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).

Along with her film career, she promotes humanitarian causes. Provided by Wikipedia