Roopa Ganguly: From Mahabharata's Draupadi to Political Trailblazer

Roopa Ganguly, who is a famous actress in Indian cinema and television, was born on 25 November 1960. Roopa Ganguly was born in Kolkata, West Bengal. She has mainly been a leading actress in Bengali cinema, but she has also made significant contributions to Indian television and Bollywood. Roopa Ganguly is named among the most popular and talked about actresses of that time, and her acting has settled in the hearts of the people forever.

Parents become inspiration

Roopa Ganguly was born in a Bengali family. Her parents inspired her to develop a passion for art and acting. Roopa received her education from various schools in Kolkata and art and culture were always respected in her family. Roopa Ganguly's family members were also interested in literature and art, which inspired Roopa to move forward in this direction. Her dream was to become a successful actress and she started working hard in this direction.

Beginning of career

Roopa Ganguly started her career in Bengali cinema. There was a special charm in her acting, which made her different from other actresses. Her first big film project was "Bhootgram" (1981), but that film did not become so famous. However, after this Roopa got opportunities to play many great roles. Roopa Ganguly made her mark in the Bengali film industry in a very short time. Her role in the film "Mahanagar" (1984) was highly appreciated. This film established her as a unique actress. Gradually her films started becoming successful, and she became a superstar of Bengali cinema.

Entry into television

Roopa Ganguly's biggest identity was as 'Draupadi' in the serial 'Mahabharata' (1988-1990). This role is considered one of her biggest contributions to Indian television. The acting done by Roopa Ganguly while playing the character of Draupadi in 'Mahabharata' is still alive in the hearts of people. There was such power and courage in her role as Draupadi, which reflected the status of women in the society of that time. Roopa Ganguly played this character in such a powerful way that she became an inspiration for everyone. Roopa Ganguly's acting not only caught the attention of the audience but also received a lot of appreciation from critics. After 'Mahabharata', she also worked in many other famous television shows and was impressed with her acting every time.

Entry into politics

Roopa Ganguly is not only an actress but also an active person in politics. In 2015, she entered politics by joining the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). She served as a Rajya Sabha member from West Bengal and there she supported many schemes towards social service. Her activism in politics gave her a new identity. She often expresses her opinion on social issues and has been a strong advocate of women's rights.

Contribution

There are many interesting stories and incidents related to Roopa Ganguly's life which very few people know. There is an anecdote when during 'Mahabharata', there were strange reactions from the audience about her role of Draupadi. ​​But Roopa Ganguly never felt bad about the criticism, and she always kept her acting level high. Another anecdote is that during the film 'Bhootgram' she had only Rs 100, but her hard work and dedication brought her success in the film industry.

Famous movie

Roopa Ganguly has acted in many major Bengali films in her career, which shows her acting skills and variety. Although she became more famous as Draupadi of 'Mahabharata' on Indian television, some of her major Bengali films established her as a star actress. Here we are going to tell you about some famous films by Roopa Ganguly 

Metropolis (1984)

Director: Satyajit Ray

Rupa Ganguly played an important role in this film. This film is counted among the classic films of Bengali cinema. Rupa's role was highly appreciated, and she proved that she is a versatile actress.

Death of Kamala

Kamla Ki Maut (Kamala's Death) is a 1989 Hindi drama film directed by Basu Chatterjee. Set in Mumbai, the film deals with the issue of love, premarital sex, and relationships in modern India. It stars Pankaj Kapur, Supriya Pathak, Roopa Ganguly, Irrfan Khan, Mrinal Kulkarni, Asha Lata, Ashutosh Gowariker

Until spring comes

Bahar Aane Tak is a 1990 Bollywood family drama film directed by Tariq Shah and produced by Gulshan Kumar. The cinematographer of this film is Ajay Prabhakar. The film revolves around a man who coincidentally marries a woman who was raped by his close friend. It stars Roopa Ganguly, Munmun Sen, Sumeet Saigal, Tariq Shah, Shammi, Ram Mohan and Navin Nischol

One day suddenly

Ek Din Achanak (Hindi: एक दिन अग्निपन; English: Suddenly, One Day) is a 1989 art film directed by Mrinal Sen, based on the 1977 Bengali language novel Beej by Ramapada Chowdhury

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