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Sharmila Tagore

Acting

Born December 8, 1944 · Cawnpore, United Provinces, British India (present-day Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, India)

Also known as शर्मिला टैगोर · শর্মিলা ঠাকুর

Biography

Sharmila Tagore (born December 8, 1944) is an Indian actress known for her work in Hindi and Bengali cinema. Regarded among the greatest actresses in the history of Indian cinema, she has been a recipient of multiple accolades, including a Filmfare Lifetime Achievement Award and a Padma Bhushan, India's third highest civilian honour.

Awards & recognition

  • Padma Bhushan · 2013
  • National Film AwardBest Supporting Actress · 2004
  • Commandeur des Arts et des Lettres · 1999
  • National Film AwardBest Actress · 1976
  • IIFA Lifetime Achievement Award

Filmography27 titles