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Padma Lakshmi
Indian-born American author, actress, model, television host and executive producer
Padma Lakshmi biography
Padma Lakshmi is an Indian-born American author, actress, model, television host and executive producer, born on 1 September 1970 in Chennai.
Padma Lakshmi's screen career began in 1997 with Domenica In.
Padma Lakshmi has appeared in 3 films and 14 television or streaming titles in Hindi and Indian cinema.
The most recent films are The Mistress of Spices (2005), Boom (2003), Glitter (2001).
- Also known as
- Padma Parvati Lakshmi, Padma Parvati Lakshmi Vaidyanathan
- Born
- 1 September 1970 (age 56)
- Birthplace
- Chennai
- Work
- Actor, Television presenter, Model, Television actor, Writer
- Film industries
- Hindi and Indian cinema
- Years active
- 1992 to present
Padma Lakshmi filmography
3 films and 14 television or streaming titles, newest first.
Films
| Year | Title | Role | Where | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | The Mistress of Spices | Geeta | ||
| 2003 | Boom | Shiela Bardez | ||
| 2001 | Glitter | Sylk |
Television and streaming
| Year | Title | Role | Where | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | America’s Culinary Cup | Host/Judge | ||
| 2023 | Big Mouth | Priya (Voice) | ||
| 2019 | Butterbean's Café | Chef Belle Legume (Voice) | Episode: "The Towering Tower of Crepes!" | |
| 2006 | Top Chef | Host / Judge | Seasons 2 to 20 | |
| 2006 | The Ten Commandments | Princess Bithia | ||
| 2006 | Sharpe | Madhuvanthi | Episode: "Sharpe's Challenge" | |
| 2002 | Star Trek: Enterprise | Kaitaama | Episode: "Precious Cargo" | |
| 2001 | Melting Pot: Padma's Passport | Host | ||
| 2000 | Planet Food | Host | Documentary | |
| 2000 | Linda e il brigadiere | Indian Lady | Episode: "Il fratello di Linda" | |
| 1999 | Caraibi | German | ||
| 1999 | Caraibi , Pirates: Blood Brothers | Malinche | ||
| 1998 | Il Figlio di Sandokan | |||
| 1997 | Domenica In | Host |