Shweta Basu Prasad is an Indian actress who primarily works in Hindi, Telugu, and Bengali films. She was born on January 11, 1991, in Jamshedpur, Jharkhand, India.

Shweta Basu Prasad began her acting career as a child artist and gained prominence with her role in the critically acclaimed film “Makdee” (2002), where she portrayed the dual roles of Chunni and Munni. Her performance in the movie earned her the National Film Award for Best Child Artist.

As a child artist, Shweta Basu Prasad appeared in several films and television shows, including “Iqbal” (2005) and the popular TV series “Kahaani Ghar Ghar Kii” (2005-2007).

She transitioned to adult roles and continued to act in films. She appeared in movies like “Ride” (2009), “The Tashkent Files” (2019), and “Shukranu” (2020). She has also worked in Telugu and Bengali cinema, featuring in films like “Kotha Bangaru Lokam” (2008) and “Ek Nadir Galpo: Tale of a River” (2008).