Roopa Ganguly

Bio: Roopa Ganguly (born 25 November 1966 ) is an Indian actress, playback singer and politician.[5][6][7] She is one of the most popuplar faces of Indian television and mostly known her rendition of Draupadi in B R Chopra's hit television series Mahabharat (1988). A veteran of Bengali Parallel Cinema, she is known and for her versatility as well as keen and incisive transformation into characters.[8] She has worked with renowned directors like Mrinal Sen, Aparna Sen, Goutam Ghose and Rituparno Ghosh. She won many awards including a National Award.[9] She has been cited as the Bengali Film Industry's answer to Bollywood's Shabana Azmi for her intense ability of acting.[10] She is a trained Rabindra Sangeet vocalist and a classical dancer.[11] In October, 2015, she was nominated as the Member of Parliament, Rajya Sabha, by the President of India.[12] She served as the President of BJP Mahila Morcha in West Bengal.[13] She served as the General Secretary[14][15] and the Vice President[16] for the West Bengal Motion Picture Artistes' Forum, a body representing cine artistes.[11]

Born: 25 November 1966 (age 51), Kalyani