Sushma Seth

Sushma Seth, born smack in the heart of Delhi back in 1936 (yeah, under British rule – wild, right?), has basically been a constant face across Indian cinema and TV for decades. She’s one of those actors everyone’s grandma recognizes, but millennials know her from the big family blockbusters. You’re watching Kal Ho Naa Ho or Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham…, and there she is – usually playing the sweet-natured, wise grandma everyone wishes they had. But honestly, she’s done way more than just sit around sipping chai and doling out life advice. Her filmography is stacked. She brought this quiet dignity to her roles, but also nailed comedy when the script called for it. Not just movies either – TV, theatre, the works. Sushma’s been around long enough to see Bollywood completely transform, but she never got typecast or faded into the background. Even in something as modern and offbeat as Tamasha, she just fits, like she’s always belonged, no matter what era or genre. People sometimes forget she’s got legit theatre roots too – not just a filmi face but a proper OG when it comes to stagecraft. That’s probably why she brings so much depth to roles that, in someone else’s hands, might be totally forgettable. There’s this warmth she brings, but also a sharpness – you never feel like she’s phoning it in. Sushma Seth’s career is basically a masterclass in how to stay relevant, respected, and just plain loved, no matter how much the industry shifts around you.