Roopa Ganguly
Known for: Acting
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.
Filmography
Series
Meyebela
Bithika Mitra
2023
Karam Apnaa Apnaa
Suguna
2006
Series
Mahabharat
Draupadi
1988
Film
Naa Ille Naa Swargam
Krishna wife
1991
Film
Abosheshey
Suchismita
2012
Love Story
Ritu (Akash's mother)
2007
Film
Barfi!
Shruti's mother
2012
Film
Natoker Moto: Like a Play
Kheya's mother
2015
Film
Piyali's Password
Piyali Ray
2009
Film
Luck
Special appearance
2009
Film
Nobel Chor
Diya
2011
Film
Jaani Dekha Hobe
2011
Film
Chaurahen
Mrs Bose
2007
Film
Crossroads of Love
2009
Waqt Batayega Kaun Apna Kaun Paraya
Madhvi Malhotra
2008
Film
Aro Ekbar
2015
Film
Nagordola
Nandini
2005
Film
Nishchaiy
Vidya
1992
Film
Pyar Ka Devta
Shardha Kumar
1990
Mahulbanir Sereng
2004
Film
Krishna Cottage
Nun
2004
Film
The Padma Boatman
Kopila
1993
Film
Bahaar Aane Tak
Rama
1990
Film
Paar
1984
Film
Pratyabartan
2026
Film
Bow Barracks Forever!
2004
Film
Hemlock Society
Niharika Basu
2012
Film
Kamla Ki Maut
Geeta
1989
Film
Arshinagar
Tayyab's mother
2015
Film
Raghu Dakat
Dakat Ma
2025
Film
Jara Bristite Bhijechhilo
Suchetana Basu
2007
Film
Saugandh
Rajha
1991
Film
Onyo Opalaa
Opalaa
2015
Film
Gurudakshina
2015
Film
Antarmahal
Zamindar's wife
2005
Film
Yugant
Anasuya
1995
Film
Bariwali
Sudeshna Mitra
2000
Janani
1994
Film
Dutta Vs Dutta
Runu
2012
Film
In the Forest... Again
2003
Film
A Fistful of Tales
2005
Film
Aashbo Aarek Din
2013
Film
Prithibir Sesh Station
1993
Film
The Understudy
2009
Film
Dekha
2001
Film
Mayabazaar
2012
Film
Inspector Dhanush
1991
Film
Khela
Renu
2008
Film
Ek Din Achanak
Seema Roy
1989
Film
Namte Namte
2013
Film
Na Hannyate
Jui
2012
Film
Police Matthu Dada
1991
Film
Bastir Meye Radha
2000
Mayer Raja
2005
Film
Bidhatar Lekha
Shubho's mother
2007
Film
Empty Canvas
Sharmishtha
2005
Film
Rehmat Ali
2010
Critical Encounter
2005
Film
Toofan
1989
Film
NayanChampar Dinratri
2014
Film
Rajar Raja
1994
Film
Sadharan Meye
1991
Film
Punascha
2014