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Nandita Das

Nandita Das - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline

BornNovember 07, 1969
Age56
BirthplaceMumbai, Maharashtra, India
Zodiac SignScorpio - (see also Nandita Das's horoscope and birth chart)
Chinese ZodiacRooster
GenerationGeneration X
Known ForActress and director in Indian independent cinema; acclaimed for roles in films such as 'Fire' and 'Earth' and for directing 'Firaaq.'

Intro

Nandita Das is an acclaimed Indian actress and filmmaker, known for her work in independent cinema and her advocacy on social issues. She has starred in numerous critically acclaimed films and has directed notable films such as 'Firaaq.' She is also recognized for her humanitarian work and global speaking engagements.

Early Life & Background

Nandita Das was born in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India, to noted artist and painter Jatin Das and writer Varsha Das. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Geography from Miranda House, University of Delhi, and a Master’s degree in Social Work from the Delhi School of Social Work.

Career Highlights

  • Acclaimed acting roles in films such as 'Fire' (1996), 'Earth' (1998), and 'Before the Rains' (2007)
  • Directed the feature film 'Firaaq' (2008), which won several international awards
  • Served as a jury member at the Cannes Film Festival (2005, 2013)
  • Received the Chevalier of the Ordre des Arts et des Lettres by the French Government (2014)
  • Known for advocacy and public speaking on social equality, gender, and human rights

Trivia

  • She is one of the few actors to have acted in films across ten different languages.
  • Nandita Das was the first Indian to be inducted into the International Hall of Fame of the International Women’s Forum.

FAQs

People also ask

How old is Nandita Das?

Nandita Das is 56 years old.

When was Nandita Das born?

Nandita Das was born the 7 November 1969.

Where is Nandita Das from?

Mumbai, Maharashtra, India.

On Her Birth-Day

About November 7th, 1969, in brief:

  • Historical events: On November 7, 1969, John Lennon and Yoko Ono released their avant-garde album 'Wedding Album' in the UK, commemorating their marriage earlier that year.
  • Day of the week: November 7th, 1969 was a Friday
  • Zodiac Sign: Scorpio (in western zodiac), Rooster (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase:
  • #1 US song: Wedding Bell Blues by The 5th Dimension
  • #1 UK song: Sugar Sugar by Archies
  • Popular movie: Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid directed by George Roy Hill

Check the link for more news and curiosities on November 7th, 1969.

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Sources

  1. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nandita_Das
  2. https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0203307/