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Seema Biswas

Seema Biswas Image Source : Wikipedia
  • Born 14 January 1965
  • Place of Birth Nalbari
  • Occupation Actor
  • Education National School Of Drama
  • Years active 1988-present

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ABOUT Seema Biswas

Seema Biswas: A Career Defined by Powerful Portrayals Seema Biswas, born January 14, 1965, is a highly acclaimed Indian actress known for her impactful performances in both film and theatre. Her breakthrough role came in Shekhar Kapur's Bandit Queen (1994), portraying the infamous Phoolan Devi, a performance that garnered her the National Film Award for Best Actress. This established her as a formidable talent capable of embodying complex and challenging characters. Biswas’s accolades extend beyond Bandit Queen. She won the Sangeet Natak Akademi Award in 2000, recognizing her contributions to theatre, and the Genie Award for Best Actress in 2006 for her role in Deepa Mehta's Water (2005). Other notable film credits include Khamoshi: The Musical (1996), earning her a Screen Award for Best Supporting Actress, Bhoot (2003), Vivah (2006), and Half Girlfriend (2017). Her extensive work also includes various television appearances. Biswas's career is defined by her commitment to powerful and nuanced portrayals, consistently delivering memorable performances that showcase her exceptional range and depth. While recent film appearances have been less frequent, her legacy remains firmly entrenched in Indian cinema.

Seema Biswas FILMS AND CREDITS

Previous Movies Upcoming Movies
  • Mon Potongo
  • Mon Potongo

    ( 2024 )

  • Sunday
  • Sunday

    ( Not Final )

  • Visfot
  • Visfot

    ( 2024 )

  • Main
  • Main

    ( Not Final )

  • Chalti Rahe Zindagi
  • Chalti Rahe Zindagi

    ( 2024 )

  • Kaunn Con haii?
  • Kaunn Con haii?

    ( Not Final )

  • Sarfira
  • Sarfira

    ( 2024 )

  • Laila Manju
  • Laila Manju

    ( Not Final )

  • Political War
  • Political War

    ( 2024 )

  • Kaalkoot
  • Kaalkoot

    ( 2023 )

  • Sir Madam Sarpanch
  • Sir Madam Sarpanch

    ( 2023 )

  • Bindiya
  • Bindiya

    ( 2022 )

  • Breathe: Into the Shadows
  • Breathe: Into the Shadows

    ( 2022 )

  • Bachchhan Paandey
  • Bachchhan Paandey

    ( 2022 )

  • Human
  • Human

    ( 2022 )

  • Atrangi Re
  • Atrangi Re

    ( 2021 )

  • Bidi Bakda
  • Bidi Bakda

    ( 2021 )

  • Bidi Bakda
  • Bidi Bakda

    ( 2021 )

  • The Family Man
  • The Family Man

    ( 2019–2021 )

  • Dadi Amma.. Dadi Amma Maan Jaao!
  • Dadi Amma.. Dadi Amma Maan Jaao!

    ( 2020 )

  • Funny Boy
  • Funny Boy

    ( 2020 )

  • Code M
  • Code M

    ( 2020 )

  • Leila
  • Leila

    ( 2019 )

  • Abode
  • Abode

    ( 2019 )

  • Darkness Visible
  • Darkness Visible

    ( 2019 )

  • Bhoga Khidikee
  • Bhoga Khidikee

    ( 2018 )

  • Prithvi Vallabh: Itihaas Bhi, Rahasya Bhi
  • Prithvi Vallabh: Itihaas Bhi, Rahasya Bhi

    ( 2018 )

  • Sameer
  • Sameer

    ( 2017 )

  • Half Girlfriend
  • Half Girlfriend

    ( 2017 )

  • Soul Curry
  • Soul Curry

    ( 2017 )

  • That Gusty Morning
  • That Gusty Morning

    ( 2016 )

  • Dream Man
  • Dream Man

    ( 2016 )

  • Anatomy of Violence
  • Anatomy of Violence

    ( 2016 )

  • Freaky Ali
  • Freaky Ali

    ( 2016 )

  • Project Marathwada
  • Project Marathwada

    ( 2016 )

  • A Yellow Bird
  • A Yellow Bird

    ( 2016 )

  • Holding Back
  • Holding Back

    ( 2015 )

  • Pumpapur Ki Ramleela
  • Pumpapur Ki Ramleela

    ( 2015 )

  • Kothanodi
  • Kothanodi

    ( 2015 )

  • Force of Destiny
  • Force of Destiny

    ( 2015 )

  • Jai Ho! Democracy
  • Jai Ho! Democracy

    ( 2015 )

  • Seek and Hide
  • Seek and Hide

    ( 2014 )

  • MahaKumbh
  • MahaKumbh

    ( 2014 )

  • Chaarfutiya Chhokare
  • Chaarfutiya Chhokare

    ( 2014 )

  • Manjunath
  • Manjunath

    ( 2014 )

  • Sold
  • Sold

    ( 2014 )

  • Balyakalasakhi
  • Balyakalasakhi

    ( 2014 )

  • Baromas
  • Baromas

    ( 2013 )

  • Oonga
  • Oonga

    ( 2013 )

  • Janmantar
  • Janmantar

    ( 2013 )

  • Venalodungathe
  • Venalodungathe

    ( 2012 )

  • Midnight's Children
  • Midnight's Children

    ( 2012 )

  • Queens! Destiny of Dance
  • Queens! Destiny of Dance

    ( 2011 )

  • Society Kaam Se Gayi
  • Society Kaam Se Gayi

    ( 2011 )

  • With Love, Delhi!
  • With Love, Delhi!

    ( 2011 )

  • Patang
  • Patang

    ( 2011 )

  • Yeh Faasley
  • Yeh Faasley

    ( 2011 )

  • Shraddha: In the Name of God
  • Shraddha: In the Name of God

    ( 2011 )

  • Hello Darling
  • Hello Darling

    ( 2010 )

  • Lalbaug Parel: Zali Mumbai Sonyachi
  • Lalbaug Parel: Zali Mumbai Sonyachi

    ( 2010 )

  • City of Gold - Mumbai 1982: Ek Ankahee Kahani
  • City of Gold - Mumbai 1982: Ek Ankahee Kahani

    ( 2010 )

  • Striker
  • Striker

    ( 2010 )

  • Bhoomi
  • Bhoomi

    ( 2009 )

  • Un Hazaaron Ke Naam
  • Un Hazaaron Ke Naam

    ( 2009 )

  • Dujone
  • Dujone

    ( 2009 )

  • Cooking with Stella
  • Cooking with Stella

    ( 2009 )

  • Red Alert: The War Within
  • Red Alert: The War Within

    ( 2009 )

  • Zor Lagaa Ke... Haiya!
  • Zor Lagaa Ke... Haiya!

    ( 2009 )

  • Aasma: The Sky Is the Limit
  • Aasma: The Sky Is the Limit

    ( 2009 )

  • Y.M.I. Yeh Mera India
  • Y.M.I. Yeh Mera India

    ( 2008 )

  • Kahaani Gudiya Ki...: True Story of a Woman
  • Kahaani Gudiya Ki...: True Story of a Woman

    ( 2008 )

  • Shaurya
  • Shaurya

    ( 2008 )

  • Amal
  • Amal

    ( 2007 )

  • Risk
  • Risk

    ( 2007 )

  • Shoonya
  • Shoonya

    ( 2006 )

  • Vivah
  • Vivah

    ( 2006 )

  • Thalaimagan
  • Thalaimagan

    ( 2006 )

  • Zindaggi Rocks
  • Zindaggi Rocks

    ( 2006 )

  • Katputtli
  • Katputtli

    ( 2006 )

  • Sanaa
  • Sanaa

    ( 2006 )

  • Meri Majboorii...
  • Meri Majboorii...

    ( 2006 )

  • Mumbai Godfather
  • Mumbai Godfather

    ( 2005 )

  • Water
  • Water

    ( 2005 )

  • Maa Where Are You...
  • Maa Where Are You...

    ( 2005 )

  • Minus 1
  • Minus 1

    ( 2005 )

  • The White Land
  • The White Land

    ( 2005 )

  • The Game of Love
  • The Game of Love

    ( 2009 )

  • Kaya Taran
  • Kaya Taran

    ( 2004 )

  • Hanan
  • Hanan

    ( 2004 )

  • Dobara
  • Dobara

    ( 2004 )

  • Ek Hasina Thi
  • Ek Hasina Thi

    ( 2004 )

  • Kkamjori: The Weakness
  • Kkamjori: The Weakness

    ( 2004 )

  • Pinjar
  • Pinjar

    ( 2003 )

  • Boom
  • Boom

    ( 2003 )

  • Bhoot
  • Bhoot

    ( 2003 )

  • Ghaav: The Wound
  • Ghaav: The Wound

    ( 2002 )

  • Deewangee
  • Deewangee

    ( 2002 )

  • Company
  • Company

    ( 2002 )

  • Dhyasparva
  • Dhyasparva

    ( 2001 )

  • Kal Ka Aadmi
  • Kal Ka Aadmi

    ( 2000 )

  • Scribbles on Akka
  • Scribbles on Akka

    ( 2000 )

  • Bindhaast
  • Bindhaast

    ( 1999 )

  • Samar
  • Samar

    ( 1998 )

  • Hazaar Chaurasi Ki Maa
  • Hazaar Chaurasi Ki Maa

    ( 1998 )

  • Khamoshi the Musical
  • Khamoshi the Musical

    ( 1996 )

  • Bandit Queen
  • Bandit Queen

    ( 1994 )

  • Amshini
  • Amshini

    ( 1987 )

Image Source : IMDB & Wikipedia

Seema Biswas AWARDS

Awards
  • Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role
  • The Canadian Screen Awards, CA for Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role - 2013 Midnight's Children

  • Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role
  • The Genie Awards for Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role - 2006 Water

  • Best Actress
  • The National Film Awards, India for Best Actress - 1996 Bandit Queen

  • Best Supporting Actress
  • The Screen Awards, IN for Best Supporting Actress - 1997 Khamoshi the Musical

  • Outstanding Performance in films
  • The Washington DC South Asian Film Festival for Outstanding Performance in films - 2016

Image Source : IMDB & Wikipedia

SEEMA BISWAS NEWS

Mammootty to play double role in Balyakalasakhi

July 20, 2013 10:08 am

Actress Seema Biswas has also been roped in for the film,which will also have actors Biju Menon,KPAC Lalitha and Mamukoya in various roles.

Show Stealers

May 14, 2012 3:23 am

Seema Biswas plays Kadambari,a widow who wakes up in a cremation ground wrapped in a shroud.

Solo on Stage

April 03, 2012 2:50 am

Seema Biswas performs in self-directed monologues as part of the Timeless Tagore festival at the NCPA

Solo on stage

April 02, 2012 2:09 am

Directing oneself in a monologue is not easy. There’s never a second opinion to fall back on,and at times being emotive could mean becoming overtly exaggerated.

Solo on Stage

March 31, 2012 1:28 am

Seema Biswas performs in self-directed monologues as part of the Timeless Tagore festival at the NCPA.

When Gandhari Walked the Ramp

February 04, 2012 3:03 am

The ramp was in inky darkness,except for a spotlight over two figures. They were standing in a pool of water,sprinkling it playfully over each other.

The third act

April 29, 2011 1:46 pm

Seema Biswas,who is playing a eunuch in her next,Queens! Destiny Of Dance,hopes that the audience will accept her act with arms wide open. Here... she shares her experience on working in this film.

'Shor' to open NY fest on Wednesday,retrospective on Smita Patil

November 09, 2010 9:07 pm

The MIAAC festival has been a destination for feature films,documentaries,and shorts from and about the Indian subcontinent.

Soha Ali Khan in Deepa Mehta's 'Midnight's Children'

August 04, 2010 11:07 am

Soha Ali Khan is part of Deepa Mehta's next venture,Midnight's Children,based on the novel by Salman Rushdie.

Red Alert- The War Within

June 05, 2020 9:16 pm

An innocent gets caught in the crossfire between the police and a band of Naxals,deep in the jungles of Andhra Pradesh.

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