Sharmila Tagore
Awards & Honours
22
Awards Won
3
Honours
2
Records
Sharmila Tagore's career is marked by rare achievements. She is one of the few actresses to have worked with Satyajit Ray in five films, starting with Apur Sansar. She won two National Film Awards in different categories, a testament to her range. Her pairing with Rajesh Khanna produced six consecutive blockbusters, a record at the time. She was also the first Indian actress to serve as a jury member at the Cannes Film Festival in 2009.
Awards
Honours & Distinctions
Padma Bhushan
India's third-highest civilian award.
Commander of the Order of Arts and Letters
France's highest cultural honour.
Lifetime Achievement Award
Recognising her contribution to Indian cinema.
Records & Feats
First Indian actress to be a jury member at Cannes
Served on the International Competition jury at the 2009 Cannes Film Festival.
Six consecutive box-office blockbusters with Rajesh Khanna
Their pairing produced six hits: Aradhana, Amar Prem, Avishkaar, Safar, Daag, and Choti Bahu.