Aparna Sen
Known For
Acting
Born
1945-10-25 in Calcutta, West Bengal, India
Biography
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. Description above from the Wikipedia article Aparna Sen, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Most Known For
Sagina
as Secretary Vishaka Devi
Spandan
Ghaath
as Suman Pandey
Jadu Bansha
Titli
as Urmila Chatterjee
Naikar Bhumikay
Antaheen
as Paro
A Death in the Gunj
as Aparna Chatterjee (Voice)
Autograph
as Self
Three Daughters
as Mrinmoyee "Pagli" (segment "The Conclusion")
The Middleman
as Somnath's ex-girlfriend
Ek Je Chhilo Raja
as Lawyer
Quest for the Pitcher of Nectar
The Guru
as Ghazala
Bombay Talkie
as Mala
Kotwal Saab
Days and Nights in the Forest
as Hari's former lover
Basanta Bilap
as Anuradha
Cinema Asia: India
as Self (archive footage)