Nandita Das
Nandita Das is an Indian actress, filmmaker, writer and social advocate known for her work in meaningful and socially relevant cinema. Over her career, she has acted in more than 40 feature films across multiple languages and worked…
Biography
Nandita Das is an Indian actress, filmmaker, writer and social advocate known for her work in meaningful and socially relevant cinema. Over her career, she has acted in more than 40 feature films across multiple languages and worked with acclaimed filmmakers from India and abroad.
She gained recognition through films such as Fire, Earth, Bawandar and Kannathil Muthamittal. As a filmmaker, she made her directorial debut with Firaaq in 2008. She later directed Manto, based on the life of celebrated writer Saadat Hasan Manto, followed by Zwigato, a film exploring the everyday struggles of a food delivery worker and his family.
Beyond cinema, Nandita Das has remained involved in social causes and initiatives focused on justice and equality. Her contribution to the arts has also received international recognition, including the Knight of the Order of Arts and Letters honour from the French Government.
Notable works
Awards & honours
- Filmfare AwardBest Debut Actress – 1947: Earth – 2000 – Winner
- Santa Monica Film FestivalBest Actress – Bawandar – 2001 – Winner
- Annual Kalakar AwardBest Actress – Bawandar – 2002 – Winner
- Cairo International Film FestivalAward – Aamaar Bhuvan – 2002 – Winner
- Tamil Nadu State Film AwardSpecial Prize for Best Actress – Kannathil Muthamittal – 2002 – Winner
- Nandi AwardBest Actress – Kamli – 2006 – Winner
- Madrid International Film FestivalBest Actress – Maati Maay – 2007 – Winner
- Asian Festival of First FilmsBest Film – Firaaq – 2008 – Winner
- Asian Festival of First FilmsBest Screenplay – Firaaq – 2008 – Winner
- International Film Festival of KeralaSpecial Jury Award – Firaaq – 2008 – Winner
- Thessaloniki International Film FestivalSpecial Prize – Firaaq – 2008 – Winner
- Kara Film Festival – Best FilmFiraaq – 2009 – Winner
- Istanbul Film FestivalHuman Rights in Cinema Award – Firaaq – 2009 – Winner
- Filmfare AwardSpecial Award – Firaaq – 2010 – Winner
- Screen AwardMost Promising Debut Director – Firaaq – 2010 – Winner
- Asia Pacific Screen AwardFIAPF Award – Manto – 2018 – Winner
- Filmfare Award SouthBest Supporting Actress – Virata Parvam – 2024 – Winner
- Chevalier de l'Ordre des Arts et des LettresContribution to Arts and Culture – Honour
- Bharatiya Manavata Vikas PuraskarContribution to Social Justice and Harmony – 2018 – Honour
- ELLE Beauty AwardSustainability Champion of the Year – 2024 – Winner
- Lux Style AwardBest Film Actress – Ramchand Pakistani – 2013 – Nominee
- Filmfare Award SouthBest Supporting Actress – Neerparavai – 2013 – Nominee
- SIIMABest Actress in a Supporting Role – Neerparavai – 2013 – Nominee
- Thessaloniki International Film FestivalGolden Alexander – Firaaq – 2008 – Nominee
- Cannes Film FestivalUn Certain Regard Award – Manto – 2018 – Nominee
- Toronto International Film FestivalPeople's Choice Award – Manto – 2018 – Nominee
- Filmfare AwardBest Film (Critics) – Manto – 2019 – Nominee
- Filmfare AwardBest Screenplay – Manto – 2019 – Nominee
- Filmfare AwardBest Dialogue – Manto – 2019 – Nominee
- Filmfare AwardBest Film (Critics) – Zwigato – 2024 – Nominee
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