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.
62 acting credits
Acting · 62
Mahabharat
1988
Karam Apnaa Apnaa
2006
Barfi!
2012
Luck
2009
Waqt Batayega Kaun Apna Kaun Paraya
2008
Pyar Ka Devta
1990
Kamla Ki Maut
1989
Antarmahal
2005
In the Forest... Again
2003
Love Story
2007
Naa Ille Naa Swargam
1991
Nishchaiy
1992
Krishna Cottage
2004
Bow Barracks Forever!
2004
A Fistful of Tales
2005
Paar
1984
Khela
2008
Bidhatar Lekha
2007
Bariwali
2000
Dutta Vs Dutta
2012
Chaurahen
2007
Raghu Dakat
2025
Saugandh
1991
Nagordola
2005
Hemlock Society
2012
Ek Din Achanak
1989
Na Hannyate
2012
Jara Bristite Bhijechhilo
2007
Namte Namte
2013
Arshinagar
2015
Bastir Meye Radha
2000
Yugant
1995
Pratyabartan
2026
The Understudy
2009
Bahaar Aane Tak
1990
Empty Canvas
2005
Crossroads of Love
2009
Inspector Dhanush
1991
NayanChampar Dinratri
2014
Gurudakshina
2015
Dekha
2001
Mayer Raja
2005
Police Matthu Dada
1991
The Padma Boatman
1993
Jaani Dekha Hobe
2011
Critical Encounter
2005
Prithibir Sesh Station
1993
Rajar Raja
1994
Punascha
2014
Nobel Chor
2011
Janani
1994
Aro Ekbar
2015
Mayabazaar
2012
Mahulbanir Sereng
2004
Abosheshey
2012
Toofan
1989
Sadharan Meye
1991
Natoker Moto: Like a Play
2015
Rehmat Ali
2010
Piyali's Password
2009
Aashbo Aarek Din
2013
Onyo Opalaa
2015