Archive · 21 Jul 2026
Tillotama Shome on Teaching in Prison and Acting in Ikka
Tillotama Shome is a famous actress known for her roles in movies and web series.
She has a master's degree in educational theatre and taught drama to inmates in a high-security prison in New York City.
She felt safer there than in Delhi, where she lived for 17 years.
She recently acted in a Netflix film called 'Ikka' and shared her positive experiences working with the director and co-stars.
She also talked about how people in prison are often misunderstood and how her spiritual practice helps her.
Tillotama Shome felt safer teaching in Rikers Island prison than living in Delhi for 17 years.
She has a Master's Degree in Educational Theatre from New York University.
She recently acted in the Netflix film 'Ikka', directed by Siddharth P. Malhotra.
She praised her co-stars and director for their professionalism and kindness.
She advocates for better understanding and representation of prisoners.
- Who
- Tillotama Shome, an acclaimed Indian actress and educator
- What
- Her experiences teaching in a prison and acting in the film 'Ikka'
- When
- Recent interview discussing her career and experiences
- Where
- Interview conducted via Zoom, prison teaching in Rikers Island, New York City
- Why
- To share her insights on prison safety, acting experiences, and societal perceptions
Prison Safety
Delhi Safety
Safety Comparison
Prison Safety
Tillotama Shome felt safer teaching in a high-security prison in New York City than living in Delhi for 17 years.
Delhi Safety
Delhi is perceived as unsafe, especially for women, due to issues like public transport safety and crime rates.
- Actor
- Tillotama Shome
- Recent Project
- Ikka (Netflix)
- Director
- Siddharth P. Malhotra
- Prison Teaching Location
- Rikers Island, New York City
- Education
- Master's Degree in Educational Theatre from New York University
- Spiritual Practice
- Nichiren Daishonin’s Buddhism