Mahabharata’s Draupadi Roopa Ganguly The unheard story of that era of 1998, when the Bengali girl had won the hearts of the entire nation.

News India Live, Digital Desk: Whenever the most successful mythological serials in the history of Indian television are discussed, B.R. Chopra The name of ‘Mahabharata’ comes at the top. Every character of this show left an indelible mark on the hearts of the audience, but the one who played the character of ‘Draupadi’ Roopa Ganguly The situation of popularity was something else. Today we are taking you to the memories of that era when a Bengali actress created history with her powerful acting.

Can never forget that ‘chirharan’ scene

Playing the character of Draupadi in Mahabharata was not an easy task. Especially filming the ‘Cheerharan’ scene was extremely tiring for Roopa Ganguly both mentally and physically. It is said that after doing that scene, Roopa Ganguly became so emotional that she started crying bitterly on the set itself. His lively acting had brought Draupadi’s sorrow and anger to every home.

How did you get the role of ‘Draupadi’ in the audition?

B.R. Chopra was looking for an actress who would have the right mix of dignity, anger and beauty. Roopa Ganguly was active in Bengali cinema at that time. When he auditioned, his Hindi was not that clear, but the sparkle in his eyes and the way he delivered dialogues impressed Chopra Sahab. After this, Roopa worked hard on her Hindi and completely molded herself into the mold of Draupadi.

Roopa Ganguly: Journey from an actress to a politician

After Mahabharata, Roopa Ganguly worked in many films and serials. Along with Hindi, he also made his mark in Bengali cinema. After acting, she turned to politics and became a member of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). She was also a Rajya Sabha MP. However, even today when people see her, the same image of ‘Draupadi’ emerges in their mind.

B.R. The magic of Chopra’s Mahabharata still remains intact

There used to be silence on the streets during this serial which was aired between 1988-1990. Roopa Ganguly along with actors like Nitish Bhardwaj (Krishna), Punit Issar (Duryodhana) and Mukesh Khanna (Bheeshma) immortalized the show. Even today, when Mahabharata is re-telecasted, Roopa Ganguly’s screen presence equally impresses the new generation.