Roopa Ganguly
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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.
Known for
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Barfi! (2012)
as Shruti's mother
Arshinagar (2015)
as Tayyab's mother
Piyali's Password (2009)
as Piyali Ray
Abosheshey (2012)
as Suchismita
Chaurahen (2007)
as Mrs Bose
Bahaar Aane Tak (1990)
as Rama
Mahulbanir Sereng (2004)
Actor
Crossroads of Love (2009)
Actor
Pratyabartan (2026)
Actor
Luck (2009)
as Special appearance
Nobel Chor (2011)
as Diya
Nagordola (2005)
as Nandini
Naa Ille Naa Swargam (1991)
as Krishna wife
Nishchaiy (1992)
as Vidya
Krishna Cottage (2004)
as Nun
Natoker Moto: Like a Play (2015)
as Kheya's mother
The Crossing (1984)
Actor
Dekha (2001)
Actor
Hemlock Society (2012)
as Niharika Basu
Prithibir Sesh Station (1993)
Actor
Ek Din Achanak (1989)
as Seema Roy
Yugant (1995)
as Anasuya
Aro Ekbar (2015)
Actor
Janani (1994)
Actor
Raghu Dakat (2025)
as Dakat Ma
In the Forest... Again (2003)
Actor
Antarmahal (2005)
as Zamindar's wife
Jaani Dekha Hobe (2011)
Actor
Pyar Ka Devta (1990)
as Shardha Kumar
Empty Canvas (2005)
as Sharmishtha
A Fistful of Tales (2005)
Actor
The Padma Boatman (1993)
as Kopila
Kamla Ki Maut (1989)
as Geeta
Jara Bristite Bhijechhilo (2007)
as Suchetana Basu
Saugandh (1991)
as Rajha
Onyo Opalaa (2015)
as Opalaa
Mayabazaar (2012)
Actor
Rajar Raja (1994)
Actor
Bariwali (2000)
as Sudeshna Mitra
Bidhatar Lekha (2007)
as Shubho's mother
Punascha (2014)
Actor
Bow Barracks Forever! (2004)
Actor
Rehmat Ali (2010)
Actor
Police Matthu Dada (1991)
Actor
Toofan (1989)
Actor
Inspector Dhanush (1991)
Actor
The Understudy (2009)
Actor
Gurudakshina (2015)
Actor
Khela (2008)
as Renu
Dutta Vs Dutta (2012)
as Runu
Mayer Raja (2005)
Actor
Sadharan Meye (1991)
Actor
Critical Encounter (2005)
Actor
Aashbo Aarek Din (2013)
Actor
Na Hannyate (2012)
as Jui
Namte Namte (2013)
Actor
Bastir Meye Radha (2000)
Actor
NayanChampar Dinratri (2014)
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