Nandita Das
Awards & Honours
13
Awards Won
3
Honours
2
Records
Nandita Das's career is marked by a rare combination of artistic excellence and social commitment. She has won a National Film Award for her acting and directed films that have been celebrated at major international festivals. Her debut Firaaq won over 20 awards, and Manto premiered at Cannes. She has served on the Cannes jury twice, a distinction few Indian filmmakers have achieved. France honoured her with the Chevalier de l'Ordre des Arts et des Lettres, and she was inducted into the International Women's Forum Hall of Fame. Her work consistently pushes boundaries and sparks important conversations, making her a true pioneer in Indian cinema.
Awards
Honours & Distinctions
Chevalier de l'Ordre des Arts et des Lettres
For contributions to Indo-French cinematic cooperation.
International Hall of Fame
Inducted for her impact on arts and social advocacy.
Yale World Fellow
Selected for her work in arts and social advocacy.
Records & Feats
First Indian woman to serve on Cannes jury twice
Served on the Cannes Film Festival jury in 2005 and 2013, a rare distinction for an Indian actress and filmmaker.
French postage stamp featuring her portrait
In 2009, France issued a postage stamp with her likeness as part of an art project, an honour rarely given to a foreign artist.