Roopa Ganguly
Acting
63 titles
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
Pratyabartan
2026
Raghu Dakat
2025
Meyebela
2023
Arshinagar
2015
Onyo Opalaa
2015
Aro Ekbar
2015
Natoker Moto: Like a Play
2015
Gurudakshina
2015
NayanChampar Dinratri
2014
Punascha
2014
Aashbo Aarek Din
2013
Namte Namte
2013
Dutta Vs Dutta
2012
Na Hannyate
2012
Abosheshey
2012
Barfi!
2012
Hemlock Society
2012
Mayabazaar
2012
Jaani Dekha Hobe
2011
Nobel Chor
2011
Rehmat Ali
2010
Piyali's Password
2009
Luck
2009
Crossroads of Love
2009
The Understudy
2009
Khela
2008
Waqt Batayega Kaun Apna Kaun Paraya
2008
Bidhatar Lekha
2007
Chaurahen
2007
Jara Bristite Bhijechhilo
2007
Love Story
2007
Karam Apnaa Apnaa
2006
Antarmahal
2005
A Fistful of Tales
2005
Nagordola
2005
Empty Canvas
2005
Critical Encounter
2005
Mayer Raja
2005
Bow Barracks Forever!
2004
Krishna Cottage
2004
Mahulbanir Sereng
2004
In the Forest... Again
2003
Dekha
2001
Bastir Meye Radha
2000
Bariwali
2000
Yugant
1995
Janani
1994
Rajar Raja
1994
The Padma Boatman
1993
Prithibir Sesh Station
1993
Nishchaiy
1992
Police Matthu Dada
1991
Inspector Dhanush
1991
Naa Ille Naa Swargam
1991
Saugandh
1991
Sadharan Meye
1991
Bahaar Aane Tak
1990
Pyar Ka Devta
1990
Ek Din Achanak
1989
Toofan
1989
Kamla Ki Maut
1989
Mahabharat
1988
Paar
1984