Kaushik Sen

Kaushik Sen (born 19 September 1968) is an Indian actor of film, television and theatre based in Kolkata. He is the director of the well-acclaimed theatre group Swapnasandhani. He has won the prestigious BFJA awards for best supporting actor for his performance in the Mrinal Sen directed film Aamar Bhuvan.[2]

Kaushik Sen
Born (1968-09-19) 19 September 1968[1]
Kolkata, West Bengal, India
Other namesBaban
OccupationActor
Years active1980–present
Spouse(s)Reshmi Sen
ChildrenRiddhi Sen
Parent(s)Chitra Sen (mother) and Shyamal Sen (father)

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.[3]

Stage performance
Main article: Swapnasandhani

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.[4]

Works

Filmography
YearFilmNote
1980Ek Din Pratidin
1981Chalchitro
1990Papi
1993Prajapati
1994Bidrohini
1996Sopan
1996Himghar
1998Sanghat
1998Ajab Gayer Ajab Katha
2000Chakrabyuha
2002Ferari Fouj
2002Desh
2002Aamar Bhuban
2003AloCommentator (voice)
2004Debipaksha
2005Shunyo E Buke
2006Bankhubabur Bandhu
2009Dwando
2010Banshiwala
2010Angshumaner Chhobi(Guest appearance)
2011Charuulata 2011
2011Kagojer Bou(Guest appearance)
2011Iti Mrinalini
2011Moubane Aaj
2012Abar Byomkesh
2012Piyalir Password
2012Dutta vs Dutta
2013Rupe Tomay Bholabo Na
2013Rupkatha Noy
2014Taan
2014Byomkesh Phire Elo
2015Open Tee Bioscope
2015Bhengchi
2015Shajarur Kanta
2015Arshinagar
2015Babar Naam Gandhiji
2015 Rajkahini
2015Byomkesh Bakshi
2015Ajana Batas
2016Abar Ekla Cholo
2016Kiriti O Kalo Bhromor
2016Zulfikar (film)
2016Dark Chocolate
2016Kahaani 2: Durga Rani SinghBollywood film
2016Kuheli
2016Byomkesh Pawrbo
2016Lion[5]Debut in Hollywood
2017Boss 2
2017Durga Sohay
2017Jawker Dhan
2017Dhanonjay
2017Raktokorobi
2017Sedin Basante
2018Laboratory
2019Triangle (Bengali film)
2019Durgeshgorer Guptodhon(2019)[6]Thriller

Plays
See also: Swapnasandhani § Major productions

Television

Web Series
Year Title Role Language Platform Notes
2018 Monsoon Melodies Bengali Addatimes [9]
2020 Lalbazaar Suranjan Sen Bengali Zee5 Part of ensemble cast of cop drama[10]

Awards
  • 2003 BFJA Award in the category best actor in supporting role, for the film Aamar Bhuvan.[11]

See also

References
  1. Koushik Sen - IMDb
  2. "The Telegraph - Calcutta (Kolkata) | Telekids | My Fundays". www.telegraphindia.com. Retrieved 7 July 2018.
  3. "Family drama". India Today. Retrieved 14 June 2010.
  4. "I'm self critical: Kaushik Sen". The Times of India. Retrieved 7 July 2018.
  5. "Bengali actor Koushik Sen's kind face impressed Lion director". The Indian Express. 20 February 2017. Retrieved 7 July 2018.
  6. https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Durgeshgorer_Guptodhon. Retrieved 26 May 2019. Missing or empty |title= (help)
  7. Bajeli, Diwan Singh (31 January 2013). "Blood on the stage floor". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 7 July 2018.
  8. "Kaushik Sen's wife and son play lovers on stage". The Times of India. Retrieved 7 July 2018.
  9. "Addatimes". addatimes.com. Retrieved 7 July 2018.
  10. "Lalbazaar: A cop drama that keeps you on the edge of your seat till the end". India Today. 19 June 2020. Retrieved 19 June 2020.
  11. "BFJA Awards (2003)". gomolo.com. Retrieved 7 July 2018.
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