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.
Acted in 66
2020s
- 2025
Ei Raat Tomar Amaar
Jayita Gupta
- 2024
2010s
- 2019
Bohomaan
Movie
The Bose Family
Movie
- 2018
Ek Je Chhilo Raja
Lawyer
- 2017
Sonata
Aruna
- 2016
A Death in the Gunj
Aparna Chatterjee (Voice)
- 2015
The Last Poem
Voice narrator female
- 2014
Chotushkone
Trina
- 2011
Iti Mrinalini
Mrinalini Mitra
2000s
- 2009
Antaheen
Paro
- 2002
Titli
Urmila Chatterjee
- 2000
Ghaath
Suman Pandey
House of Memories
Sanaka
1990s
- 1999
Asukh
Recitation (voice)
- 1994
Unishe April
Sarojini 'Babli' Gupta
Amodini
Movie
- 1992
Shet Patharer Thala
Bandana
Ananya
Movie
- 1991
World Within, World Without
Daughter-in-Law
1980s
- 1989
Ek Din Achanak
Aparna Choudhary
Jar Je Priya
Movie
- 1987
Ekanta Apan
Movie
Devika
Movie
- 1986
Shyam Saheb
Movie
- 1985
Parama
Sheila
- 1984
Bisha Briksha
Movie
- 1983
Indira
Movie
- 1982
Bijoyini
Chiroshri Roychowdhury
- 1981
Pikoo
Pikoo's Mother
1970s
- 1979
Shipwreck
Kamala
- 1978
Hullabaloo Over Georgie and Bonnie's Pictures
Bonnie
- 1977
Kotwal Saab
Movie
Immaan Dharam
Shyamlee
- 1976
Nidhiram Sardar
Jamini
The Middleman
Somnath's ex-girlfriend
- 1975
Nishimrigaya
Movie
Chhutir Phande
Movie
- 1974
Sagina
Secretary Vishaka Devi
Jadu Bangsha
Movie
Alor Thikana
Deepika Ganguly
Asati
Soma Chowdhary
- 1973
Shesh Prishthay Dekhun
Movie
Sonar Khancha
Movie
Rater Rajanigandha
Movie
Kaya Hiner Kahini
Movie
Basanta Bilap
Anuradha
- 1972
Mem Saheb
Kajal Bandyopadhyay
Naikar Bhumikay
Movie
Bilet Pherat
Movie
- 1971
Khunje Berai
Seema
Ekhonee
Urmi
Jay Jayanti
Jayanti Bose
Ekhane Pinjar
Neela Chatterjee
- 1970
Bombay Talkie
Mala
Padma Golap
Rita Mukherjee / Sharoma
Kalankita Nayak
Movie
Days and Nights in the Forest
Hari's former lover
Baksa Badal
Minu
1960s
- 1969
Aparichito
Sunita Nag
The Guru
Ghazala
Vishwas
Radha Bannerjee
- 1968
Hangshamithun
Movie
- 1965
Up in the Clouds
Monica Bose (Moni)
- 1961
Three Daughters
Mrinmoyee "Pagli" (segment "The Conclusion")
Directed 15
2020s
- 2021
The Rapist
Director
2010s
- 2019
Ghawre Bairey Aaj
Director
- 2017
Sonata
Director
- 2015
Arshinagar
Director
All Night Long
Director
- 2013
The Jewellery Box
Director
- 2011
Iti Mrinalini
Director
- 2010
2000s
- 2006
15 Park Avenue
Director
- 2002
Mr. and Mrs. Iyer
Director
- 2000
House of Memories
Director
1990s
- 1995
Yugant
Director
1980s
- 1989
Sati
Director
- 1985
Parama
Director
- 1981
36 Chowringhee Lane
Director
Wrote 15
2020s
- 2021
The Rapist
Screenplay, Story
2010s
- 2019
Ghawre Bairey Aaj
Screenplay
- 2017
Sonata
Story, Screenplay
- 2015
Arshinagar
Screenplay
All Night Long
Screenplay
- 2013
The Jewellery Box
Screenplay, Lyricist
- 2011
Iti Mrinalini
Story, Screenplay
- 2010
2000s
- 2006
15 Park Avenue
Story, Screenplay
- 2002
Mr. and Mrs. Iyer
Story, Screenplay
- 2000
House of Memories
Screenplay, Story
1990s
- 1995
Yugant
Screenplay, Story
1980s
- 1989
Sati
Screenplay
- 1985
Parama
Story, Screenplay
- 1981
36 Chowringhee Lane
Story, Screenplay
Appearances5
2020s
- 2025
Parama: A Journey with Aparna Sen
Self
- 2021
Manik da: The Mystique of Pather Panchali
Self
2010s
- 2018
Bird of Dusk
Herself
- 2010
Autograph
Self
2000s
- 2007
Cinema Asia: India
Self (archive footage)
Thanked in the credits1
2010s
- 2019
Ahaa Re
Thanks