Roopa Ganguly
Acting
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.
Known for
Acting63
movieRaghu Dakat
2025
Dakat Ma
tvMeyebela
2023
Bithika Mitra
movieArshinagar
2015
Tayyab's mother
movieOnyo Opalaa
2015
Opalaa
movieNatoker Moto: Like a Play
2015
Kheya's mother
movieAbosheshey
2012
Suchismita
movieBarfi!
2012
Shruti's mother
movieHemlock Society
2012
Niharika Basu
moviePiyali's Password
2009
Piyali Ray
movieLuck
2009
Special appearance
movieKhela
2008
Renu
movieBidhatar Lekha
2007
Shubho's mother
movieChaurahen
2007
Mrs Bose
movieJara Bristite Bhijechhilo
2007
Suchetana Basu
Love Story
2007
Ritu (Akash's mother)
movieAntarmahal
2005
Zamindar's wife
movieNagordola
2005
Nandini
movieEmpty Canvas
2005
Sharmishtha
movieBariwali
2000
Sudeshna Mitra
movieYugant
1995
Anasuya
movieNishchaiy
1992
Vidya
movieNaa Ille Naa Swargam
1991
Krishna wife
movieSaugandh
1991
Rajha
moviePyar Ka Devta
1990
Shardha Kumar
movieEk Din Achanak
1989
Seema Roy
tvMahabharat
1988
Draupadi
Production1
movieA Fistful of Tales
2005
Producer