Actress · Theatre Artist

Seema Biswas

Indian actress

Born January 14, 1965 · Nalbari, Assam, India

61 years old5′2″ (1.57 m)Active 1988–presentIndian

Biography

Seema Biswas is an Indian actress celebrated for her work in Hindi cinema, regional films, and theatre. Born in Nalbari, Assam, she developed an interest in acting at an early age and later studied dramatic arts at the National School of Drama in New Delhi.
She gained widespread recognition for portraying Phoolan Devi in Bandit Queen (1994), a performance that established her as a prominent talent in Indian cinema. She subsequently impressed audiences with her role in Khamoshi: The Musical (1996), demonstrating her ability to portray emotionally complex characters.
Throughout her career, Biswas has appeared in films such as Company (2002), Bhoot (2003), Water (2005), Vivah (2006), and Half Girlfriend (2017). She has also worked in television and digital series, continuing to explore diverse characters across different formats.
Known for her expressive performances and strong theatre background, Biswas has received several prestigious honours, including the National Film Award for Best Actress and the Genie Award for her performance in Water. Her contribution to Indian cinema reflects a commitment to challenging roles and meaningful storytelling.

Notable works

Bandit Queen1994Khamoshi: The Musical1996Company2002Bhoot2003Water2005Vivah2006Amal2007Midnight's Children2012Half Girlfriend2017The Family Man2019–present

Awards & honours

5 wins and 10 nominations
National Film AwardBest Actress for Bandit Queen — 1996 — Winner
Screen AwardBest Supporting Actress for Khamoshi: The Musical — 1997 — Winner
Genie AwardBest Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role for Water — 2006 — Winner
Canadian Screen AwardPerformance by an Actress in a Supporting Role for Midnight's Children — 2013 — Winner
Washington DC South Asian Film FestivalOutstanding Performance in Films — 2016 — Winner
Sangeet Natak Akademi AwardTheatre — 2000 — Honour
Filmfare AwardBest Debut Actress for Bandit Queen — 1997 — Nominee
Filmfare AwardBest Actress for Bandit Queen — 1997 — Nominee
Filmfare AwardBest Supporting Actress for Khamoshi: The Musical — 1997 — Nominee
Screen AwardBest Supporting Actress for Company — 2003 — Nominee
Screen AwardBest Supporting Actress for Bhoot — 2004 — Nominee
HT Café Film AwardBest Supporting Actress for Bhoot — 2004 — Nominee
Sansui Viewer's Choice AwardBest Supporting Actress for Bhoot — 2004 — Nominee
Screen AwardBest Actress in a Supporting Role for Bhoot — 2004 — Nominee
Screen AwardBest Actress in a Supporting Role for Vivah — 2007 — Nominee
Popular AwardBest Supporting Actress for Y.M.I. Yeh Mera India — 2010 — Nominee
OTT AwardBest Ensemble Cast for The Family Man — 2024 — Nominee