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 (2016)
Arshinagar (2015)
कुछ तो है तेरे मेरे दरमियां (2015)
Aro Ekbar (2015)
Natoker Moto: Like a Play (2015)
Gurudakshina (2015)
Bonku Babu (2014)
Kuku Mathur Ki Jhand Ho Gayi (2014)
Aashbo Aarek Din (2013)
Half Serious (2013)
Dutta Vs Dutta (2012)
Barfi! (2012)
Hemlock Society (2012)
Mayabazaar (2012)
Abosheshey (2011)
Jaani Dekha Hobe (2011)
Rehmat Ali (2010)
Piyali's Password (2009)
Luck (2009)
Khela (2008)
Waqt Batayega Kaun Apna Kaun Paraya (2008)
Bidhatar Lekha (2007)
Chaurahen (2007)
Love Story (2007)
Antarmahal (2005)
Ek Mutho Chabi (2005)
Nagordola (2005)
Empty Canvas (2005)
In the Forest... Again (2003)
Bariwali (2000)
Vrindavan Film Studios (1995)
Yugant (1995)
Rajar Raja (1994)
Gopalaa (1994)
Janani (1993)
Prithibir Sesh Station (1993)
Naa Ille Naa Swargam (1991)
Saugandh (1991)
Sadharan Meye (1991)
Pyar Ka Devta (1990)
Suddenly, One Day (1989)
Toofan (1989)
Kamla Ki Maut (1989)
Pratik (1988)
Mahabharat (1988)
Ithile Iniyum Varu (1986)
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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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