Happy birthday, Nandita Das: Outstanding performances

By Editorji News Desk
Published on | Nov 09, 2023

Sita in ‘Fire’ (1996)

Nandita Das gained critical acclaim for her portrayal of a woman in an unhappy marriage who develops a romantic relationship with her sister-in-law.

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Rama in ‘Earth’ (1998)

In the Deepa Mehta directorial, Das played the role of a young woman caught in the turmoil of the partition of India in 1947.

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Aditi in ‘Bawandar’ (2000)

Nandita Das received widespread critical acclaim for her portrayal of a woman who fights for justice after being a victim of a gang rape.

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Kavita in ‘Aks’ (2001)

Nandita Das played a pivotal role in this supernatural thriller, showcasing her versatility as an actress.

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Anu in ‘Kamli’ (2006)

In this drama film, directed by Kadambari Kadam, Nandita Das portrays a woman who becomes the victim of domestic violence.

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Devi in ‘Firaaq’ (2008)

Nandita Das made her directorial debut with this film, which also featured her in the role of a woman dealing with the 2002 Gujarat riots.

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Fatima in ‘Manto’ (2018)

In this biographical drama, she played Safia, the wife of the renowned Indo-Pakistani writer Saadat Hasan Manto.

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