Shweta Basu Prasad, born on January 11, 1991, in Jamshedpur, Jharkhand, is an acclaimed Indian actress recognized for her versatile performances across Hindi, Telugu, Tamil, and Bengali cinema. She began her career as a child actress, winning the National Film Award for Best Child Artist for her role in Makdee (2002). Transitioning to adult roles, she gained prominence with films like Iqbal (2005) and Kotha Bangaru Lokam (2008). Shweta has also made significant contributions to web series, featuring in critically acclaimed projects such as Serious Men (2020) and Criminal Justice (2022). Beyond acting, she has ventured into directing and producing short films, showcasing her multifaceted talent. Shweta was previously married to filmmaker Rohit Mittal but announced their separation after a brief marriage. Currently, she continues to evolve in her career while engaging in various creative projects.