Chitra Sen
Chitra Sen | |
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| Born | Chitra Mandal Calcutta, West Bengal, India |
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| Years active | 1951—present |
| Spouse | Shyamal Sen |
| Children | Kaushik Sen |
| Relatives | Riddhi Sen (grandson) |
Chitra Sen is an Indian actress and dancer predominantly known for her work in Bengali cinema, television and theatre.[1][2] She made her debut in Madhu Bose's Shesher Kabita (1953) based on Tagore's novel of the same name.[3][4][5] She played the female lead in Binoy Banerjee's social drama film Ponraksha (1954).[6] In Swapnasandhani, she has worked with her son Kaushik Sen.[4]
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1953 | Shesher Kabita | Surama | |
| 1954 | Nil Shari | [7] | |
| Ponraksha | Anu | [8] | |
| 1958 | Joutuk | ||
| 1961 | Komal Gandhar | ||
| 1959 | Personal Assistant | ||
| 1992 | City of Joy | ||
| 1993 | Kanyadan | ||
| 1994 | Unishe April | Boya | |
| 1996 | Bhoy | ||
| 1999 | Anu | ||
| 2000 | Daaybaddho | ||
| 2001 | Cancer | ||
| 2002 | Haraner Natjamai | ||
| 2003 | Path | ||
| 2006 | Je Jon Thake Majhkhane | ||
| 2017 | 61 Garpar Lane | ||
| 2019 | Konttho |
Plays
- Alakanandar Putra Kanya.[9]
- Jalchabi (with Rangrup theatre group under the direction of Seema Mukhopadhyay)[10]
- Maer Moto (based on a play of Kabita Singh directed by Mohit Chattopadhyay)
- Bhalo Rakkhosher Galpo (with Swapnasandhani)
- Aloka.[9]
Television
- Roilo Ferar Nimontron
- Arakshaniya
- Ranga mathay Chiruni
- Subarnalata (TV series)
- Boyei Gelo
- Rajjotok
- Mon Niye Kachakachi
- Aaj Aari Kal Bhaab
- Kundo Phooler Mala
- Andarmahal(2017–2019)
- Nakshi Kantha(2018–2020)
- Sreemoyee(2019–2021)
- Khorkuto (2022)
- Meyebela (2023)
References
- ^ "Chitra Sen Health: অসুস্থ হয়ে হাসপাতালে ভর্তি করানো হয়েছে অভিনেত্রী চিত্রা সেনকে, হাসপাতালেই সময় কাটছে ঋদ্ধি, কৌশিকের". Times Now Khobor (in Bengali). 3 May 2024. Retrieved 13 February 2026.
- ^ "অভিনেত্রীর আড়ালে ঢাকা নৃত্যশিল্পী চিত্রা সেন - chitra-sen-the-dancer-behind-the-actress". TheWall (in Bengali). 5 May 2025. Retrieved 13 February 2026.
- ^ "শেষের কবিতা (১৯৫৩)". banglacinema100.com. Retrieved 13 February 2026.
- ^ a b "Interview with Chitra Sen". Calcutta Tube. Retrieved 26 June 2012.
- ^ "Family Drama". India Today. 14 June 1010. Retrieved 26 June 2012.
- ^ "পণরক্ষা (১৯৫৪)". banglacinema100.com. Retrieved 13 February 2026.
- ^ "Nil Shari (1954)". Bengal Film Archive. Retrieved 12 March 2026.
- ^ "Ponraksha (1954)". Bengal Film Archive. Retrieved 13 February 2026.
- ^ a b "Return of the leading ladies". Telegraph Calcutta. 2 November 2008. Archived from the original on 21 February 2010. Retrieved 26 June 2012.
- ^ "Bengali Theatre Festival". Times City. Retrieved 26 June 2012.
External links
- Chitra Sen at IMDb