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