Suzanne Bernert

Early life and career

Bernert is from Detmold, Germany. Her mother Monika and father Michael live in Lindau, Germany. When she was 19, she did a three-year acting course under Heidelotte Diehl in Berlin, and is a trained ballet dancer. She made her stage debut at the AuGus Theater in Neu Ulm, as the lead character in Yasmina Reza's 3XLife, directed by Ralf Milde. Later in Mumbai, she performed with her husband Akhil Mishra in a play called Hello Spring, an adaptation of a Neil Simon play.

Bernert moved to Mumbai in 2005. In addition to German, she can speak Hindi, Marathi and Bengali. Bernert has worked in an array of film and television series ranging from Marathi and Bengali language industries. Bernert has appeared opposite Aamir Khan in a Titan Watches ad. She promoted Jaipur tourism by acting in a short film titled Padharo India. Bernert was the first non-Indian to partake in a Lavani celebrity dance show up to the semi-finals – Dholkichya talavar Reality Show RDP/Logical Thinkers as herself.

Bernert portrayed the role of Sonia Gandhi in the film The Accidental Prime Minister, which was released on 11 January 2019. She was honoured with the Outstanding Contribution to Indian Cinema and Television award at the Rajasthan International Film Festival in 2018. Cama Awards Of Gujarat held in Ahmedabad on 1 October 2018 awarded : The International Diva of Bollywood Bernert is also seen in the short film Majnu ki Juliet.

In 2020, Bernert acted in her first web series, State of Siege: 26/11 for ZEE5. She also opened the Mumbai Oktoberfest as a celebrity guest of the German consulate in Mumbai, India. She published her first short story called "The Diwali Gift" at the end of 2021.

Personal life Bernert married actor Akhil Mishra in a civil court on 3 February 2009. They married again in a traditional ceremony on 30 September 2011. She had worked with him in the film Kram and serial Mera Dil Dewaana (Doordarshan).

She also holds an Overseas Citizenship of India card following her marriage.

Mishra died on 20 September 2023 at the age of 67 after suffering a fall in the kitchen. As of March 2024, she is in a relationship with Arjun Hardas.

Humanitarian work Along with Govinda Bernert became part of Narmada Seva Yatra, a campaign by the government of Madhya Pradesh.

Filmography

Films Year Title Role Language Notes Ref 2004 Stop! Suzanne Hindi 2007 Honeymoon Travels Pvt. Ltd. Ditta Hindi 2009 Gallit Gondhal, Dillit Mujra Rebecca Marathi 2010 Shahrukh Bola "Khoobsurat Hai Tu" Stefanie Meyer Hindi No Problem Savitri Hindi 2011 Iti Mrinalini Julia Campbell Bengali 2013 Padharo India Mrs. Mathur Hindi 2014 Ramdhanu - The Rainbow Jennifer Bengali 2015 KrupaSindhu Jenny Marathi Than Than Gopal Ana Marathi 2019 The Accidental Prime Minister Sonia Gandhi Hindi Lead 2020 Destined Hearts Kate Meirs Hindi delayed release

Television

Year TV Series Role Notes Ref 2005 Astitva...Ek Prem Kahani Catherine Recurring 2006 Aisa Des Hai Mera Linda Hamilton Recurring 2006–2008 Kasautii Zindagii Kay Doris Bajaj Recurring 2007–2008 Jamegi Jodi.com Catherine 2007 Mera Dil Diwaana Jennifer Jeete Hain Jiske Liye Paulina 2009 Jeevan Saathi Lydia Recurring Jhansi Ki Rani Mistress Moreland 2011 Sanskaar Laxmi Jennifer Recurring Dholkichya Talavar Self Marathi Reality Show 2012 Kalay Tasmai Namaha Jennifer Marathi TV Unch Majha Zoka Miss Hertford Marathi TV Savdhaan India Annie Scott 2013 Ek Hazaaron Mein Meri Behna Hai Liz Shaitaan: A Criminal Mind Sonia CID Roma Ambat Goad Genelia Marathi TV Pradhanmantri Sonia Gandhi 2014 7 RCR Sonia Gandhi Samvidhaan Journalist 2015–2016 Chakravartin Ashoka Samrat Queen Helena Main 2016 Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai Martha 2017 Bin Kuch Kahe Simone Miranda 2018 Crime Patrol Susanne Brown 21 Sarfarosh - Saragarhi 1897 Queen Victoria Porus Queen Ada of Caria Recurring 2019 Brisant Self German TV 2023 Pyar Ka Pehla Naam: Radha Mohan Mr. X Guest Role

Web series Year Web series Role Ref 2020 State of Siege: 26/11 Yocheved Orpaz 2022 Aar Ya Paar Jenny Bhatta 2023 Asur Michelle, owner of Spellnotion (cameo)