Shweta Basu Prasad, born on October tenth, nineteen ninety-one, is a versatile Indian actress renowned for her contributions to television, Hindi cinema, Telugu cinema, and Tamil cinema. She gained widespread recognition as a child artist, winning the prestigious National Film Award for Best Child Artist for her remarkable performance in the film Makdee in two thousand two.
Transitioning to adult roles, Shweta found significant success with her performances in notable films such as Iqbal in two thousand five, Kotha Bangaru Lokam in two thousand eight, and The Tashkent Files in two thousand nineteen. Her talent has also shone through in various OTT platform films and web series, including Serious Men in two thousand twenty, Criminal Justice (Season three) in two thousand twenty-two, India Lockdown in two thousand twenty-two, Jubilee in two thousand twenty-three, and Tribhuvan Mishra: CA Topper in two thousand twenty-four.
In addition to her work in mainstream cinema, Shweta has made her mark in Bengali language films. She has a passion for Indian classical music, which led her to create a documentary on the subject. Furthermore, she has produced and written for several short films, showcasing her multifaceted talent in the industry.
In two thousand twenty-three, Shweta made her directorial debut with the short film Retake, further expanding her creative horizons and solidifying her position as a prominent figure in the Indian film industry.