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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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Friday, November 25, 1966, Kolkata, West Bengal, India
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Rehmat Ali
1989
Suddenly, One DaySeema
1989
Kamla Ki Maut
1991
Saugandh
1991
Sadharan Meye
1991
Naa Ille Naa SwargamKrishna wife
1992
NishchaiyVidya
1993
The Padma BoatmanKopila
2005
Nagordola
2007
Jara Bristite Bhijechhilo
2009
LuckSpecial Appearance
2009
The Understudy
2011
Abosheshey
2012
Barfi!Shruti's mother
2012
Hemlock SocietyNiharika Basu
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