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Freida Pinto Biography

Birth Name:Freida Selena Pinto

Birth Place:Bombay, Maharashtra, India

Profession Actress, Producer, Soundtrack

Fast Facts

  • Has supported the United Nations Development Programme
  • Graduated from St․ Xavier's College in Mumbai
  • Started out working as a model
  • Got her big break when she was cast in the film "Slumdog Millionaire․"

Awards

  • 2009Actor-Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture: winner
  • 2009BAFTA Film Award-Best Supporting Actress: nominated
  • 2009COFCA Award-Best Ensemble: nominated
  • 2009MTV Movie Award-Breakthrough Performance Female: nominated
  • 2009MTV Movie Award-Best Kiss: nominated
  • 2009Breakthrough Performance Award-: winner
  • 2009Teen Choice Award-Choice Movie Actress: Drama: nominated
  • 2009Teen Choice Award-Choice Movie Fresh Face Female: nominated
  • 2009Teen Choice Award-Choice Movie Liplock: nominated
  • 2018IFF Award-Best Supporting Performance: nominated