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Actor
Seema Pahwa
Active Bollywood
- FromDelhi, India
- Based inMumbai, Maharashtra, India
- Ageover–65
- Active1980s – Present
- Updated
Seema Pahwa Biography
Seema Pahwa Basic Information
- Full Name: Seema Pahwa
- Profession: Actress, Theatre Artist, Director
- Industry: Hindi Film Industry (Bollywood) & Theatre
- Date of Birth: 10 February 1962
- Age: 63 years (as of 2025)
- Birthplace: Delhi, India
- Nationality: Indian
Family & Personal Life
- Husband: Manoj Pahwa (Actor)
- Children: 2 (including daughter Manukriti Pahwa)
- Background: Strong roots in theatre before entering films
Education of Seema Pahwa
- Schooling: Completed her early education in Delhi, India
- College: Did not pursue a widely documented formal college degree
Career Highlight
| Year | Highlight Work | Role / Contribution | Achievement |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984–85 | Hum Log | Badki | Breakthrough role on Indian television |
| 2014 | Ankhon Dekhi | Amma | Won Screen Award for Best Supporting Actress |
| 2015 | Dum Laga Ke Haisha | Subhadra Rani | Gained wider Bollywood recognition |
| 2017 | Bareilly Ki Barfi | Susheela Mishra | Filmfare nomination (Best Supporting Actress) |
| 2017 | Shubh Mangal Saavdhan | Mother role | Filmfare nomination |
| 2019 | Bala | Mausi | Filmfare nomination |
| 2020 | Chintu Ka Birthday | Nani | Won Filmfare OTT Award |
| 2021 | Ramprasad Ki Tehrvi | Director | Won Filmfare Award for Best Debut Director |
| 2022 | Gangubai Kathiawadi | Sheela | Featured in major blockbuster |
| 2022 | Mai: A Mother’s Rage | Kalpana | Strong OTT performance |
Recent Activity
- Acclaimed actress and director active in both films and theatre
- Recently directed the theatre play “Kuch Panne” under Kopal Productions
- Made public appearances, including red carpet events, with husband Manoj Pahwa
- In 2025, clarified that she is not quitting the film industry
- Continues to be a prominent and outspoken voice in Indian cinema
- Actively balances work across theatre, films, and public engagements
Awards List
| Year | Award Category | Award Name | Film | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Best Supporting Actress | Screen Awards | Ankhon Dekhi | Won |
| 2017 | Best Supporting Actress | Jagran Film Festival | Bareilly Ki Barfi | Won |
| 2018 | Best Supporting Actress | Filmfare Awards | Bareilly Ki Barfi | Nominated |
| 2018 | Best Supporting Actress | Filmfare Awards | Shubh Mangal Saavdhan | Nominated |
| 2018 | Best Supporting Actress | FOI Online Awards | Bareilly Ki Barfi | Won |
| 2018 | Best Supporting Actress | IIFA Awards | Bareilly Ki Barfi | Nominated |
| 2018 | Best Supporting Actress | IIFA Awards | Shubh Mangal Saavdhan | Nominated |
| 2018 | Best Actor in a Supporting Role – Female | Zee Cine Awards | Bareilly Ki Barfi | Nominated |
| 2018 | Best Supporting Actress | Screen Awards | Shubh Mangal Saavdhan | Nominated |
| 2020 | Best Supporting Actress | Filmfare Awards | Bala | Nominated |
| 2020 | Best Supporting Actress in a Web Original Film | Filmfare OTT Awards | Chintu Ka Birthday | Won |
| 2020 | Best Supporting Actress | Screen Awards | Bala | Nominated |
| 2022 | Best Film (Critics) | Filmfare Awards | Ramprasad Ki Tehrvi | Nominated |
| 2022 | Best Director | Filmfare Awards | Ramprasad Ki Tehrvi | Nominated |
| 2022 | Best Story | Filmfare Awards | Ramprasad Ki Tehrvi | Nominated |
| 2022 | Best Debut Director | Filmfare Awards | Ramprasad Ki Tehrvi | Won |
| 2022 | Best Director | FOI Online Awards | Ramprasad Ki Tehrvi | Nominated |
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