Roopa Ganguly
Actress · Since 2012
Roopa Ganguly has built a long career as an Indian actress who has rarely been away from the screen for long. The career opened quietly, the way most long ones do. 32 credits across 42 years is a rate most careers never reach. The film 'Barfi!' accounts for more of the public profile than anything else does.
Roopa Ganguly
Actress · Since 2012
30 Movies · 2 Series
Roopa Ganguly has built a long career as an Indian actress who has rarely been away from the screen for long. The career opened quietly, the way most long ones do. 32 credits across 42 years is a rate most careers never reach. The film 'Barfi!' accounts for more of the public profile than anything else does.
Movies
Plays Shruti's mother
Barfi!
2012
Plays Rama
Bahaar Aane Tak
1990
Plays Special appearance
Luck
2009
Plays Suchismita
Abosheshey
2012
Plays Vidya
Nishchaiy
1992
Plays Tayyab's mother
Arshinagar
2015
Plays Niharika Basu
Hemlock Society
2012
Plays Sharmishtha
Empty Canvas
2005
Plays Nun
Krishna Cottage
2004
Plays Sudeshna Mitra
Bariwali
2000
Plays Zamindar's wife
Antarmahal
2005
Plays Shardha Kumar
Pyar Ka Devta
1990
Plays Rajha
Saugandh
1991
Plays Seema Roy
Ek Din Achanak
1989
Plays Geeta
Kamla Ki Maut
1989
Latest Trailers
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Pratyabartan
Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Roopa Ganguly and where are they from?
Roopa Ganguly is 59 years old, born on November 25, 1966 in Kolkata, West Bengal, India.
What are the most famous roles of Roopa Ganguly?
Roopa Ganguly is best known for roles in Barfi!, Luck, Krishna Cottage.
How many movies has Roopa Ganguly been in?
Over a 42-year career (since 1984), Roopa Ganguly has appeared in 30 movies and 2 TV shows.
What was Roopa Ganguly's first movie?
The career of Roopa Ganguly began with The Crossing (1984).
What is Roopa Ganguly's most recent movie or series?
Roopa Ganguly's most recent release is Pratyabartan, which premiered on May 1, 2026.
What TV shows has Roopa Ganguly appeared in?
On television, Roopa Ganguly has appeared in Mahabharat, Karam Apnaa Apnaa, Love Story, Waqt Batayega Kaun Apna Kaun Paraya.
Roopa Ganguly
1966-11-25 · Kolkata, West Bengal, India
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.