An innocent face, in whose eyes the whole country once saw the reflection. A personality who forever changed the history of Indian television with her performances in the late seventies and early eighties. People considered him not just an artist but an icon. But the wheel of time turned and that innocent beauty gave up her softness and assumed such a fierce avatar, which hardly anyone could have imagined. Till yesterday, the same woman who was pleading for justice for the disrobing of Draupadi in the Mahabharata TV show, is today roaring in the political arena. After all, how did an actress leave the world of glamor behind, shed her sweat on the scorching streets of Bengal and create a new history by surprising the big stalwarts of politics?
Draupadi of the screen and the golden journey of acting
As soon as the name of Roopa Ganguly comes to mind, the image of BR Chopra’s ‘Mahabharata’ emerges, which made her a household name overnight. In the late 1980s, when there was a search for an influential personality to play the role of Draupadi, Roopa Ganguly breathed life into the role with her powerful voice and powerful acting. He did not limit himself only to mythological stories. Roopa worked with veteran directors like Mrinal Sen and Aparna Sen. Her films ‘Padma Nadir Majhi’ and ‘Yugant’ proved that she is not just a glamorous face but a seasoned actress. From Bengali cinema to Hindi cinema, he proved his talent and won many national awards.
Spread magic in the world of tunes too
Very few people know that Roopa Ganguly is not only a great actress but also a melodious singer. He lent his voice to many Bengali films. She received the National Award for Best Playback Singer Female for the film ‘Abohoman’. There was the same depth and emotionality in her voice, which was visible in her acting, but destiny had something else in mind, amidst all these colors of art, a social worker and a woman fighting against injustice was being born within Roopa, who later turned towards the complex corridors of politics.
From the glitz of glamor to the thorny path of politics
Roopa Ganguly’s entry into politics was not sudden, but it was a result of her anger towards the then conditions of Bengal. In the year 2015, he formally joined the Bharatiya Janata Party. At that time BJP was a rising force in Bengal politics and Roopa Ganguly emerged as a prominent face for the party. He decided to give up the luxuries of film and get down to earth. He held rallies, faced lathicharge in protests and even faced physical attacks at times. His militant attitude gave him the image of a strong leader, due to which the workers started joining him.
Penetration in Bengal politics and history in electoral battlefield
Bengal politics has always been challenging, especially for a woman and someone from the world of cinema, but Roopa Ganguly did not give up. From the 2016 Assembly elections to the Rajya Sabha, he gave a tough competition to Mamata Banerjee’s Trinamool Congress on every front. He prominently raised the issues of women’s safety, corruption and development of Bengal. The way Rupa has made her place in the political scene of Bengal in recent years is praiseworthy. Under his leadership, BJP strengthened its presence in many areas. The result of her hard work was that she left an indelible mark in the electoral history of Bengal and proved that if an artist is determined, she can be equally successful as a public servant.
beginning of a new innings
Today Roopa Ganguly is recognized not only as Draupadi but also as a powerful politician. She has shown how an actress can transform her acting sensitivity into political conviction. His stature in Bengal politics has now become so big that his opponents keep an eye on his every word and every step. Rupa Ganguly had contested the Sonarpur South assembly seat in the West Bengal elections. Roopa Ganguly won the election by 35 thousand 782 votes. Roopa Ganguly has got 1 lakh 28 thousand 970 votes. He has badly defeated Arundhati Maitra alias Lovely Maitra of Trinamool Congress. Arundhati Maitra is also a famous face of the TV industry.
SK Sharma is a content writer who writes on news, entertainment, and lifestyle topics. She has over four years of experience and is known for conveying information in simple and clear language.
