Nandita Das

Active - 1989 - 2018  |   Born - Nov 7, 1969 in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India  |   Genres - Drama, Historical Film, Comedy

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  • Was a member of the Jana Natya Manch theatre group, where she gathered first acting experiences.
  • Taught at the Rishi Valley School in Madanapalle, Andhra Pradesh.
  • Won the Filmfare Award for Best Female Debut with Fire (1998).
  • Co-founded the advertising company Leapfrog with her ex-husband Saumya Sen, which is dedicated to making socially concious adverts.
  • Was a member of the jury at the 2005 Cannes Film Festival
  • Made her directorial debut with Firaaq (2008).