Shweta Basu Prasad is an Indian actress known for her work in Hindi, Telugu, Tamil, and Bengali cinema. She began her career as a child artist and won the National Film Award for Best Child Artist for her role in Makdee. She transitioned to adult roles and gained recognition for her performances in films like Iqbal, Kotha Bangaru Lokam, and The Tashkent Files. She has also worked in web series and short films, and made her directorial debut with the short film Retake.