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Sharmila Tagore
Bridging Bengali art cinema and Hindi stardom in films including The World of Apu and Aradhana.
The World of Apu · Aradhana
- Born
- 8 December 1944
- Birthplace
- Kanpur, India
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Sharmila Tagore
Indian actor whose career combines Satyajit Ray collaborations, popular romances and complex dramatic roles.
Early life
Bengali family
Grew up within the extended Tagore family and attended school in Bengal.
Teenage debut
Was cast by Satyajit Ray while still a schoolgirl.
Career
- 1959–1960s
Bengali cinema
Began with Ray and moved into Hindi films with Kashmir Ki Kali.
- 1970s
Major star
Balanced popular Hindi films with demanding dramatic performances.
- 1980s onward
Later roles
Worked more selectively and returned after a long break in Gulmohar.
Selected work
The World of Apu
Played Aparna in the final film of Ray’s Apu trilogy.
Aradhana
A major Hindi success opposite Rajesh Khanna.
Mausam
Her dual performance earned a National Film Award.
Beyond work
Film certification
Chaired India’s Central Board of Film Certification from 2004 to 2011.
Family
Married cricketer Mansoor Ali Khan Pataudi; their children include actors Saif and Soha Ali Khan.
Sources & photo credit
Biography and references ↗Biography and contributions ↗Photo: Ministry of Information and Broadcasting. GODL-India · Original image. Cropped and displayed in monochrome.
