Tillotama Shome Quick Info | |
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Height | 5 ft 3 in |
Weight | 55 kg |
Year of Birth | 1978/1979 |
Religion | Hinduism |
Eye Color | Dark Brown |
Tillotama Shome is an Indian actress who is known for her portrayal of Bonnie Bakshi in A Death in the Gunj. On the other hand, she is also recognized for her work as Deepa in Shadows of Time (Schatten der Zeit) and as Lara in Little Box of Sweets.
Born Name
Tillotama Shome
Nick Name
Tillotama
Born Place
Kolkata, West Bengal, India
Residence
Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Nationality
Education
Tillotama attained her bachelor’s and master’s degrees in English literature from India. She attended Delhi University‘s Lady Shri Ram College For Women. Then, she went on to attain a second Master’s degree at New York University in Educational Theatre.
Occupation
Actress
Family
- Siblings – Gaurav Shome (Brother)
Build
Slim
Height
5 ft 3 in or 160 cm
Weight
55 kg or 121 lbs
Boyfriend / Spouse
Tillotama has dated –
- Kunal Ross (2015-Present) – Tillotama is married to a man named Kunal Ross. Kunal is the son of Rita Ross who is the sister of actress Jaya Bachchan.
Race / Ethnicity
Asian (Indian)
Tillotama is of Bengali descent.
Hair Color
Dark Brown
Eye Color
Dark Brown
Sexual Orientation
Straight
Distinctive Features
- Thick eyebrows
- Fuller upper lip
Religion
Hinduism
Brand Endorsements
Through her social media, Tillotama has either endorsed or promoted various brands including Ruharoma.
Tillotama Shome Facts
- She was brought up in Kolkata.
- Tillotama made her debut theatrical film appearance as Alice in Monsoon Wedding in 2001.
- In the Autumn of 2004, Shome decided to relocate to New York and remained there until she returned to Mumbai on a holiday in February 2008, when she decided to move back to India in May 2008.
- As a result of her father being in the Indian Air Force, Tillotama spent her early years growing up in various parts of the country.
- Aside from acting, Shome is also a training artist at the Creative Arts Team/City University of New York. Her work also includes topics on peer pressure, violence, sexuality, substance abuse, parenting, and HIV/AIDS prevention with the general public and also with prison inmates at Rikers Island and women in domestic shelters.
- Tillotama is a passionate reader.
- She is very fond of the taste of prawns.
- Shome is close friends with fellow actress Konkona Sen Sharma.
- She has a dog named Tyko.
Featured Image By Tillotama Shome / Instagram