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