Biography
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 56
2020s
- 2026
Pratyabartan
Movie
- 2025
Raghu Dakat
Dakat Ma
- 2023
2010s
- 2015
Arshinagar
Tayyab's mother
Onyo Opalaa
Opalaa
Aro Ekbar
Movie
Natoker Moto: Like a Play
Kheya's mother
Gurudakshina
Movie
- 2014
NayanChampar Dinratri
Movie
Punascha
Movie
- 2013
Aashbo Aarek Din
Movie
Namte Namte
Movie
- 2012
Dutta Vs Dutta
Runu
Na Hannyate
Jui
Abosheshey
Suchismita
Hemlock Society
Niharika Basu
Mayabazaar
Movie
- 2011
Jaani Dekha Hobe
Movie
Nobel Chor
Diya
- 2010
Rehmat Ali
Movie
2000s
- 2009
Piyali's Password
Piyali Ray
Crossroads of Love
Movie
The Understudy
Movie
- 2008
Khela
Renu
- 2007
Bidhatar Lekha
Shubho's mother
Chaurahen
Mrs Bose
Jara Bristite Bhijechhilo
Suchetana Basu
- 2005
Antarmahal
Zamindar's wife
A Fistful of Tales
Movie
Nagordola
Nandini
Empty Canvas
Sharmishtha
- 2004
Bow Barracks Forever!
Movie
- 2003
In the Forest... Again
Movie
- 2001
Dekha
Movie
- 2000
Bastir Meye Radha
Movie
Bariwali
Sudeshna Mitra
1990s
- 1995
Yugant
Anasuya
- 1994
Rajar Raja
Movie
- 1993
The Padma Boatman
Kopila
Prithibir Sesh Station
Movie
- 1992
Nishchaiy
Vidya
- 1991
Police Matthu Dada
Movie
Inspector Dhanush
Movie
Naa Ille Naa Swargam
Krishna wife
Saugandh
Rajha
Sadharan Meye
Movie
- 1990
Bahaar Aane Tak
Rama
Pyar Ka Devta
Shardha Kumar
1980s
- 1989
Ek Din Achanak
Seema Roy
Toofan
Movie
Kamla Ki Maut
Geeta
- 1988
- 1984
The Crossing
Movie
Produced 1
2000s
- 2005
A Fistful of Tales
Producer