Happy birthday! Nandita Das turns 56 today

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The iconic and legendary director turns 56 on Friday, Nov. 7, 2025.
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Nandita Das is celebrating her 56th birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, she is one of the most acclaimed directors of her generation.

Popular director-actress Nandita Das (Firaaq, ...) has always liked to keep a bit of herself hidden from view. At 56th birthday, she remains a woman of many facets.

Das, a cultural icon

Born in New Delhi on November 7, 1969, Nandita Das' career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in Indian history. Das' not just a great director, she's an inspiration, an icon and a successful business woman. At this point in her career, there seems to be little Nandita hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Nandita Das as she promises more to come. After all, she's only 56.

Happy Birthday, Nandita, you're the best!

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