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Shweta Basu Prasad
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Born11 January 1991
FromJamshedpur, Jharkhand, India
Known forMakdee (2002), Iqbal (2005), Kotha Bangaru Lokam (2008), The Tashkent Files (2019), Serious Men (2020), Criminal Justice (2022), Jubilee (2023)
Shweta Basu Prasad won the National Film Award for Best Child Artist at age 11 for Makdee, a rare achievement that initially defined her profile. Born in Jamshedpur in 1991, she worked in television before transitioning to films and navigating the awkward adolescent phase that derails many child actors.
After her adult debut in Iqbal, she rebuilt her career strategically across Telugu, Hindi, and Tamil industries. Success came through Kotha Bangaru Lokam and later web-series work including Criminal Justice and Jubilee, proving she could compete beyond nostalgia. The Tashkent Files (2019) and Serious Men (2020) demonstrated range across genres.
Beyond acting, she has worked as a producer and casting director, recently making her directorial debut with a short film. Her career reflects pragmatic navigation of Indian cinema’s fragmented industries rather than singular stardom chasing.
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Who is Shweta Basu Prasad?
Shweta Basu Prasad is an Indian actress and producer and director from Jamshedpur, Jharkhand, India, known for Makdee (2002), Iqbal (2005), Kotha Bangaru Lokam (2008).
How old is Shweta Basu Prasad?
Shweta Basu Prasad is 35 years old, born on 11 January 1991.
Where is Shweta Basu Prasad from?
Shweta Basu Prasad was born in Jamshedpur, Jharkhand, India.
What is Shweta Basu Prasad known for?
Shweta Basu Prasad is best known for Makdee (2002), Iqbal (2005), Kotha Bangaru Lokam (2008), The Tashkent Files (2019), Serious Men (2020), Criminal Justice (2022), Jubilee (2023).
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The most recent Shweta Basu Prasad update on GaraMasalaFM is "Shweta Basu Prasad attends the Music Launch of Om Ka Hari An Evening Dedicated to the Legendary Late", published 9 September 2026. Their latest photos and video are on this page.