Tillotama Shome is an Indian actor and theatre artist. She is known for playing the role of a housemaid in the Hindi film ‘Sir’ (2018).
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Wiki/Biography
Tillotama Shome was born on Monday, 25 June 1979 (age 45 years; as of 2024) in Kolkata, West Bengal, India. His zodiac sign is Cancer.
Tillotama Shome’s childhood picture
She did her Bachelor of Arts (honours) at Lady Shri Ram College, New Delhi.
Tillotama Shome’s examination ticket
She then pursued her Masters in English Literature at Delhi University. She also attended a theatre group Asmita Theatre Group, New Delhi. In 2004, she did Masters in Educational Theatre at New York University, New York City. [1]Mans World India
Physical Appearance
Height (approx.): 5′ 3″
Hair Colour: Brown
Eye Colour: Brown
Family
She belongs to a Bengali family. [2]The New Indian Express
Parents & Siblings
Her father, Anupam Kumar Shome, is retired from the Indian Air Force. Her mother, Baisakhi Shome, used to perform on stage. She has a younger brother named Gaurav Shome.
A picture of Tillotama Shome’s parents
Tillotama Shome and her mother
Tillotama Shome’s brother
Husband & Children
In 2015, Tillotama Shome tied the knot with Kunal Shome, who is the nephew of the Indian actress Jaya Bachchan. The couple had a destination Bengali wedding ceremony in Goa. The couple dated for a few years, before tying the knot.
Tillotama Shome’s wedding picture
Tillotama Shome with her husband
Career
Model
She started her career as a model. She has been featured in various print shoots and advertisements.
Tillotama Shome’s photo from her first photoshoot
She has also walked the ramp in various fashion shows.
Tillotama Shome walking the ramp in a fashion show
Theatre Artist
She has been working as a theatre artist for a few years. She has performed in various theatre plays such as ‘What is Done is Done.’
Actor
Film
English
In 2001, she made her acting debut with the English film ‘Monsoon Wedding’ in which she played the role of Alice.
Monsoon Wedding
She has appeared in a few other English films like ‘Little Box of Sweets’ (2006), ‘The Waiting City’ (2009), and ‘Sold’ (2014).
The Waiting City
Bengali
In 2004, she made her Bengali film debut with ‘Shadows of Time’ in which she played the role of Deepa.
Shadows of Time
In 2012, she acted in another Bengali film named ‘Tasher Desh.’
Tasher Desh
Hindi
In 2011, Shome played the role of Malini Roy in the debut Hindi film ‘Turning 30.’
Turning 30
She has acted in various Hindi films like ‘Shanghai’ (2012), ‘Hindi Medium’ (2017), ‘Sir’ (2018), and ‘Angrezi Medium’ (2020).
Sir
Other Languages
In 2013, she made her Punjabi film debut with ‘Qissa: The Tale of a Lonely Ghost’ as Kanwar.
Qissa: The Tale of a Lonely Ghost
She has also appeared in the German film ‘Monsoon Baby’ (2014) in which she played the role of Shanti.
Short Film
English
Shome has also appeared in various Hindi and English short films. Some of her English short films are ‘Clap Clap’ (2003), ‘Butterfly’ (2003), ‘Long After’ (2006), and ‘Zamir and Preeti: A Love Story’ (2009).
Clap Clap
Hindi
In 2009, she acted in the Hindi short film ‘Boond’ in which she played the role of Jeevni.
A still from the short film Boond
Some of her Hindi short films are ‘Nayantara’s Necklace’ (2015) and ‘Love Shots’ (2016). In 2013, she acted in the Nepali short film ‘Sahasi Chori’ as Radha.
Sahasi Chori (Brave Girl)
Web Series
Tillotama has appeared in various Hindi web series such as ‘Mentalhood (2020; ALTBalaji and ZEE5), ‘Delhi Crime’ (2022; Netflix), ‘The Night Manager’ (2023; Disney+ Hotstar), ‘Tooth Pari: When Love Bites’ (2023; Netflix), and ‘Lust Stories 2’ (2023; Netflix).
The Night Manager 2
Awards
- 2013: Abu Dhabi Film Festival for Best Actress for the Qissa: The Tale of a Lonely Ghost
- 2019: Best Actor Award by Jagran Film Festival
Tillotama Shome receiving Jagran Film Festival Award
- 2020: FOI Online Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role for the film Señor
- 2021: IWM Buzz Digital Award for Best Actress in a Digital Film for Chintu Ka Birthday
- 2021: Critics Choice Film Award for Best Actress (Female) for the film Señor
Tillotama Shome with her Critics Choice Award
- 2021: Filmfare Award for Best Actress for the film Señor
- 2023: Hitlist OTT Award for Best Supporting Actor-Female for the web series Delhi Crime
- 2023: IWM Buzz Digital Award for Best Performance by an Actress in a Negative Role for the web series Delhi Crime
Tillotama Shome with her IWM Buzz Award
- 2023: Filmfare OTT Award for the Best Supporting Actor (Female) in a Drama Series for ‘Delhi Crime Season 2’ (26 November 2023)
Tillotama Shome after winning the Best Supporting Actor (Female) award at the 2023 Filmfare OTT Awards
Facts/Trivia
- In her childhood, she used to stammer. In an interview, she shared that she lost her stammer only after she started working in theatres. [3]Telegraph India
- Before she joined NYU, she was studying for her Masters in English Literature at DU when she successfully auditioned for Monsoon Wedding. In fact, she went to NYU with a letter of recommendation from the filmmaker Mira Nair. After she graduated from NYU, she got a job with Creative Arts Team and was assigned to work at domestic violence shelters and prisons. Although the experience of working with prison inmates gave her new perspectives, two-and-a-half years later, she found herself eager to return to India and pursue acting. Although Shome worked on several projects, including collaborations between India and Australia, she also worked on the film Shanghai. [4]Mans World India
- She is an avid animal lover and often posts pictures of cats and dogs on her social media accounts.
- She follows a non-vegetarian diet. [5]Instagram – Tillotama Shome
- She is often spotted smoking cigarettes.
Tillotama Shome holding a cigarette
- To maintain her fitness, she regularly practices yoga.
Tillotama Shome doing yoga
- In her leisure time, she loves to travel and read books.
Tillotama Shome during her vacation
- Shome has been featured on the cover of various magazines like ISHQ, HT Brunch, Filmfare, Runway Square, and Cosmopolitan.
Tillotama Shome featured on Ishq magazine
- In an interview, she revealed that she had the least interest in studies in school.
- She auditioned for the first time for a college play after getting inspired by Piyush Mishra’s play at Lady Shri Ram College in Delhi. Due to stammering issue, she was given only a very few lines in the play.
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