Personal Info
Known For
Acting
Birthdate
1966-11-25 (Age: 60)
Place of Birth
Kolkata, West Bengal, India
Roopa 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.
Filmography (58)
Pratyabartan
2026
Raghu Dakat
2025
Arshinagar
2015
Onyo Opalaa
2015
Aro Ekbar
2015
Natoker Moto: Like a Play
2015
Gurudakshina
2015
NayanChampar Dinratri
2014
Punascha
2014
Aashbo Aarek Din
2013
Namte Namte
2013
Dutta Vs Dutta
2012
Na Hannyate
2012
Abosheshey
2012
