Aparna Sen biography
Aparna Sen is an Indian filmmaker, script writer and actress, born on 25 October 1945 in Kolkata.
Aparna Sen's screen career began in 1955 with Mejo Bou.
Aparna Sen has 101 screen credits in Bengali cinema.
The most recent films are Ei Raat Tomar Amaar (2025), The Rapist (2021), Basu Poribar (2019).
Aparna Sen is best known for 36 Chowringhee Lane, Mr. and Mrs. Iyer, 15 Park Avenue.
Honours include Padma Shri in arts.
- Born
- 25 October 1945 (age 81)
- Birthplace
- Kolkata
- Work
- Film director, Screenwriter, Film actor, Director
- Film industries
- Bengali cinema
- Years active
- 1961 to present
- Known for
- 36 Chowringhee Lane, Mr. and Mrs. Iyer, 15 Park Avenue
- Awards
- Padma Shri in arts
Aparna Sen filmography
101 screen credits, newest first.
Screen credits
| Year | Title | Role | Where | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Ei Raat Tomar Amaar | Jayita | ||
| 2021 | The Rapist | Hindi | ||
| 2019 | Basu Poribar | Mandira Basu | ||
| 2019 | Ghawre Bairey Aaj | Bengali | Released: 15 November 2019 | |
| 2019 | Bohomaan | Madhuri | ||
| 2018 | Ek Je Chhilo Raja | Anupama Basu | ||
| 2017 | Sonata | English and Hindi | Released: 21 April 2017 | |
| 2016 | A Death In The Gunj | Hindi | ||
| 2015 | Saari Raat | Hindi | Premiered at the London Film Festival, 2015 | |
| 2015 | Arshinagar | Bengali | Released: 25 December 2015 | |
| 2014 | Chotushkone | Trina Sen | ||
| 2013 | Arekti Jiboner Golpo | Bangla | ||
| 2013 | Goynar Baksho | Bengali | Nominated, Filmfare Awards East for Best Director | |
| 2011 | Iti Mrinalini | Old Mrinalini Mitra aka Mili | ||
| 2010 | The Japanese Wife | English, Bengali, Japanese | Released: 9 April 2010 | |
| 2009 | Antaheen | Paromita | ||
| 2005 | 15 Park Avenue | English | Won, National Film Award for Best Feature Film in English | |
| 2002 | Titli | Urmila | ||
| 2002 | Mr. and Mrs. Iyer | English | ||
| 2000 | Paromitar Ek Din | Sanaka | ||
| 1996 | Unishe April | Sarojini | ||
| 1996 | Abhishapta Prem | |||
| 1995 | Yugant | Bengali | Won, National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Bengali | |
| 1994 | Amodini | Muslim | ||
| 1992 | Shwet Patharer Thala | Bandana |
Show all 101 credits
| Year | Title | Role | Where | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | Ananya | |||
| 1991 | Mahaprithibi | Daughter-in-law | ||
| 1990 | Sankranti | |||
| 1990 | Ek Din Achanak | Professor's student | ||
| 1989 | Sati | Bengali | Released: 23 November 1989 | |
| 1989 | Picnic | Bengali | TV movie | |
| 1989 | Kari Diye Kinlam | |||
| 1987 | Ekanto Apon | Bangla | ||
| 1987 | Jar Jey Priyo | |||
| 1987 | Ekanta Apan | |||
| 1987 | Debika | |||
| 1986 | Shyam Saheb | |||
| 1985 | Paroma | Bengali | ||
| 1985 | Neelkantha | |||
| 1984 | Paroma | Sheela | ||
| 1984 | Pikoo | |||
| 1984 | Mohanar Dike | |||
| 1983 | Abhinoy Noy | |||
| 1983 | Indira | Indira | ||
| 1983 | Bishabriksha | Suryamukhi | ||
| 1983 | Arpita | |||
| 1982 | Amrita Kumbher Sandhane | |||
| 1982 | Bijoyini | |||
| 1981 | Bandi Balaka | |||
| 1981 | 36 Chowringhee Lane | English, Bengali | ||
| 1980 | Pikoor Diary | Bangla | ||
| 1979 | Naukadubi | Kamala | ||
| 1978 | Hullabaloo Over Georgie and Bonnie's Pictures | English | ||
| 1978 | Hullabaloo Ovrer Georgie and Bonnie's Pictures | Bonnie | ||
| 1977 | Immaan Dharam | Shyamlee | ||
| 1977 | Proxy | |||
| 1977 | Kotwal Saab | |||
| 1977 | Ajasra Dhanyabad | |||
| 1976 | Jana Aranya | Somnath's ex-girlfriend | ||
| 1976 | Nidhiram Sardar | |||
| 1976 | Janeman | |||
| 1976 | Asamay | |||
| 1975 | Raag Anurag | |||
| 1975 | Nishimrigaya | |||
| 1975 | Kajallata | |||
| 1975 | Chhutir Phande | |||
| 1974 | Sagina | Secretary Vishaka Devi | ||
| 1974 | Sujata | |||
| 1974 | Jadu Bansha | |||
| 1974 | Asati | |||
| 1974 | Alor Thikana | |||
| 1973 | Kayahiner Kahini | Mallika | ||
| 1973 | Basanata Bilap | Bangla | ||
| 1973 | Ali Baba | Marjina | ||
| 1973 | Sonar Khancha | |||
| 1973 | Shesh Pristhay Dekhun | |||
| 1973 | Rater Rajanigandha | |||
| 1973 | Nakal Sona | |||
| 1973 | Epaar Opaar | |||
| 1973 | Bilet Pherat | |||
| 1973 | Basanta Bilap | Anuradha | ||
| 1972 | Memsaheb | |||
| 1972 | Jiban Saikate | |||
| 1972 | Nayikar Bhumikay | |||
| 1971 | Ekhoni | |||
| 1971 | Khunjey Berai | |||
| 1971 | Jay Jayanti | Jayanti | ||
| 1971 | Ekhane Pinjar | |||
| 1970 | Days and Nights in the Forest | Bangla | ||
| 1970 | Bombay Talkie | Mala | ||
| 1970 | Padmagolap | |||
| 1970 | Kalankita Nayak | |||
| 1970 | Aranyer Din Ratri | Hari's former lover | ||
| 1969 | The Guru | Ghazala | ||
| 1969 | Vishwas | |||
| 1969 | Aparichita | Sunita | ||
| 1968 | Hangsa-Mithun | |||
| 1965 | Baksa Badal | Minu | ||
| 1965 | Akash Kusum | Monica | ||
| 1961 | Teen Kanya | Mrinmoyee | "Samapti" segment | |
| 1955 | Mejo Bou |