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Roopa Ganguly was born on 25 November, 1963 in Kolkata, West Bengal, India, is an Indian actress and politician (born 1963). Discover Roopa Ganguly's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is she in this year and how she spends money? Also learn how she earned most of networth at the age of 60 years old?

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Occupation Politician Actress
Age 60 years old
Zodiac Sign Sagittarius
Born 25 November 1963
Birthday 25 November
Birthplace Kolkata, West Bengal, India
Nationality India

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Roopa Ganguly Height, Weight & Measurements

At 60 years old, Roopa Ganguly height is 1.52 m .

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Height 1.52 m
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Who Is Roopa Ganguly's Husband?

Her husband is Dhruba Mukherjee (m. 1992–2006)

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Husband Dhruba Mukherjee (m. 1992–2006)
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Children Aakash Mukherjee

Roopa Ganguly Net Worth

Her net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Roopa Ganguly worth at the age of 60 years old? Roopa Ganguly’s income source is mostly from being a successful Politician. She is from India. We have estimated Roopa Ganguly's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.

Net Worth in 2024 $1 Million - $5 Million
Salary in 2024 Under Review
Net Worth in 2023 Pending
Salary in 2023 Under Review
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Source of Income Politician

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Roopa Ganguly is an Indian actress, playback singer and politician.

She is best known for her portrayal of Draupadi in B R Chopra's hit television series Mahabharat.

Often promoted as the Tollywood's answer to Bollywood's Shabana Azmi, she is known for her versatility and accent adaptation.

She has 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.

1963

Ganguly was born to Samarendra Lal Ganguly and Juthika Ganguly on 25 November 1963.

She grew up in a joint family.

She was a student of Beltala Girls' High School from which she finished her secondary examination.

She completed her Higher Secondary Education from Jodhpur Park Girls' High School.

Later, she obtained a bachelor's degree from the Jogamaya Devi College, an affiliated undergraduate women's college of University of Calcutta, in Kolkata.

Ganguly had to face financial problem during her college days.

Ganguly never intended to be an actress.

After she completed her graduation, she was suggested by some of her relatives to pursue acting.

1986

Her first acting assignment was Bijoy Chatterjee's Hindi short film Nirupama (1986) based on Rabindranath Tagore's Bengali short story Dena Paona and broadcast on DD National.

She attended a wedding ceremony where she was introduced to Bijoy Chatterjee who was looking for a fresh face with unplucked eyebrows to play the female lead in his Hindi short film Nirupama (1986) based on Rabindranath Tagore's Bengali short story Dena Paona.

Ganguly was initially hesitant to accept his proposal but later gave her nod on the insistence of her aunt.

Soumitra Chatterjee who played the father to her character in the film helped her get into the role of the heroine.

Impressed with her potential, Soumitra Chatterjee cast her as Mrinal alongside his daughter Poulami Basu playing the role of Bindu in his directorial venture Stree Ki Patra (1986), based on Streer Patra a Bengali short story written by Tagore.

1987

Her breakthrough role came with the Bengali TV series Muktabandha (1987) directed by Ramaprasad Banik.

1988

She made her big screen debut opposite Chiranjeet in Prabhat Roy's Bengali film Prateek (1988).

In 1988, she achieved national recognition for her role in the Hindi TV series Ganadevta and shot to wider fame and popularity after she played Draupadi in B. R. Chopra's Mahabharat (1988–90).

Her performance in this TV series earned her several awards including Smita Patil Memorial Award.

She reprised the role of Draupadi in Chopra's Mahabharat Katha.

1992

She achieved critical acclaim for her performance in National Award winning Bengali films such as Padma Nadir Majhi (1992) by Goutam Ghose, Janani (1993) by Sanat Dasgupta and Yugant (1995) by Aparna Sen.

1993

She acted in popular Hindi TV series such as Kanoon (1993), Chandrakanta (1994), Karam Apnaa Apnaa (2007), Kasturi (2009), Agle Janam Mohe Bitiya Hi Kijo (2009).

1995

She received BFJA Award for Best Supporting Actress twice for her roles in Amal Ray Ghatak's Ujan (1995) and Rituparno Ghosh's Antarmahal (2005).

In the same year, she acted in the role of a conceited actress in Anjan Dutt's Tarpor Bhalobasa, which once again earned her critical acclaim.

1997

Popular Bengali TV series, she acted in, include Janmabhoomi (1997), Draupadi (2000), Ingeet (2001), Tithir Atithi to name a few.

2005

She was conferred with Osian's Cinefan Festival Special Jury Mention for her role in Antarmahal (2005).

She was awarded in the Best Actress in a Leading Role category for her role in Sekhar Das's National Award winning Bengali film Krantikaal (2005) at the 9th Dhaka International Film Festival.

2006

In January 2006, she was named by The Indian Express in the list of the five most powerful actresses of 2005.

2009

She was further acclaimed for her roles in films such as Kaaler Rakhal (2009), Chowrasta - The Crossroads of Love (2009), Chaurahen (2012), Na Hannyate (2012), Dutta Vs Dutta (2012) and Punascha (2014).

2011

In 2011, she received the National Film Award for Best Female Playback Singer for rendering her voice in Aditi Roy's Bengali film Abosheshey (2012).

Goutam Ghose said that "she has that skill to transform herself into any character she plays."

Rituparno Ghosh described her as "a roisterer of pathos and exuberance through the portrayal of her characters."

2016

In October 2016, 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.

Her films have commulatively grossed more than US$100 million worldwide.