Seema Biswas

A fter portraying Phoolan Devi in Shekhar Kapurs Bandit Queen, Seema Biswas becomes the first Indian actress to play a transsexual in Indian cinema.

After playing BANDIT QUEEN, actor Seema Biswas is all set to play a Naxalite in RED ALERT-THE WAR WITHIN. "Being it a realistic movie the real problem behind naxalism is shown very closely in it. It showcases what all a farmer does to earn livelihood for himself and his family and ultimately lands up becoming a Naxalwadi when he has no options left," said Seema She plays the role of Sarala, a well-educated women, who in order to fight against the system joins the Naxalwadi...

Seema Biswas is tired of always being taken seriously! After doing strong character based-roles in "Bandit Queen", "Khamoshi" and "Water", the talented actress wants to explore the lighter side of cinema.

She might be the face of many well know films that have been appreciated on the global scale. But, Seema Biswas, who will be seen in the upcoming film CITY OF GOLD, feels that Bollywood has let her down in many ways. Seema dons a powerful character in the film CITY OF GOLD. She says, "I have always wanted to do a film with Mahesh Manjrekar. When I heard about CITY OF GOLD, I was simply elated to get a chance to work with this genius man. You cannot escape from the touching tale...

Recently while shooting for the film, Satish Kaushik and Seema Biswas had to deliver dialogues in authentic Marathi.

‘I’m more fond of animals than humans,’ says Seema Kapoor.

Seema Parihar - the dreaded bandit who ruled the Chambal ravines for nearly two decades - is now set to cast her spell on Bollywood. "Wounded" is a film on Seemas life and she essays the role herself to ensure that the portrayal is realistic.

Among the many Deepa Mehta admirers, who called for a celebration soon after hearing of WATER being short-listed in the race to the Oscars..............

Twelve years ago Seema Biswas stunned the world with her performance as Phoolan Devi in Shekhar Kapoors "Bandit Queen". Now she is the toast of international audience with her subtle, layered and pained performance as the progressive widow Shakuntala in Deepa Mehtas "Water".

The audience can happily shut themselves away from their real-life hassles and have a roller-coaster ride of emotions and laughter watching