Quick Info
| Profession | Film Director, Producer, Writer |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 03/06/1965 |
| Age | 61 years |
| Birthplace | Kolkata, India |
Latest News about Shonali Bose
10/03/2025
Shonali Bose said a potential film project with Rani Mukerji did not proceed because the timing did not work out. The comment came during a 2025 media interaction about her upcoming and recent work, including her continuing activity in Indian film and streaming projects.
20/02/2025
Coverage in 2025 noted criticism around her Netflix series Ziddi Girls after Miranda House principal expressed disappointment over its depiction of the college. The discussion kept the series in public attention shortly after its release and highlighted debate about its portrayal of campus life.
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Bio/Wiki
| Real Name | Shonali Bose |
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| Nickname | Shonali |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 160 cm |
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| Weight | 50 kg |
| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
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| Educational Qualification | MA in Political Science from Columbia University; MFA in Directing from UCLA Film School |
Personal Life
| Zodiac sign/Sun sign | Gemini |
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| Religion | Hinduism |
| Food Habit | Non-Vegetarian |
| Hobbies | Listening to Music, Watching Movies, Photography |
Relationships & More
| Sexual Orientation | Bisexual |
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| Marital Status | Divorced |
| Husband/Spouse | Bedabrata Pain |
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Family
| Parents | Names not known |
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| Siblings | Malini Chib (cousin) |
Career
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| Awards, Honours, Achievements | Best Film, Best Script, Best Direction - Filmmaker of the Year for 'Margarita with a Straw' (2015); National Film Award for Best Feature Film in English for 'Amu' (2005); Sundance Mahindra Global Filmmaker Award and NETPAC Award for 'Margarita with a Straw' (2015); FIPRESCI Critics Award and Gollapudi Srinivas Award for Best Debut Director for 'Amu' (2005); Bridgestone Narrative Award | ||
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Favourites
| Favourite Actor | Aamir Khan |
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Social Media
| https://www.instagram.com/shonalibose_/ | |
| https://www.linkedin.com/in/shonali-bose-650709147 |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Bose was an organizer for the National Lawyers Guild for approximately a year. | |
| 2. She worked as an actress in theaters during her school and college years. | |
| 3. Before becoming a professional director, Bose directed short films such as The Gendarme Is Here and Undocumented, Lifting the Veil. | |
| 4. In 2005, Bose gained recognition with her debut feature film and biographical drama Amu, adapted from her own novel of the same name. | |
| 5. Her 2015 movie, Margarita with a Straw, garnered international acclaim and won multiple awards. | |
| 6. On September 13, 2013, she tragically lost her 16-year-old son Ishan in an accident involving an electric razor. | |
| 7. She is also the author of a Penguin published novel Amu, making her the only Indian to release her own novel and feature film simultaneously. | |
| 8. Bose considers herself as much a political activist as a filmmaker and uses films to communicate ideas about social and political change. |