Shernaz Patel

Shernaz Patel is an Indian film and theatre actress, who works in Hindi and English films, most known for her roles in films like Black and Guzaarish (2010) and English language theatre in Mumbai. She made her theatre debut with The Diary Of Anne Frank in 1984. Since then, she has acted in several noted productions in Mumbai-based English theatre, and formed RAGE theatre group in Mumbai, with Rahul da Cunha and Rajit Kapur in 1993. She did her schooling at Fort Convent school, where she participated in plays directed by Pearl Padamsee. She graduated from the Elphinstone College, University of Mumbai. Subsequently, she did her master's degree in acting from the Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama.

Career She made her film debut with Mahesh Bhatt's TV film Janam (1986) alongside Kumar Gaurav. In 1992, she performed the lead in the English play, Love Letters for the first time, along with Rajit Kapoor, under the direction of Rahul da Cunha. The play is still being performed.

In 2008 she returned to soap operas after 23 years of filming in various movies.

In 2009, she acted in screenwriter and Mira Nair's long-time collaborator Sooni Taraporevala's directorial debut film, Little Zizou. In 2011 she appeared in Rockstar. In 2012, she appeared in Reema Kagti's suspense-drama Talaash.

In 2014 she performed at the Times Noida festival along with other actors such as Rajit Kapur and Neil Bhoopalam.

In 2015 she acted in a YouTube mini-series by YashRaj Films called "Bang Baaja Baaraat" along with Ali Fazal, Angira Dhar, Gajraj Rao, Rajit Kapur, Ayesha Raza, Neil Bhoopalam, Preetika Chawla and Priyanshu Painyuli.

In 2016 she was seen in season finale of TVF Tripling, portraying the role of mother of the siblings.

She also narrated J. R. D. Tata's biography by Charkha Audiobooks, Beyond the Last Blue Mountain written by R. M. Lala alongside Boman Irani who provided the voice of J. R. D. Tata.

Filmography Khandaan (1985) Janam (1986) Black (2005) Home Delivery (2005) Family — Ties of Blood (2006) Humko Deewana Kar Gaye (2006) Dum Kaata (2007) Big Brother (2007) Dhan Dhana Dhan Goal (2007) Little Zizou (2009) The President Is Coming (2009) (English) Kalpavriksha Hum Tum Aur Ghost (2010) Lamhaa (2010) Guzaarish (2010) O Maria (2010) (Konkani) I Am (2011) Rockstar (2011) Love, Wrinkle-free (2012) (English) Talaash (2012) – Frenny Gandhi of the Month (2012) Post-production Kalpvriksh (2012) Aatma (2013) John Day (2013) Gandhi of the Month (2014) Roy (2015) Azhar (2016) The Black Cat (2017) 36 Days 2024 Shekhar Home 2024 Bokshi 2026

Dubbing roles

Live action films Film title Actor(s) Character Dub Language Original Language Original Year Release Dub Year Release Notes Doctor Strange Tilda Swinton The Ancient One Hindi English 2016 2016 Avengers: Endgame Tilda Swinton The Ancient One Hindi English 2019 2019

Animated films Film title Original Voice(s) Character Dub Language Original Language Original Year Release Dub Year Release Notes How to Train Your Dragon 2 Cate Blanchett Valka Hindi English 2014 2014 How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World Cate Blanchett Valka Hindi English 2019 2019 The Lion King Alfre Woodard Sarabi Hindi English 2019 2019

Television/Web series Title Actor(s) Character Dub Language Original Language Original Year Release Dub Year Release Notes The Falcon and the Winter Soldier Amy Aquino Christina Raynor Hindi English 2021 2021

Awards 2011 Star Screen Award for Best Supporting Actress – Guzaarish 2023 Best Supporting Actress Comedy series at 2023 Filmfare OTT Awards - TVF Tripling (season 3)