Acting
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.
Filmography
Pratyabartan
Film · 2026
Raghu Dakat
Film · 2025
Meyebela
Series · 2023
Aro Ekbar
Film · 2015
Natoker Moto: Like a Play
Film · 2015
Gurudakshina
Film · 2015
Arshinagar
Film · 2015
Onyo Opalaa
Film · 2015
NayanChampar Dinratri
Film · 2014
Punascha
Film · 2014
Aashbo Aarek Din
Film · 2013
Namte Namte
Film · 2013
Barfi!
Film · 2012
Dutta Vs Dutta
Film · 2012
Hemlock Society
Film · 2012
Abosheshey
Film · 2012
Mayabazaar
Film · 2012
Na Hannyate
Film · 2012
Jaani Dekha Hobe
Film · 2011
Nobel Chor
Film · 2011
Rehmat Ali
Film · 2010
Piyali's Password
Film · 2009
Crossroads of Love
Film · 2009
Luck
Film · 2009
The Understudy
Film · 2009
Khela
Film · 2008
Waqt Batayega Kaun Apna Kaun Paraya
Series · 2008
Jara Bristite Bhijechhilo
Film · 2007
Chaurahen
Film · 2007
Bidhatar Lekha
Film · 2007
Love Story
Series · 2007
Karam Apnaa Apnaa
Series · 2006
Mayer Raja
Film · 2005
Critical Encounter
Film · 2005
Antarmahal
Film · 2005
Nagordola
Film · 2005
A Fistful of Tales
Film · 2005
Empty Canvas
Film · 2005
Mahulbanir Sereng
Film · 2004
Krishna Cottage
Film · 2004
Bow Barracks Forever!
Film · 2004
In the Forest... Again
Film · 2003
Dekha
Film · 2001
Bariwali
Film · 2000
Bastir Meye Radha
Film · 2000
Yugant
Film · 1995
Janani
Film · 1994
Rajar Raja
Film · 1994
Prithibir Sesh Station
Film · 1993
The Padma Boatman
Film · 1993
Nishchaiy
Film · 1992
Sadharan Meye
Film · 1991
Saugandh
Film · 1991
Naa Ille Naa Swargam
Film · 1991
Police Matthu Dada
Film · 1991
Inspector Dhanush
Film · 1991
Pyar Ka Devta
Film · 1990
Bahaar Aane Tak
Film · 1990
Toofan
Film · 1989
Kamla Ki Maut
Film · 1989
Ek Din Achanak
Film · 1989
Mahabharat
Series · 1988
The Crossing
Film · 1984