Roopa Ganguly
Born: 1966-11-25 in Kolkata, West Bengal, India
Known For: Acting
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.
Filmography
2025
- Raghu Dakat as Dakat Ma
2015
- Gurudakshina
- Arshinagar as Tayyab's mother
- Natoker Moto: Like a Play as Kheya's mother
- Aro Ekbar
- Onyo Opalaa as Opalaa
2012
- Barfi! as Shruti's mother
- Dutta Vs Dutta as Runu
- Hemlock Society as Niharika Basu
- Na Hannyate as Jui
- Mayabazaar
2011
- Nobel Chor as Diya
- Jaani Dekha Hobe
- Abosheshey as Suchismita
2010
2009
- Piyali's Password as Piyali Ray
- Luck as Special appearance
- The Understudy
- Crossroads of Love
2008
- Khela as Renu
- Waqt Batayega Kaun Apna Kaun Paraya as Madhvi Malhotra
2007
- Jara Bristite Bhijechhilo
- Chaurahen as Mrs Bose
- Bidhatar Lekha as Shubho's mother
- Love Story as Ritu (Akash's mother)
2006
- Karam Apnaa Apnaa as Suguna
2005
- A Fistful of Tales
- Antarmahal as Zamindar's wife
- Empty Canvas as Sharmishtha
- Critical Encounter
- Mayer Raja
- Nagordola
2004
2001
2000
- Bastir Meye Radha
- Bariwali as Sudeshna Mitra
1995
- Yugant as Anasuya
1994
1993
- The Padma Boatman as Kopila
- Prithibir Sesh Station
- Janani
1992
- Nishchaiy as Vidya
1991
- Naa Ille Naa Swargam as Krishna wife
- Saugandh as Rajha
- Inspector Dhanush
- Sadharan Meye
- Police Matthu Dada
1990
- Pyar Ka Devta as Shardha Kumar
- Bahaar Aane Tak as Rama
1989
- Suddenly, One Day as Seema Roy
- Kamla Ki Maut as Geeta
- Toofan
1988
- Mahabharat as Draupadi