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Aparna Sen is credited as a film director, screenwriter and film actor. Aparna Sen was born on October 25, 1945 in Kolkata, India. The age as of 2026 is 80. Education on record includes University of Calcutta. Awards on record include Padma Shri in arts (1987).
My Take
Aparna Sen is one of those rare artists who outgrew her own stardom. She began as a celebrated Bengali actress and then quietly became one of India's most thoughtful filmmakers, racking up nine National Film Awards and a 1987 Padma Shri. What I respect most is her restraint: films like 36 Chowringhee Lane and Mr. and Mrs. Iyer trust silence and human nuance instead of melodrama. That she keeps working into her eighties, still curious and uncompromising, says everything about her. For me she's proof that a long career can deepen rather than dilute an artist's voice.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Aparna Sen
- Name (Japanese)
- アバルナ・セーン
- Reading
- あばるな・せーん
- Born
- October 25, 1945 (age 80)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Scorpio / Rooster
- Origin
- Kolkata, India
- Occupation
- film director / screenwriter / film actor / director
2. Background
- University
- University of Calcutta
Awards & achievements
- 1987 Padma Shri in arts
3. Works & records
| Category | Title | Role | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Notable work | 36 Chowringhee Lane | — | |
| Notable work | Mr. and Mrs. Iyer | — | |
| Notable work | 15 Park Avenue | — |
4. Links
- Xhttps://x.com/senaparna
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aparna%20Sen
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q466325
5. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-17
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Aparna Sen born?
Born October 25, 1945 (age 80).
Where is Aparna Sen from?
Aparna Sen is from Kolkata, India.
What does Aparna Sen do?
Aparna Sen works as film director, screenwriter, film actor, director.
What is Aparna Sen known for?
Notable works include 36 Chowringhee Lane, Mr. and Mrs. Iyer, 15 Park Avenue.
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