Roopa Ganguly

Personal Info

Birthday

November 25, 1966

(58 years old)

Place of Birth

Kolkata, West Bengal, India

Also Known As

Roopa Ganguly

Rupa Ganguly

Roopa Ganguly

Biography

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.

Known For

Barfi!

Mahabharat

Karam Apnaa Apnaa

Luck

Love Story

Waqt Batayega Kaun Apna Kaun Paraya

Krishna Cottage

Abosheshey

Filmography

2015
Arshinagar
as Tayyab's mother
Natoker Moto: Like a Play
as Kheya's mother
2012
Dutta Vs Dutta
as Runu
Na Hannyate
as Jui
Barfi!
as Shruti's mother
Hemlock Society
as Niharika Basu
2011
Abosheshey
as Suchismita
Nobel Chor
as Diya
2009
Piyali's Password
as Piyali Ray
Luck
as Special appearance
2008
Khela
as Renu
2007
Bidhatar Lekha
as Shubho's mother
Chaurahen
as Mrs Bose
2005
Antarmahal
as Zamindar's wife
Empty Canvas
as Sharmishtha Sen, manager
2004
Krishna Cottage
as Nun
2000
Bariwali
as Sudeshna Mitra
1995
Yugant
as Anasuya
1993
The Padma Boatman
as Kopila
1992
Nishchaiy
as Vidya
1991
Naa Ille Naa Swargam
as Krishna wife
Saugandh
as Rajha
1990
Bahaar Aane Tak
as Rama
Pyar Ka Devta
as Shardha Kumar
1989
Ek Din Achanak
as Seema Roy
Kamla Ki Maut
as Geeta