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Roopa Ganguly

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.


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Born:
Nov 25, 1966 In Kolkata, West Bengal, India
Movie/TV Credits:
22
First Appeared:
In the movie Kamla Ki Maut 1989-01-01
Latest Project:
Movie Arshinagar 2015-12-25
Known For
Filmography
Movie Arshinagar Tayyab's mother 2015-12-25
Movie Hemlock Society Niharika Basu 2012-06-21
Movie Barfi! Shruti's mother 2012-09-13
Movie Jaani Dekha Hobe 2011-11-25
Movie Luck Special appearance 2009-07-24
Movie Khela Special appearance 2008-07-09
Movie Jara Bristite Bhijechhilo 2007-06-08
Movie Chaurahen Mrs Bose 2007-10-06
Movie Critical Encounter 2005-01-07
Movie Antarmahal Zamindar's wife 2005-10-28
Movie Krishna Cottage Nun 2004-07-30
Movie In the Forest... Again 2003-05-03
Movie Dekha 2001-04-01
Movie Bariwali Sudeshna Mitra 2000-02-16
Movie Yugant Anasuya 1995-01-01
Movie The Padma Boatman Kopila 1993-06-12
Movie Janani 1993-07-01
Movie Nishchaiy Vidya 1992-07-17
Movie Sadharan Meye 1991-01-04
Movie Saugandh Rajha 1991-01-25
Movie Kamla Ki Maut Geeta 1989-01-01
Movie Suddenly, One Day Seema Roy 1989-09-14
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