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Tolly actor alleges ‘Jai Shri Ram’ threats

May 20, 2026, 23:41 (IST)

At Nandan, Rudranil & Roopa talk of ‘free Tolly’

May 17, 2026, 23:22 (IST)

Dev thanks Roopa for acknowledging his stand on ban culture

May 18, 2026, 23:49 (IST)

'All theatre actors irrespective of their political belief should be freely able to do their work now'

TNN / May 20, 2026, 14:25 (IST)

A proposed theatre training institute in Bengal has sparked debate, with assurances of artistic freedom from BJP MLA roopa ganguly. Actors Koushik Kar and Mia Maelzer shared experiences of past discrimination and isolation due to political beliefs, expressing hope for a more inclusive environment. They anticipate a return to the stage if the atmosphere becomes receptive to all artists.

All eyes on Amit Shah as West Bengal waits for new CM and cabinet

TNN / May 08, 2026, 03:17 (IST)

Who will be West Bengal’s next CM? Buzz grows as Samik Bhattacharya, Suvendu Adhikari could be asked to stay in Delhi

TNN / May 05, 2026, 07:59 (IST)

Prime Minister Modi is set to finalize Bengal's Chief Minister and cabinet in New Delhi. Discussions will involve top BJP leaders, central observers, and state representatives. The party aims for broad representation, balancing experienced leaders with new faces, including those with RSS ties, to manage consensus and ensure inclusivity.

Tolly candidates take a break, watch movies after poll hustle, set for May 4 ‘big picture’

May 01, 2026, 00:16 (IST)

Roopa's truth test!

TNN / Aug 12, 2010, 00:00 (IST)

Roopa Ganguly might’ve moved on in life and changed her social status, but not many moons back, she took a truth test on TV. TOI provides the show’s transcript

BJP Bengal 2nd list: Backs old hands, ditches GNLF

TNN / Mar 20, 2026, 07:03 (IST)

'TMC workers’ attack, abuse BJP's roopa ganguly in Kolkata

TNN / Apr 15, 2015, 03:49 (IST)

BJP’s star campaigner roopa ganguly and a woman candidate were attacked and abused by alleged Trinamool Congress workers at a public meeting in upscale Alipore, less than 500 metres from chief minister Mamata Banerjee’s home, on Tuesday evening.

Locket Chatterjee replaces roopa ganguly as WB BJP Mahila Morcha president

PTI / Jul 24, 2017, 22:42 (IST)

BJP Rajya Sabha MP roopa ganguly has been the president of BJP's Mahila Morcha for the last few year. Today Locket Chatterjee replaced her.

Kolkata: BJP MP roopa ganguly's son arrested for rash driving

PTI / Aug 16, 2019, 09:08 (IST)

BJP MP roopa ganguly's son, driving allegedly in an inebriated state, rammed his car into the wall of an upscale south Kolkata club on Thursday, with many having a near escape from being hit, police sources said.

Mahabharat’s Draupadi aka roopa ganguly feels nostalgic seeing the show on-screen; shares ‘was scared of Hindi language’

TIMESOFINDIA.COM / Apr 24, 2020, 17:22 (IST)

Veteran actress and now a political leader, roopa ganguly’s name is synonymous as Mahabharat’s Draupadi. The actress has been watching the re-run of her show and got nostalgic.

Ishita Ganguly takes inspiration from roopa ganguly for her character of Draupadi

TIMESOFINDIA.COM / Jul 28, 2020, 20:24 (IST)

They say copying a certain role or character is easy but taking inspiration from an artist is looking up to their art form and respecting their talent. Such is the belief of this young and talented actresses where sources say that Ishita Ganguly has proudly stated that for her stint in the show, she takes inspiration from roopa ganguly’s depiction of her role of Draupadi.

Nigel, roopa ganguly start shooting for Apala

TNN / Mar 19, 2015, 15:15 (IST)

CT caught roopa ganguly and Nigel Akkara shooting for director Satarupa Sanyal's latest film, Apala, near Bashirhat.

Did you know that roopa ganguly got ‘Mahabharat’ after Juhi Chawla turned down the role of ‘Draupadi’?

etimes.in / Oct 03, 2024, 23:35 (IST)

BR Chopra’s ‘Mahabharat’ saw around 15,000 applicants audition, with 1,500 shortlisted for various roles. Juhi Chawla nearly played Draupadi but opted for a film career, leading to roopa ganguly’s selection. Recently, Roopa was arrested by Kolkata Police during a protest advocating for a fellow BJP member’s release, causing disruption to police duties.

Roopa Ganguly aka Draupadi of 'Mahabharat' fame arrested during protest over schoolboy's death in Kolkata; later granted bail

etimes.in / Oct 03, 2024, 20:27 (IST)

Roopa Ganguly, famed for her role as Draupadi in Mahabharat, recently made headlines after her arrest during a protest in Kolkata. Advocating for the release of a fellow BJP member, her activism rekindles interest in her journey from celebrated actress to politician, having joined the BJP in 2015.

Roopa Ganguly of 'Draupadi' fame joins BJP

PTI / Jan 07, 2015, 16:00 (IST)

Bengali actress roopa ganguly, famous as 'Draupadi' of B R Chopra's epic TV series 'Mahabharat', today joined the BJP.

Rituparna, Roopa and Indrani in the same frame!

TNN / Feb 18, 2015, 13:58 (IST)

CT caught (L-R) roopa ganguly, Ferdous, Indrani Halder and Rituparna Sengupta shooting for Arijit Halder's forthcoming film, Aro Ekbar, near Rabindra Sarobar on Monday.