Sutapa Sikdar, a prominent figure in Indian cinema, is best known as the wife of the legendary actor Irrfan Khan. Beyond her personal life, she boasts a successful career in film production and screenwriting.

Wiki/Biography

Born on Monday, September 18, 1967, in Delhi, Sutapa Sikdar’s zodiac sign is Virgo. She completed her schooling at Kendriya Vidyalaya, Andrews Ganj, New Delhi. In 1987, she enrolled at the prestigious National School of Drama (NSD) in Delhi, a pivotal moment in her life and career.

Physical Appearance

• Height (approx.): 5’5″
• Eye Colour: Black
• Hair Colour: Black

Family & Caste

Sutapa hails from an Assamese Hindu family. Her father’s name is Devendra Sikdar.

Relationships, Husband & Children

While studying at NSD, she met Irrfan Khan. Their friendship blossomed into love, leading to a simple court marriage on February 23, 1995. They are parents to two sons, Babil Khan and Ayaan Khan.

Career

Sutapa’s career showcases her multifaceted talents. She started as a screenplay writer for the TV show, “Banegi Apni Baat” (1993). Her Bollywood journey began as a dialogue writer for “Khamoshi: The Musical” (1996). Her contributions extend to writing episodes for television series like “Star Bestsellers” and dialogues for films such as “Supari” (2003) and “Kahaani” (2012).

Her transition to film production began with “Madaari” (2016), starring her husband, Irrfan Khan. She further produced “Qarib Qarib Singlle” (2017), demonstrating her wide-ranging involvement in the Indian film industry.

Facts/Trivia

• After graduating from NSD, Sutapa and Irrfan decided to postpone marriage until they had established their careers.
• Irrfan Khan famously rewrote approximately 11 episodes of “Banegi Apni Baat” due to dissatisfaction with the original script.
• In 2019, Sutapa shared a heartfelt post about her husband’s recovery journey, highlighting the emotional toll and unwavering hope during a challenging time.

Sutapa Sikdar’s Filmography