Roopa Ganguly
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.
Acted in
Arshinagar
2015
as Tayyab's mother
Aro Ekbar
2015
Natoker Moto: Like a Play
2015
as Kheya's mother
Gurudakshina
2015
NayanChampar Dinratri
2014
Punascha
2014
Aashbo Aarek Din
2013
Namte Namte
2013
Dutta Vs Dutta
2012
as Runu
Na Hannyate
2012
as Jui
Barfi!
2012
as Shruti's mother
Hemlock Society
2012
as Niharika Basu
Mayabazaar
2012
Abosheshey
2011
as Suchismita
Jaani Dekha Hobe
2011
Nobel Chor
2011
as Diya
Rehmat Ali
2010
Piyali's Password
2009
as Piyali Ray
Luck
2009
as Special appearance
Chowrasta Crossroads of Love
2009
The Understudy
2009
Khela
2008
as Special appearance
Waqt Batayega Kaun Apna Kaun Paraya
2008
as Madhvi Malhotra
Bidhatar Lekha
2007
as Shubho's mother
Chaurahen
2007
as Mrs Bose
Jara Bristite Bhijechhilo
2007
Love Story
2007
as Ritu (Akash's mother)
Karam Apnaa Apnaa
2006
as Suguna
Antarmahal
2005
as Zamindar's wife
Ek Mutho Chabi
2005
Nagordola
2005
Empty Canvas
2005
as Sharmishtha Sen, manager
Critical Encounter
2005
Mayer Raja
2005
Bow Barracks Forever
2004
Krishna Cottage
2004
as Nun
Mahulbanir Sereng
2004
In the Forest... Again
2003
Dekha
2001
Bastir Meye Radha
2000
Bariwali
2000
as Sudeshna Mitra
Yugant
1995
as Anasuya
Rajar Raja
1994
Janani
1993
The Padma Boatman
1993
as Kopila
Prithibir Sesh Station
1993
Nishchaiy
1992
as Vidya
Naa Ille Naa Swargam
1991
as Krishna wife
Saugandh
1991
as Rajha
Sadharan Meye
1991
Bahaar Aane Tak
1990
as Rama
Pyar Ka Devta
1990
as Shardha Kumar
Suddenly, One Day
1989
as Seema Roy
Toofan
1989
Kamla Ki Maut
1989
as Geeta
Mahabharat
1988
as Draupadi