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
all 68
Movies 61
TV Shows 7
![Badho Bahu](https://images.moviefit.me/t/b/858478-badho-bahu.webp)
Badho Bahu (2016)
![Arshinagar](https://images.moviefit.me/t/b/248345-arshinagar.webp)
Arshinagar (2015)
![कुछ तो है तेरे मेरे दरमियां](https://images.moviefit.me/t/b/661328.webp)
कुछ तो है तेरे मेरे दरमियां (2015)
![Aro Ekbar](https://images.moviefit.me/t/b/231275-aro-ekbar.webp)
Aro Ekbar (2015)
![Natoker Moto: Like a Play](https://images.moviefit.me/t/b/218222-natoker-moto-like-a-play.webp)
Natoker Moto: Like a Play (2015)
![Gurudakshina](https://images.moviefit.me/t/b/411573-gurudakshina.webp)
Gurudakshina (2015)
![Bonku Babu](https://images.moviefit.me/t/b/267761-bonku-babu.webp)
Bonku Babu (2014)
![Kuku Mathur Ki Jhand Ho Gayi](https://images.moviefit.me/t/b/273894-kuku-mathur-ki-jhand-ho-gayi.webp)
Kuku Mathur Ki Jhand Ho Gayi (2014)
![Aashbo Aarek Din](https://images.moviefit.me/t/b/762246-aashbo-aarek-din.webp)
Aashbo Aarek Din (2013)
![Half Serious](https://images.moviefit.me/t/b/597199-half-serious.webp)
Half Serious (2013)
![Dutta Vs Dutta](https://images.moviefit.me/t/b/248351-dutta-vs-dutta.webp)
Dutta Vs Dutta (2012)
![Barfi!](https://images.moviefit.me/t/b/10325-barfi.webp)
Barfi! (2012)
![Hemlock Society](https://images.moviefit.me/t/b/185021-hemlock-society.webp)
Hemlock Society (2012)
![Mayabazaar](https://images.moviefit.me/t/b/619656-mayabazaar.webp)
Mayabazaar (2012)
![Abosheshey](https://images.moviefit.me/t/b/248352-abosheshey-at-the-end-of-it-all.webp)
Abosheshey (2011)
![Jaani Dekha Hobe](https://images.moviefit.me/t/b/249713-jaani-dyakha-hawbe.webp)
Jaani Dekha Hobe (2011)
![Rehmat Ali](https://images.moviefit.me/t/b/724169-rehmat-ali.webp)
Rehmat Ali (2010)
![Piyali's Password](https://images.moviefit.me/t/b/707819-piyali-s-password.webp)
Piyali's Password (2009)
![Luck](https://images.moviefit.me/t/b/43423-luck.webp)
Luck (2009)
![Khela](https://images.moviefit.me/t/b/310184-khela.webp)
Khela (2008)
![Waqt Batayega Kaun Apna Kaun Paraya](https://images.moviefit.me/default-images/t/b.webp)
Waqt Batayega Kaun Apna Kaun Paraya (2008)
![Bidhatar Lekha](https://images.moviefit.me/t/b/468671-bidhatar-lekha.webp)
Bidhatar Lekha (2007)
![Chaurahen](https://images.moviefit.me/t/b/219101-chaurahen.webp)
Chaurahen (2007)
![Love Story](https://images.moviefit.me/default-images/t/b.webp)
Love Story (2007)
![Antarmahal](https://images.moviefit.me/t/b/119246-antarmahal.webp)
Antarmahal (2005)
![Ek Mutho Chabi](https://images.moviefit.me/default-images/t/b.webp)
Ek Mutho Chabi (2005)
![Nagordola](https://images.moviefit.me/default-images/t/b.webp)
Nagordola (2005)
![Empty Canvas](https://images.moviefit.me/t/b/402997-shunyo-e-bukey.webp)
Empty Canvas (2005)
![In the Forest... Again](https://images.moviefit.me/default-images/t/b.webp)
In the Forest... Again (2003)
![Bariwali](https://images.moviefit.me/t/b/549226-the-lady-of-the-house.webp)
Bariwali (2000)
![Vrindavan Film Studios](https://images.moviefit.me/t/b/404190-vrindavan-film-studios.webp)
Vrindavan Film Studios (1995)
![Yugant](https://images.moviefit.me/t/b/161950-yugant.webp)
Yugant (1995)
![Rajar Raja](https://images.moviefit.me/t/b/823359-rajar-raja.webp)
Rajar Raja (1994)
![Gopalaa](https://images.moviefit.me/default-images/t/b.webp)
Gopalaa (1994)
![Janani](https://images.moviefit.me/default-images/t/b.webp)
Janani (1993)
![Prithibir Sesh Station](https://images.moviefit.me/t/b/856875-prithibir-sesh-station.webp)
Prithibir Sesh Station (1993)
![Naa Ille Naa Swargam](https://images.moviefit.me/t/b/44662-naa-ille-naa-swargam.webp)
Naa Ille Naa Swargam (1991)
![Saugandh](https://images.moviefit.me/t/b/270967-saugandh.webp)
Saugandh (1991)
![Sadharan Meye](https://images.moviefit.me/t/b/780983-sadharan-meye.webp)
Sadharan Meye (1991)
![Pyar Ka Devta](https://images.moviefit.me/t/b/175445-pyar-ka-devta.webp)
Pyar Ka Devta (1990)
![Suddenly, One Day](https://images.moviefit.me/t/b/248360-suddenly-one-day.webp)
Suddenly, One Day (1989)
![Toofan](https://images.moviefit.me/t/b/799240-toofan.webp)
Toofan (1989)
![Kamla Ki Maut](https://images.moviefit.me/t/b/45580-kamla-ki-maut.webp)
Kamla Ki Maut (1989)
![Pratik](https://images.moviefit.me/default-images/t/b.webp)
Pratik (1988)
![Mahabharat](https://images.moviefit.me/t/b/156466-mahabharat.webp)
Mahabharat (1988)
![Ithile Iniyum Varu](https://images.moviefit.me/default-images/t/b.webp)
Ithile Iniyum Varu (1986)
Information
Known ForActing
GenderFemale
Birthday1966-11-25 (58 years old)
Birth PlaceKolkata, India
CitizenshipsIndia
Also Known AsRoopa Ganguly, Rupa Ganguly
AwardsNational Film Award for Best Female Playback Singer
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