Roopa Ganguly
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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
Credits
Barfi! (2012)
as Shruti's mother
Chaurahen (2007)
as Mrs Bose
Mahulbanir Sereng (2004)
Actor
Luck (2009)
as Special appearance
Abosheshey (2012)
as Suchismita
Piyali's Password (2009)
as Piyali Ray
Arshinagar (2015)
as Tayyab's mother
Nobel Chor (2011)
as Diya
Krishna Cottage (2004)
as Nun
Naa Ille Naa Swargam (1991)
as Krishna wife
Crossroads of Love (2009)
Actor
Aro Ekbar (2015)
Actor
Antarmahal (2005)
as Zamindar's wife
Bariwali (2000)
as Sudeshna Mitra
Pyar Ka Devta (1990)
as Shardha Kumar
Kamla Ki Maut (1989)
as Geeta
Janani (1994)
Actor
Raghu Dakat (2025)
as Dakat Ma
Yugant (1995)
as Anasuya
Jaani Dekha Hobe (2011)
Actor
Bahaar Aane Tak (1990)
as Rama
Natoker Moto: Like a Play (2015)
as Kheya's mother
Nishchaiy (1992)
as Vidya
Prithibir Sesh Station (1993)
Actor
Nagordola (2005)
as Nandini
Ek Din Achanak (1989)
as Seema Roy
Dutta Vs Dutta (2012)
as Runu
Jara Bristite Bhijechhilo (2007)
as Suchetana Basu
In the Forest... Again (2003)
Actor
Dekha (2001)
Actor
Bow Barracks Forever! (2004)
Actor
Hemlock Society (2012)
as Niharika Basu
Onyo Opalaa (2015)
as Opalaa
Mayabazaar (2012)
Actor
The Crossing (1984)
Actor
The Padma Boatman (1993)
as Kopila
Punascha (2014)
Actor
Sadharan Meye (1991)
Actor
Empty Canvas (2005)
as Sharmishtha
Saugandh (1991)
as Rajha
Khela (2008)
as Renu
Police Matthu Dada (1991)
Actor
A Fistful of Tales (2005)
Actor
Gurudakshina (2015)
Actor
Critical Encounter (2005)
Actor
Pratyabartan (2026)
Actor
Bastir Meye Radha (2000)
Actor
Bidhatar Lekha (2007)
as Shubho's mother
Rajar Raja (1994)
Actor
The Understudy (2009)
Actor
Inspector Dhanush (1991)
Actor
Rehmat Ali (2010)
Actor
Aashbo Aarek Din (2013)
Actor
Toofan (1989)
Actor
Mayer Raja (2005)
Actor
Namte Namte (2013)
Actor
NayanChampar Dinratri (2014)
Actor
Na Hannyate (2012)
as Jui