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Sharmila Tagore ({{#invoke:IPA|main}}; born 8 December 1944) also known by her married name Begum Ayesha Sultana,<ref name="timesofindia.indiatimes.com" /> is an Indian actress primarily known for her work in Hindi and Bengali films. Widely recognized as one of the greatest actresses of Indian cinema, she is known for her portrayals of intense, dramatic, and nuanced characters across a variety of genres.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref><ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref> Tagore is a recipient of two National Film Awards, a Filmfare Award, a Filmfare OTT Award and the Filmfare Lifetime Achievement Award. In 2013,the Government of India, honoured her with Padma Bhushan, India's third highest civilian honour for her contributions to Indian culture through performing arts.

Born into the prominent Tagore family, one of the leading families of Calcutta and a key influence during the Bengali Renaissance, Tagore made her acting debut at age 14 with Satyajit Ray's acclaimed Bengali epic drama The World of Apu (1959). She went on to collaborate with Ray on numerous other films, including Devi (1960), Nayak (1966), Aranyer Din Ratri (1970), and Seemabaddha (1971), her other Bengali films over the time included Barnali (1963), Shes Anko (1963), Nirjan Saikate (1965), Amanush (1975), Anand Ashram (1977), and Kalankini Kankabati (1981);thus establishing herself as one of the most acclaimed actresses of Bengali cinema.

Tagore's career further expanded when she ventured into Hindi films with Shakti Samanta's romance Kashmir Ki Kali (1964). She established herself as one of the leading actresses of Hindi cinema with films like Waqt (1965), Anupama (1966), Devar (1966), An Evening in Paris (1967), Aamne Saamne (1967), Satyakam (1969), Aradhana (1969), Safar (1970), Amar Prem (1972), Daag (1973), Aa Gale Lag Jaa (1973), Avishkaar (1974), Chupke Chupke (1975), Mausam (1975), and Namkeen (1982). She won the Filmfare Award for Best Actress for Aradhana and the National Film Award for Best Actress for Mausam. This was followed by intermittent film appearances in the subsequent decades, including in Sunny(1984), Swati(1986), New Delhi Times (1986), Mira Nair's Mississippi Masala (1991) and Goutam Ghose's Abar Aranye (2002), which won her the National Film Award for Best Supporting Actress, Shubho Mahurat (2003), and in the Hindi films Aashik Awara (1993), Mann (1999), Viruddh (2005), Eklavya (2007) and Break Ke Baad (2010). Following a hiatus of 13 years, she made her film comeback with the drama Gulmohar (2023) followed by a critically acclaimed performance in Puratawn (2025).<ref>Template:Cite news</ref>

In 1999, Sharmila Tagore was honoured by the French government with the Insignes de Commandeur de l'Ordre des Arts et des Lettres (Commander of the Order of Arts and Letters), one of France's highest distinctions for contributions to the Art and Culture.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref>

During the 1960s and 1970s, her distinctive fashion choices established her as an influential figure in shaping contemporary Indian style.<ref name="aheadoftime" /><ref name="TheTagore" />

Apart from acting, Tagore has also served as the chairperson of the Central Board of Film Certification from October 2004 to March 2011. In December 2005, she was chosen as a UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador.<ref name=UNICEF>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref> She was married to cricketer and the Nawab of Pataudi, Mansoor Ali Khan Pataudi, with whom she had three children—actors Saif and Soha, and jewellery designer Saba.

Early life and backgroundEdit

Sharmila Tagore was born on 8 December 1944 in Cawnpore (now Kanpur), United Provinces to Gitindranath Tagore, a general manager in the British India Corporation, and his wife Ira Tagore (née Barua).<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref> Tagore's father belonged to the aristocratic Bengali Hindu Tagore family, and was related to the Nobel laureate Rabindranath Tagore. Her mother was of Assamese descent and hailed from the Barua family.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref><ref>Template:Cite news</ref><ref>Template:Cite news</ref> Gitindranath was the grandson of the noted painter Gaganendranath Tagore, whose own father Gunendranath had been a first cousin of the laureate.<ref name="tagore_tree">{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref> In fact, Tagore is more closely related to Rabindranath Tagore through her mother: her maternal grandmother, Latika Barua (née Tagore), was the granddaughter of Rabindranath Tagore's brother, Dwijendranath Tagore. Her parents were fourth-cousins.<ref name="tagore_tree" /> Tagore's maternal grandfather (husband of Latika Barua née Tagore) was Jnanadabhiram Barua, an Assamese Freedom Fighter and Writer who was the First Principal of Earl Law College in Guwahati (now known as Government Law College), himself the son of the noted social worker Gunabhiram Barua.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref><ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref> As a member of the Tagore family, she is also a distant relative of the actress Devika Rani and the painter Abanindranath Tagore (her great-granduncle, brother of great-grandfather Gaganendranath Tagore).

Tagore was the eldest of three daughters and had two younger sisters, the late Oindrila Kunda [Tinku Tagore] and Romila Sen [Chinky]. Oindrila was the first in the family to act in a film, and the only role she ever played was that of Mini, the child character (but a central character) in Tapan Sinha's film Kabuliwala (1957).<ref name="tagore_tree" /><ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref> In adulthood, she became an international bridge player. Her other sister, Romila Sen, married to Nikhil Sen, a businessman who served as chief operating officer of Britannia Industries for several years, died as the founder and managing director of Unibic Foods in November 2019.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref>

Tagore attended St. John's Diocesan Girls' Higher Secondary School and Loreto Convent, Asansol.<ref>Template:Cite news</ref> She made her film debut when she was a 13-year-old schoolgirl, after which her studies lost priority. Within a short while, her attendance and performance at school suffered, she came to be regarded as a bad influence on her classmates, and was faced with a choice of either doing films or studying further.<ref name="Indian Expres6 May 2011">Template:Cite news</ref> At that point, her father advised her to move ahead in life, commit herself to a film career and 'give it her all' in order to become successful.<ref name="Indian Expres6 May 2011" />

CareerEdit

Beginnings and Cinematic Emergence (1959–1968)Edit

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Sharmila Tagore with Soumitra Chatterjee at Apur Sansar presentation in 2009

Tagore began her career as an actress in Satyajit Ray's Bengali epic drama Apur Sansar (1959), as an ill-fated bride.<ref name="Being Sharmila, all through life">Stuff Reporter, "Being Sharmila, all through life", The Hindu, Retrieved 23 August 2006</ref> In 1960, Ray cast her again in Devi, a film set in 1860 on Hindu orthodoxy and rational reforms, which she considers her favourite film and performance.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref> She went onto appear in Bengali films Shes Anko and Nirjan Saikate, winning the IFFI Best Actor Award (Female) for the latter, alongside Chhaya Devi, Ruma Guha Thakurta, Renuka Devi and Bharati Devi.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref>

Tagore made her Hindi film debut with Shakti Samanta's musical romance Kashmir Ki Kali (1964) alongside Shammi Kapoor. She and Samanta collaborated on several of his later films, including the romantic thriller An Evening in Paris (1967) again opposite Kapoor. With the film, she became the first Indian actress to appear in a swimsuit,<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref><ref name="Being Sharmila, all through life" /><ref>Lalit Mohan Joshi & Gulzar, Derek Malcolm, Bollywood, page 20, Lucky Dissanayake, 2002, Template:ISBN</ref><ref name="Rashtriya Sahara page 28">Various writers, Rashtriya Sahara, page 28, Sahara India Mass Communication, 2002</ref><ref>Manjima Bhattacharjya, "Why the bikini is badnaam ", The Times of India, 25 November 2007</ref><ref name=avi>Avijit Ghosh, "Bollywood's unfinished revolution", The Times of India, 2 July 2006</ref> which established Tagore as a sex symbol in Hindi films.<ref>Subhash K Jha, "Bollywood's 10 hottest actresses of all time Template:Webarchive, The Times of India, 2003-01-19</ref><ref>B. K. Karanjia, Blundering in Wonderland, page 18, Vikas Publishing House, 1990, Template:ISBN</ref> While the scene in the film is often referred to as 'the bikini scene', Tagore's swimwear is actually a one piece. However, she did pose in a bikini for the cover of Filmfare magazine in 1966.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref><ref name="Rashtriya Sahara page 28" /><ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref><ref>B. K. Karanjia, Blundering in Wonderland, page 18, Vikas Publishing House, 1990, Template:ISBN</ref><ref>Sumita S. Chakravarty, National Identity in Indian Popular Cinema, 1947–1987, page 321, University of Texas Press, 1993, Template:ISBN</ref> But, when she was the chairperson of the Central Board of Film Certification 36 years later, she expressed concerns about the increased use of bikinis in Indian films.<ref>Preeti Mudliar, "Without Cuts Template:Webarchive", Pune Newsline, 11 April 2005</ref>

Tagore went on to appear in films such as the Hindi films Waqt (1965), Anupama (1966), Devar (1966), Sawan Ki Ghata (1966), Aamne Saamne (1967), Mere Hamdam Mere Dost (1968), and the Bengali film Nayak (1966).<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref><ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref> Her performance in Anupama, opposite Dharmendra, proved to be her breakthrough.<ref>Classic Revisited: Anupama Template:Webarchive by Dinesh Raheja, Rediff.com.</ref>

Commercial success and stardom (1969–1980)Edit

The 1970s marked the most successful period of Tagore's career with a string of critical and commercial successes, with her pairing with Rajesh Khanna being particularly praised and noted. The Tagore-Khanna pair yielded several successful films, most notably the romantic dramas Aradhana (1969), Safar (1970), Chhoti Bahu (1971), Amar Prem (1971), Raja Rani (1973), Daag (1973) and Avishkaar (1974), and the spiritual drama Maalik (1972).<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref><ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref><ref>Template:Cite news</ref> All these films established her as a Superstar, in addition to establishing the Tagore-Khanna pair as one of the greatest best on-screen pairs of Indian cinema.<ref>Template:Cite news</ref><ref>Template:Cite news</ref> Aradhana, Safar, Amar Prem and Daag earned Tagore nominations for the Filmfare Award for Best Actress, winning the award for the former.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref><ref>Template:Cite news</ref>

In addition to Rajesh Khanna, her pairing was also successful with Dharmendra and Shashi Kapoor, two of her favorite co-stars. In Benagli Cinema, she was repeatedly paired opposite Soumitra Chatterjee and Uttam Kumar.

She starred opposite Dharmendra in eight critical and commercial successes – Devar, Anupama, Mere Hamdam Mere Dost, Satyakam (1969), Yakeen (1969), Chupke Chupke (1975), Ek Mahal Ho Sapno Ka (1975) and Sunny (1984). <ref>Template:Cite book</ref>

She collaborated with Shashi Kapoor for Waqt (1965), Aamne Samne (1967), Suhana Safar (1970),Aa Gale Lag Jaa (1973)Paap Aur Punya (1974),Swati (1986) and national award winner movie New Delhi Times (1986). However, their other films did not receive much recognition.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref>

She also worked alongside Amitabh Bachchan in Chupke Chupke, Faraar (1975) and Besharam (1978),Desh Premee (1982) and Virruddh... Family Comes First (2005).

She headlined Gulzar's critically acclaimed Mausam (1975) alongside Sanjeev Kumar, which earned her the National Film Award for Best Actress, and her fifth nomination for the Filmfare Award for Best Actress.<ref>Template:Cite news</ref>

During this period, Tagore also worked with Uttam Kumar in several films such as Amanush (1975), Anand Ashram (1977) and Dooriyaan (1979).

She also received praise for her performances in Mere Humsafar, Charitraheen, and Griha Pravesh.

Tagore's other films during this period included Ek Se Badhkar Ek (1976), Tyaag (1977), which she also co-produced, and the Malayalam film Chuvanna Chirakukal (1978) among others.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref><ref>Template:Cite news</ref>

Further success and sporadic work (1981–2010)Edit

In the 1980s, Tagore appeared in films such as Kalankini Kankabati (1981), Namkeen (1982), New Delhi Times (1986) and Swati (1986).<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref><ref>Two Tales of My Times: New Delhi Times, Maachis, by Gulzar. Rupa. 2008. Template:ISBN</ref> She reunited with frequent co-star Dharmendra in the action film Sunny (1984), which starred Dharmendra's son Sunny Deol in the lead role. Her performance in the film earned her a nomination for the Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actress.

Tagore played pivotal roles in the Bengali action film Protidan (1983) opposite Naseeruddin Shah, and Mira Nair's interracial romantic drama Mississippi Masala (1991).<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref> She also appeared in supporting roles in Ghar Bazar (1998) and Mann (1999).

During this period, she also appeared in two television shows, Katha Sagar (1986) for DD National and Zindagi (1999) for Star Plus.<ref>Awaasthi, Kavita (16 May 2016) A touch of class: Shyam Benegal remembers the stories of Katha Sagar Template:Webarchive Hindustan Times. Retrieved 26 July 2020</ref><ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref>

Tagore starred alongside her son Saif Ali Khan in his debut film Aashik Awara (1993) and the action drama Eklavya: The Royal Guard (2007), receiving critical praise for the latter.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref>

She also appeared in supporting roles in the musical romantic drama Dhadkan (2000) and the drama Abar Aranye (2003), the latter of which earned her the National Film Award for Best Supporting Actress.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref> She also received critical acclaim for her subtle acting in Shubho Mahurat (2003).

Tagore received high critical acclaim for her performance in the family drama Virruddh... Family Comes First (2005) alongside frequent co-star Bachchan, earning her sixth nomination for the Filmfare Award for Best Actress.Template:Citation needed

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Tagore at an event

From 2007 to 2009, Tagore appeared in films such as Fool & Final (2007), Tasveer 8*10 (2009), Antaheen (2009) and the Marathi film Samaantar (2009).<ref name="The Hindu">Template:Cite news</ref> In 2009, Tagore became the jury member at the main competition of the 62nd Cannes Film Festival.<ref name="SharmilaCannes">Template:Cite news</ref> In 2010, she played a supporting role in the romantic comedy-drama Break Ke Baad,<ref>Template:Cite news</ref> which earned her critical acclaim, for which DNA India noting that, "Tagore pitches in with a strong performance."<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref> This was followed by a hiatus from acting.

Return to Cinema and acclaimed performances (2023 to Present)Edit

Tagore made her comeback after a 13-year hiatus with the drama Gulmohar (2023), which released on Disney+ Hotstar.<ref name="hindustantimes.com">{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref> The film earned her critical acclaim, with the Hindustan Times noting that, "The elegance and poise Tagore exudes are remarkable. Her dialogue delivery, gestures, body language, emotions, everything looks just so effortless even after a long hiatus." India Today also opined that, "Tagore is always a joy to watch on screen. And, what a comeback!"<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref><ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref> Her performance earned her the Filmfare OTT Award for Best Actress Critics – Web Original Film, in addition to a nomination for Best Actress – Web Original Film.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref>

In 2024, Tagore returned to Marathi films with Outhouse alongside Mohan Agashe, where she played a loving grandmother.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref> Devesh Sharma of Filmfare noted, "Tagore brings warmth, wisdom, and a spark of curiosity to Aadima, portraying her as a nuanced blend of strength and vulnerability."<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref> Tagore made her comeback to Bengali films after 14 years with Suman Ghosh's Puratawn (2025).

Personal lifeEdit

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Tagore with her daughter Soha at the premiere of Khoya Khoya Chand

Tagore converted to Islam, changed her name to Begum Ayesha Sultana,<ref name="timesofindia.indiatimes.com" /><ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref> and married Mansoor Ali Khan Pataudi, the titular Nawab of Pataudi and Bhopal and former captain of the Indian cricket team, on 27 December 1968.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref><ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref> They had three children: Bollywood actor Saif Ali Khan (b. 1970); Saba Ali Khan (b. 1976),<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref> a jewellery designer; and Soha Ali Khan (b. 1978), a Bollywood actress and TV personality. Mansoor Ali Khan Pataudi died at age 70 on 22 September 2011.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref>

From 1991 to 2004, Saif was married to actress Amrita Singh. They have two children, daughter Sara Ali Khan (b. 1995) and son Ibrahim Ali Khan (b. 2001), both actors.<ref>Template:Cite news</ref> His second marriage is to actress Kareena Kapoor in 2012 with whom he has two sons, Taimur Ali Khan (b. 2016) and Jeh Ali Khan (b. 2021).<ref>Template:Cite news</ref> Soha married actor Kunal Khemu in 2015, and has a daughter Inaaya Naumi Khemmu (b. 2017).<ref>Template:Cite news</ref>

Public imageEdit

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Tagore in 2016

Tagore is regarded as one of the greatest actresses of Indian cinema.<ref>Template:Cite news</ref> <ref>Template:Cite news</ref> One of the highest paid Indian actresses of 1960s and 1970s,<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref><ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref> She appeared in Box Office IndiaTemplate:'s "Top Actresses" list in 1969 and 1973.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref> In 2022, she was placed in Outlook IndiaTemplate:'s 75 Best Bollywood Actresses list.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref> Tagore was placed 2nd in Rediff.comTemplate:'s "Best Bollywood Debut Ever" list, for her films Apur Sansar and Kashmir Ki Kali.<ref>Template:Cite news</ref>

Fashion Icon

Tagore was widely known as the "style icon of the 60s and 70s" and was known as a sex symbol.<ref>Template:Cite news</ref> Beehive hairdos and winged eyeliner were among Sharmila Tagore’s signature style statements, earning her the moniker “the queen of dramatic eye make-up.” Regarded as a style icon, she was known for seamlessly blending traditional elegance with modern glamour—appearing in exquisite sarees and also making bold fashion choices, such as wearing a swimsuit on screen. Her oufits, both in films and public appearances, set enduring trends and helped redefine feminine grace in Indian cinema.Tagore’s public image extended beyond her work in cinema, as she was often regarded as a representation of the changing role of women in Indian society during the 1960s and 1970s.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref><ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref><ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref> Her public persona is often described as graceful, confident, and forward-thinking.<ref>Template:Cite news</ref><ref>Template:Cite news</ref> She was placed in Times of IndiaTemplate:'s "50 Beautiful Faces" list.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref> Numerous actresses including Priyanka Chopra and Deepika Padukone have been inspired by her style.<ref>Template:Cite news</ref> Her daughter-in-law actress Kareena Kapoor said, "I like my mother-in-law Sharmilaji's dressing sense, both on and off-screen."<ref>Template:Cite news</ref> Tagore was also inducted into the Bollywood Walk of Fame at Bandra Bandstand, Mumbai, where her hand print was preserved.<ref>Template:Cite news</ref>

Reception and legacyEdit

Tagore is considered among the most accomplished actresses of Indian cinema. She was among the earliest Indian actors to receive international acclaim for her performances particularly through Ray's films. She is highly regarded for her versatility as an actor, her beauty, and her fashion sense and style.<ref name="TheTagore">Template:Cite news</ref><ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref> Throughout her career, she portrayed a wide range of complex female characters. Whether it was a young women mistaken for a goddess trapped between divinity and delusion in Devi, a thoughtful and an independent journalist in Nayak - the hero, a daughter rendered mute by emotional trauma and her father's neglect in Anupama, Twin sisters with contrasting personalities in An Evening in Paris, A women defying social norms for her son's better future in Aradhana, A surgeon caught between love, loss and duty in Safar, A women grappling with a quiet unraveling of her monotonous marriage life in Aavishkar, A dual role of a vulnerable and an innocent village belle and her foulmouthed prostitute daughter in Mausam, A courtesan with a heart of a gold in Amar Prem or a matriarch of a troubled family going through generational shifts in Gulmohar, Tagore has been substantial in changing the image of a typical Indian Film heroine and also advocated for women's agency through her author-backed performances.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref><ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref><ref name="SharmilaT">Template:Cite news</ref> Filmfare added her performances in Mausam in its list of Bollywood's "80 Iconic Performances", placing it at the 59th place.<ref name="80 Iconic">Template:Cite journal</ref>

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Tagore in 2018

Subhash K. Jha of Firstpost termed her the only actress with "a wide spectrum of directorial leaps" and said, "No other Bollywood actress apart from Sharmila Tagore has had such spectacular innings after marriage."<ref name="TheTagore" /> American critic Pauline Kael stated, "She is exquisite, perfect - a word I don't use casually."<ref name="SharmilaT" /> Hemachhaya De of Femina noted, "Sharmila Tagore successfully straddled diverse film genres: arthouse, crossover and mainstream."<ref name="Sharmila'slife">Template:Cite news</ref> Tagore was known as an actress who was always ahead of her time. She became the first Indian actress to wear a bikini on-screen, for her film An Evening In Paris (1967). Tagore is considered among the hottest Bollywood actresses of all time.<ref>Template:Cite news</ref> Surendra Kumar of The Sunday Guardian noted, "She beautifully balanced her two avatars — the serious persona of realist Bengali films, and the Bollywood persona of films with song-and-dance sequences focused on success at the box office."<ref name="aheadoftime">Template:Cite news</ref> Film historian Sanjay Mukhopadhyay said, "Tagore's most significant contribution to Indian cinema is a sense of dignity and grace — after Waheeda Rehman, she was the only actress of her time who exuded this.”<ref name="Sharmila'slife" /> <ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref> Martin Scorsese is known to be an admirer of Sharmila Tagore's acting particularly her performances in Satyajit Ray's films.

FilmographyEdit

FilmsEdit

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1959 Apur Sansar Aparna Bengali <ref>Template:Cite journal</ref>
1960 Devi Doyamoyee
1963 Shes Anko Soma
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Barnali Aloka Choudhury
Chhaya Shurjo Ghentoo
1964 Subha O Debatar Gras
Kinu Gowalar Gali Neera
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1965 Waqt Renu Khanna
Dak Ghar Herself Guest appearance
1966 Anupama Uma Sharma citation CitationClass=web

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Devar Madhumati / Banwariya
Sawan Ki Ghata Seema
Nayak Aditi Bengali
Yeh Raat Phir Na Aayegi Kiran / Kiranmai Hindi
1967 Milan Ki Raat Aarti
An Evening in Paris Deepa / Roopa "Suzy" <ref>Preeti Mudliar, "Without Cuts Template:Webarchive", Pune Newsline, 11 April 2005</ref>
Aamne Saamne Sapna
1968 Mere Hamdam Mere Dost Anita
Humsaya Leena Sen
Dil Aur Mohabbat Anuradha Verma
1969 Pyasi Sham Madhu
Satyakam Ranjana
Talash Madhu / Gauri
Aradhana Vandhana Tripathi Hindi citation CitationClass=web

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Yakeen Rita
1970 Aranyer Din Ratri Aparna Bengali
Suhana Safar Sapna Hindi
Mere Humsafar Taruna / Meenakshi
My Love Sangeeta Thakur
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1971 Seemabaddha Tutul Bengali
Chhoti Bahu Radha Hindi
Badnam Farishte Lawyer Renu Guest appearance
1972 Amar Prem Pushpa <ref>Template:Cite news</ref>
Dastaan Meena
Yeh Gulistan Hamara Soo Reni
Maalik Savitri
1973 Raja Rani Nirmala / Rani
Daag Sonia Kohli
Aa Gale Lag Jaa Preeti
1974 Shaandaar Pratima
Avishkaar Mansi
Paap Aur Punya Jugni
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Shaitaan Nisha
Jadu Bansha Mala Bengali
1975 Mausam Chanda / Kajli Hindi <ref>Template:Cite news</ref>
Anari Poonam
Chupke Chupke Sulekha Chaturvedi <ref>Template:Cite news</ref>
Faraar Mala / Asha
Ek Mahal Ho Sapno Ka Aruna
Amanush Lekha Bengali, Hindi Bilingual film
Khushboo Lakhi Hindi
1976 Ek Se Badhkar Ek Rekha
Do Shatru Rajkumari / Kaali
1977 Anand Ashram Asha Bengali, Hindi Bilingual film
Tyaag Sunita Hindi Also co-producer
1978 Besharam Rinku / Monica
1979 Chuvanna Chirakukal Jessinta Issac Malayalam
Dooriyaan Lalita Hindi
Griha Pravesh Mansi
Mother Bengali
1981 Kalankini Kankabati Aparna / Kanka
Naseeb Herself Hindi Guest appearance
1982 Namkeen Nimki
Desh Premee Bharti
1983 Protidan Gouri Bengali
Gehri Chot – Urf: Durdesh Shobha Bengali, Hindi Bilingual film
Doosri Dulhan Renu Hindi
1984 Sunny Sitara
Jawaani Sushma
Divorce Chandra
Milenge Kabhi
1985 Ek Se Bhale Do Mary D'Mello
Bandhan Anjana
1986 New Delhi Times Nisha
Maa Beti Savitri
Swati Sharda
Ricky Advocate Rukmini Khanna
1987 7 Saal Baad Nisha
1988 Anurodh Jaya / Maya Bengali
Hum To Chale Pardes Trishna Hindi Guest appearance
1989 Doorie Nisha
1991 Mississippi Masala Kinnu English citation CitationClass=web

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Dastoor Mohini Devi Hindi
1993 Aashiq Awara Mrs. Singh
1998 Ghar Bazar
1999 Mann Suhana Devi Singh citation CitationClass=web

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2000 Dhadkan Jhanvi Ranjan Chopra
2002 Abar Aranye Aparna Asim Bengali <ref>Template:Cite book</ref>
2003 Shubho Mahurat Padmini Chowdhury
2005 Viruddh... Family Comes First Sumitra Patwardhan Hindi citation CitationClass=web

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2006 Eklavya: The Royal Guard Rani Suhasini Devi citation CitationClass=web

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2007 Fool & Final Lajwanti Bhabhi
2009 Antaheen Pishima Chowdhury Bengali
8 x 10 Tasveer Savitri Puri Hindi <ref>Template:Cite news</ref>
Morning Walk Neelima
Samaantar Shama Vaze Marathi
2010 Break Ke Baad Ayesha Khan Hindi <ref>Template:Cite news</ref>
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2024 OutHouse Aadima Marathi citation CitationClass=web

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2025 Puratawn Mrs. Sen Bengali Completed citation CitationClass=web

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TelevisionEdit

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1986 Katha Sagar Various citation CitationClass=web

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Music videoEdit

Year Title Performer(s) Ref.
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AccoladesEdit

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Tagore receiving Padma Bhushan from President, Pranab Mukherjee

Civilian awardEdit

Year Award Work Result Ref.
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Film awardsEdit

Year Award Category Work Result Ref.
1965 International Film Festival of India Best Actor (Female) Nirjan Saikate Template:Won citation CitationClass=web

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1970 Filmfare Awards Best Actress Aradhana Template:Won <ref>Template:Cite news</ref>
1971 Safar Template:Nom citation CitationClass=web

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1973 Amar Prem Template:Nom <ref>Template:Cite book</ref> 1974 Filmfare Awards Best Actress Daag Template:Nom citation CitationClass=web

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1976 National Film Awards Best Actress Mausam Template:Won citation CitationClass=web

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1977 Filmfare Awards Best Actress Template:Nom <ref name="TagoreAwards" />
1985 Filmfare Awards Best Supporting Actress Sunny Template:Nom <ref name="TagoreAwards" />
2003 National Film Awards Best Supporting Actress Abar Aranye Template:Won citation CitationClass=web

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2006 Filmfare Awards Best Actress Viruddh Template:Nom <ref>Template:Cite news</ref>
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2023 Filmfare OTT Awards Best Actress Critics - Web Original Film Gulmohar Template:Won <ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation CitationClass=web

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Other awardsEdit

Year Award Category Result Ref.
1998 43rd Filmfare Awards Lifetime Achievement Award Template:Honoured citation CitationClass=web

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2002 Screen Awards Lifetime Achievement Award Template:Honoured <ref>Template:Cite news</ref>
2010 Anandalok Puraskar Lifetime Achievement Award Template:Honoured citation CitationClass=web

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2011 12th IIFA Awards Outstanding Achievement in Indian Cinema Template:Won <ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation CitationClass=web

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Lifetime Achievement Award Template:Honoured
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2023 Bimal Roy Memorial Awards Lifetime Achievement Award Template:Honoured <ref>Template:Cite news</ref>

Honours and recognitionsEdit

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In popular cultureEdit

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ReferencesEdit

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Further readingEdit

External linksEdit

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