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.
Acting
Movie
Barfi!
as Shruti's mother
2012
Movie
Luck
as Special appearance
2009
TV
Mahabharat
as Draupadi
1988
Movie
Krishna Cottage
as Nun
2004
Movie
Hemlock Society
as Niharika Basu
2012
Movie
Ek Din Achanak
as Seema Roy
1989
Movie
Paar
1984
Movie
Bariwali
as Sudeshna Mitra
2000
Movie
Kamla Ki Maut
as Geeta
1989
Movie
Saugandh
as Rajha
1991
Movie
Antarmahal
as Zamindar's wife
2005
Movie
Dekha
2001
Movie
Pyar Ka Devta
as Shardha Kumar
1990
Movie
Abosheshey
as Suchismita
2012
Movie
Empty Canvas
as Sharmishtha
2005
Movie
Nishchaiy
as Vidya
1992
Movie
Bahaar Aane Tak
as Rama
1990
Movie
Arshinagar
as Tayyab's mother
2015
Movie
Jara Bristite Bhijechhilo
as Suchetana Basu
2007
Movie
Dutta Vs Dutta
as Runu
2012
Movie
Piyali's Password
as Piyali Ray
2009
Movie
Janani
1994
Movie
In the Forest... Again
2003
Movie
Chaurahen
as Mrs Bose
2007
