Sheetal Sheth

Sheetal Sheth

Born: June 24, 1976
in Phillipsburg, New Jersey, USA
Sheetal Sheth is an American stage, film and television actress, writer and producer, best known for her leading roles in the feature films Looking for Comedy in the Muslim World, The World Unseen, and Three Veils. She's a graduate of New York University's Tisch School of the Arts.

Movies for Sheetal Sheth...

I'll Meet You There
Title: I'll Meet You There
Character: Shonali
Released: August 15, 2020
Type: Movie
A Muslim cop goes undercover at his estranged father's mosque while his daughter hides her passion for a forbidden dance, uncovering a shocking family secret.
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The Problem with Apu
Title: The Problem with Apu
Character: Self
Released: November 19, 2017
Type: Movie
In the history of “The Simpsons,” few characters outside the title family have had as much cultural impact as Apu Nahasapeemapetilon, the Springfield convenience store owner. Comedian Hari Kondabolu is out to show why that might be a problem.
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East of Main Street: Taking the Lead
Title: East of Main Street: Taking the Lead
Character: Self
Released: May 1, 2015
Type: Movie
The acclaimed documentary series East of Main Street returns with a celebration of Asian Americans working in the film and television industries.
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The Wisdom Tree
Title: The Wisdom Tree
Character: Dr. Trisha Rao
Released: December 7, 2013
Type: Movie
Three very different people — a quantum physicist, a neuroscientist (Sheetal Sheth), and an FBI agent — find themselves drawn into a spiraling mystery. Confronted with a mysterious car accident, the three must interpret clues that defy common sense. Their collective quest takes them from science to art to music to mysticism in a widening search for answers. After an intense outward chase to satisfy their rational minds, the trio realizes the answers they desire lie buried deep within themselves. As each seeker begins to embrace the true nature of reality, each is rewarded with revelations beyond their wildest imaginings. What they learn leaves them humbled and in awe of the strange and beautiful universe we call home. When everything makes sense, nothing makes sense. This highly philosophical narrative has been applauded by scientists, artists, thinkers, scholars, media, academia, students and audiences from 10 to 80+ years old.
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Yes, We're Open
Title: Yes, We're Open
Character: Elena
Released: March 11, 2012
Type: Movie
A couple confronts the true meaning of love, sex, and honesty.
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Johnny Bravo Goes to Bollywood
Title: Johnny Bravo Goes to Bollywood
Character: Sumi - Shark (voice)
Released: November 4, 2011
Type: Movie
After watching a True Hollywood Stories-type documentary in which he is considered a forgotten star, Johnny Bravo travels to Mumbai, the entertainment capital of India, to prove himself he is still popular, confusing Bollywood, India, with Hollywood and Indiana respectively.
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Three Veils
Title: Three Veils
Character: Nikki
Released: April 10, 2011
Type: Movie
The lives of three young Middle Eastern women intertwine as they struggle to defy tradition and create their own realities. From an arranged marriage and a lesbian love affair to an abusive family situation, the film delicately tackles some of the issues Middle Eastern women are confronted with today.
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Title: Blue Bloods
Character: Isabelle Nassar
Released: September 24, 2010
Type: TV
A drama about a multi-generational family of cops dedicated to New York City law enforcement. Frank Reagan is the New York Police Commissioner and heads both the police force and the Reagan brood. He runs his department as diplomatically as he runs his family, even when dealing with the politics that plagued his unapologetically bold father, Henry, during his stint as Chief.
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Why Am I Doing This?
Title: Why Am I Doing This?
Character: Nira
Released: March 9, 2009
Type: Movie
Lester is trying be the next Louis CK… except everyone wants him to be Chris Rock. Tony is trying to be the next Tom Hanks… except everyone wants him to be the Chinese delivery boy. Amber thinks she should be the next Jennifer Lawrence… but isn’t. Against all odds, they chase the Hollywood dream, while juggling inter-racial relationships, crazy families and the feeling that they're never going to make it.
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I Can't Think Straight
Title: I Can't Think Straight
Character: Leyla
Released: June 1, 2008
Type: Movie
Tala, a London-based Palestinian, is preparing for her elaborate Middle Eastern wedding when she meets Leyla, a young British Indian woman who is dating her best friend. Spirited Christian Tala and shy Muslim Leyla could not be more different from each other, but the attraction is immediate and goes deeper than friendship. But Tala is not ready to accept the implications of the choice her heart has made for her and escapes back to Jordan, while Leyla tries to move on with her new-found life, to the shock of her tradition-loving parents. As Tala's wedding day approaches, simmering tensions come to boiling point and the pressure mounts for Tala to be true to herself.
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The World Unseen
Title: The World Unseen
Character: Amina Harjan
Released: September 9, 2007
Type: Movie
A drama centered on two women who engage in a dangerous relationship during South Africa's apartheid era.
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Title: The Singles Table
Character: Martina
Released: January 1, 2007
Type: TV
The Singles Table was an American comedy series that was originally considered for debut on NBC as a mid-season replacement in the 2006-2007 TV season. The series failed to find a time slot during the regular season and has been shelved since then.
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Looking for Comedy in the Muslim World
Title: Looking for Comedy in the Muslim World
Character: Maya
Released: January 20, 2006
Type: Movie
To improve its relations with Muslim countries, the United States government sends comedian Albert Brooks to south Asia to write a report on what makes followers of Islam laugh.
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Dancing in Twilight
Title: Dancing in Twilight
Character: Nicole
Released: January 1, 2005
Type: Movie
When the wife of Indian immigrant Matt Singh dies suddenly (having kept her illness a secret), the successful businessman suddenly finds himself adrift and despairing -- feelings only heightened by a visit from his son. With memories of the past threatening to obscure the promise of the future, Matt struggles to summon the strength to move on.
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Indian Cowboy
Title: Indian Cowboy
Character: Sapna
Released: February 24, 2004
Type: Movie
A spirited multi-cultural romantic comedy that asks, very tongue-in-cheek, if true love is indeed just like they show in the movies!
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Title: Nip/Tuck
Released: July 22, 2003
Type: TV
Hotshot plastic surgeons Dr. Sean McNamara and Dr. Christian Troy experience full-blown midlife crises as they confront career, family and romance problems.
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The Princess & the Marine
Title: The Princess & the Marine
Character: Layla
Released: February 18, 2001
Type: Movie
Based on a true story, American Marine Jason Johnson (Goselaar) is sent on assignment to the Emirate of Bahrain. While there, he meets and falls in love with a spirited, lovely young woman, Meriam (Nichols), without realizing she is really a member of the Bahraini Royal Family. Meriam, who does not wish to consent to an arranged marriage, knows her love affair with Jason is dangerous, as he is a Mormon Christian and she a Muslim. Her parents would never consent to their match, and so Meriam and Jason race against time to escape Bahrain and make it to the United States, where they can marry. If Meriam is sent back, however, her life may be in jeopardy.
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American Chai
Title: American Chai
Character: Maya
Released: January 1, 2001
Type: Movie
The film deals with an Indian American student who wanted to pursue his love of music over the more 'typical' academic endeavors of Indian Americans (e.g., medicine, engineering, law, and business).
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ABCD
Title: ABCD
Released: November 6, 1999
Type: Movie
The only goal of an ageing Indian-American widow is to see her son and rebellious daughter (described as an American Born Confused Desi or ABCD) married off to respectable Indian families.
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Title: Family Guy
Character: Padma (voice)
Released: January 31, 1999
Type: TV
Sick, twisted, politically incorrect and Freakin' Sweet animated series featuring the adventures of the dysfunctional Griffin family. Bumbling Peter and long-suffering Lois have three kids. Stewie (a brilliant but sadistic baby bent on killing his mother and taking over the world), Meg (the oldest, and is the most unpopular girl in town) and Chris (the middle kid, he's not very bright but has a passion for movies). The final member of the family is Brian - a talking dog and much more than a pet, he keeps Stewie in check whilst sipping Martinis and sorting through his own life issues.