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Seema Biswas

Seema Biswas

Actor · Born January 14, 1965 (61) · Nalbari, Assam, India

Seema Biswas is an Indian actress who works in Hindi and Bengali films and the theatre. She came to prominence with the role of Phoolan Devi in Shekhar Kapur's 1995 film Bandit Queen, for which she won the National Film Award for Best Actress.

Biography from TMDB.

Born
January 14, 1965 (61)
From
Nalbari, Assam, India
Works as
Actor
Titles
14 on MovieCove · 81 credits in all
Links
IMDb (opens in a new tab)TMDB (opens in a new tab)Wikidata (opens in a new tab)

Known for

TMDB popularity, last 157 days to Oct 28Up 35% in 30 days

What are Seema Biswas' films like?

Across their 11 MovieCove titles with a thematic analysis, their films lean Morality and Bonds.

Genres

Drama3 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 72nd percentile, at or above their average across these genres
: browse their Drama movies
Action2 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 72nd percentile, at or above their average across these genres
: browse their Action movies

Their MovieCove films by primary genre. The badge is the typical Midcredits score of the genre's films, the median percentile; an up arrow marks a genre at or above their average across these genres.

Themes

share of theme weight
Morality
26%
Bonds
20%
Power
19%
Survival
18%
Self
13%
Ideas
4%
Oppression3 titles, browse their movies with this themeFamily bonds4 titles, browse their movies with this themeJustice3 titles, browse their movies with this themeRevenge3 titles, browse their movies with this themeSurvival3 titles, browse their movies with this themeIdentity3 titles, browse their movies with this themeMental illness2 titles, browse their movies with this themeClass2 titles, browse their movies with this theme

What they feel like to watch

their average across 10 films
ToneFeelDemandtheir average · filled zone: the category
Dark: How heavy the subject matter and outlook get. Browse their dark movies.
Tone · Weight
lightdark

Light 1 · Serious 3 · Dark 6

Grounded: How far its world departs from everyday reality. Browse their grounded movies.
Tone · Style
naturalisticheightened

Grounded 7 · Stylized 2 · Heightened 1

Intense: How hard the emotional peaks hit while you watch. Browse their intense movies.
Feel · Intensity
gentleintense

Gentle 1 · Charged 2 · Intense 7

Shifting: How much it swings between very different feelings. Browse their shifting movies.
Feel · Swings
steadyswings

Steady 2 · Shifting 6 · Whiplash 2

Straight-faced: How much of the runtime is played for laughs. Browse their straight-faced movies.
Feel · Humor
noneconstant

Straight-faced 8 · Some laughs 1 · Funny 1

Even-paced: How fast it moves from scene to scene. Browse their even-paced movies.
Demand · Pace
slowrelentless

Slow burn 3 · Even-paced 7 · Relentless 0

Engaged: How much focus it asks of you — look away and lose the thread? Browse their engaged movies.
Demand · Attention
casualfull focus

A split, not a type: Casual 4 · Engaged 3 · Full focus 3

Heavy: How much it costs you emotionally; whether you need recovery time. Browse their heavy movies.
Demand · Emotional cost
easyheavy

Easy watch 1 · Affecting 3 · Heavy 6

Open-ended: How much is left for you to interpret. Browse their open-ended movies.
Demand · Resolution
resolvedambiguous

A split, not a type: Resolved 6 · Open-ended 3 · Ambiguous 1

Roles they play

6 analyzed roles

Usually the Threshold guardian: 3 of 6 analyzed roles.

Threshold guardian
3 of 6
Hero
1 of 6
Mentor
1 of 6
Ally
1 of 6

Moods and endings

endings are an aggregate; no title is named

Dominant moods · mentions across their titles

Tense
8
Dread
6
Melancholic
6
Contemplative
4
Hopeful
2
Other
5

How their films linger

Thought-provoking6 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteUnsettling5 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteHaunting4 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteHopeful4 titles, browse their movies with this aftertaste

How their films end · 4 with a twist

  • Bittersweet5
  • Tragic1
  • Ambiguous5

AI-generated from each title's plot synopsis and cast list, with extra plot summaries, reviews and Parents Guide notes for titles the model may not know, and the model's own knowledge of the ones it recognizes. Only analyzed titles count, so this covers part of the filmography; the feel axes count films only for now.

Where can I watch Seema Biswas' films?

As of October 24, 2026, 8 of their 14 MovieCove titles stream on a subscription or free service, most on Tubi (4).

Also on these channels

Subscription and free streaming for Seema Biswas' titles on MovieCove; rent and buy are not counted. Titles are listed by Midcredits score, highest first, at most 12 per service; a dashed chip is a producer credit or a minor one, such as a thanks. A service opens the browse page, which counts movies only, so its number can differ.

Filmography

81 credits, 14 with a MovieCove page; 1 appearance as themselves is hidden until asked for.

  • Shakti Shalini (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2026)

    Actor

  • Dukan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2026)

    Actor

  • Raktabeej 2 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2025)

    as Sultana Rahman

  • Jolly LLB 3(2025)

    as Janki Devi Solanki

    Midcredits score: 63rd percentile of all films

  • Bindiya Ke Bahubali (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2025)

    Show 12 episodes · as Sanka Davan

  • Om Kali Jai Kali (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2025)

    Show 5 episodes · as Kaathadi

  • Visfot (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2024)

    as Acid Tai

  • Chalti Rahe Zindagi (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2024)

    as Leela

  • Sarfira (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2024)

    as Vir's Mother

  • Political War (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2024)

    as Sunita Chatterjee

  • Kaalkoot (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2023)

    Show 8 episodes · as Ravi's Mother

  • Human (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2022)

    Show 10 episodes · Actor

  • Atrangi Re (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2021)

    as Dulhayen

  • Funny Boy (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2020)

    Actor

  • Dadi Amma.. Dadi Amma Maan Jaao! (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2020)

    Show 47 episodes · as Urmila Pradhan

  • The Family Man(2019)

    Show 7 episodes · as PM Basu

    Midcredits score: 97th percentile of all shows

  • Abode (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2019)

    as Bhanu

  • Darkness Visible(2019)

    as Rakhee

    Midcredits score: 26th percentile of all films

  • Leila(2019)

    Show as Madhu

    Midcredits score: 5th percentile of all shows

  • Bhoga Khirikee (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2018)

    Actor

  • Sameer (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2017)

    as Mumtaz Khala

  • Half Girlfriend(2017)

    as Madhav's Mother

    Midcredits score: 25th percentile of all films

  • Anatomy of Violence (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2016)

    Actor

  • Freaky Ali (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2016)

    as Sulbha

  • Twelve Months (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2016)

    as Shewantamai

  • Project Marathwada (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2016)

    as Saku

  • A Yellow Bird (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2016)

    Actor

  • Sold(2014)

    as Amma

    Midcredits score: 72nd percentile of all films

  • Kothanodi: The River of Fables (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2015)

    as Dhoneshwari

  • Hail Democracy! (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2015)

    as Mohini Devi

  • MahaKumbh: Ek Rahasaya, Ek Kahani (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2014)

    Show 120 episodes · as MaiMui

  • Chaarfutiya Chhokare (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2014)

    as Janki

  • Manjunath (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2014)

    as Manju's Mother

  • Balyakalasakhi (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2014)

    as Selvi

  • Oonga (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2013)

    as Laxmi

  • Midnight's Children(2012)

    as Mary Pereira

    Midcredits score: 46th percentile of all films

  • Patang (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2011)

    Actor

  • Queens! Destiny of Dance (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2011)

    as Guru Amma

  • Yeh Faasley (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2011)

    Actor

  • Red Alert: The War Within(2009)

    as Saralaka

    Midcredits score: 55th percentile of all films

  • City of Gold (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2010)

    as Lakshmi G. Dhuri / Aai

  • Cooking With Stella (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2010)

    as Stella Elizabeth Matthews

  • Striker (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2010)

    as Surya's Mother

  • Hello Darling(2010)

    as Phoolan Tai

    Midcredits score: 1st percentile of all films

  • Dujone (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2009)

    Actor

  • Yeh Mera India (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2009)

    as Sharada Bai

  • Zor Lagaa Ke... Haiya! (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2009)

    as Ram's Mom

  • Aasma: The Sky Is the Limit (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2009)

    as Dr. Vandana

  • Kahaani Gudiya Ki (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2008)

    as Aslam's Mom

  • Shaurya (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2008)

    as Mrs. Khan

  • Amal(2007)

    as Advocate Sapna Agarwal

    Midcredits score: 92nd percentile of all films

  • Risk (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2007)

    as Devki Wardhan

  • Shoonya (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2006)

    as Pradhan

  • Vivah (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2006)

    as Rama Mishra

  • Zindaggi Rocks (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2006)

    as DCP Gazala Qadri

  • Thalaimagan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2006)

    as Alangaram

  • Katputtli (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2006)

    Actor

  • Water (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2005)

    as Shakuntala

  • Maa Where Are You... (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2005)

    as Yashoda

  • Chrysalis (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2004)

    as Sister Agatha

  • Hanan: An Assault on Faith (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2004)

    Actor

  • Dobara (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2004)

    Actor

  • Ek Hasina Thi(2004)

    as ACP Malti Vaidya

    Midcredits score: 89th percentile of all films

  • Iyarkai (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2003)

    as Mercy

  • Pinjar (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2003)

    as Mad woman

  • Boom (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2003)

    as Bharti

  • Bhoot(2003)

    as Bai

    Midcredits score: 56th percentile of all films

  • The Wound (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2002)

    as Tanya

  • Deewangee(2002)

    as Psychiatrist

    Midcredits score: 65th percentile of all films

  • Company (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2002)

    as Ranibai

  • Bibhatsa (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2002)

    Actor

  • Shantham (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2001)

    Actor

  • Fauladi No.1 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2001)

    Actor

  • Scribbles on Akka (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2000)

    Actor

  • Samar (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1999)

    Actor

  • Bindhaast (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1999)

    Actor

  • Mother of 1084 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1998)

    as Somu's Mother

  • Khamoshi: The Musical (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1996)

    as Flavy J. Braganza

  • Bandit Queen(1994)

    as Phoolan Devi

    Midcredits score: 90th percentile of all films

  • Shekor (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)

    Actor

  • Sunday (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)

    Actor

Career shape

Star power in the 94th percentile of 239,109 people with a billed film role, over a full career of 79 titles, 76 of them dated from 1994 to 2026; peak year 2006.

Biggest box office

Deewangee (2002)

$3.9M worldwide

Highest rated

Amal (2007)

Midcredits 92nd

Most popular right now

Leila (2019)

Film career

19942026

Peak 2006 · fewer prominent film roles lately. Top draw in 4 MovieCove titles. Film roles by billing, audience size and rating; 25+ votes. A show carries a single first-air date, so shows are not on the curve.

By role

only this rolewith another role
Acting79 of 79: 79 only acting, 0 with another role · typical Midcredits score64th

By decade

1990s5 · acting2000s30 · acting2010s27 · acting2020s14 · acting

Billing

usually 4th · top billed in 8% of 12 roles
9409

Counts from TMDB across their full career, self appearances out; a title counts in every role they held on it. The ring is the typical Midcredits score (the median percentile) of the role's titles that are on MovieCove, shown from 5 scored. Billing is TMDB cast order for roles with 25+ votes, billed in the top 30; the columns are the share of top-billed roles in each era, 5-year spans from the year on the label, merged until each holds at least 5 roles.

How do Seema Biswas' films land?

Their typical MovieCove film has a Midcredits score in the 60th percentile, the median of all 12; across their 10 films with reception data, the typical film sits in the 54th percentile for acclaim.

Acclaim · how much people like their films

54thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 10

Approval · how many liked their films

65thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 10

Reach · how many have seen their films

59thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 10

Midcredits score across 14 titles, by percentile

  • 75th and up4
  • 50th to 74th5
  • 25th to 49th3
  • Below 25th2

Shape of the crowd

4 of their 14 titles are Universally Loved.

  • Universally Loved4
  • Divisive3
  • Crowd Pleaser3
  • Mixed4

Most divisive · actor

Jolly LLB 3 (2025)

95th percentile spread · 26% rated it 4 or lower

Most loved · actor

The Family Man (2019)

Midcredits 97th · 93% liked

Reviewers score the acting 73/100 in their films, across 9 reviewed titles; fans 81, detractors 50. The element that speaks to their work as an actor.

Percentiles are each film's standing among all films on MovieCove; the typical film is the median, so one outlier cannot drag it. Percentiles and reviewer scores count the films IMDb credits them on, for now; the Midcredits score bands, the shape of the crowd and the two cards count their MovieCove titles, shows included (a show ranked among shows), appearances as themselves left out. A descriptor is the shape of a title's IMDb rating distribution against the catalog; "most divisive" needs a spread wider than half of all titles, and a card names only a principal credit: a craft role, and on a show a crew role or a run of episodes, never a courtesy credit or a one-off guest spot.

Is Seema Biswas' work okay for kids?

Across up to 5 MovieCove titles with content scores, sex & nudity runs heavier than most films.

Their medianMedian of all filmsMiddle 80% of their titles
Violence & Gore3 titlesmedian 42 · moderateMedian of all films: 44
Sex & Nudity5 titles18–72 · median 50 · moderateheavier than most filmsMedian of all films: 32
Profanity3 titlesmedian 86 · severeMedian of all films: 36

Severity 0–100 from the Content Guide. Categories with under 10 votes on a title are not counted. The band's colour is the severity of their median, named beside it.

Who does Seema Biswas work with?

People who share at least 2 of Seema Biswas' MovieCove titles, grouped by what they did on them; Urmila Matondkar shares the most, 3.

Actors

Producers

Mixed roles