Know Anasuya Sengupta, 1st Indian to win top acting award at Cannes
Who is Anasuya Sengupta?
Anasuya Sengupta, currently garnering headlines for her Cannes honour, hails from Kolkata. She holds a degree in English literature.
A theatre artist
After starring in a supporting role for Anjan Dutta’s 2009 film 'Madly Bangalee', she dabbled in theatre for some time.
Cinematic beginnings
She shifted to Mumbai in 2013 to begin her journey in the Hindi cinema and worked as a production designer.
Notable works
She contributed her talents to notable projects like 'Saat Uchakkey', 'Masaba Masaba' and the Satyajit Ray anthology.
Didn't want to be an actor
Anasuya never wanted to be an actor in the first place. She wanted to discover herself through journalism.
Personal life
Anasuya is married to Yashdeep, a DNB Dj. The couple developed a rare connection with their shared love for art and music.
Cannes honour
Anasuya scripted history by winning the first Indian actor to win the Best Actress at Cannes 2024. She won the honour for 'The Shameless'.
About 'The Shameless'
'The Shameless', starring Anasuya Sengupta and Omara Shetty, is a noir thriller set against the backdrop of the centuries-old devdasi system.