Sharmila Tagore

Born

1944-12-08

Birthplace

Cawnpore, United Provinces, British India (present-day Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, India)

Biography

Sharmila Tagore (born December 8, 1944) is an Indian actress known for her work in Hindi and Bengali cinema. Regarded among the greatest actresses in the history of Indian cinema, she has been a recipient of multiple accolades, including a Filmfare Lifetime Achievement Award and a Padma Bhushan, India's third highest civilian honour.