Seema Biswas
Personal details
  • Born:
    • Birthday: 1965-01-14
    • Born Place: Nalbari, Assam, India
  • Also Known As:

    सीमा बिस्वास, সীমা বিশ্বাস

Seema Biswas

Seema Biswas is a highly acclaimed Indian actress known for her powerful and nuanced performances in films and on stage. Born on January 14, 1965, in Nalbari, Assam, she is a graduate of the National School of Drama (NSD) in New Delhi, where she honed her craft in dramatic arts.Biswas rose to international prominence with her role as the bandit-turned-politician Phoolan Devi in Shekhar Kapur's 1994 film, Bandit Queen. Her raw and intense portrayal earned her the National Film Award for Best Actress. Since then, she has been a part of many critically acclaimed and commercially successful films across various languages, including Hindi, Marathi, Malayalam, and Tamil. Some of her most notable film roles include the deaf and mute character Flavy in Khamoshi: The Musical, a widow in Deepa Mehta's Water, for which she won the Genie Award for Best Actress, and a supporting role in the blockbuster Vivah.In addition to her film work, Seema Biswas has a strong foundation in theatre and has also made a mark in television and web series, with noteworthy performances in shows like The Family Man and Breathe: Into the Shadows. Her career is defined by her versatility and her commitment to taking on challenging and unconventional roles, making her one of the most respected actresses in Indian cinema. Her recent film appearances include Jolly LLB 3 and Sarfira.

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