Roopa Ganguly

Known for ActingBorn 1966-11-25 (age 59)Kolkata, West Bengal, India

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.Read more

Movies & web series

Chaurahen

Empty Canvas

In the Forest... Again

Inspector Dhanush

Jara Bristite Bhijechhilo

Dutta Vs Dutta

Kamla Ki Maut

Bow Barracks Forever!

Janani

The Padma Boatman

Barfi!

Pyar Ka Devta

Mahabharat

Punascha

Hemlock Society

Jaani Dekha Hobe

Abosheshey

Bariwali

Police Matthu Dada

Bahaar Aane Tak

Antarmahal

Ek Din Achanak

Paar

Dekha

Nishchaiy

Krishna Cottage

Na Hannyate

Piyali's Password

Bidhatar Lekha

Saugandh

Luck

Gurudakshina

Arshinagar

Pratyabartan

Raghu Dakat

Meyebela

Aro Ekbar

Natoker Moto: Like a Play

Onyo Opalaa

NayanChampar Dinratri

Aashbo Aarek Din

Namte Namte

Mayabazaar

Nobel Chor

Rehmat Ali

Crossroads of Love

The Understudy

Khela