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