Suzanne Bernert (born 26 September) is a German actress based in India who works in Indian film and television industries in various languages. She is the first foreign actress to feature in major roles in Hindi television industry.
Bernert has acted in Ramdhanu - The Rainbow, Honeymoon Travels Pvt. Ltd. and the television serials like 7 RCR and Kasautii Zindagii Kay. She acted in Colors TV's historical serial Chakravartin Ashoka Samrat as Queen Helena and received nominations and praise for it. She also appeared in the Star Plus serial Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai. She portrayed Sonia Gandhi on the television series 7 RCR, and in the Hindi film The Accidental Prime Minister.
Early life and career
Bernert is from Detmold, Germany. Her mother Monika and father Michael live in Lindau, Germany. When she was 19, she did a three-year acting course under Heidelotte Diehl in Berlin, and is a trained ballet dancer. Bernert was the main lead in the film Destined Hearts by Indian filmmaker Anant Duseja in 2003, which was shot entirely in Dubai but never released.German lady finds Indian link through telly She made her stage debut at the AuGus Theater in Neu Ulm, as the lead character in Yasmina Reza's 3XLife, directed by Ralf Milde. Later in Mumbai, she performed with her husband Akhil Mishra in a play called Hello Spring, an adaptation of a Neil Simon play.
Bernert moved to Mumbai in 2005. In addition to German, she can speak Hindi, Marathi and Bengali. Bernert has worked in an array of film and television series ranging from Marathi and Bengali language industries. Bernert has appeared opposite Aamir Khan in a Titan Watches ad. She promoted Jaipur tourism by acting in a short film titled Padharo India. Bernert was the first non-Indian to partake in a Lavani celebrity dance show up to the semi-finals – Dholkichya talavar Reality Show RDP/Logical Thinkers as herself.
Bernert portrayed the role of Sonia Gandhi in the film The Accidental Prime Minister, which was released on 11 January 2019. She was honoured with the Outstanding Contribution to Indian Cinema and Television award at the Rajasthan International Film Festival in 2018. Cama Awards Of Gujarat held in Ahmedabad on 1 October 2018 awarded : The International Diva of Bollywood Bernert is also seen in the short film Majnu ki Juliet.
In 2020, Bernert acted in her first web series, State of Siege: 26/11 for ZEE5. She also opened the Mumbai Oktoberfest as a celebrity guest of the German consulate in Mumbai, India. She published her first short story called "The Diwali Gift" at the end of 2021.
Personal life Bernert married actor Akhil Mishra in a civil court on 3 February 2009. They married again in a traditional ceremony on 30 September 2011. She had worked with him in the film Kram and serial Mera Dil Dewaana (Doordarshan).
She also holds an Overseas Citizenship of India card following her marriage.
Mishra died on 20 September 2023 at the age of 67 after suffering a fall in the kitchen. As of March 2024, she is in a relationship with Arjun Hardas.
Humanitarian work Along with Govinda Bernert became part of Narmada Seva Yatra, a campaign by the government of Madhya Pradesh.
Filmography
Films Year Title Role Language Notes Ref 2004 Stop! Suzanne Hindi 2007 Honeymoon Travels Pvt. Ltd. Ditta Hindi 2008 Pranali-The Tradition Judy Hindi 2009 Gallit Gondhal, Dillit Mujra Rebecca Marathi 2010 Shahrukh Bola "Khoobsurat Hai Tu" Stefanie Meyer Hindi No Problem Savitri Hindi 2011 Iti Mrinalini Julia Campbell Bengali Paalkhi Foreign daughter-in-law Marathi 2012 Dusarya Jagatli-from Another World Suzanne William Marathi In the Name of Tai Tai's best friend Hindi Kram Radha Hindi Love Recipe Roza Hindi 2013 Padharo India Mrs. Mathur Hindi 2014 Ramdhanu - The Rainbow Jennifer Bengali 2015 KrupaSindhu Jenny Marathi Than Than Gopal Ana Marathi 2019 The Accidental Prime Minister Sonia Gandhi Hindi Lead 2020 Destined Hearts Kate Meirs Hindi delayed release 2022 Theerppu Anastasia Aubert Malayalam 2024 Yatra 2 Sonia Gandhi Telugu
Television
Year TV Series Role Notes Ref 2005 Astitva...Ek Prem Kahani Catherine Recurring 2006 Aisa Des Hai Mera Linda Hamilton Recurring 2006–2008 Kasautii Zindagii Kay Doris Bajaj Recurring 2007–2008 Jamegi Jodi.com Catherine 2007 Mera Dil Diwaana Jennifer Jeete Hain Jiske Liye Paulina 2009 Jeevan Saathi Lydia Recurring Jhansi Ki Rani Mistress Moreland 2011 Sanskaar Laxmi Jennifer Recurring Dholkichya Talavar Self Marathi Reality Show 2012 Kalay Tasmai Namaha Jennifer Marathi TV Unch Majha Zoka Miss Hertford Marathi TV Savdhaan India Annie Scott 2013 Ek Hazaaron Mein Meri Behna Hai Liz Shaitaan: A Criminal Mind Sonia CID Roma Ambat Goad Genelia Marathi TV Pradhanmantri Sonia Gandhi 2014 7 RCR Sonia Gandhi Samvidhaan Journalist 2015–2016 Chakravartin Ashoka Samrat Queen Helena Main 2016 Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai Martha 2017 Bin Kuch Kahe Simone Miranda 2018 Crime Patrol Susanne Brown 21 Sarfarosh - Saragarhi 1897 Queen Victoria Porus Queen Ada of Caria Recurring 2019 Brisant Self German TV 2023 Pyar Ka Pehla Naam: Radha Mohan Mr. X Guest Role
Web series Year Web series Role Ref 2020 State of Siege: 26/11 Yocheved Orpaz 2022 Aar Ya Paar Jenny Bhatta 2023 Asur Michelle, owner of Spellnotion (cameo)
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