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