Raima Sen, a prominent figure in Indian cinema, has captivated audiences with her talent and grace in both Bengali and Hindi films. This detailed biography explores her life, career, and family background.

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Raima Sen, born Raima Dev Varma on Sunday, November 11, 1979, in Kolkata, is a Scorpio. She completed her schooling at Loreto House, Kolkata.

Physical Appearance

• Height: Approximately 5′ 5″
• Weight: Approximately 55 kg
• Figure Measurements: Approximately 35-28-34
• Eye Color: Dark Brown
• Hair Color: Black

Family, Caste & Boyfriend

Raima comes from a Hindu family. Her parents are the renowned actress Moon Moon Sen and Bharat Dev Varma. She has a sister, Riya Sen, who is also an actress.

Throughout her life, Raima has been linked to several individuals. She was rumored to be in a relationship with Varun Thapar, a businessman, and later had relationships with Kunal Kapoor and Kalikesh Narayan Singh Deo, a politician.

Career

Raima’s acting journey began with the Bollywood film “Godmother” in 1999. Her Bengali film debut was “Nil Nirjane” (2003).

She gained recognition for her roles in films such as “Honeymoon Travels Pvt. Ltd.” (2007), “The Japanese Wife” (2010), and “Baishe Srabon” (2011). Her Telugu debut was “Dhairyam” (2005), and her Malayalam debut was “Veeraputhran” (2011).

Favourite Things

• Food: Jhal Muri, Aloo Chat
• Directors: Imtiaz Ali, Yash Chopra, Mani Ratnam, Anurag Basu, Anurag Kashyap, Ashutosh Gowariker

Facts

Raima’s father is a member of the Tripura royal family. Her paternal grandmother, Ila Devi, was a princess of Cooch Behar. Ila Devi’s sister, Gayatri Devi, was the Maharani of Jaipur. Her paternal great-grandmother, Indira, was the only daughter of Maharaja Sayajirao Gaekwad III of Baroda. Her on-screen name, Raima Sen, comes from her mother’s maiden name, while her official surname is Dev Varma.

Her grandmother, Suchitra Sen, a legendary Bengali actress, was known as the “Mahanayika” of Bengali cinema. Raima has admitted to having screen-test phobia, which caused her to miss opportunities with prominent Bollywood directors.

In 2014, she starred in “Hrid Majharey,” the first Bengali film based on William Shakespeare’s works, a tribute to the Bard’s 450th birth anniversary. The film’s screenplay is part of the prestigious UGC Literature Archive. She’s often noted for her resemblance to her grandmother, Suchitra Sen.

She won the Bengal Film Journalist’s Association Award for Most Promising Actress for the movie “Nishi Japan” in 2006.

Filmography

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