Acting · Kolkata, West Bengal, India · Born November 25, 1966
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.
MoviePratyabartan
2026
MovieRaghu Dakat
2025
as Dakat Ma
TVMeyebela
2023
as Bithika Mitra
MovieArshinagar
2015
as Tayyab's mother
MovieOnyo Opalaa
2015
as Opalaa
MovieAro Ekbar
2015
MovieNatoker Moto: Like a Play
2015
as Kheya's mother
MovieGurudakshina
2015
MovieNayanChampar Dinratri
2014
MoviePunascha
2014
MovieAashbo Aarek Din
2013
MovieNamte Namte
2013
MovieDutta Vs Dutta
2012
as Runu
MovieNa Hannyate
2012
as Jui
MovieAbosheshey
2012
as Suchismita
MovieBarfi!
2012
as Shruti's mother
MovieHemlock Society
2012
as Niharika Basu
MovieMayabazaar
2012
MovieJaani Dekha Hobe
2011
MovieNobel Chor
2011
as Diya
MovieRehmat Ali
2010
MoviePiyali's Password
2009
as Piyali Ray
MovieLuck
2009
as Special appearance
MovieCrossroads of Love
2009
MovieThe Understudy
2009
MovieKhela
2008
as Renu
Waqt Batayega Kaun Apna Kaun Paraya
2008
as Madhvi Malhotra
MovieBidhatar Lekha
2007
as Shubho's mother
MovieChaurahen
2007
as Mrs Bose
MovieJara Bristite Bhijechhilo
2007
as Suchetana Basu
Love Story
2007
as Ritu (Akash's mother)
Karam Apnaa Apnaa
2006
as Suguna
MovieAntarmahal
2005
as Zamindar's wife
MovieA Fistful of Tales
2005
MovieNagordola
2005
as Nandini
MovieEmpty Canvas
2005
as Sharmishtha
Critical Encounter
2005
Mayer Raja
2005
MovieBow Barracks Forever!
2004
MovieKrishna Cottage
2004
as Nun
Mahulbanir Sereng
2004
MovieIn the Forest... Again
2003
MovieDekha
2001
MovieBastir Meye Radha
2000
MovieBariwali
2000
as Sudeshna Mitra
MovieYugant
1995
as Anasuya
Janani
1994
MovieRajar Raja
1994
MovieThe Padma Boatman
1993
as Kopila
MoviePrithibir Sesh Station
1993
MovieNishchaiy
1992
as Vidya
MoviePolice Matthu Dada
1991
MovieInspector Dhanush
1991
MovieNaa Ille Naa Swargam
1991
as Krishna wife
MovieSaugandh
1991
as Rajha
MovieSadharan Meye
1991
MovieBahaar Aane Tak
1990
as Rama
MoviePyar Ka Devta
1990
as Shardha Kumar
MovieEk Din Achanak
1989
as Seema Roy
MovieToofan
1989
MovieKamla Ki Maut
1989
as Geeta
TVMahabharat
1988
as Draupadi
MoviePaar
1984
