Roopa Ganguly
Acting
1966-11-25 · 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.
Filmography
Pratyabartan
2026 · Movie
Raghu Dakat
2025 · Movie
Meyebela
2023 · Series
Arshinagar
2015 · Movie
Onyo Opalaa
2015 · Movie
Aro Ekbar
2015 · Movie
Natoker Moto: Like a Play
2015 · Movie
Gurudakshina
2015 · Movie
NayanChampar Dinratri
2014 · Movie
Punascha
2014 · Movie
Aashbo Aarek Din
2013 · Movie
Namte Namte
2013 · Movie
Dutta Vs Dutta
2012 · Movie
Na Hannyate
2012 · Movie
Abosheshey
2012 · Movie
Barfi!
2012 · Movie
Hemlock Society
2012 · Movie
Mayabazaar
2012 · Movie
Jaani Dekha Hobe
2011 · Movie
Nobel Chor
2011 · Movie
Rehmat Ali
2010 · Movie
Piyali's Password
2009 · Movie
Luck
2009 · Movie
Crossroads of Love
2009 · Movie
The Understudy
2009 · Movie
Khela
2008 · Movie
Waqt Batayega Kaun Apna Kaun Paraya
2008 · Series
Bidhatar Lekha
2007 · Movie
Chaurahen
2007 · Movie
Jara Bristite Bhijechhilo
2007 · Movie
Love Story
2007 · Series
Karam Apnaa Apnaa
2006 · Series
Antarmahal
2005 · Movie
A Fistful of Tales
2005 · Movie
Nagordola
2005 · Movie
Empty Canvas
2005 · Movie
Critical Encounter
2005 · Movie
Mayer Raja
2005 · Movie
Bow Barracks Forever!
2004 · Movie
Krishna Cottage
2004 · Movie
Mahulbanir Sereng
2004 · Movie
In the Forest... Again
2003 · Movie
Dekha
2001 · Movie
Bastir Meye Radha
2000 · Movie
Bariwali
2000 · Movie
Yugant
1995 · Movie
Janani
1994 · Movie
Rajar Raja
1994 · Movie
The Padma Boatman
1993 · Movie
Prithibir Sesh Station
1993 · Movie
Nishchaiy
1992 · Movie
Inspector Dhanush
1991 · Movie
Police Matthu Dada
1991 · Movie
Naa Ille Naa Swargam
1991 · Movie
Saugandh
1991 · Movie
Sadharan Meye
1991 · Movie
Bahaar Aane Tak
1990 · Movie
Pyar Ka Devta
1990 · Movie
Ek Din Achanak
1989 · Movie
Toofan
1989 · Movie
Kamla Ki Maut
1989 · Movie
Mahabharat
1988 · Series
The Crossing
1984 · Movie