Seema Biswas, born on January 14, 1965, in Nalbari, Assam, is an acclaimed Indian actress known for her impactful performances in parallel and mainstream cinema. She studied dramatic arts at the National School of Drama in New Delhi.
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She rose to prominence with her powerful portrayal of Phoolan Devi in Shekhar Kapur’s iconic film “Bandit Queen” (1994). “Bandit Queen” is a landmark film, on the life Phoolan Devi, a notorious bandit and social outlaw. Seema Biswas’s powerful portrayal of Phoolan earned her great acclaim and the National Film Award for Best Actress. The film also received critical acclaim for its bold storytelling and impactful narrative. It delves into the complexities of Phoolan’s life, addressing social issues like caste discrimination and gender-based violence.
In 1996, she played the role of Flavy, a deaf and mute woman, in Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s Khamoshi: The Musical opposite Nana Patekar and won the Screen Award for Best Supporting Actress.
Another Impactful film was Deepa Mehta’s Water (2005), based on pitiful life of widows in 20th century India, She plays Shakuntala, a very strong women who rebel against the ashram head in which she was living. She won the 2000 Sangeet Natak Akademi Award and the 2006 Best Actress Genie Award for the film.
With a career spanning across multiple languages and genres, Biswas has delivered memorable roles in films like Hazaar Chaurasi Ki Maa (1998), Shyam Benegal’s Samar (1999), Pinjar (2003), Bhoot (2003), Vivah (2006), Canadian production Amal (2007), Shaurya (2008), Midnight’s Children (2012) and the acclaimed web series Leila (2019) & The Family Man (Season 2).
Known for her versatility and intense acting, Seema Biswas continues to contribute significantly to Indian cinema, leaving a lasting impact on audiences and critics alike.
