Aparna Sen

Born: 1945-10-25

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.


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Days and Nights in the Forest

as Hari's former lover
Released: 1970-01-16

Four friends from Calcutta who have very different personalities make a holiday excursion into...

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Ghaath

as Suman Pandey
Released: 2000-12-01

Krishna Patil is a poor, unemployed, unsuccessful and short tempered youth who stays in a chawl...

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A Death in the Gunj

as Aparna Chatterjee
Released: 2017-06-02

Life for a shy young Indian student slowly falls to pieces during a family road trip.

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The Middleman

as Somnath's ex-girlfriend
Released: 1976-02-20

A bright and idealistic young graduate steels himself for a dog-eat-dog world, only to flounder...

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Three Daughters

as Mrinmoyee "Pagli" (segment "The Conclusion")
Released: 1961-05-05

'Teen Kanya' is an anthology film based upon short stories by Rabindranath Tagore, as a tribute...

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Antaheen

as Paro
Released: 2009-01-23

Antaheen follows the lives of three couples in tumultous relationships, who lead different lives...

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Chotushkone

as Trina
Released: 2014-09-26

Four famous directors and old friends are reunited together by an unknown producer to make a...

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Parama

as Sheila
Released: 1985-10-09

The journey of a woman from a mere homemaker to a woman seeking her self identity. This search...

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Paromitar Ek Din

as Sanaka
Released: 2000-01-08

Sanaka and Paromita are mother and daughter-in-law who, despite differences in age, backgrounds...

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Immaan Dharam

as Shyamlee
Released: 1977-01-07

Ahmed and Mohan Kumar Saxena are petty thieves, and con-men. They career is spent as false...

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Cinema Asia: India

as Self (archive footage)
Released: 2007-08-01

While Northern India’s 100-year-old film industry is best known for flamboyant dance sequences...

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Padatik

as file footage
Released: 2024-08-15

The film follows Mrinal Sen in his early days around the time of India’s independence, where he...

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Baksa Badal

as Minu
Released: 1970-01-02

A hilarious romantic-comedy where two people have their luggage exchanged during a train...

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Ek Je Chhilo Raja

as Lawyer
Released: 2018-10-12

Mahendra Kumar Choudhuri, the middle prince of the Bhawal Estate was affected by syphilis and...

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Bombay Talkie

as Mala
Released: 1970-11-18

An English novelist travels to Bombay to watch one of her novels translated to film. She chases...

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Asukh

as Recitation (voice)
Released: 1999-08-20

Sudhamoy is forced to depend on his daughter's earnings. His life takes a drastic turn when his...

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The Guru

as Ghazala
Released: 1969-02-10

Britain's top pop artiste, Tom Pickle, travels to Bombay, India, circa 1960s to learn to play...

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Unishe April

as Sarojini "Babli" Gupta
Released: 1994-11-18

A female dancer becomes famous but loses her relationship with her daughter on the way.

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Suddenly, One Day

as Aparna Choudhary
Released: 1989-09-14

Shasanka is a retired teacher who lives with his wife and two daughters. The family is thrown...

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Hullabaloo Over Georgie and Bonnie's Pictures

as Bonnie
Released: 1978-09-01

This lighthearted romp through Royal India presents a world of Maharajas, palaces, imperiled art...

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Titli

as Urmila Chatterjee
Released: 2002-01-04

A tender coming-of-age drama that explores the evolving dynamics between a mother and daughter...

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Parama: A Journey with Aparna Sen

as Self
Released: 2024-01-31

Documentary on Aparna Sen's life.

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Bird of Dusk

as Herself
Released: 2018-06-24

An insight into the life of late writer-director Rituparno Ghosh, the iconic cultural figure...

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Iti Mrinalini

as Mrinalini Mitra
Released: 2011-07-29

An award-winning aging actress reflects on her life while writing a suicide note.

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Asati

as Soma Chowdhary
Released: 1974-01-01

A wealthy industrialist, despite his wealth, drinks alone at night. His wife, deprived of love,...

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Basu Paribaar

as uncredited
Released: 2019-04-05

As an elderly couple prepare to celebrate their 50th anniversary, their family begins to gather...

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Basanta Bilap

as Anuradha
Released: 1973-01-02

A romantic comedy about a series of clashes between the female residents of a ladies' hostel...

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Sagina

as Secretary Vishaka Devi
Released: 1974-07-15

Sagina a factory laborer,an aggressive, honest and lovable character who was the first to fight...

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Quest for the Pitcher of Nectar

as uncredited
Released: 1982-10-22

The film documents one of the largest Indian religious fairs, the Kumbh Mela, which is held at...

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Bohomaan

as uncredited
Released: 2019-11-29

Salim Khan (Soumitra Chatterjee) and Madhuri (Aparna Sen) meet after a long separation. Their...

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Nidhiram Sardar

as Jamini
Released: 1976-09-24

Suddenly a thief named "Nidhiram Sardar" totally changed the life of Kolkata police. He theft...

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Pikoo

as Pikoo's Mother
Released: 1981-04-01

A day in the life of a six-year-old child in Calcutta, who lives shut up in the family home,...

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The Last Poem

as Voice narrator female
Released: 2015-08-07

The film recounts the love story of Amit Ray, a barrister educated at Oxford, whose virulent...

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Bijoyini

as Chiroshri Roychowdhury
Released: 1982-06-04

Priyoranjan and Ratnakar are close friends, almost like brothers, until Priyo marries Chirosree...

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Ekhane Pinjar

as Neela Chatterjee
Released: 1971-01-22

Amal Basu, who decides to visit his hometown, meets Lila on the train. When he goes to his...

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Devika

as uncredited
Released: 1987-01-02

The movie portrays the social stigma for widows in the late 17th century that was prevalent in...

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Jay Jayanti

as Jayanti Bose
Released: 1971-03-12

Jayanti takes up a job of a governess in the Roy family. Sanjoy Roy, the uncle of the five kids,...

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Ei Raat Tomar Amaar

as uncredited
Released: 2025-01-31

Hoichoi Studios' second film.

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Aparichita

as uncredited
Released: 1969-12-19

‘Aparichito’ is a multi-starrer featuring Uttam Kumar, Utpal Dutt, Sandhya Roy, Aparna Sen and...

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Shet Patharer Thala

as Bandana
Released: 1992-04-09

After her husband passes away at a regressive Shyambazar household, progressive Bandana falls in...

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Kotwal Saab

as uncredited
Released: 1977-06-01

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Manik da: The Mystique of Pather Panchali

as Self
Released: 2021-03-09

A biographical documentary film about the legendary Indian filmmaker Satyajit Ray, to...

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Bilet Pherat

as uncredited
Released: 1972-01-01

A 1973 Bengali Comedy Film directed by Chidananda Dasgupta. The remake of the Silent Comedy...

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Sonata

as Aruna
Released: 2017-04-21

Three single women, a professor, a banker, and a journalist, who are best friends, share their...

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Chhutir Phande

as uncredited
Released: 1975-05-09

On their first honeymoon, newlyweds face an unexpected twist when the husband discovers his...

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Alor Thikana

as Deepika Ganguly
Released: 1974-02-15

In a world of family ties and hidden secrets, one woman's quest for independence collides with...

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Ekanta Apan

as uncredited
Released: 1987-07-23

Sudipa falls in love with Rawnobir, a goon, and soon, they both get married. However, things...

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Jar Je Priya

as uncredited
Released: 1989-07-06

A well-to-do married couple keeps bickering over minor issues though the pair love each other....

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Padma Golap

as Rita Mukherjee / Sharoma
Released: 1970-07-02

Ramakanta is a businessman whose wife Lata dies under mysterious circumstances. Lata had adopted...

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Mem Saheb

as Mem Saheb
Released: 1972-10-17

Kajal, a dark-skinned woman, falls in love with Amit, an unemployed journalist. She urges him to...

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Up in the Clouds

as Monica Bose (Moni)
Released: 1965-04-01

A young man still to find a place in the sun puts up an innocent bluff to a young girl he...

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Amodini

as uncredited
Released: 1994-01-01

Amodini is a rich landowner's daughter. Unable to face social stigma, her father arranges her...

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World Within, World Without

as Daughter-in-Law
Released: 1991-03-22

When the elderly mother of a Kolkata middle-class family commits suicide, no one has the courage...

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Indira

as uncredited
Released: 1983-01-01

Indira marries Upendranath Maitra at a young age, but as per her father's wish, she stays back...

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Kalankita Nayak

as uncredited
Released: 1970-05-15

A renowned social worker of the old Bengali culture has been conspired against by the landlord...

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Nishimrigaya

as uncredited
Released: 1975-12-12

A thrilling tale of crime and deception as Mr. Gonzales' criminal empire faces collapse,...

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Kaya Hiner Kahini

as uncredited
Released: 1973-01-19

Prabir, a rich and selfish man who does not realise the value of love and relationships, ruins...

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Ananya

as uncredited
Released: 1992-01-03

Jamuna Bai is the daughter of a famous courtesan named Kamala Bai who was known in Benaras for...

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Shyam Saheb

as uncredited
Released: 1986-07-31

Chandra realizes her husband is having an affair with Modhu. She leaves home and is offered a...

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Naikar Bhumikay

as uncredited
Released: 1972-01-01

19 years after losing her child, Mrs. Roy still hasn’t stopped looking. In an attempt to usurp...

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Vishwas

as Radha Bannerjee
Released: 1969-02-05

Neena lives a poor lifestyle along with her parents. Her marriage is arranged with a wealthy...

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Sonar Khancha

as uncredited
Released: 1973-07-02

A renowned singer returns to his town that had forsaken him. He finds his true love but fate...

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Rater Rajanigandha

as uncredited
Released: 1973-06-22

After her father’s death, Anuradha Chowdhury became very upset. In such circumstances, Mr....

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Ekhonee

as Urmi
Released: 1971-04-30

Ekhonee depicts the lives and frustrations of a bunch of youth struggling to cope with the...

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Khunje Berai

as Seema
Released: 1971-09-24

A 1971 Bengali Drama Film directed by Salil Dutta, featuring Soumitra Chattopadhyay & Aparna Sen...

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Shesh Prishthay Dekhun

as uncredited
Released: 1973-09-28

A 1973 Bengali Drama Film directed by Salil Dutta.

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