- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- November 25, 1966
- Place of Birth
- Kolkata, West Bengal, India
Roopa Ganguly
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
moviePratyabartan
2026
movieRaghu Dakat
2025 · Dakat Ma
tvMeyebela
2023 · Bithika Mitra
movieArshinagar
2015 · Tayyab's mother
movieOnyo Opalaa
2015 · Opalaa
movieAro Ekbar
2015
movieNatoker Moto: Like a Play
2015 · Kheya's mother
movieGurudakshina
2015
movieNayanChampar Dinratri
2014
moviePunascha
2014
movieAashbo Aarek Din
2013
movieNamte Namte
2013
movieDutta Vs Dutta
2012 · Runu
movieNa Hannyate
2012 · Jui
movieAbosheshey
2012 · Suchismita
movieBarfi!
2012 · Shruti's mother
movieHemlock Society
2012 · Niharika Basu
movieMayabazaar
2012
movieJaani Dekha Hobe
2011
movieNobel Chor
2011 · Diya
movieRehmat Ali
2010
moviePiyali's Password
2009 · Piyali Ray
movieLuck
2009 · Special appearance
movieCrossroads of Love
2009
movieThe Understudy
2009
movieKhela
2008 · Renu
Waqt Batayega Kaun Apna Kaun Paraya
tvWaqt Batayega Kaun Apna Kaun Paraya
2008 · Madhvi Malhotra
movieBidhatar Lekha
2007 · Shubho's mother
movieChaurahen
2007 · Mrs Bose
movieJara Bristite Bhijechhilo
2007 · Suchetana Basu
Love Story
tvLove Story
2007 · Ritu (Akash's mother)
Karam Apnaa Apnaa
tvKaram Apnaa Apnaa
2006 · Suguna
movieAntarmahal
2005 · Zamindar's wife
movieA Fistful of Tales
2005 · , Producer
movieNagordola
2005 · Nandini
movieEmpty Canvas
2005 · Sharmishtha
Critical Encounter
movieCritical Encounter
2005
Mayer Raja
movieMayer Raja
2005
movieBow Barracks Forever!
2004
movieKrishna Cottage
2004 · Nun
Mahulbanir Sereng
movieMahulbanir Sereng
2004
movieIn the Forest... Again
2003
movieDekha
2001
movieBastir Meye Radha
2000
movieBariwali
2000 · Sudeshna Mitra
movieYugant
1995 · Anasuya
Janani
movieJanani
1994
movieRajar Raja
1994
movieThe Padma Boatman
1993 · Kopila
moviePrithibir Sesh Station
1993
movieNishchaiy
1992 · Vidya
moviePolice Matthu Dada
1991
movieInspector Dhanush
1991
movieNaa Ille Naa Swargam
1991 · Krishna wife
movieSaugandh
1991 · Rajha
movieSadharan Meye
1991
movieBahaar Aane Tak
1990 · Rama
moviePyar Ka Devta
1990 · Shardha Kumar
movieEk Din Achanak
1989 · Seema Roy
movieToofan
1989
movieKamla Ki Maut
1989 · Geeta
tvMahabharat
1988 · Draupadi
moviePaar
1984