Roopa Ganguly
ActingRoopa 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.
Known For
Filmography — Acting
Barfi!
Shruti's mother
Nishchaiy
Vidya
Luck
Special appearance
Kamla Ki Maut
Geeta
Chaurahen
Mrs Bose
Krishna Cottage
Nun
Paar
Antarmahal
Zamindar's wife
Ek Din Achanak
Seema Roy
Saugandh
Rajha
Nobel Chor
Diya
In the Forest... Again
Pyar Ka Devta
Shardha Kumar
Arshinagar
Tayyab's mother
Namte Namte
Raghu Dakat
Dakat Ma
The Padma Boatman
Kopila
A Fistful of Tales
Bariwali
Sudeshna Mitra
Mayer Raja
Janani
Bastir Meye Radha
Bidhatar Lekha
Shubho's mother
Prithibir Sesh Station
Bow Barracks Forever!
Police Matthu Dada
Yugant
Anasuya
Dekha
Hemlock Society
Niharika Basu
Bahaar Aane Tak
Rama
Khela
Renu
Critical Encounter
Mahulbanir Sereng
Empty Canvas
Sharmishtha
Crossroads of Love
Piyali's Password
Piyali Ray
The Understudy
Inspector Dhanush
Jara Bristite Bhijechhilo
Suchetana Basu
Naa Ille Naa Swargam
Krishna wife
Dutta Vs Dutta
Runu
Aashbo Aarek Din
Natoker Moto: Like a Play
Kheya's mother
NayanChampar Dinratri
Jaani Dekha Hobe
Toofan
Aro Ekbar
Rehmat Ali
Mayabazaar
Na Hannyate
Jui
Rajar Raja
Sadharan Meye
Nagordola
Onyo Opalaa
Opalaa
Pratyabartan
Abosheshey
Suchismita
Punascha
