Tillotama Shome is an extraordinary Indian actress and theatre artist whose remarkable performances and daring roles are a testament to her brilliant talent. Her naturalness in depicting different characters has made her rough to the point of being uninviting in both Indian and foreign films. By the time she took her first step in Monsoon Wedding, she had already won the hearts of the audience and critics with her unforgettable performance in Sir.

Early Life and Education

Kolkata, West Bengal, was the place of birth of Tillotama Shome on June 25, 1979. She was brought up in a Bengali family that valued education, so her upbringing was quite academic. Kolkata was the venue for her early schooling, but later on, she got a Master’s degree in English Literature at Lady Shri Ram College, Delhi University. Theatre was the main thing that she got involved in during her college days, and this was where she laid the groundwork for her acting career.

Cancer is her birth sign, and she is a follower of Hinduism. After being educated, she went to New York, where she polished her acting skills and did several stage plays before entering the Indian film industry.

Physical Appearance

Tillotama is a little above the average height of women in her region and is fairly slim. She has deep and warm brown-colored eyes, and her brown-black hair, which is naturally hers, adds to her magnetic screen presence. With her grounded charisma and genuineness, she becomes a non-issue performer and can slip into the character of the traditional as well as the modern with equal skill.

Family and Personal Life

Tillotama Shome's parents are Anupam Kumar Shome and Baisakhi Shome. A sibling, Gaurav Shome, is also a part of her life. She entered into matrimony with Kunal Ross in 2015; interestingly, this man is the nephew of renowned actress Jaya Bachchan, which means that Tillotama is connected to the prominent Bachchan family through marriage.

Although she keeps her personal life away from the media spotlight, Tillotama is known for her humility and grounded lifestyle. The couple enjoys Mumbai's tranquility and seclusion, and she is still involved with acting and theatre.

Career Journey

Tillotama’s first acting role is Mira Nair’s 2001 classic, Monsoon Wedding, which opened the doors of Bollywood and global cinema. Her subtle acting won in films such as Shanghai (2012), Qissa: The Tale of a Lonely Ghost (2013), and Raahgir: The Wayfarers (2019), which received the critics’ praise.

After this, she received the greatest recognition in her career through Rohena Gera’s Sir (2018), in which she played Ratna, a servant lady with an unwavering sense of self-worth and aspirations. The portrayal won her the Filmfare Critics Award for Best Actress.

Tillotama’s name has recently gotten popular in OTT platforms through series like Delhi Crime (Season 2) (2022), The Night Manager (2023), Lust Stories 2 (2023), Tooth Pari: When Love Bites (2023), Tribhuvan Mishra: CA Topper (2024), and Paatal Lok (Season 2) (2025). Her performing skills continue to secure her position in the rapidly evolving Indian digital entertainment sector.

Net Worth and Achievements

The estimated net worth of Tillotama Shome is around ₹5 crore as of 2025. Her various sources of income include movies, web series, endorsements, and stage plays.

She has received several awards, such as:

Filmfare Critics Award for Best Actress (Sir, 2018)

OTT Award (2023) for her excellent performance in Delhi Crime Season 2.

The directors and arthouse movie lovers love her for her professionalism and passion for meaningful movies.

Social Media Presence

Tillotama is quite a social media personality; besides sharing little bits of her daily life, she also recommends books and offers her views on art and society.

Instagram: @TillotamaShome
(212K followers)

Twitter (X): @TillotamaShome

Her bio states: “Actor. Reading and cooking my way through trouble.” — perfectly reflecting her grounded personality.