Actor
Tillotama Shome
Based In
Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Origin
Kolkata, West Bengal, India
Years Active
2001 – Present
Tillotama Shome Biography
Tillotama Shome Basic Information
- Full Name: Tillotama Shome
- Date of Birth: June 25, 1979
- Age: 46 years (as of 2025)
- Birthplace: Kolkata, West Bengal, India
- Nationality: Indian
- Profession: Actress
Family Background
- Father: Name not publicly disclosed (worked in the Indian Air Force)
- Mother: Name not publicly disclosed
- Siblings: Not publicly known
- Husband: Kunal Ross (artist and filmmaker)
Education
- Schooling: Attended schools in different cities across India due to her father’s Air Force postings
- College (India): Lady Shri Ram College, University of Delhi
- Higher Education: Studied acting at New York University (Tisch School of the Arts)
- Trained in theatre and performance arts in the United States
Career Highlight
| Year | Highlight |
|---|---|
| 2001 | Film debut with Monsoon Wedding, gained international recognition |
| 2009 | Appeared in international projects like The Waiting City |
| 2012 | Noticed for supporting role in Shanghai |
| 2013 | Critically acclaimed performance in Qissa |
| 2016 | Strong role in Budhia Singh – Born to Run |
| 2017 | Major recognition with A Death in the Gunj and Hindi Medium |
| 2018 | Breakthrough lead role in Sir (international awards & acclaim) |
| 2020 | Popular OTT presence with Angrezi Medium and web projects |
| 2022 | Strong performance in Delhi Crime Season 2 |
| 2023 | Featured in Lust Stories 2 and The Night Manager |
| 2024 | Appeared in Kota Factory Season 3 and indie film The Fable |
| 2025 | Continued OTT success with Paatal Lok Season 2 and Shadowbox |
Recent Activity
- Starred in Paatal Lok Season 2 (2025), continuing her strong presence in OTT platforms
- Featured in Saare Jahan Se Accha: The Silent Guardians (2025)
- Ventured into production with Bengali film Baksho Bondi (Shadow Box)
- The film competed at the Berlin International Film Festival 2025
- Won awards at the International Film Festival of Kerala
- Shared personal reflections about her career journey in recent interviews
- Remained active on social media, engaging with fans and sharing updates
Awards List
| Year | Award Name | Category | Film/Show | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Filmfare Awards | Best Supporting Actress | A Death in the Gunj | Nominated |
| 2018 | Indian Film Festival of Melbourne | Best Actress | Sir | Nominated |
| 2021 | Filmfare Awards | Best Actress Critics | Sir | Won |
| 2023 | Filmfare OTT Awards | Best Supporting Actress Drama | The Night Manager | Nominated |
| 2023 | Filmfare OTT Awards | Best Supporting Actress Drama | Delhi Crime | Won |
| 2023 | Indian Film Festival of Melbourne | Best Actress in a Series | Delhi Crime | Nominated |
About Tillotama Shome
She is an Indian actress known for critically acclaimed films and web series.
She is best known for Sir, Delhi Crime, and A Death in the Gunj.
Yes, she is married to filmmaker Kunal Ross.
Her debut film was Monsoon Wedding (2001).
She is known for realistic, strong, and independent female characters.