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Roopa Ganguly

Roopa Ganguly

Actor · Born 1966-11-25 · Kolkata, West Bengal, India

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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.

Movies & TV Shows

  1. Barfi! (2012) — Shruti's mother
  2. Luck (2009) — Special appearance
  3. Mahabharat (1988) — Draupadi
  4. Krishna Cottage (2004) — Nun
  5. Hemlock Society (2012) — Niharika Basu
  6. Ek Din Achanak (1989) — Seema Roy
  7. Paar (1984)
  8. Bariwali (2000) — Sudeshna Mitra
  9. Kamla Ki Maut (1989) — Geeta
  10. Saugandh (1991) — Rajha
  11. Antarmahal (2005) — Zamindar's wife
  12. Dekha (2001)
  13. Pyar Ka Devta (1990) — Shardha Kumar
  14. Abosheshey (2012) — Suchismita
  15. Empty Canvas (2005) — Sharmishtha
  16. Nishchaiy (1992) — Vidya
  17. Bahaar Aane Tak (1990) — Rama
  18. Arshinagar (2015) — Tayyab's mother
  19. Jara Bristite Bhijechhilo (2007) — Suchetana Basu
  20. Dutta Vs Dutta (2012) — Runu
  21. Piyali's Password (2009) — Piyali Ray
  22. Janani (1994)
  23. In the Forest... Again (2003)
  24. Chaurahen (2007) — Mrs Bose
  25. Jaani Dekha Hobe (2011)
  26. The Padma Boatman (1993) — Kopila
  27. Bow Barracks Forever! (2004)
  28. Na Hannyate (2012) — Jui
  29. Gurudakshina (2015)
  30. Punascha (2014)
  31. Bidhatar Lekha (2007) — Shubho's mother
  32. Police Matthu Dada (1991)
  33. Inspector Dhanush (1991)
  34. NayanChampar Dinratri (2014)
  35. Rehmat Ali (2010)
  36. Aashbo Aarek Din (2013)
  37. Bastir Meye Radha (2000)
  38. Mayer Raja (2005)
  39. Sadharan Meye (1991)
  40. Aro Ekbar (2015)