Roopa Ganguly
About 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.
Filmography(1)
| Film | Release Date | Role | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
Gurudakshina Drama | 19 Mar 2015 | Actor | Average |
Career Timeline
1 films · Debut 2015
Frequent Co-stars(5)
Trailers(1)
Roopa Ganguly – Career & Contributions to Hindi Cinema
Roopa Ganguly is one of bollywood's celebrated actors, having contributed to 1 hindi films in the hindi film industry (popularly known as bollywood), headquartered in Bhubaneswar, Odisha.
Throughout their career, Roopa Ganguly has collaborated with some of bollywood's finest artists, including Sulagna Panigrahi, Rajesh Shringarpure, Girish Karnad. These on-screen partnerships have resonated strongly with bollywood audiences.
Roopa Ganguly has worked across multiple genres in hindi cinema, including Drama. This versatility has made them a sought-after name across all kinds of bollywood productions.
Roopa Ganguly made their hindi film debut in 2015 with the film Gurudakshina. Since then, they have steadily grown into one of bollywood's most recognised faces, building a loyal fanbase across Odisha and among the global bollywood diaspora.
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FAQs about Roopa Ganguly
How many hindi films has Roopa Ganguly acted in?▼
Roopa Ganguly has been part of 1 hindi film in bollywood, spanning genres such as Drama.
What is Roopa Ganguly's most popular hindi film?▼
Roopa Ganguly's notable hindi films include "Gurudakshina". Visit each movie page on The Cinema Verse for detailed cast, songs and review information.
What is Roopa Ganguly's role in hindi cinema?▼
Roopa Ganguly works as a Actor in the hindi film industry (bollywood). 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 Cho...
When did Roopa Ganguly debut in bollywood?▼
Roopa Ganguly made their bollywood debut in 2015 with the film "Gurudakshina".
What genres has Roopa Ganguly worked in?▼
Roopa Ganguly has worked in Drama (1 film) in their hindi film career.