Roopa Ganguly
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 63
Movies (58)
Pratyabartan2026
Raghu Dakat2025Dakat Ma
Arshinagar2015Tayyab's mother
Onyo Opalaa2015Opalaa
Aro Ekbar2015
Natoker Moto: Like a Play2015Kheya's mother
Gurudakshina2015
NayanChampar Dinratri2014
Punascha2014
Aashbo Aarek Din2013
Namte Namte2013
Dutta Vs Dutta2012Runu
Na Hannyate2012Jui
Abosheshey2012Suchismita
Barfi!2012Shruti's mother
Hemlock Society2012Niharika Basu
Mayabazaar2012
Jaani Dekha Hobe2011
Nobel Chor2011Diya
Rehmat Ali2010
Piyali's Password2009Piyali Ray
Luck2009Special appearance
Crossroads of Love2009
The Understudy2009
Khela2008Renu
Bidhatar Lekha2007Shubho's mother
Chaurahen2007Mrs Bose
Jara Bristite Bhijechhilo2007Suchetana Basu
Antarmahal2005Zamindar's wife
A Fistful of Tales2005
Shows (5)
Meyebela2023Bithika Mitra- Waqt Batayega Kaun Apna Kaun Paraya2008Madhvi Malhotra
- Love Story2007Ritu (Akash's mother)
- Karam Apnaa Apnaa2006Suguna
Mahabharat1988Draupadi