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
2026
2025
- Raghu Dakat as Dakat Ma
2015
- Arshinagar as Tayyab's mother
- Gurudakshina
- Aro Ekbar
- Natoker Moto: Like a Play as Kheya's mother
- Onyo Opalaa as Opalaa
2012
- Barfi! as Shruti's mother
- Hemlock Society as Niharika Basu
- Dutta Vs Dutta as Runu
- Na Hannyate as Jui
- Mayabazaar
- Abosheshey as Suchismita
2011
- Jaani Dekha Hobe
- Nobel Chor as Diya
2010
2009
- Luck as Special appearance
- The Understudy
- Crossroads of Love
- Piyali's Password as Piyali Ray
2008
- Waqt Batayega Kaun Apna Kaun Paraya as Madhvi Malhotra
- Khela as Renu
2007
- Love Story as Ritu (Akash's mother)
- Jara Bristite Bhijechhilo as Suchetana Basu
- Bidhatar Lekha as Shubho's mother
- Chaurahen as Mrs Bose
2006
- Karam Apnaa Apnaa as Suguna
2005
- A Fistful of Tales
- Nagordola
- Antarmahal as Zamindar's wife
- Mayer Raja
- Empty Canvas as Sharmishtha
- Critical Encounter
2004
2001
2000
- Bariwali as Sudeshna Mitra
- Bastir Meye Radha
1995
- Yugant as Anasuya
1994
1993
- The Padma Boatman as Kopila
- Prithibir Sesh Station
1992
- Nishchaiy as Vidya
1991
- Saugandh as Rajha
- Naa Ille Naa Swargam as Krishna wife
- Inspector Dhanush
- Sadharan Meye
- Police Matthu Dada
1990
- Pyar Ka Devta as Shardha Kumar
- Bahaar Aane Tak as Rama
1989
- Kamla Ki Maut as Geeta
- Ek Din Achanak as Seema Roy
- Toofan
1988
- Mahabharat as Draupadi