Nandita Das roasts Cannes Fashion Over Films

Nandita Das, born November 7, 1969, in Delhi, India, is an Indian actor and director known for her notable contributions to cinema.

Nandita Das was married to Saumya Sen (2002-2009) and later wed Subodh Maskara on January 2, 2010, until 2017.

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Nandita Das has acted in films like Zwigato, Manto, Before the Rains, Virata Parvam, and many more, showcasing her versatile talent.

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Nandita Das subtly critiques Cannes celebrities, remarking, "It's a film festival, not a fashion parade," highlighting the focus on cinema over attire.

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Nandita Das excelled in Fire, Earth, Bawander, and Naalu Pennungal, earning widespread acclaim for her performances.

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Nandita Das featured in Before the Rains, a historical drama by Santosh Sivan. She has acted in films spanning multiple languages.

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Nandita Das made her directorial debut in 2008 with Firaaq, a fictional film based on true events, giving voice to the aftermath of the Gujarat riots.

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Vivek Agnihotri and Nandita Das lament the reduction of Cannes Film Festival to a mere fashion event, expressing their regret.

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Nandita Das achieved various accolades, including the Filmfare Award for Best Female Debut and recognition for her films Earth and Firaaq.

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Nandita Das narrated Gandhi's autobiography, Under the Banyan audiobook series, and voiced Bengal Tiger in Wonder Pets.

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