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Acting
Roopa Ganguly
Also known as: Roopa Ganguly, Rupa Ganguly
Biography
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.
Personal Info
Known For
Acting
Birthday
November 25, 1966
Age
59 years old
Place of Birth
Kolkata, West Bengal, India
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0.4
Filmography
Pratyabartan
2026Movie
Raghu Dakat
Dakat Ma
2025Movie
Meyebela
Bithika Mitra
2023TV
Aro Ekbar
2015Movie
Natoker Moto: Like a Play
Kheya's mother
2015Movie
Gurudakshina
2015Movie
Arshinagar
Tayyab's mother
2015Movie
Onyo Opalaa
Opalaa
2015Movie
NayanChampar Dinratri
2014Movie
Punascha
2014Movie
Aashbo Aarek Din
2013Movie
Namte Namte
2013Movie
Barfi!
Shruti's mother
2012Movie
Dutta Vs Dutta
Runu
2012Movie
Hemlock Society
Niharika Basu
2012Movie
Abosheshey
Suchismita
2012Movie
Mayabazaar
2012Movie
Na Hannyate
Jui
2012Movie
Jaani Dekha Hobe
2011Movie
Nobel Chor
Diya
2011Movie
Rehmat Ali
2010Movie
Piyali's Password
Piyali Ray
2009Movie
Crossroads of Love
2009Movie
Luck
Special appearance
2009Movie
The Understudy
2009Movie
Khela
Renu
2008Movie
Waqt Batayega Kaun Apna Kaun Paraya
Madhvi Malhotra
2008TV
Jara Bristite Bhijechhilo
Suchetana Basu
2007Movie
Chaurahen
Mrs Bose
2007Movie
Bidhatar Lekha
Shubho's mother
2007Movie
Love Story
Ritu (Akash's mother)
2007TV
Karam Apnaa Apnaa
Suguna
2006TV
Mayer Raja
2005Movie
Critical Encounter
2005Movie
Antarmahal
Zamindar's wife
2005Movie
Nagordola
Nandini
2005Movie
A Fistful of Tales
2005Movie
Empty Canvas
Sharmishtha
2005Movie
A Fistful of Tales
Producer
2005Movie
Mahulbanir Sereng
2004Movie
Krishna Cottage
Nun
2004Movie
Bow Barracks Forever!
2004Movie
In the Forest... Again
2003Movie
Dekha
2001Movie
Bariwali
Sudeshna Mitra
2000Movie
Bastir Meye Radha
2000Movie
Yugant
Anasuya
1995Movie
Janani
1994Movie
Rajar Raja
1994Movie
Prithibir Sesh Station
1993Movie
The Padma Boatman
Kopila
1993Movie
Nishchaiy
Vidya
1992Movie
Sadharan Meye
1991Movie
Saugandh
Rajha
1991Movie
Naa Ille Naa Swargam
Krishna wife
1991Movie
Police Matthu Dada
1991Movie
Inspector Dhanush
1991Movie
Pyar Ka Devta
Shardha Kumar
1990Movie
Bahaar Aane Tak
Rama
1990Movie
Toofan
1989Movie
Kamla Ki Maut
Geeta
1989Movie
Ek Din Achanak
Seema Roy
1989Movie
Mahabharat
Draupadi
1988TV
Paar
1984Movie