Roopa Ganguly

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Roopa Ganguly

Acting 59 November 25, 1966

Kolkata, West Bengal, India

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 M…

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Barfi!

Barfi!

7.6 2012 Movie
Meyebela

Meyebela

2023 TV Show
Mahabharat

Mahabharat

7.3 1988 TV Show
Luck

Luck

4.7 2009 Movie
Krishna Cottage

Krishna Cottage

5.2 2004 Movie
Hemlock Society

Hemlock Society

7.0 2012 Movie
The Crossing

The Crossing

6.5 1984 Movie
Abosheshey

Abosheshey

6.9 2012 Movie
Piyali's Password

Piyali's Password

5.0 2009 Movie
Antarmahal

Antarmahal

6.8 2005 Movie
Ek Din Achanak

Ek Din Achanak

6.8 1989 Movie
Dekha

Dekha

5.8 2001 Movie

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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

Movies and shows, newest first

  1. 2026
    Pratyabartan

    Movie

  2. 2025
    Raghu Dakat

    Movie Dakat Ma

  3. 2023
    Meyebela

    TV show Bithika Mitra

  4. 2015
    Arshinagar

    Movie Tayyab's mother

  5. 2015
    Onyo Opalaa

    Movie Opalaa

  6. 2015
    Aro Ekbar

    Movie

  7. 2015
    Natoker Moto: Like a Play

    Movie Kheya's mother

  8. 2015
    Gurudakshina

    Movie

  9. 2014
    NayanChampar Dinratri

    Movie

  10. 2014
    Punascha

    Movie

  11. 2013
    Aashbo Aarek Din

    Movie

  12. 2013
    Namte Namte

    Movie

  13. 2012
    Dutta Vs Dutta

    Movie Runu

  14. 2012
    Na Hannyate

    Movie Jui

  15. 2012
    Abosheshey

    Movie Suchismita

  16. 2012
    Barfi!

    Movie Shruti's mother

More credits
  1. 2012
    Hemlock Society

    Movie Niharika Basu

  2. 2012
    Mayabazaar

    Movie

  3. 2011
    Jaani Dekha Hobe

    Movie

  4. 2011
    Nobel Chor

    Movie Diya

  5. 2010
    Rehmat Ali

    Movie

  6. 2009
    Piyali's Password

    Movie Piyali Ray

  7. 2009
    Luck

    Movie Special appearance

  8. 2009
    Crossroads of Love

    Movie

  9. 2009
    The Understudy

    Movie

  10. 2008
    Khela

    Movie Renu

  11. 2008
    Waqt Batayega Kaun Apna Kaun Paraya

    TV show Madhvi Malhotra

  12. 2007
    Bidhatar Lekha

    Movie Shubho's mother

  13. 2007
    Chaurahen

    Movie Mrs Bose

  14. 2007
    Jara Bristite Bhijechhilo

    Movie Suchetana Basu

  15. 2007
    Love Story

    TV show Ritu (Akash's mother)

  16. 2006
    Karam Apnaa Apnaa

    TV show Suguna

  17. 2005
    Antarmahal

    Movie Zamindar's wife

  18. 2005
    A Fistful of Tales

    Movie

  19. 2005
    Nagordola

    Movie Nandini

  20. 2005
    Empty Canvas

    Movie Sharmishtha

  21. 2005
    Critical Encounter

    Movie

  22. 2005
    Mayer Raja

    Movie

  23. 2004
    Bow Barracks Forever!

    Movie

  24. 2004
    Krishna Cottage

    Movie Nun