About Freida Pinto
Freida Selena Pinto (born 18 October 1984) is an Indian actress who has appeared mainly in American and British films. Born and raised in Mumbai, Maharashtra, she resolved at a young age to become an actress. As a student at St. Xavier's College, Mumbai, she took part in amateur plays. After graduation, she briefly worked as a model and then as a television presenter.
Pinto rose to prominence with her film debut in the drama Slumdog Millionaire (2008), winning a SAG Award and earning a nomination for the BAFTA Award for Best Supporting Actress. She earned critical acclaim for her roles in Miral (2010), Trishna (2011), and Desert Dancer (2014). She also saw commercial success with the science fiction film Rise of the Planet of the Apes (2011), and the epic fantasy action film Immortals (2011). Pinto's other notable roles include You Will Meet a Tall Dark Stranger (2010), Love Sonia (2018), Hillbilly Elegy (2020), and Mr. Malcolm's List (2022). She also starred in the Showtime miniseries Guerrilla (2017), and had a recurring role in the Hulu series The Path (2018).
Although the Indian press has credited Pinto with breaking the stereotypical image of an Indian woman in foreign films, she has been a lesser-known figure in Indian cinema and has rarely been featured in prominent productions in India. Along with her film career, she promotes humanitarian causes and is vocal about women's empowerment.
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Filmography(1)
| Film | Release Date | Role | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
Love Sonia Drama | 14 Sept 2018 | Rashmi | Hit |
Career Timeline
1 films · Debut 2018
Frequent Co-stars(8)
Freida Pinto – Career & Contributions to Hindi Cinema
Freida Pinto is one of bollywood's celebrated actors, having contributed to 1 hindi films in the hindi film industry (popularly known as bollywood), headquartered in Bhubaneswar, Odisha.
Throughout their career, Freida Pinto has collaborated with some of bollywood's finest artists, including Tabrez Noorani, Richa Chadha, Manoj Bajpayee. These on-screen partnerships have resonated strongly with bollywood audiences.
Freida Pinto has worked across multiple genres in hindi cinema, including Drama. This versatility has made them a sought-after name across all kinds of bollywood productions.
Freida Pinto made their hindi film debut in 2018 with the film Love Sonia. Since then, they have steadily grown into one of bollywood's most recognised faces, building a loyal fanbase across Odisha and among the global bollywood diaspora.
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FAQs about Freida Pinto
How many hindi films has Freida Pinto acted in?▼
Freida Pinto has been part of 1 hindi film in bollywood, spanning genres such as Drama.
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Freida Pinto's notable hindi films include "Love Sonia". Visit each movie page on The Cinema Verse for detailed cast, songs and review information.
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Freida Pinto works as a Actor in the hindi film industry (bollywood). Freida Selena Pinto (born 18 October 1984) is an Indian actress who has appeared mainly in American and British films. Born and raised in Mumbai, Maha...
When did Freida Pinto debut in bollywood?▼
Freida Pinto made their bollywood debut in 2018 with the film "Love Sonia".
What genres has Freida Pinto worked in?▼
Freida Pinto has worked in Drama (1 film) in their hindi film career.