Quick Info
| Profession | Politician, Former Actress, Playback Singer |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 25/11/1966 |
| Age | 59 years |
| Birthplace | Kolkata, West Bengal |
| Zodiac Sign | Sagittarius |
Latest News about Roopa Ganguly
06/05/2026
Roopa Ganguly won the 2026 West Bengal Legislative Assembly election from the Sonarpur Dakshin seat as a Bharatiya Janata Party candidate, polling 128,970 votes and defeating Trinamool Congress candidate Arundhuti Maitra by a margin of 35,782 votes. The result was a key win for the BJP in South 24 Parganas, as the party formed the state government for the first time, and she subsequently took up her seat as an MLA.
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Bio/Wiki
| Famous Role | 'Draupadi' in the Indian epic television series "Mahabharat" (1988) |
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| Known For | Acting in Bengali and Hindi television and film, playback singing, and a political career with the Bharatiya Janata Party |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 163 cm |
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| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
| School | Beltala Girls' High School, Kolkata |
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| College/University | Jogamaya Devi College, Kolkata |
| Educational Qualification | Bachelor of Science |
Personal Life
| Religion | Hinduism |
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| Caste | Brahmin |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Divorced | ||||||
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| Affairs/Boyfriends | Dibyendu (Playback Singer) | ||||||
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Roopa Ganguly originates from a middle-class household in Kalyani, Kolkata. | |
| 2. Her passion for acting emerged during her early years. | |
| 3. Roopa pursued her education at Jogamaya Devi College in Kolkata. | |
| 4. She achieved success by starring in several Bengali TV serials. | |
| 5. Roopa gained widespread acclaim in 1986 for her role in the TV series "Muktabandha." | |
| 6. She is a trained Rabindra Sangeet vocalist and a classical dancer. | |
| 7. Often promoted as Tollywood's answer to Bollywood's Shabana Azmi, known for her versatility and accent adaptation. | |
| 8. She has worked with renowned directors such as Mrinal Sen, Aparna Sen, Goutam Ghose and Rituparno Ghosh. |
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