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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.


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Born:
Nov 25, 1966 In Kolkata, West Bengal, India
Movie/TV Credits:
51
First Appeared:
In the series Mahabharat 1988-10-02
Latest Project:
Movie Arshinagar 2015-12-25
Known For
Poster of Waqt Batayega Kaun Apna Kaun Paraya
Poster of Love Story
Poster of Karam Apnaa Apnaa
Poster of Pyar Ka Devta
Filmography
Movie Gurudakshina 2015-03-19
Movie Arshinagar Tayyab's mother 2015-12-25
Movie Natoker Moto: Like a Play Kheya's mother 2015-08-20
Movie Aro Ekbar 2015-09-18
Movie Punascha 2014-08-08
Movie Namte Namte 2013-02-02
Movie Mayabazaar 2012-01-27
Movie Hemlock Society Niharika Basu 2012-06-21
Movie Barfi! Shruti's mother 2012-09-13
Movie Dutta Vs Dutta Runu 2012-11-23
Movie Na Hannyate Jui 2012-11-16
Movie Jaani Dekha Hobe 2011-11-25
Movie Nobel Chor Diya 2011-07-28
Movie Abosheshey Suchismita 2011-12-01
Movie Rehmat Ali 2010-02-25
Movie The Understudy 2009-03-27
Movie Chowrasta Crossroads of Love 2009-04-17
Movie Luck Special appearance 2009-07-24
Movie Piyali's Password Piyali Ray 2009-11-27
Series Waqt Batayega Kaun Apna Kaun Paraya Madhvi Malhotra 2008-04-14
Movie Khela Special appearance 2008-07-09
Movie Bidhatar Lekha Shubho's mother 2007-12-06
Series Love Story Ritu (Akash's mother) 2007-04-30
Movie Chaurahen Mrs Bose 2007-10-06
Series Karam Apnaa Apnaa Suguna 2006-01-05
Movie Critical Encounter 2005-01-07
Movie Empty Canvas Sharmishtha Sen, manager 2005-04-15
Movie Antarmahal Zamindar's wife 2005-10-28
Movie Nagordola 2005-06-15
Movie Ek Mutho Chabi 2005-09-01
Movie Mahulbanir Sereng 2004-02-13
Movie Bow Barracks Forever 2004-12-01
Movie Krishna Cottage Nun 2004-07-30
Movie In the Forest... Again 2003-05-03
Movie Dekha 2001-04-01
Movie Bariwali Sudeshna Mitra 2000-02-16
Movie Bastir Meye Radha 2000-06-30
Movie Yugant Anasuya 1995-01-01
Movie Prithibir Sesh Station 1993-02-19
Movie The Padma Boatman Kopila 1993-06-12
Movie Janani 1993-07-01
Movie Nishchaiy Vidya 1992-07-17
Movie Sadharan Meye 1991-01-04
Movie Naa Ille Naa Swargam Krishna wife 1991-12-05
Movie Saugandh Rajha 1991-01-25
Movie Pyar Ka Devta Shardha Kumar 1990-01-01
Movie Bahaar Aane Tak Rama 1990-12-07
Movie Kamla Ki Maut Geeta 1989-01-01
Movie Toofan 1989-01-06
Movie Suddenly, One Day Seema Roy 1989-09-14
Series Mahabharat Draupadi 1988-10-02