. She served as the President of BJP Mahila Morcha in West Bengal. She served as the General Secretary and the Vice President for the West Bengal Motion Picture Artistes' Forum, a body representing cine artistes.
Known For
All Movies (58)
- Pratyabartan2026
- Raghu Dakat2025 · as Dakat Ma
- Arshinagar2015 · as Tayyab's mother
- Onyo Opalaa2015 · as Opalaa
- Aro Ekbar2015
- Natoker Moto: Like a Play2015 · as Kheya's mother
- Gurudakshina2015
- NayanChampar Dinratri2014
- Punascha2014
- Aashbo Aarek Din2013
- Namte Namte2013
- Dutta Vs Dutta2012 · as Runu
- Na Hannyate2012 · as Jui
- Abosheshey2012 · as Suchismita
- Barfi!2012 · as Shruti's mother
- Hemlock Society2012 · as Niharika Basu
- Mayabazaar2012
- Jaani Dekha Hobe2011
- Nobel Chor2011 · as Diya
- Rehmat Ali2010
- Piyali's Password2009 · as Piyali Ray
- Luck2009 · as Special appearance
- Crossroads of Love2009
- The Understudy2009
- Khela2008 · as Renu
- Bidhatar Lekha2007 · as Shubho's mother
- Chaurahen2007 · as Mrs Bose
- Jara Bristite Bhijechhilo2007 · as Suchetana Basu
- Antarmahal2005 · as Zamindar's wife
- A Fistful of Tales2005
- Nagordola2005 · as Nandini
- Empty Canvas2005 · as Sharmishtha
- Critical Encounter2005
- Mayer Raja2005
- Bow Barracks Forever!2004
- Krishna Cottage2004 · as Nun
- Mahulbanir Sereng2004
- In the Forest... Again2003
- Dekha2001
- Bastir Meye Radha2000
- Bariwali2000 · as Sudeshna Mitra
- Yugant1995 · as Anasuya
- Janani1994
- Rajar Raja1994
- The Padma Boatman1993 · as Kopila
- Prithibir Sesh Station1993
- Nishchaiy1992 · as Vidya
- Police Matthu Dada1991
- Inspector Dhanush1991
- Naa Ille Naa Swargam1991 · as Krishna wife
- Saugandh1991 · as Rajha
- Sadharan Meye1991
- Bahaar Aane Tak1990 · as Rama
- Pyar Ka Devta1990 · as Shardha Kumar
- Ek Din Achanak1989 · as Seema Roy
- Toofan1989
- Kamla Ki Maut1989 · as Geeta
- Paar1984
All TV Shows (5)
- Meyebela2023 · as Bithika Mitra
- Waqt Batayega Kaun Apna Kaun Paraya2008 · as Madhvi Malhotra
- Love Story2007 · as Ritu (Akash's mother)
- Karam Apnaa Apnaa2006 · as Suguna
- Mahabharat1988 · as Draupadi