Personal Information

Full Name: Nandita Das

Nickname: Not Publicly Available

Country/State: India

Date of Birth: 1969-11-07

Languages Known: Hindi, English, Odia (conversational), Bengali (basic)

Zodiac Sign: Scorpio

Food Habit: Non-Vegetarian

Religion: Hinduism

Hobbies: Reading (literature, poetry, biographies), writing (essays & columns), theater direction, traveling, spending time with son, social activism

Education

School: Delhi Public School, R.K. Puram, New Delhi

College: Miranda House, University of Delhi

Degrees Obtained: Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Geography

Physical Stats

Height: 160 cm

Weight: 55 kg

Family Information

Parents: Father: Himanshu Das (Odia writer & professor) Mother: Jaya Das (homemaker)

Siblings: Brother: Tathagat Das (younger brother)

Marital Status: married

Wife: Subodh Roy (communications specialist & documentary filmmaker)

Children: 1

Career

Current Position: Actress, Director, Activist, Motivational Speaker (active in selective films/OTT, theater, and social causes)

Skills:

Net Worth: Approximately ₹40–80 crore (from acting, direction, international work, endorsements, investments)

Awards & Achievements: National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Odia – Kaun Kitne Paani Mein (2015 – as director) Padma Shri (2024) – India's fourth-highest civilian honor Cannes Film Festival – Special Screening & Critics' Week for Firaaq (2008 – as director) Known for debut in Fire (1996 – international acclaim), Earth (1998), 1947: Earth, Khamosh Pani (2003), Firaaq (2008 – directorial debut), A Suitable Girl (2017 – documentary), Soorarai Pottru (2020), The Family Man (2021) Vocal advocate for gender equality, mental health, anti-caste discrimination, and independent cinema

Biography Details

Nandita Das (born November 7, 1969, in New Delhi) is an acclaimed Indian actress, director, and activist. Daughter of Odia writer Himanshu Das, she debuted in Deepa Mehta’s Fire (1996) and gained international fame with Earth (1998), Khamosh Pani (2003), and Firaaq (2008 – her directorial debut). Known for bold, socially relevant roles, she won acclaim for Soorarai Pottru (2020) and The Family Man (2021).

She directed Kaun Kitne Paani Mein (2015 – National Award) and documentary A Suitable Girl (2017). Married to Subodh Roy since 2010, mother to son Vihaan (2010). A prominent voice on gender, caste, mental health, and independent cinema, she received Padma Shri in 2024. At 56, she remains selective with roles, focusing on meaningful cinema, direction, activism, and public speaking.

• January 2026: Nandita Das turned 57 (November 7, 2025); shared reflective post on Instagram about life, cinema, activism, and family; received warm wishes from industry peers & fans.
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• January 2026: She spoke at a gender & mental health summit; highlighted the need for better representation of women in cinema and stronger support systems for survivors.
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• January 2026: Soorarai Pottru (2020) and The Family Man (2021) continued to be discussed in year-end lists; she expressed pride in those roles and their social impact.
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• Ongoing: No new film or directorial project announced early 2026; focus on selective acting, writing/speaking engagements, activism (gender, caste, mental health), and family time. No controversies or health updates in early 2026; remains one of India’s most respected & articulate voices in cinema & society.

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