Kaushik Sen
| Kaushik Sen | |
|---|---|
| Born |
19 September 1968 Calcutta, India |
| Other names | Baban |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1992–present |
| Spouse(s) | Reshmi Sen |
| Children | Riddhi Sen |
| Parent(s) | Chitra Sen (mother) and Shyamal Sen (father) |
Kaushik Sen or Koushik Sen (Bengali: কৌশিক সেন) is an Indian actor of film, television and theatre based in Kolkata. He won the prestigious BFJA awards for best supporting actor for his performance in the Mrinal Sen directed film Aamar Bhuvan.[1]
Personal life
Kaushik Sen was born on 19 September 1968. He is the son of actress Chitra Sen and actor Shyamal Sen. He studied at the Julien Day School, and graduated from Scottish Church College, both in Kolkata.
Sen is married to Reshmi Sen and has a son, Riddhi Sen.
Stage performance
From 1992 he is the director of Bengali theatre group Swapnasandhani. The group has staged more than 35 plays and they mainly perform on a regular basis in Sujata Sadan. Kaushik has acted with Soumitra Chatterjee in the play Tiktiki.
In 2010 Sen's group Swapnasandhani staged the play Birpurush, which was inspired by Rabindranath Tagore's poem, but it was a political play and dealt with the contemporary context of West Bengal. The play stirred up some controversies.[2]
Works
Filmography
| Year | Film | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Kahaani 2: Durga Rani Singh | Bollywood film |
| 2016 | Dark Chocolate | |
| 2016 | Zulfikar (film) | |
| 2016 | Kiriti O Kalo Bhromor | |
| 2016 | Abar Ekla Cholo | |
| 2015 | Byomkesh Bakshi | |
| 2015 | Rajkahini | |
| 2015 | Arshinagar | |
| 2015 | Shajarur Kanta | |
| 2015 | Open Tee Bioscope | |
| 2014 | Byomkesh Phire Elo | |
| 2014 | Taan | |
| 2013 | Rupkatha Noy | |
| 2013 | Rupe Tomay Bholabo Na | |
| 2012 | Dutta vs Dutta | |
| 2012 | Piyalir Password | |
| 2012 | Abar Byomkesh | |
| 2011 | Moubane Aaj | |
| 2011 | Iti Mrinalini | |
| 2011 | Kagojer Bou | (Guest appearance) |
| 2011 | Charuulata 2011 | |
| 2010 | Angshumaner Chhobi | (Guest appearance) |
| 2010 | Banshiwala | |
| 2009 | Dwando | |
| 2006 | Bankhubabur Bandhu | |
| 2005 | Shunyo E Buke | |
| 2004 | Debipaksha | |
| 2003 | Alo | Commentator (voice) |
| 2002 | Aamar Bhuban | |
| 2002 | Desh | |
| 2002 | Ferari Fouj | |
| 1998 | Ajab Ganyer Ajab Katha | |
| 1998 | Sanghat | |
| 1996 | Himghar | |
| 1996 | Sopan | |
| 1994 | Bidrohini | |
| 1993 | Prajapati | |
| 1990 | Papi | |
| 1980 | Ek Din Pratidin |
Plays
- Jal Chhabi (debut)
- Tikitiki
- Bhalo Rakkhosher Golpo
Television
- Kalpurush
- Asamapto (2005)
- E Kamon Meye (2005)
- Tiktiki
- Uro Megh
- Gaaner Oparey
- Swapath
- Raaikishori (2014)
- Byomkesh (2014 TV series)
Awards
- 2003 BFJA Award in the category best actor in supporting role, for the film Aamar Bhuvan.[3]
References
- ↑ Majumdar, Debashree (19 December 2007). "My Fundays-Koushik Sen". Calcutta, India: www.telegraphindia.com. Retrieved 18 December 2008.
- ↑ "I'm self critical: Kaushik Sen". Times of India. 2 June 2010. Retrieved 30 June 2012.
- ↑ "BFJA Awards (2003)". Gomolo. Retrieved 11 March 2012.