Padma Lakshmi American Actress Born 1970 in Chennai
Padma Lakshmi · actor and television presenter · American
Known for
Biography
Padma Lakshmi is an American actress born on 1 September 1970 in Chennai. She is known for The Mistress of Spices (2005).
Early life
Schooling on record includes Workman High School and Clark University.
Career
Her first listed screen credit dates to 1994, with Globe Trekker. Work from the 1990s includes Caraibi (1999). Glitter (2001) is among her 2000s credits. The list below counts 2 films and 2 TV series from 1994 to 2005.
Personal life
Former marriages on record are to Salman Rushdie (2004 to 2007).
Filmography
4 credits| Year | Title | Role | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | The Mistress of Spices | Film | |
| 2001 | Glitter | Film | |
| 1999– | Caraibi | TV series | |
| 1994– | Globe Trekker | TV series |
Padma Lakshmi on Social Media
Counts with the date they were readInstagram stats
- Followers
- 2.1M @padmalakshmi
- Engagement rate
- 0.68% below average for accounts this size
- Average likes
- 14,086
- Average comments
- 289 Based on the last 9 posts
Figures from public Instagram data via the official Meta API; refreshed about every 30 days.
Padma Lakshmi Photos
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Photo: This photograph was taken with a Canon EOS 5D Mark III by U.S. Embassy New Delhi. · Public domain -
Photo: This photograph was taken with a Canon EOS 5D Mark III by U.S. Embassy New Delhi. · Public domain -
Photo: This photograph was taken with a Canon EOS 5D Mark III by U.S. Embassy New Delhi. · Public domain
Frequently asked questions
How old is Padma Lakshmi?
Padma Lakshmi is 56 years old, born on 1 September 1970 in Chennai.
What is Padma Lakshmi known for?
Padma Lakshmi is known for The Mistress of Spices (2005).
What is Padma Lakshmi’s nationality?
Padma Lakshmi is American, born in Chennai.
How tall is Padma Lakshmi?
Padma Lakshmi is 178 cm (5 ft 10 in) tall.
Who has Padma Lakshmi been married to?
Padma Lakshmi’s marriages on record are to Salman Rushdie (2004 to 2007).
Sources
- Wikidata (Q464835), accessed October 2026
- Follower counts: dated individually above
- Photo: This photograph was taken with a Canon EOS 5D Mark III by U.S. Embassy New Delhi. This image was created with Adobe Photoshop by u:Gpkp. · Public domain
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