Freida Pinto Indian Actress Born 1984 in Mumbai

Freida Pinto, born 18 October 1984 in Mumbai, is an Indian actress. Among the titles she is known for are Slumdog Millionaire (2008) and Rise of the Planet of the Apes (2011).

Early life

Her education includes Carmel of St. Joseph School; University of Mumbai; and St. Xavier's College (Bachelor of Arts, English-language literature).

Career

The 2010s brought Immortals (2011, as Phaedra) and Mowgli: Legend of the Jungle (2018). Her 2020s credits include Hillbilly Elegy (2020) and My Mother's Wedding (2023).

Freida Pinto’s credits add up to 15 films and one TV series from 2008 to 2023. Drama is the most frequent genre among her listed titles (8), followed by action (2) and adventure (2). Of her two titles with worldwide box-office figures on record, Rise of the Planet of the Apes (2011) has the highest, at $482 million.

Antonio Banderas appears in three of her listed titles, including You Will Meet a Tall Dark Stranger (2010) and Knight of Cups (2015). Other co-stars who recur in her credits are Cate Blanchett (two titles) and Christian Bale (two titles).

Recognition

Freida Pinto’s wins include the Actor Award for Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture, awarded in 2009 for Slumdog Millionaire. A nomination for the BAFTA Award for Best Actress in a Supporting Role in 2009 for Slumdog Millionaire is also listed. In total, she has won one award and earned 2 nominations.