Seema Biswas

Awards & Honours

Awards Won

Honours

Records

Seema Biswas's career is marked by a series of distinguished honours that reflect her exceptional talent and dedication. Her National Film Award for Bandit Queen was a landmark achievement, as she was the first actress to win for a role as raw and unflinching as Phoolan Devi. The Sangeet Natak Akademi Award recognized her contributions to theatre, while her Genie Award for Water made her a trailblazer for Indian actors in international cinema. These accolades underscore her ability to bring authenticity and depth to every character she portrays.

AwardsSeema Biswas has won several prestigious awards throughout her career. Her portrayal of Phoolan Devi in Bandit Queen earned her the National Film Award for Best Actress. She also received the Sangeet Natak Akademi Award for her contribution to theatre, and the Genie Award for Best Actress for Water. Additionally, she won a Screen Award for Best Supporting Actress for Khamoshi: The Musical.

Honours & Distinctions

Sangeet Natak Akademi Award

Sangeet Natak Akademi·2000

For her outstanding contribution to Indian theatre

Records & Feats

First Indian actress to win a Genie Award

Historic First·2006

Seema Biswas became the first Indian actress to win the Canadian Genie Award for Best Actress for her role in 'Water'.