Devika Bhise
Devika Bhise | |
|---|---|
 Devika Bhise at SFFF 2016 | |
| Born | Manhattan, New York, US |
| Alma mater | Johns Hopkins University |
| Occupation | Actress |
Devika Bhise is an American actress, best known for her performance in The Man Who Knew Infinity, starring Dev Patel and Jeremy Irons.[1]
Early life
Bhise was born and raised in Manhattan, New York City, and is of Indian descent.[2] She attended The Brearley School, an all-girl private school in Manhattan, and Johns Hopkins University, where she won the Hodson Trust Scholarship and was a Woodrow Wilson Fellow under the mentorship of John Astin.[3] While at Johns Hopkins University, she acted in Ira Hauptman's play, The Partition, based on the life of Ramanujan, which contributed to her being cast in the film years later.[4]
Career
Bhise was cast in her first film, The Accidental Husband, directed by Griffin Dunne, in tenth grade.[5] While in high school, she also directed a documentary film Hijras: The Third Gender, which won the award for Best Social Documentary at the New York Independent Film Festival in 2009.[6] After graduating from Johns Hopkins, Bhise was cast in Partial Comfort’s Off-Broadway production of And Miles To Go, a play written by Chad Beckim, directed by Hal Brooks.[7] She played small parts in television series such as Elementary and One Bad Choice until she was cast in The Man Who Knew Infinity with Dev Patel and Jeremy Irons. She will be seen next as the lead role in Swords and Sceptres, the upcoming biopic on Indian queen Rani Lakshmibai, acting opposite Derek Jacobi and Rupert Everett.[8] Bhise also co-wrote the script.
Social activism
Bhise is part of New York’s New Abolitionists, a group of New Yorkers "united by our commitment to ending human trafficking, in New York State and globally",[9] alongside Christie Brinkley, Michael Bloomberg, Tina Fey, Seth Meyers, Lee Daniels, Preet Bharara, Diane von Furstenberg, Gloria Steinem, Meryl Streep, and others.
Personal life
Bhise currently resides in New York City with her Teacup Yorkshire Terrier, Cleopatra.[10]
Filmography
Film
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | The Accidental Husband | Chandini | |
| 2013 | Queensbee | Ganesha Girl | Short film |
| 2015 | The Man Who Knew Infinity | Janaki | |
| 2017 | Impossible Monsters | Jo | |
| 2017 | Mosaic | Clarice | |
| 2018 | The Rest of Us | Reina | |
| 2018 | Swords and Sceptres | Rani Lakshmibai |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | One Bad Choice | Stephanie | Episode: "Michelle Gopaul" |
| 2015 | Elementary | Minerva | 2 episodes: "Hemlock" and "The Past is Parent" |
References
- ^ Simon, Samantha (April 30, 2016). "Why Devika Bhise of The Man Who Knew Infinity Is an Actress You'll Want to Know". InStyle. Retrieved July 15, 2016.
- ^ Elizalde, Molly (May 5, 2016). "Introducing: Devika Bhise". Sweet. Retrieved July 15, 2016.
- ^ Lunday, Amy (August 30, 2012). "Ancient Sanskrit theater group to perform at JHU". Johns Hopkins University. Retrieved July 15, 2015.
- ^ "Q&A: Devika Bhise". DuJour. Retrieved July 15, 2016.
- ^ Brown, Emma (April 28, 2016). "Discovery: Devika Bhise". Interview Magazine. Retrieved July 15, 2016.
- ^ "Devika Urvashi Bhise's 'Hijras – The Third Gender' Wins Best Social Documentary". Peg's List. August 24, 2009. Retrieved July 15, 2016.
- ^ Rampell, Catherine (October 21, 2013). "Sounds Like a Haven for Troubled Students. It's Not". The New York Times. Retrieved July 15, 2016.
- ^ https://variety.com/2017/film/news/rupert-everett-derek-jacobi-swords-and-sceptres-1202607669/
- ^ "New York's New Abolitionists". Retrieved July 15, 2016.
- ^ Zemler, Emily (February 23, 2016). "Meet Devika Bhise". Paper Magazine. Retrieved July 15, 2016.
