Roopa Ganguly
Known for Acting · 63 credits
- Born
- 1966-11-25 (age 59)
- Place of birth
- Kolkata, West Bengal, India
- Also known as
- Roopa Ganguly · Rupa Ganguly
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.
Known For
TV Shows (5)
Movies (58)
Barfi!
2012
as Shruti's mother
Antarmahal
2005
as Zamindar's wife
Luck
2009
as Special appearance
Raghu Dakat
2025
as Dakat Ma
Nishchaiy
1992
as Vidya
Krishna Cottage
2004
as Nun
Paar
1984
Kamla Ki Maut
1989
as Geeta
Abosheshey
2012
as Suchismita
Pyar Ka Devta
1990
as Shardha Kumar
Natoker Moto: Like a Play
2015
as Kheya's mother
Arshinagar
2015
as Tayyab's mother
Nobel Chor
2011
as Diya
Saugandh
1991
as Rajha
Bariwali
2000
as Sudeshna Mitra
Janani
1994
Hemlock Society
2012
as Niharika Basu
Chaurahen
2007
as Mrs Bose
Aro Ekbar
2015
Bahaar Aane Tak
1990
as Rama
Mayer Raja
2005
A Fistful of Tales
2005
Ek Din Achanak
1989
as Seema Roy
Inspector Dhanush
1991
Prithibir Sesh Station
1993
Crossroads of Love
2009
In the Forest... Again
2003
Jara Bristite Bhijechhilo
2007
as Suchetana Basu
Bow Barracks Forever!
2004
Yugant
1995
as Anasuya
Namte Namte
2013
Pratyabartan
2026
Jaani Dekha Hobe
2011
NayanChampar Dinratri
2014
Police Matthu Dada
1991
Dekha
2001
Bidhatar Lekha
2007
as Shubho's mother
Na Hannyate
2012
as Jui
Khela
2008
as Renu
Punascha
2014
The Padma Boatman
1993
as Kopila
Empty Canvas
2005
as Sharmishtha
Dutta Vs Dutta
2012
as Runu
Nagordola
2005
The Understudy
2009
Naa Ille Naa Swargam
1991
as Krishna wife
Bastir Meye Radha
2000
Critical Encounter
2005
Piyali's Password
2009
as Piyali Ray
Gurudakshina
2015
Sadharan Meye
1991
Toofan
1989
Rehmat Ali
2010
Mahulbanir Sereng
2004
Onyo Opalaa
2015
as Opalaa
Mayabazaar
2012
Aashbo Aarek Din
2013
Rajar Raja
1994
About 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… With 63 credits spanning from 1984 to 2026, Roopa Ganguly has appeared in 58 films and 5 TV shows.
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Most Popular Roopa Ganguly Movies
- Barfi! (2012) — as Shruti's mother
- Antarmahal (2005) — as Zamindar's wife
- Luck (2009) — as Special appearance
- Raghu Dakat (2025) — as Dakat Ma
- Nishchaiy (1992) — as Vidya
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