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.
NayanChampar Dinratri
Barfi!
(Shruti's mother)
Jara Bristite Bhijechhilo
Piyali's Password
(Piyali Ray)
Rehmat Ali
Bariwali
(Sudeshna Mitra)
Janani
Aashbo Aarek Din
Bastir Meye Radha
Mayer Raja
Sadharan Meye
Saugandh
(Rajha)
Aro Ekbar
Toofan
Rajar Raja
In the Forest... Again
Yugant
(Anasuya)
Prithibir Sesh Station
Chaurahen
(Mrs Bose)
Mahulbanir Sereng
Critical Encounter
Krishna Cottage
(Nun)
Antarmahal
(Zamindar's wife)
Jaani Dekha Hobe
Naa Ille Naa Swargam
(Krishna wife)
Nobel Chor
(Diya)
Dutta Vs Dutta
(Runu)
Chowrasta Crossroads of Love
Pyar Ka Devta
(Shardha Kumar)
Abosheshey
(Suchismita)
Nagordola
Khela
(Special appearance)
Natoker Moto: Like a Play
(Kheya's mother)
The Padma Boatman
(Kopila)
Hemlock Society
(Niharika Basu)
Bow Barracks Forever
Luck
(Special appearance)
Mayabazaar
Nishchaiy
(Vidya)
Ek Din Achanak
(Seema Roy)
Kamla Ki Maut
(Geeta)
Dekha
Ek Mutho Chabi
Bahaar Aane Tak
(Rama)
Na Hannyate
(Jui)
Empty Canvas
(Sharmishtha Sen, manager)
Gurudakshina
Namte Namte
Punascha
The Understudy
Arshinagar
(Tayyab's mother)
Bidhatar Lekha
(Shubho's mother)
Raghu Dakat
Waqt Batayega Kaun Apna Kaun Paraya
(Madhvi Malhotra)
Mahabharat
(Draupadi)
Love Story
(Ritu (Akash's mother))
Karam Apnaa Apnaa
(Suguna)