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Moon Moon Sen, also credited as Moonmoon Sen (born Srimati Sen; 28 March 1954),[1] is an Indian actress, known for her works in Hindi, Bengali, Malayalam, Kannada, Telugu, Tamil, and Marathi films. She eventually starred in Bollywood films. She has appeared in 60 films and 40 television series. She has received Andhra Pradesh state Nandi Award for Best Supporting Actress in 1987, for her role in the film Sirivennela.

Early life

Moon Moon Sen was born in Calcutta (present-day Kolkata) to Bengali actress Suchitra Sen and Dibanath Sen. Her father, of Ballygunge Place, was the son of one of the wealthiest businessmen of Kolkata, Adinath Sen. Her great-grandfather Dinanath Sen was the Diwan or a Minister of the Maharaja of Tripura.

She was educated at Loreto Convent, Shillong and at Loreto House, Calcutta. She completed her graduation from Somerville College, Oxford and received her master's degree in Comparative Literature from Jadavpur University, Calcutta.[2][3]

As a child, Sen learnt drawing from Jamini Roy, one of India's greatest artists.[4] She loves paintings and collecting antiques. In an interview in 2000, she said she taught at Ballygunge Govt High School for a year[5] and then taught graphics at Chitrabani, a school teaching film techniques. She was also active in social work and even thought about adopting a baby, even before she was married.[3] Sen taught English at a well known Boys' school (Ballygunge Govt. High School) in Kolkata before joining films.

Career

Acting career

Moon Moon Sen started her career in films and television after marriage and motherhood. She made her debut in Andar Baahar (1984).[6] Her daring role in that film apparently created a storm of controversy.

She had also starred in a suspense thriller 100 Days with Madhuri Dixit. After Zakhmi Dil (1994) she did not appear in films until 2003 when she starred in an unsuccessful thriller Kucch To Hai. She'd acted in a Telugu movie Sirivennela directed by the legendary Telugu director K. Viswanath.

Before and after entering the film industry, she appeared alone (or with her daughters) in some modelling assignments. She notably modelled for soap ads[7] which were quite controversial in the 1980s. Apart from doing some television serials, she also did a couple of Bengali tele-films.

Sen said she would bare all even at 70.

"Age is not important, the attitude is. Sophia is the ultimate glam girl who can manage to look beautiful in such a picture even now. But yes, India too has beautiful women like Rekha and Hema Malini who can carry such a thing out with aplomb. In fact, I wouldn't mind myself if the shoot is done aesthetically and with taste."[8]

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Political career

She joined Trinamool Congress in March 2014[9] and won in 2014 Lok Sabha Polls from Bankura constituency, where she defeated CPI(M)'s nine-time MP, Basudeb Acharia.[10][11] In 2019, she lost the Asansol Lok Sabha constituency election to Babul Supriyo of BJP.[12]

In 2015, Moon Moon Sen in an interview said 'I think we should give him (Modi) a chance. He has done a very good job winning all those votes and we have to give him a chance as a Prime Minister.' Though her party distanced itself from the statement and said that it is her own view and is certainly not the view of the party.[13]

Personal life

Moon Moon Sen married in 1978 to Bharat Dev Varma, a descendant of the erstwhile royal family of Tripura. They have two daughters, Raima and Riya, who also pursued a career in acting. She has stated that her husband was an immense support for her acting career.[5]

Her late mother-in-law, Ila Devi, was the daughter of Indira Raje, the princess of Cooch Behar, and the elder sister of Gayatri Devi, the Maharani of Jaipur.

Deeply religious, in spite of her bohemian screen image, Moon Moon Sen is committed to family life and grieved at her mother Suchitra Sen's passing away on 17 January 2014 due to a heart attack. She immersed the ashes of her mother ritualistically in the Ganges on Wednesday, 29 January 2014. The prayers was attended by dignitaries, like West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and close friends and family who had missed the funeral, a hurried affair after five hours of death as per the last wishes of the dying actress.[14]

Awards

Filmography

Year Title Role Language Notes
1982 Rajbadhu Bengali Debut Film
1983 Rajeswari
1984 Ajantay
Deepar Prem
Pujarini
Andar Baahar Reema Hindi Debut In Hindi
1985 Antarale Bengali
Baidurya Rahasya
1986 Amar Kantak
Musafir Hindi
Jaal
Mohabbat Ki Kasam Radha
Sheesha Manisha Prakash
Aval Kaathirunnu Avanum Malayalam
Sirivennela Telugu Won Nandi Award
1987 Anjali Bengali
Apon Ghorey
Sargam
Pyaar Ki Jeet Rani Sahiba Hindi
Maashuka
Majnu Shalini Telugu
1988 Tumi Kato Sundar Bengali
Woh Phir Aayegi Hindi
Be Lagaam
1989 Nishi Trishna Bengali
Bandhabi
Tere Bina Kya Jeena Hindi
Mil Gayee Manzil Mujhe
Ek Din Achanak
Apna Desh Paraye Log Journalist Sunita
Jailkhana
Yuga Purusha Kannada
1990 Byabodhan Bengali
Pathar Ke Insan Dancer Hindi
Jeevan Ek Sanghursh
Bahaar Aane Tak Renu
1991 Lakhi Durga Saraswati Bengali
Iraada Geeta Sen Hindi
Lekin... Pammi
Yeh Aag Kab Bujhegi
100 Days Rama
Vishkanya Mrs. Sonal Vikram Singh
1992 Hirer Angti Bengali
Mahashoy
Waqt Ka Badshah Hindi
Pyaar Ka Saudagar Monalisa Sinha (Manorama)
1993 Zakhmi Rooh Seema/Reema Hindi
Vaishakada Dinagalu Kannada
Mangalya Bandhana
1994 Sopan Bengali
Gajamukta
Boumoni
Zakhmi Dil Mala Hindi
Abhay
Gentle Man Security Malayalam
1995 Protidhwani Bengali
1996 Parikrama
Sautela Bhai Sheena Hindi
2001 12B Sulo Tamil
2003 Nil Nirjane Bengali
Kucch To Hai Madam Sexena Hindi
Love at Times Square Sweety's Mother
Taj Mahal: A Monument of Love
2004 My Karma Mrs. Mullik English
2005 It Was Raining That Night
2007 Bow Barracks Forever
2014 Buno Haansh Bengali
2019 Bhobishyoter Bhoot

Television

  • Thoda Sa Asman (1995)
  • Zaban Sambhal Ke- episodic role
  • Paliyathachan - Malayalam serial
  • Rishtey - Hindi Serial
  • Shudhu Tomari Jonyo - Bengali serial

References

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