Tillotama Shome isn’t your regular Bollywood face. She is a quiet force in Indian cinema, someone who lets her work speak louder than the spotlight. Born in Kolkata, she has carved a niche for herself through meaningful roles and powerful performances. Whether it was Monsoon Wedding, Sir, or now The Night Manager web series, she never fails to leave a mark.
And this time, it’s not just her acting but also her graceful attitude that’s winning hearts. Tillotama plays Lipika Saikia Rao in The Night Manager, the Hindi adaptation of the British spy thriller.
Her role is quirky, sharp, and layered. She’s the kind of character that doesn’t follow rules but somehow still gets things done.
She tweeted about her role, saying: “Lipika Saikia Rao. A woman who can navigate through a man’s world with a smile and a joke up her sleeve. No easy task.”
But not everyone was a fan. One user on X (formerly Twitter) replied: “The most irritating character in the series and one of the reason I couldn’t continue to watch #TheNightManager.”
Now, most actors might ignore such comments. But not Tillotama. With her trademark wit, she replied:
“Aioooo am so sorry. Will do better.” Simple. Sarcastic. Classy.
Her response got praise from fans across the platform. Another user jumped in with a positive take: “I found your character as well as acting the prime reason to finish the series. Wish to see you more in The Night Manager S2 & many more!”
The Night Manager is a stylish spy thriller streaming on Disney+ Hotstar. The show stars Aditya Roy Kapur, Anil Kapoor, and Tillotama Shome in key roles. It revolves around a former soldier turned hotel manager who’s recruited by intelligence agents to infiltrate the inner circle of an international arms dealer. It has got some great visuals, intense performances and lots of twists. It has got 8/10 rating on IMDB and 4.6 stars in google reviews.