Roopa Ganguly
Born
November 25, 1966 (58 years old)
Known For
Acting
Place of Birth
Kolkata, West Bengal, India
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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Arshinagar
Tayyab's mother
2015
Aro Ekbar
2015
Natoker Moto: Like a Play
Kheya's mother
2015
Gurudakshina
2015
NayanChampar Dinratri
2014
Punascha
2014
Aashbo Aarek Din
2013
Namte Namte
2013
Dutta Vs Dutta
Runu
2012
Na Hannyate
Jui
2012
Barfi!
Shruti's mother
2012
Hemlock Society
Niharika Basu
2012
Mayabazaar
2012
Abosheshey
Suchismita
2011
Jaani Dekha Hobe
2011
Nobel Chor
Diya
2011
Rehmat Ali
2010
Piyali's Password
Piyali Ray
2009
Luck
Special appearance
2009
Chowrasta Crossroads of Love
2009
The Understudy
2009
Khela
Special appearance
2008
Waqt Batayega Kaun Apna Kaun Paraya
Madhvi Malhotra · (1 episode)
2008
Bidhatar Lekha
Shubho's mother
2007
Chaurahen
Mrs Bose
2007
Jara Bristite Bhijechhilo
2007
Love Story
Ritu (Akash's mother) · (1 episode)
2007
Karam Apnaa Apnaa
Suguna · (603 episodes)
2006
Antarmahal
Zamindar's wife
2005
Ek Mutho Chabi
2005
Nagordola
2005
Empty Canvas
Sharmishtha Sen, manager
2005
Critical Encounter
2005
Mayer Raja
2005
Bow Barracks Forever
2004
Krishna Cottage
Nun
2004
Mahulbanir Sereng
2004
In the Forest... Again
2003
Dekha
2001
Bastir Meye Radha
2000
Bariwali
Sudeshna Mitra
2000
Yugant
Anasuya
1995
Rajar Raja
1994
Janani
1993
The Padma Boatman
Kopila
1993
Prithibir Sesh Station
1993
Nishchaiy
Vidya
1992
Naa Ille Naa Swargam
Krishna wife
1991
Saugandh
Rajha
1991
Sadharan Meye
1991
Bahaar Aane Tak
Rama
1990
Pyar Ka Devta
Shardha Kumar
1990
Ek Din Achanak
Seema Roy
1989
Toofan
1989
Kamla Ki Maut
Geeta
1989
Mahabharat
Draupadi · (94 episodes)
1988