Cast & creator
Roopa Ganguly
Best known for Karam Apnaa Apnaa, Meyebela, Mahabharat
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.
Also known as: Roopa Ganguly, Rupa Ganguly
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film credits
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1984–2026 · acting roles
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Known for
Across film & television
Filmography (64)
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Karam Apnaa Apnaa
Suguna
2006
Meyebela
Bithika Mitra
2023
Mahabharat
Draupadi
1988
Barfi!
Shruti's mother
2012Love Story
Ritu (Akash's mother)
2007Waqt Batayega Kaun Apna Kaun Paraya
Madhvi Malhotra
2008
Luck
Special appearance
2009
Arshinagar
Tayyab's mother
2015
Piyali's Password
Piyali Ray
2009
Antarmahal
Zamindar's wife
2005
Krishna Cottage
Nun
2004
Chaurahen
Mrs Bose
2007
Abosheshey
Suchismita
2012Mahulbanir Sereng
2004
Crossroads of Love
2009
Naa Ille Naa Swargam
Krishna wife
1991
Aro Ekbar
2015
Natoker Moto: Like a Play
Kheya's mother
2015
Bariwali
Sudeshna Mitra
2000
Nobel Chor
Diya
2011
Bahaar Aane Tak
Rama
1990
Nishchaiy
Vidya
1992
Raghu Dakat
Dakat Ma
2025
Ek Din Achanak
Seema Roy
1989
Yugant
Anasuya
1995
Pyar Ka Devta
Shardha Kumar
1990
Hemlock Society
Niharika Basu
2012
In the Forest... Again
2003Janani
1994
Mayabazaar
2012
Kamla Ki Maut
Geeta
1989
Jara Bristite Bhijechhilo
Suchetana Basu
2007
Jaani Dekha Hobe
2011
Prithibir Sesh Station
1993
The Crossing
1984
The Padma Boatman
Kopila
1993
Nagordola
Nandini
2005
Bow Barracks Forever!
2004
Bidhatar Lekha
Shubho's mother
2007
Empty Canvas
Sharmishtha
2005
Onyo Opalaa
Opalaa
2015
Punascha
2014
Dutta Vs Dutta
Runu
2012
Saugandh
Rajha
1991Critical Encounter
2005
Police Matthu Dada
1991
Khela
Renu
2008
Sadharan Meye
1991
Dekha
2001
Pratyabartan
2026
Rehmat Ali
2010
Namte Namte
2013
A Fistful of Tales
2005A Fistful of Tales
Producer
2005Mayer Raja
2005
The Understudy
2009
Toofan
1989
Gurudakshina
2015
Rajar Raja
1994
Inspector Dhanush
1991
Aashbo Aarek Din
2013
NayanChampar Dinratri
2014
Bastir Meye Radha
2000
Na Hannyate
Jui
2012