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.
Movie | Arshinagar | Tayyab's mother | 2015-12-25 |
Movie | Natoker Moto: Like a Play | Kheya's mother | 2015-08-20 |
Movie | Aro Ekbar | 2015-09-18 | |
Movie | Punascha | 2014-08-08 | |
Movie | NayanChampar Dinratri | 2014-11-28 | |
Movie | Namte Namte | 2013-02-02 | |
Movie | Aashbo Aarek Din | 2013-10-24 | |
Movie | Mayabazaar | 2012-01-27 | |
Movie | Hemlock Society | Niharika Basu | 2012-06-21 |
Movie | Barfi! | Shruti's mother | 2012-09-13 |
Movie | Dutta Vs Dutta | Runu | 2012-11-23 |
Movie | Na Hannyate | Jui | 2012-11-16 |
Movie | Jaani Dekha Hobe | 2011-11-25 | |
Movie | Nobel Chor | Diya | 2011-07-28 |
Movie | Abosheshey | Suchismita | 2011-12-01 |
Movie | Rehmat Ali | 2010-02-25 | |
Movie | The Understudy | 2009-03-27 | |
Movie | Chowrasta Crossroads of Love | 2009-04-17 | |
Movie | Piyali's Password | Piyali Ray | 2009-11-27 |
Movie | Luck | Special appearance | 2009-07-24 |
Series | Waqt Batayega Kaun Apna Kaun Paraya | Madhvi Malhotra | 2008-04-14 |
Movie | Khela | Special appearance | 2008-07-09 |
Movie | Jara Bristite Bhijechhilo | 2007-06-08 | |
Series | Love Story | Ritu (Akash's mother) | 2007-04-30 |
Movie | Bidhatar Lekha | Shubho's mother | 2007-12-06 |
Movie | Chaurahen | Mrs Bose | 2007-10-06 |
Series | Karam Apnaa Apnaa | Suguna | 2006-01-05 |
Movie | Critical Encounter | 2005-01-07 | |
Movie | Mayer Raja | 2005-01-06 | |
Movie | Empty Canvas | Sharmishtha Sen, manager | 2005-04-15 |
Movie | Antarmahal | Zamindar's wife | 2005-10-28 |
Movie | Nagordola | 2005-06-15 | |
Movie | Ek Mutho Chabi | 2005-09-01 | |
Movie | Mahulbanir Sereng | 2004-02-13 | |
Movie | Bow Barracks Forever | 2004-12-01 | |
Movie | Krishna Cottage | Nun | 2004-07-30 |
Movie | In the Forest... Again | 2003-05-03 | |
Movie | Dekha | 2001-04-01 | |
Movie | Bariwali | Sudeshna Mitra | 2000-02-16 |
Movie | Bastir Meye Radha | 2000-06-30 | |
Movie | Yugant | Anasuya | 1995-01-01 |
Movie | Rajar Raja | 1994-01-08 | |
Movie | Prithibir Sesh Station | 1993-02-19 | |
Movie | Janani | 1993-07-01 | |
Movie | The Padma Boatman | Kopila | 1993-06-12 |
Movie | Nishchaiy | Vidya | 1992-07-17 |
Movie | Sadharan Meye | 1991-01-04 | |
Movie | Naa Ille Naa Swargam | Krishna wife | 1991-12-05 |
Movie | Saugandh | Rajha | 1991-01-25 |
Movie | Pyar Ka Devta | Shardha Kumar | 1990-01-01 |
Movie | Bahaar Aane Tak | Rama | 1990-12-07 |
Movie | Kamla Ki Maut | Geeta | 1989-01-01 |
Movie | Toofan | 1989-01-06 | |
Movie | Suddenly, One Day | Seema Roy | 1989-09-14 |
Series | Mahabharat | Draupadi | 1988-10-02 |