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.
58 movies · 5 shows
Pratyabartan
2026·0.0
Raghu Dakat
2025·0.0
Arshinagar
2015·3.5
Onyo Opalaa
2015·0.0
Aro Ekbar
2015·0.0
Natoker Moto: Like a Play
2015·0.0
Gurudakshina
2015·4.0
NayanChampar Dinratri
2014·0.0
Punascha
2014·7.0
Aashbo Aarek Din
2013·0.0
Namte Namte
2013·0.0
Dutta Vs Dutta
2012·8.5
Na Hannyate
2012·5.0
Abosheshey
2012·6.9
Barfi!
2012·7.6
Hemlock Society
2012·7.0
Mayabazaar
2012·0.0
Jaani Dekha Hobe
2011·7.0
Nobel Chor
2011·0.0
Rehmat Ali
2010·0.0
Piyali's Password
2009·5.0
Luck
2009·4.6
Crossroads of Love
2009·0.0
The Understudy
2009·0.0
Khela
2008·0.0
Bidhatar Lekha
2007·5.0
Chaurahen
2007·10.0
Jara Bristite Bhijechhilo
2007·8.8
Antarmahal
2005·6.8
A Fistful of Tales
2005·0.0
Nagordola
2005·0.0
Empty Canvas
2005·9.5
Critical Encounter
2005·0.0
Mayer Raja
2005·0.0
Bow Barracks Forever!
2004·8.0
Krishna Cottage
2004·5.2
Mahulbanir Sereng
2004·0.0
In the Forest... Again
2003·9.0
Dekha
2001·5.8
Bastir Meye Radha
2000·0.0
Bariwali
2000·7.0
Yugant
1995·0.0
Janani
1994·8.0
Rajar Raja
1994·0.0
The Padma Boatman
1993·8.0
Prithibir Sesh Station
1993·0.0
Nishchaiy
1992·5.7
Police Matthu Dada
1991·7.0
Inspector Dhanush
1991·9.0
Naa Ille Naa Swargam
1991·0.0
Saugandh
1991·5.0
Sadharan Meye
1991·0.0
Bahaar Aane Tak
1990·7.0
Pyar Ka Devta
1990·7.8
Ek Din Achanak
1989·6.8
Toofan
1989·0.0
Kamla Ki Maut
1989·8.2
Paar
1984·6.5