About

Known credits:
58
Birthday:
1966-11-25
Place of birth:
Kolkata, West Bengal, India
Website:
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Roopa Ganguly

Overview

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

Acting
2025 Raghu Dakat Actor N/A
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2015 Arshinagar Actor Tayyab's mother 58
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2015 Aro Ekbar Actor N/A
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2015 Natoker Moto: Like a Play Actor Kheya's mother N/A
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2015 Gurudakshina Actor 58
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2014 NayanChampar Dinratri Actor N/A
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2014 Punascha Actor 58
Average
2013 Aashbo Aarek Din Actor N/A
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2013 Namte Namte Actor N/A
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2012 Dutta Vs Dutta Actor Runu 59
Average
2012 Na Hannyate Actor Jui 58
Average
2012 Barfi! Actor Shruti's mother 65
Fair
2012 Hemlock Society Actor Niharika Basu 59
Average
2012 Mayabazaar Actor N/A
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2011 Abosheshey Actor Suchismita 59
Average
2011 Jaani Dekha Hobe Actor 59
Average
2011 Nobel Chor Actor Diya N/A
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2010 Rehmat Ali Actor N/A
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2009 Piyali's Password Actor Piyali Ray N/A
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2009 Luck Actor Special appearance 58
Average
2009 Chowrasta Crossroads of Love Actor N/A
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2009 The Understudy Actor N/A
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2008 Khela Actor Special appearance N/A
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2008 Waqt Batayega Kaun Apna Kaun Paraya Actor Madhvi Malhotra N/A
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2007 Bidhatar Lekha Actor Shubho's mother 58
Average
2007 Chaurahen Actor Mrs Bose 59
Average
2007 Jara Bristite Bhijechhilo Actor 59
Average
2007 Love Story Actor Ritu (Akash's mother) N/A
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2006 Karam Apnaa Apnaa Actor Suguna N/A
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2005 Antarmahal Actor Zamindar's wife 58
Average
2005 Ek Mutho Chabi Actor N/A
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2005 Nagordola Actor N/A
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2005 Empty Canvas Actor Sharmishtha Sen, manager 59
Average
2005 Critical Encounter Actor N/A
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2005 Mayer Raja Actor N/A
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2004 Bow Barracks Forever Actor N/A
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2004 Krishna Cottage Actor Nun 58
Average
2004 Mahulbanir Sereng Actor N/A
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2003 In the Forest... Again Actor N/A
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2001 Dekha Actor 58
Average
2000 Bastir Meye Radha Actor N/A
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2000 Bariwali Actor Sudeshna Mitra 59
Average
1995 Yugant Actor Anasuya N/A
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1994 Rajar Raja Actor N/A
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1993 Janani Actor N/A
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1993 The Padma Boatman Actor Kopila N/A
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1993 Prithibir Sesh Station Actor N/A
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1992 Nishchaiy Actor Vidya 58
Average
1991 Naa Ille Naa Swargam Actor Krishna wife N/A
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1991 Saugandh Actor Rajha 58
Average
1991 Sadharan Meye Actor N/A
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1990 Bahaar Aane Tak Actor Rama 58
Average
1990 Pyar Ka Devta Actor Shardha Kumar 59
Average
1989 Ek Din Achanak Actor Seema Roy 58
Average
1989 Toofan Actor N/A
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1989 Kamla Ki Maut Actor Geeta 59
Average
1988 Mahabharat Actor Draupadi 70
Good

Production
2005 Ek Mutho Chabi Production Producer N/A
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