Shernaz Patel is an Indian film and theatre actress, who works in Hindi and English films, most known for her roles in films like ''

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'' (2005) and '' Guzaarish'' (2010) and English language theatre in Mumbai. She made her theatre debut with ''The Diary Of Anne Frank'' in 1984. Since then, she has acted in several noted productions in Mumbai-based English theatre, and formed RAGE theatre group in Mumbai, with Rahul da Cunha and Rajit Kapur in 1993. She has also given voice to the character of Yashoda in the TV series Little Krishna.

Early life and education

Born in Mumbai, Shernaz is the daughter of Gujarati stage veterans Ruby and Burjor Patel and grew up in a theatre environment. She did her schooling at Fort Convent school, where she participated in plays directed by Pearl Padamsee. She graduated from the

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. Subsequently, she did her master's degree in acting from the

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Career

She made her film debut with

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's TV film '' Janam'' (1986) alongside Kumar Gaurav. In 1992, she performed the lead in the English play, ''Love Letters'' for the first time, along with Rajit Kapoor, under the direction of Rahul da Cunha. The play is still being performed. In 2008 she returned to

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s after 23 years of filming in various movies. In 2009, she acted in screenwriter and

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's long-time collaborator Sooni Taraporevala's directorial debut film, '' Little Zizou''. In 2011 she appeared in '' Rockstar''. In 2012, she appeared in Reema Kagti's suspense-drama '' Talaash''. In 2014 she performed at the Times Noida festival along with other actors such as Rajit Kapur and Neil Bhoopalam. In 2015 she acted in a YouTube mini-series by YashRaj Films called "Bang Baaja Baaraat" along with Ali Fazal, Angira Dhar, Gajraj Rao, Rajit Kapur, Ayesha Raza, Neil Bhoopalam, Preetika Chawla and Priyanshu Painyuli. In 2016 she was seen in season finale of TVF Tripling, portraying the role of mother of the siblings.

Filmography

*'' Khandaan'' (1985) *'' Janam'' (1986) *''

'' (2005) *'' Home Delivery'' (2005) *''

Family — Ties of Blood ''Family'' (also known as ''Family – Ties of Blood'') is a 2006 Indian Hindi-language action thriller film directed by Rajkumar Santoshi. The film stars Amitabh Bachchan, Akshay Kumar, Bhumika Chawla and Aryeman Ramsay. It was released on 1 ...

'' (2006) *'' Humko Deewana Kar Gaye'' (2006) *'' Dum Kaata'' (2007) *'' Big Brother'' (2007) *''

Dhan Dhana Dhan Goal ''Dhan Dhana Dhan Goal'' () is a 2007 Indian Hindi-language sports drama film produced by Ronnie Screwvala and directed by Vivek Agnihotri for UTV Motion Pictures. The film stars John Abraham, Bipasha Basu, Arshad Warsi, and Boman Irani. The f ...

'' (2007) *'' Little Zizou'' (2009) *''

The President Is Coming ''The President Is Coming'' is a 2009 Indian English-language Satire, satirical mockumentary film directed by Kunaal Roy Kapur based on his play by the same title which premiered at the Royal Court/Rage Theatre Festival in Mumbai in January 2006. ...

'' (2009) (English) *''Kalpavriksha'' *'' Hum Tum Aur Ghost'' (2010) *'' Lamhaa'' (2010) *'' Guzaarish'' (2010) *'' O Maria'' (2010) (Konkani) *'' I Am'' (2011) *'' Rockstar'' (2011) *'' Love, Wrinkle-free'' (2012) (English) *'' Talaash'' (2012) – Frenny *''Gandhi of the Month'' (2012) ''Post-production'' *''Kalpvriksh'' (2012) *'' Aatma'' (2013) * '' John Day'' (2013) * '' Gandhi of the Month'' (2014) *'' Roy'' (2015) *'' Azhar'' (2016) *'' The Black Cat'' (2017) * '' 36 Days'' 2024 * '' Shekhar Home'' 2024

Dubbing roles

Live action films

Animated films

Television/Web series

Awards

*2011 '' Star Screen Award for Best Supporting Actress'' – '' Guzaarish'' * 2023 ''Best Supporting Actress Comedy series'' at ''

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'' - '' TVF Tripling (season 3)''

References

External links

* * {{DEFAULTSORT:Patel, Shernaz Indian film actresses Actresses in Hindi cinema Indian stage actresses Living people University of Mumbai alumni Alumni of the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland Actresses from Mumbai 21st-century Indian actresses 20th-century Indian actresses Year of birth missing (living people) Parsi people from Mumbai Screen Awards winners