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Aparna Sen

Actor, Director, Writer, Additional Credits
Born October 25, 1945 (78 years)
Aparna Sen is an Indian filmmaker, screenwriter and actress who is known for her work in Bengali cinema. A leading actress of the late 1960s and 1970s she has received eight BFJA Awards, five for best actress, two for best supporting actress and one for lifetime achievement. She is the winner of three National Film Awards and nine international film festival awards for her direction in films. She was awarded the Padma Shri, the fourth highest civilian award, by the government of India in 1987.

Sen made her debut in Teen Kanya (1961) and received her success with Aparichito (1969). She went on to establish herself as a leading actress of Bengali Cinema with the films Aranyer Din Ratri (1970), Ekhane Pinjar (1971), Jay Jayanti (1971), Memshaheb (1972), Jiban Saikate (1972), Basanta Bilap (1973), Sonar Khancha (1973), Sujata (1974), Alor Thikana (1974), Kajallata (1975), Raag Anuraag (1975), Jana Aranya (1976), Ajasra Dhanyobad (1977), Proxy (1977), Mohonar Dike (1984), Ekanto Apon (1987), Swet Patharer Thala (1992). She also garnered critical acclaim for her work in Indira (1984), Kari Diye Kinlam (1989), Ek Din Achanak (1999), Mahaprithibi (1991), Unishe April (1995), Paromitar Ek Din (2000), Titli (2001), Antaheen (2009), Chatushkon (2014).

In addition to acting in films, Sen has also been directing films since 1981, starting with 36 Chowringhee Lane for which she won National Film Award (India) for Best Director. She went on to achieve further success in direction with films Paroma, Sati, Yugant, Paromitar Ek Din, Mr. and Mrs. Iyer, 15 Park Avenue, The Japanese Wife, Iti Mrinalini, Goynar Baksho. She won her second National Film Award as a director for Mr. and Mrs. Iyer.

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Known For
  • Mr. and Mrs. Iyer
  • The Japanese Wife
  • Chotushkone
  • Goynar Baksho
  • 15 Park Avenue
  • Antaheen
  • Unishe April
  • Iti Mrinalini: An Unfinished Letter...
  • A Death in the Gunj
  • Ek Je Chhilo Raja
  • 36 Chowringhee Lane
  • House of Memories
  • Ghawre Bairey Aaj
  • The Middleman
  • The First Monsoon Day
  • Arshinagar
  • Basanta Bilap
  • Paroma
  • Suddenly, One Day
  • Three Daughters
  • Sati
  • The Bose Family
  • Bombay Talkie
  • Sonata

Filmography

2024
2019
2019
2018
Ek Je Chhilo Raja · as Lawyer
2017
Sonata · as Aruna
2016
A Death in the Gunj · as Aparna Chatterjee
2015
The Last Poem · as Voice Narrator Female
2014
Chotushkone · as Trina
2010
2009
Antaheen · as Paro
2002
The First Monsoon Day · as Urmila Chatterjee
2000
Ghaath · as Suman Pandey
2000
House of Memories · as Sanaka
1999
Malaise · as Recitation (voice)
1994
Unishe April · as Sarojini "babli" Gupta
1994
1992
Shet Patharer Thala · as Bandana
1992
1989
Suddenly, One Day · as Aparna Choudhary
1989
1987
1985
Paroma · as Sheila
1982
1981
Pikoor Diary · as Pikoo's Mother
1978
1977
1977
Immaan Dharam · as Shyamlee
1975
The Middleman · as Somnath's Ex-Girlfriend
1974
Sagina · as Secretary Vishaka Devi
1974
Asati · as Soma Chowdhary
1973
Basanta Bilap · as Anuradha
1972
Mem Saheb · as Mem Saheb
1971
Ekhane Pinjar · as Neela Chatterjee
1970
Bombay Talkie · as Mala
1970
1970
Days and Nights in the Forest · as Hari's Former Lover
1970
Baksa Badal · as Minu
1969
The Guru · as Ghazala
1969
Vishwas · as Radha Bannerjee
1965
Akash Kusum · as Monica Bose (moni)
1961
Three Daughters · as Mrinmoyee "pagli" (segment "the Conclusion")

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