Aparna Sen
Born. October 24, 1945
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
- Shet Patharer Thala
Shet Patharer Thala
- Bird of Dusk
Bird of Dusk
- Mem Saheb
Mem Saheb
- Basanta Bilap
Basanta Bilap
- Arshinagar
Arshinagar
- Ghawre Bairey Aaj
Ghawre Bairey Aaj
- Iti Mrinilini - Trailer
Iti Mrinilini - Trailer
- Iti Mrinalini
Iti Mrinalini
- Goynar Baksho
Goynar Baksho
- Ekanta Apan
Ekanta Apan
- Akash Kusum
Akash Kusum
- Unishe April
Unishe April
- Titli
Titli
- Bisha Brikha
Bisha Brikha
- Chotushkone
Chotushkone