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Aparna Sen filmography

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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 nine 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) . She went on to establish herself as a leading actress of Bengali Cinema with the films Ekhane Pinjar (1971), Ekhoni (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, Aparna 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 and Goynar Baksho. She won her second National Film Award as a director for Mr. and Mrs. Iyer.

Films as an actress

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Year Film Role Notes
1955 Mejo Bou
1961 Teen Kanya Mrinmoyee "Samapti" segment
1965 Akash Kusum Monica
Baksa Badal Minu
1968 Hangsa-Mithun
1969 Vishwas
The Guru Ghazala
Aparichita Sunita
1970 Padmagolap
Aranyer Din Ratri Hari's former lover
Kalankita Nayak
Bombay Talkie Mala
1971 Khunjey Berai
Ekhoni
Ekhane Pinjar
Jay Jayanti Jayanti
1972 Nayikar Bhumikay
Jiban Saikate
Memsaheb
1973 Ali Baba Marjina
Shesh Pristhay Dekhun
Epaar Opaar
Bilet Pherat
Nakal Sona
Sonar Khancha
Kaya Hiner Kahini
Basanta Bilap Anuradha
Rater Rajanigandha
1974 Sujata
Jadu Bansha
Asati
Alor Thikana
Sagina Secretary Vishaka Devi
1975 Kajallata
Chhutir Phande
Raag Anurag
Nishimrigaya
1976 Jana Aranya Somnath's ex-girlfriend
Asamay
Janeman
Nidhiram Sardar
1977 Immaan Dharam Shyamlee
Ajasra Dhanyabad
Kotwal Saab
Proxy
1978

Hullabaloo Ovrer Georgie and Bonnie's Pictures

Bonnie
1979 Naukadubi Kamala
1981 Thee Anita Tamil remake of Deewaar starring Rajinikanth & Suman
Bandi Balaka
1982 Bijoyini
Amrita Kumbher Sandhane
1983 Bishabriksha Suryamukhi
Abhinoy Noy
Arpita
Indira Indira
1984 Paroma Sheela
Pikoo
Mohanar Dike
1985 Neelkantha
1986 Shyam Saheb
1987 Debika
Ekanta Apan
Jar Jey Priyo
1989 Kari Diye Kinlam
1990 Ek Din Achanak Professor's student
Sankranti
1991 Mahaprithibi Daughter-in-law
1992 Shwet Patharer Thala Bandana
Ananya
1993 Akka Pethanam Chelleli Kapuram Telugu film
1994 Amodini Muslim
1996 Unishe April Sarojini
Abhishapta Prem
2000 Paromitar Ek Din Sanaka
2002 Titli Urmila
2009 Antaheen Paromita
2011 Iti Mrinalini Old Mrinalini Mitra aka Mili
2014 Chotushkone Trina Sen
2018 Ek Je Chhilo Raja Anupama Basu
2019 Basu Poribar Mandira Basu

Writer and director

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Year Film Language Notes
1981 36 Chowringhee Lane English, Bengali Won, National Film Award for Best Direction
Won, National Film Award for Best Feature Film in English
1984 Paroma Bengali Won, National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Bengali

Won, BFJA Award for Best Director.

1989 Sati Bengali Released: 23 November 1989
1989 Picnic Bengali TV movie
1995 Yugant Bengali Won, National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Bengali
2000 Paromitar Ek Din Bengali Won, National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Bengali,
Won, Bombay International Film Festival FIPRESCI Prize ,
Won, Karlovy Vary International Film Festival Award of Ecumenical Jury – Special Mention ,
Nominee,Crystal Globe ,
Won,Kalakar Awards for Best Director.
2002 Mr. and Mrs. Iyer English Won, National Film Award for Best Direction
Won, Nargis Dutt Award for Best Feature Film on National Integration
Won, National Film Award for Best Screenplay
2005 15 Park Avenue English Won, National Film Award for Best Feature Film in English
2010 The Japanese Wife English, Bengali, Japanese Released: 9 April 2010[1]
2011 Iti Mrinalini Bengali Won-Kalakar Awards-Best Director Award
2013 Goynar Baksho Bengali Nominated, Filmfare Awards East for Best Director
2015 Saari Raat Hindi Premiered at the London Film Festival, 2015
2015 Arshinagar Bengali Released: 25 December 2015
2017 Sonata English and Hindi Released: 21 April 2017
2019 Ghawre Bairey Aaj Bengali Released: 15 November 2019
2024 The Rapist Hindi Won, Kim Jiseok award at 26th Busan International Film Festival[2] and Best director award at Indian Film Festival of Melbourne in 2022.[3]

References

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  1. ^ "Aparna Sen's 'The Japanese Wife' to be released on April 9". Outlook India. 24 February 2010. Archived from the original on 18 July 2011. Retrieved 25 February 2010.
  2. ^ Dasgupta, Priyanka (6 September 2021). "Aparna Sen's 'The Rapist' to compete for Busan's Kim Jiseok award". Times of India. Retrieved 6 September 2021.
  3. ^ "Here's the complete list of winners for IFFM Awards 2022". Firstpost. 16 August 2022. Retrieved 16 August 2022.