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 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 (a theatre personality) and has a son, Riddhi Sen.[2]
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 in Sujata Sadan. Kaushik has acted with Soumitra Chatterjee in the play Tiktiki.
In 2010, the group 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.[3]
Works
Filmography
| Year | Film | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Monsoon Melodies (2018)[4] | Web Series |
| 2017 | Sedin Basante | Upcoming |
| 2017 | Raktokorobi | |
| 2017 | Dhanonjay | |
| 2017 | Jawker Dhan | |
| 2017 | Durga Sohay | |
| 2017 | Boss 2 | |
| 2016 | Lion[5] | Debut in Hollywood |
| 2016 | Byomkesh Pawrbo | |
| 2016 | Kuheli | |
| 2016 | Kahaani 2: Durga Rani Singh | Bollywood film |
| 2016 | Dark Chocolate | |
| 2016 | Zulfikar (film) | |
| 2016 | Kiriti O Kalo Bhromor | |
| 2016 | Abar Ekla Cholo | |
| 2015 | Ajana Batas | |
| 2015 | Byomkesh Bakshi | |
| 2015 | Rajkahini | |
| 2015 | Babar naam gandhiji | |
| 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 Gayer Ajab Katha | |
| 1998 | Sanghat | |
| 1996 | Himghar | |
| 1996 | Sopan | |
| 1994 | Bidrohini | |
| 1993 | Prajapati | |
| 1990 | Papi | |
| 1980 | Ek Din Pratidin |
Plays
- Taraye Taraye based on Srijato's Tara Bhora Akasher Niche
- Nirbhaya based on Bertolt Brecht's Mother Courage and Her Children
- Macbeth (also performed at Bharat Rang Mahotsav)[6]
- Jal Chhabi (debut)
- Tikitiki
- Punoscho[7]
- Bhalo Rakkhosher Golpo
Television
- Kalpurush
- Asamapto (2005)
- E Kamon Meye (2005)
- Tiktiki
- Uro Megh
- Gaaner Oparey
- Swapath
- Raaikishori (2014)
- Byomkesh (2014 TV series)
- Moinaker er Upakhyan
Awards
- 2003 BFJA Award in the category best actor in supporting role, for the film Aamar Bhuvan.[8]
See also
References
- ↑ "The Telegraph - Calcutta (Kolkata) | Telekids | My Fundays". www.telegraphindia.com. Retrieved 2018-07-07.
- ↑ "Family drama". India Today. Retrieved 14 June 2010.
- ↑ "I'm self critical: Kaushik Sen". The Times of India. Retrieved 2018-07-07.
- ↑ "Addatimes". addatimes.com. Retrieved 2018-07-07.
- ↑ "Bengali actor Koushik Sen's kind face impressed Lion director". The Indian Express. 2017-02-20. Retrieved 2018-07-07.
- ↑ Bajeli, Diwan Singh (2013-01-31). "Blood on the stage floor". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 2018-07-07.
- ↑ "Kaushik Sen's wife and son play lovers on stage". The Times of India. Retrieved 2018-07-07.
- ↑ "BFJA Awards (2003)". gomolo.com. Retrieved 2018-07-07.
External links
- Kaushik Sen on IMDb