Riya Sen
Known for: Acting
Riya Sen (born Riya Dev Varma; 24 January 1981) is an Indian film actress and model. Riya, who comes from a family of actors including her grandmother Suchitra Sen, mother Moon Moon Sen and sister Raima Sen, began her acting career in 1991 as a child actress in the film Vishkanya. Her first commercial success in her film career was with Style, a 2001 Hindi low-budget comedy directed by N. Chandra. Some of her other notable films include producer Pritish Nandy's musical film, Jhankaar Beats (2003) in Hinglish, Shaadi No. 1 (2005) and Malayalam horror film Ananthabhadram (2005). Riya was first recognised as a model when she performed in Falguni Pathak's music video Yaad Piya Ki Aane Lagi at the age of sixteen in 1998. Since then, she has appeared in music videos, television commercials, fashion shows, and on magazine covers. Riya has worked as an activist and appeared in an AIDS awareness music video with the aim of dispelling popular myths about the disease. She also helped raise funds for pediatric eye-care.
Filmography
Series
Comedy Nights Bachao
Self
2015
Series
Bekaaboo
Chitra Irani
2019
Series
Mismatch
2018
Series
Ragini MMS Returns
Simran
2017
Series
Call Me Bae
Mitali Sawla
2024
Film
Nadaaniyan
Special Appearance
2025
Film
The Easiest Way to Slim Down
2015
Film
Heroes
Shivani
2008
Series
Poison
Natasha
2019
Film
Style
Sheena
2001
Film
Taj Mahal
Machakkanni
1999
Series
Pati Patni Aur Woh
Rimjhim
2020
Film
Senapati
2020
Series
Ziddi Ishq
Sayantika
2025
Film
Tum... Ho Na!
Reema
2005
Film
Silsiilay
Anushka
2005
Film
Paying Guests
Alpita
2009
Film
Nenu Meeku Telusa...?
Madhumitha
2008
Film
Dil Ne Jise Apna Kahaa
Kamini
2004
Film
Noukadubi
Kamala
2011
Film
Anandabhadram
Bhama
2005
Film
Arasatchi
2004
Film
Kolkata Calling
Kritika
2014
#Fair And Ugly
Film
Dark Chocolate
Rina Bardhan
2016
Film
Apna Sapna Money Money
Shivani S. Shashtri
2006
Film
Love Khichdi
Deepti Mehta
2009
Film
James
Item Number
2005
Film
Benny And Babloo
Riya
2010
Film
Jaatishwar
Sudeshna
2014
Film
Jhankaar Beats
Preeti Sharma
2003
Film
Tere Mere Phere
Muskaan
2011
Film
3 Bachelors
2012
Film
Good Luck
Priya
2000
Film
Rabba Main Kya Karoon
2013
Film
Shaadi No. 1
2005
Film
Family Album
Shreyoshi Dasgupta
2015
Film
Abohomaan
Chandrika
2009
Film
Vishkanya
Baby Nisha
1991
Film
Dil Vil Pyar Vyar
Guest Appearance
2002
Film
Zor Lagaa Ke... Haiya!
Chamki
2009
Film
Zindagi 50 50
Naina
2013
Film
Chargesheet
2011
Rekha
Film
Hero 420
2016
Film
A Strange Love Story
Jennifer
2011
Film
Qayamat: City Under Threat
Sheetal
2003