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 | Gurudakshina | 2015-03-19 | |
Movie | Natoker Moto: Like a Play | Kheya's mother | 2015-08-20 |
Movie | Aro Ekbar | 2015-09-18 | |
Movie | Arshinagar | Tayyab's mother | 2015-12-25 |
Movie | Namte Namte | 2013-02-02 | |
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 | Jaani Dekha Hobe | 2011-11-25 | |
Movie | Nobel Chor | Diya | 2011-07-28 |
Movie | Abosheshey | 2011-12-01 | |
Movie | Rehmat Ali | 2010-02-25 | |
Movie | The Understudy | 2009-03-27 | |
Movie | Luck | Special appearance | 2009-07-24 |
Movie | Chowrasta Crossroads of Love | 2009-04-17 | |
Series | Waqt Batayega Kaun Apna Kaun Paraya | Madhvi Malhotra | 2008-04-14 |
Movie | Khela | Special appearance | 2008-07-09 |
Movie | Chaurahen | Mrs Bose | 2007-10-06 |
Series | Love Story | Ritu (Akash's mother) | 2007-04-30 |
Movie | Jara Bristite Bhijechhilo | 2007-06-08 | |
Movie | Critical Encounter | 2005-01-07 | |
Movie | Mayer Raja | 2005-01-06 | |
Movie | Ek Mutho Chabi | 2005-09-01 | |
Movie | Shunyo é Bukey - Empty Canvas | Sharmishtha Sen, manager | 2005-04-15 |
Movie | Antarmahal | Zamindar's wife | 2005-10-28 |
Movie | Mahulbanir Sereng | 2004-02-13 | |
Movie | Bow Barracks Forever | 2004-12-01 | |
Movie | In the Forest... Again | 2003-05-03 | |
Movie | Dekha | 2001-04-01 | |
Movie | Bariwali | Sudeshna Mitra | 2000-02-16 |
Movie | Yugant | Anasuya | 1995-01-01 |
Movie | Prithibir Sesh Station | 1993-02-19 | |
Movie | The Padma Boatman | Kopila | 1993-06-12 |
Movie | Janani | 1993-07-01 | |
Movie | Nishchaiy | Vidya | 1992-07-17 |
Movie | Saugandh | Rajha | 1991-01-25 |
Movie | Sadharan Meye | 1991-01-04 | |
Movie | Naa Ille Naa Swargam | Krishna wife | 1991-12-05 |
Movie | Pyar Ka Devta | Shardha Kumar | 1990-01-01 |
Movie | Kamla Ki Maut | Geeta | 1989-01-01 |
Movie | Suddenly, One Day | Seema Roy | 1989-09-14 |
Movie | Toofan | 1989-01-06 | |
Series | Mahabharat | Draupadi | 1988-10-02 |